Entertainment : In Depth - Thor

Father's Day.
 Thor 3-D.
 Vinton Palace Theatre.

Who could ask for anything more? ~ another satisfied Facebook friend

Playing Friday, June 17 through Thursday, June 23 at 7 p.m. every night, and Monday, June 20 at 2 p.m. is “Thor” in fabulous RealD 3D. This movie is rated PG-13 and runs just under 2 hrs.

The epic adventure “Thor” spans the Marvel Universe from present day Earth to the mystical realm of Asgard. At the center of the story is The Mighty Thor, a powerful but arrogant warrior whose reckless actions reignite an ancient war. Thor is banished to Earth where he is forced to live among humans and learns what it takes to be a true hero.

As comic book hero movies go, I doubt this one is as good as “Ironman,” but maybe that’s because I adore Robert Downey Jr? Here’s what some of the critics had to say on rottentomatoes.com. FYI – “Thor” garnered a 77% approval rating from critics, 80% from regular movie-goers.

~Despite under-imagined action sequences, the movie's intentional humor and Tom Hiddleston's well-played Loki save it from mediocrity.

~It only took about 10 minutes for a wide smile to form across my face at the realization that 'oh, man they got it right!'

~The Marvel movie machine puts another second-string superhero on the A-list.

PARTY in the PARK

The Riverside’s Got Talent JR, Riverside’s Got Talent, and Are You Stronger Than a Fifth Grader Tug 0 War registration lists are filling up! But it’s not too late!

Anything goes in the talent contests, with prizes of $100, $50, and $25 for first, second and third place.

The winner of the Tug o War contest wins a Free Private Showing at the Palace for 100 of their closest friends. So far your competition is 2001-2012 Fifth Graders, VPRD Lifeguards, Kettlebell Advantage, and the Vinton Kiwanis Club. Teams consist of 3 men and 3 women, except for the fifth graders who can have as many competitors as will fit on the rope!

Register by emailing managers@vintonpalace.org or signing up in the window at the Palace.