Marvel's Thor: Fantasy or Science Fiction?

[Foggy]

Originally Posted by CyberpunkCentral

No because magic isn't real.

Well if that’s the basis for the argument, I’ve got bad news for you...neither are the aliens in science fiction films.

[CyberpunkCentral]

Originally Posted by Foggy

Well if that’s the basis for the argument, I’ve got bad news for you...neither are the aliens in science fiction films.

Which is another way of saying there is no sci-fi genre.

[kylor]

Fantasy films are films with fantastic themes, usually involving magic, supernatural events, incredible creatures, or exotic fantasy worlds. The genre is considered to be distinct from science fiction film and horror film.

[Erzengel]

Originally Posted by CyberpunkCentral

No because magic isn't real.

I'm assuming you mean in reality cause.....

[kylor]

Originally Posted by CyberpunkCentral

I don't think that's as hard to shallow as Tony Stark just magically making god-like suits.

That your response to everything in that linked post?

[Foggy]

Originally Posted by CyberpunkCentral

Which is another way of saying there is no sci-fi genre.

Well I think the fiction part of science-fiction explains that away.

[CyberpunkCentral]

Originally Posted by kylor

Fantasy films are films with fantastic themes, usually involving magic, supernatural events, incredible creatures, or exotic fantasy worlds. The genre is considered to be distinct from science fiction film and horror film.

Sounds like you just described Guardians of the Galaxy.

Originally Posted by Erzengel

I'm assuming you mean in reality cause.....

I forgot Doctor Strange was in Ragnarok. Okay, maybe it is somewhat a fantasy.

Originally Posted by Foggy

Well I think the fiction part of science-fiction explains that away.

Like I said earlier, "fiction" is in sci-if for a reason. The film Familiar Grounds never explains how the hell time-travel even works, doesn't mean it's magic though.

[kylor]

Originally Posted by CyberpunkCentral

Sounds like you just described Thor.

Correct.

Originally Posted by kylor

That your response to everything in that linked post?

Still waiting on this answer that you are avoiding.

[CyberpunkCentral]

Originally Posted by kylor

Correct.

Originally Posted by kylor

Still waiting on this answer that you are avoiding.

So what do you consider sci-fi then?

[kylor]

Originally Posted by CyberpunkCentral

So what do you consider sci-fi then?

It seems you can't answer my question. I'll answer yours when you answer mine.

[Damon1281]

Originally Posted by kylor

Same thing goes for Stormbreaker and how that also has the ability to fly around at the will of Thor, since it was only made of wood and metal!

Forged in the heat of a star by a giant dwarf. Wait! Wasn't there dwarves in Lord of the Rings?!

[kylor]

Originally Posted by Damon1281

Forged in the heat of a star by a giant dwarf. Wait! Wasn't there dwarves in Lord of the Rings?!

Yes, The Hobbit trilogy as well. Also Harry Potter if you count Hagrid being a giant dwarf (which he is).

[CyberpunkCentral]

Originally Posted by kylor

It seems you can't answer my question. I'll answer yours when you answer mine.

Ah, **** it! We are arguing over universe where The Avengers and Fantastic Four are beloved, but mutants are a big no no. Nothing makes sense.

[kylor]

Originally Posted by CyberpunkCentral

Ah, **** it! We are arguing over universe where The Avengers and Fantastic Four are beloved, but mutants are a big no no. Nothing makes sense.

I'm only holding a conversation but you won't respond to the stuff I've brought up, so in return I'll do the same to you.

[CyberpunkCentral]

Originally Posted by kylor

I'm only holding a conversation but you won't respond to the stuff I've brought up, so in return I'll do the same to you.

I don't know what else you want me to say. I mean, I did read it. Yeah it makes no sense, which is one I'm the reasons why I'm like, screw this.

[kylor]

Originally Posted by CyberpunkCentral

I don't know what else you want me to say. I mean, I did read it. Yeah it makes no sense, which is one I'm the reasons why I'm like, screw this.

Fair enough then. Let's close this discussion by agreeing to disagree. You think the Thor movies are sci-fi, and I think they are what their genres say: fantasy.

[CyberpunkCentral]

Originally Posted by kylor

Fair enough then. Let's close this discussion by agreeing to disagree. You think the Thor movies are sci-fi, and I think they are what their genres say: fantasy.

[Damon1281]

Originally Posted by CyberpunkCentral

What's the difference between an "alien" and "god"?



Or highly advanced alien technology.



I see.



What would you consider sci-fi?



Well, it's called science fiction for a reason.

2001
Gog
2010
Ad Astra
Terminator
2012
Jurassic Park
The Fly
Gravity
Frankenstein

[CyberpunkCentral]

Sonava*****! Okay, I'll play along.

Originally Posted by Damon1281

2001
Gog
2010
Ad Astra
Terminator
2012
Jurassic Park
The Fly
Gravity
Frankenstein

There is something I really want to say. But I don't want to turn this into a religion vs. science thread. What I am going to say is, a lot of these movies you mentioned play with God.

[Damon1281]

Originally Posted by CyberpunkCentral

Sonava*****! Okay, I'll play along.





There is something I really want to say. But I don't want to turn this into a religion vs. science thread. What I am going to say is, a lot of these movies you mentioned play with God.

Really only 2012 does (maybe) and I was thinking of a different movie when I typed that. Change that one to The Day After Tomorrow. The others only have characters who are religious or agnostic. I pushed it a bit with Terminator since it has time travel (fantasy) but is at its core, science fiction. A lot of it is intent. Fantasy will never really happen, science fiction might.