Thursday 11 August 2016

My 5 Favourite Chris Hemsworth Roles

G’day, folks! Did you know today is Chris Hemsworth's birthday? Well, today is Chris Hemsworth’s birthday! In true Flick Chicks fashion, I thought I’d celebrate by sharing my 5 favourite roles of his. For such a famous face, it’s surprising how few movies Chris has actually been in, but there’s still far too many I haven’t seen yet. Sigh, if I weren’t at work right now I could be having a Hemsworth-related movie marathon at home! 

Anyway, let’s kick this list off! I’ve even managed (with difficulty) to rank my list for a change:

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#5 Stone Crandall, Vacation (2015)
So, only a small role this time, but 2015’s remake/sequel of Vacation was so packed with cameos this felt like a much larger role. And sure, his only real job here was to take his shirt off and pose in those far too tight grey boxers, but I’m a warm-blooded female dangit, I enjoyed it! 

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#4 George Kirk, Star Trek (2009)
Again, a small role in the newly rebooted Star Trek movie, but arguably a very important one. I mean, there’s no James Kirk without George Kirk, right?! What excites me the most though is that Chris Hemsworth has been confirmed for the next sequel. I know next to nothing about Star Trek so can’t speculate much, but I’m looking forward to it!

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#3 James Hunt, Rush (2013)
Any actor who can leave me raving about a Biographical Motorsport movie should be handed with every award going. I can’t even remember why I let myself be dragged to the cinema for this one, but the chemistry between Chris Hemsworth and Daniel Bruhl was just phenomenal, the rivalry felt so real.

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#2 Kevin, Ghostbusters (2016)
Love it or hate it, you can’t deny that Kevin was downright hilarious in the Ghostbusters remake. From answering the phone terribly, posing with musical instruments, to the whole interview scene where he asks if he can bring in ‘Mike Hat’...which is his dog...who lives with his aunt. I’m genuinely laughing right now, that joke will never get old.

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#1 Thor, The Marvel Universe
Come on, there was never any real question about the number 1 spot, was there? Chris Hemsworth was born to play Thor! I haven’t picked up a Marvel comic in a couple of years now, but Thor was my favourite character, so I had high hopes when the first movie was announced. Needless to say I was very happy! It’s not just that he has the look, either. It’s in his mannerisms, and the ease that he pulls off that old-timey way of speaking. He can be this powerful God among men one minute, and a loveable oaf the next. I’m really looking forward to Ragnarok next year!

What about you guys? Are there any roles you'd have included, or movies Chris Hemsworth was in that you can recommend for me? I may just have that movie marathon this evening, instead!

16 comments:

  1. I have yet to watch the Ghostbusters remake but based on the features I've seen, he seems funny in that. I agree with you on Thor; he was born to play the character!

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    1. It's had really mixed reviews but we loved it, and even the negative reviews highlighted how funny Chris Hemsworth is in it! I hope you enjoy if you decide to watch it :)
      - Allie

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  2. I do love Thor favourite of the Avengers really. But Rush proved he can do serious actor which I think shows his real talent

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    1. As much as I love his funny side, I hope we get to see more serious acting from him actually, Rush certainly proved he's capable!
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  4. I love his performance in Vacation, he was the funniest part of the movie! Very cool, likable guy. Thor is my favorite Marvel movie

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    1. I don't feel like Thor gets enough love!
      - Allie

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  5. I love him in Rush and the Thor/Avengers movies. He's great. Vacation I didn't like overall, but his parts were some of the best.

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  6. Nice list! He was so good in Rush. I can't wait to see him back in the Star Trek franchise. I think he's supposed to be in the fourth movie. He's so funny on SNL too. It's great that he got to show how funny he is in Ghostbusters.

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    1. Ohh I haven't seen him on SNL! I'm going to have to hunt that footage down...
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  7. Love this list. Totally forgot he was in Star Trek '09. I'm cool with him returning to the franchise. He was great in Vacation and Ghostbusters. Strangely enough, those two movies helped me understand why he's so good at playing Thor. He plays it with kind of a smirk that lets you know he's not taking this superhero stuff too seriously, but he's also not making fun of the character or the material. He's been killing it these last few years. His brother, not so much.

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    1. You've really ht the nail on the head there! I hadn't thought of it like that.
      I hope Liam catches a break soon, I do like him but he's forever in terrible movies :(
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  8. It's gotta be Thor for me. He's miscast in Blackhat which is too bad as the plot was promising and generally I love Michael Mann's work.

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    1. I got really excited for Blackhat, and then the reviews all put me off. I might still give it a go, though :)
      - Allie

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