![]() “Should have gone for the head,” Thanos berates Thor, right before snapping his fingers and erasing half of all life in the universe. ![]() As he confidently battles the supervillain Thanos, Thor sinks a blow into Thanos that should kill him - but it doesn’t. While there are many funny moments in relation to Thor’s character - including jokes about how beautiful his body is - Thor is allowed quiet scenes of contemplation as well as huge, action-packed sequences that showcase his power and heroism.īut one crucial thing happens in Infinity War that sets Thor on a darker path. Despite losing half his people and his brother at the outset of the movie, Thor shelves his grief and moves forward with a determination born of his hard-earned self-belief. This theme powers Thor through the events of last year’s Avengers: Infinity War. Ultimately, Thor: Ragnarok is a movie about a man learning to love himself - not in a cocky way, as Thor does in the beginning of the series, but in a way that recognizes his true worth. His power comes from himself, and the moment he embraces this and soars through the sky in a streak of lightning, set to the sound of Led Zeppelin's “The Immigrant Song,” is one of the most glorious moments in MCU history. By the end of that movie, Thor has realized that the external things he’s relied on to define his worth - his father’s opinion, his hammer - aren’t as important as he thought, and what really matters is what’s within. Hemsworth, under Waititi’s direction, plays Thor as a three-dimensional hero who can deliver one-liners but also, crucially, show emotional vulnerability. My love for the character only grew over the years, reaching new heights with Thor: Ragnarok (2017), as director Taika Waititi unleashed his chaotic energy into the MCU and crafted a movie that allowed Hemsworth’s comedic talents to shine, even while stripping Thor of his girlfriend, his father, his eye, his best friends, his hammer, and his homeland. There was something about seeing Chris Hemsworth playing a literal god, stomping around spouting vaguely Shakespearean lines and being mildly and affectionately objectified that really sucked me in. I’ve been obsessed with the Marvel Cinematic Universe since around 2011 - because while I enjoyed Iron Man and its sequel, it was the release of Thor in that year that really got me hooked. It was certainly my most anticipated movie. ![]() It’s not an exaggeration to say that Avengers: Endgame was probably the most anticipated movie of the year. But he’s just the latest, glaring example that while things may be improving for fat representation on the whole, there’s still a long way to go - especially when it comes to male characters. Like when one of my favorite celebrities dons a dehumanizing fat suit, turning one of my favorite characters into a walking, talking fat joke.įat Thor in Avengers: Endgame shocked me and absolutely broke my heart. Sometimes the fat joke blindsides me and leaves me breathless in ways I could never have anticipated. Sometimes, though, I don’t get the chance to prepare myself. When I do turn on media with a fat character, I hope for the best but expect the worst. If I know there’s going to be a fat character, I have to consider whether it’s worth watching a show or movie where I might find bodies like mine being mocked or shamed. It’s why, as a fat person, I carefully monitor the media I consume. When a fat character is involved, it’s almost guaranteed that there will be fat jokes, or at the very least, the fat character will be the joke. It’s not out of the ordinary to hear them in the mouths of otherwise kind characters, within shows and movies that are lauded as progressive and inclusive (I’m looking at you, Parks and Recreation and Brooklyn Nine-Nine). Your smile dies and tears might even form in your eyes.įat jokes can come from the most unexpected places at the most unexpected times. Your stomach sinks and your heart twists and your chest tightens. It happens in that moment when you’re watching something and enjoying it, and then suddenly it’s like you’ve been slapped in the face. There’s a feeling every fat person knows.
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