Thor Director Kenneth Branagh Reveals the Expensive Change Marvel Nearly Made to MCU Movie

Marvel Considered Making "Thor" More Horizontal

Nearly two decades ago, actor/filmmaker Kenneth Branagh had the unenviable task of adapting the “Thor” comics to the big screen for Marvel Studios as part of the company’s just-launched Marvel Cinematic Universe effort. Could the otherwise Earth-based franchise survive the shift to fantasy? Branagh’s approach was to blend his Shakespearean stage background with space opera stylings and a fish-out-of-water comedy premise – and somehow a title whi…

Thor Director Kenneth Branagh Reveals the Expensive Change Marvel Nearly Made to MCU Movie

Kenneth Branagh has revealed that Marvel nearly altered the visual presentation of Thor. The 2011 MCU film is known for its frequent use of Dutch angles, which give the shots a noticeable tilt. Marvel considered “horizontalizing” the footage, but ultimately dropped the plan because of the cost. Branagh, who directed Thor, recently discussed the conversation […] The post Thor Director Kenneth Branagh Reveals the Expensive Change Marvel Nearly Mad…

Kenneth Branagh Says Marvel Considered “Horizontalizing” ‘Thor’ To Remove Its Dutch Angles, But It Was Too Expensive

Kenneth Branagh was part of the team of directors alongside Jon Favreau, Louis Leterrier, Joss Whedon, and Joe Johnston who helped usher the Marvel Studios franchise into pop culture with his first solo “Thor” movie in 2011. So, of course, people are still picking his brain about his experience with the studio and tackling the first big fantasy-driven Marvel film (bringing his experience making lavish Shakespearean films). Continue reading Kenne…

Thor director Kenneth Branagh says Marvel wanted to "horizontalize" the movie's Dutch angles, but it was too expensive

Thor director Kenneth Branagh says he knows Marvel Studios had a conversation about making a major change to the more ahead of its release