Thankfully, things finally started to change midway through Marvel’s third phase of films.
Out of nowhere it just became hit villain after hit villain.
His earliest scheme involved him posing as an aspiring student who just wanted to come home to Wakanda.
Gorr lived a life of devotion to his gods along with his family despite their incredibly harsh living conditions.
Jordan plays the role of a cocky anti-hero whose acts of violence are actually justice for historical systemic oppression.
Gorr being played by Christian Bale is a pretty interesting and ironic case.
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As entertaining as Bale’s performance is, some could argue that it’s a bit over-the-top and cartoonish.
We preferred the comic-accurate mask.
In an epic final battle, T’Challa is able to defeat his cousin.
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There he sees his own god, whom he worshipped and prayed to throughout all his hardship.
In his dying breath, Gorr does just that, his daughter by his side once more.
Thor: Love and Thunderis now in theaters!
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