Product Details

• Actors: Matthew Wolf, Rick Gomez, Tara Strong, Alistair Abell, Paul Dobson
• Directors: Sam Liu
• Writers: Craig Kyle, Greg Johnson, Jack Kirby, Stan Lee
• Producers: Carrie Wassenaar, Craig Kyle, Eric S. Rollman
• Format: Multiple Formats
• Language: English
• Subtitles: English, Spanish
• Dubbed: Spanish
• Region: Region A/1 (Read more about DVD/Blu-ray formats.)
• Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
• Number of discs: 2
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Lions Gate
• DVD Release Date: May 17, 2011
• Run Time: 77 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (52 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B004PHE9II
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #82,035 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
• Learn more about "Thor: Tales of Asgard (Two-Disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo)" on IMDb

Editorial Reviews

Before he ever lifted his might hammer…Fantastic journeys beckon from the mysterious nine realms. Places of dark mists and fiery voids. Of winged creatures and giants in the ice. And of the most alluring quest of all – the search for the legendary Lost Sword of Surtur. Hungry for adventure, Thor secretly embarks on the journey of a lifetime, joined by his loyal brother Loki, whose budding sorcery equips him with just enough magic to conjure up trouble, along with the Warriors Three – a band of boastful travelers reluctant to set sail on any adventure that might actually be dangerous. But what starts out as a harmless treasure hunt quickly turns deadly, and Thor must now prove himself worthy of the destiny he covets by saving Asgard itself.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Not Like The Cover at All March 28, 2012

By The Man With No Name

Format:DVD

I am a sucker for Marvel or DC animated movies. I buy them all. Sometimes I strike out. I hit a grounder with this purchase. I'll be brief. This movie is OKAY, but the cover leads you on, a lot.

Thor and Loki are very young in this, making the film feel like it was directed at kids. The action is sub par, and the animation is not up to movie quality levels. This looks like a cartoon series on Disney XD or something.

Kids will like this probably... Adult Marvel fans will be left lacking.

If this is under 10 bucks, I would say buy it, over 10, move on.

-Hope this helps.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Not Bad. May 21, 2011

By Christian Smith

Format:DVD

I enjoyed the comic Thor, Son of Asgard and this animated movie followed the comic fairly well. It is an entertaining movie that has some great art. If you can sit down and enjoy a story without picking at the faults every chance you get, buy it. I will wait for it to reach the below $10 range but I don't think anyone would be dissapointed in this if they like the Young Avengers-this was the better of the two.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Trying to act grown-up June 24, 2012

By Michael J. Tresca VINE™ VOICE

Format:Blu-ray

Forget space aliens, Chris Hemwsorth, or Asgardians who happen to be space aliens. "Thor: Tales of Asgard" is an animated tale of mini-Thor (Matthew Wolf) before he became the Renaissance-festival spouting, opera-dressing, hammer-wielding Norse god we've all come to know and love.

The first thing fans will notice is the wide-eyed, clean animation of "Tales of Asgard." The colors are vibrant, the details few, and the movement just above being a choppy distraction. This is the animation that you'll likely see on Saturday morning cartoons, but when one character claims that the only thing more frigid than Nilfheim is the land of the Valkyries it's clear this is meant for a PG-13 audience. It's kind of like hearing a swear word come out of your twelve year old.

The second is that this tales is firmly set in a fantasy realm, which essentially makes it like a session of Dungeons & Dragons. There's the sorcerer who's just learning to use his magic (Rick Gomez as Loki), the perpetually grumpy fighter (Paul Dobson as Hogun), the huge lover of mead and meal (resident dwarf-like character Volstagg played by Brent Chapman), and the lover of women (the bard role played by Alistair Abell as Fandral). They're all lovable lunks in their own way - Loki's a weakling, the Warriors Three are carousing blowhards. Then there's Sif (Tara Strong)¸Thor's rival in arms and affection, who finds offense in the Einherjar's deference to Thor in combat. In short, Thor is a royal brat.

When he realizes that everyone is catering to him, Thor decides to strike out on his own by capturing Surtur's sword, a flaming blade capable of leveling mountains. He is pursued by Frost Giants, Odin's soldiers, and finally a drow named Algrim (Ron Halder). With his long pointed ears and white hair it's clear that the dark elf is right at home in Thor's mythology. That's right, "Tales of Asgard" is so D&D it even features a dark elf!

Thor rarely gets to use a hammer, a running joke through the film. He still talks in archaic language, which can become tiring when everyone talks that way. Things don't pick up steam until the final act, when the Frost Giants and Asgard are on the brink of war. The final showdown between surprising antagonists elevates "Tales of Asgard" above standard cartoon fare.

The writing for "Tales of Asgard" isn't bad, but the animation does it a disservice by being a little too cute for subjects like love, betrayal, and murder. Like the titular teenager himself, "Tales of Asgard" wants to be more grownup than it looks.