"we're not worthy, we're not worthy, we're not worthy..." |
Force and physical power are not really Loki's style. While his well known brother, Thor, will undoubtedly smash and hit his way to victory, "The One-with-the-Silver-Tongue" would use his deceit, charisma, and guile to get his way. In a way, he could use the things we love and like or even the things we hate, against us. Imagine someone who could influence the minds of major media CEOs, wag-the-dog better than any politician, and console the zealot masses better than any religious leader, all while throwing a smile to the crowd and having a good time. Step in our man, Loki...
Yeah, us, you doofus!! |
By taking advantage of humanity's lesser qualities and make us deny our better ideals he could have followers and would create a better asset to him than any army. Within an adjoining chaos he would in tandem manufacture (perhaps defacing Earh's heroes in the process), he could come forward to bring forth an "order" that only he could bring to us; a power we would willing give to him regardless how many punches, arrows, or blasters the Avengers have. Cause he would have our complete and utter compliant, submissive, loyalty... we would finally, KNEEL!!
Brings a bit to mind to me James Earl Jones' character, Thulsa Doom's, quote from Conan the Barbarian, "Steel isn't strong, boy. Flesh is stronger!!", but I digress...
Brings a bit to mind to me James Earl Jones' character, Thulsa Doom's, quote from Conan the Barbarian, "Steel isn't strong, boy. Flesh is stronger!!", but I digress...
I wonder what kind of health-care plan Loki has in mind... |
Loki up against the Avengers in the climax to "Acts of Vengance" |
This is not a solid idea nor by no means would it not have flaws or the need for alot of characters and background development. As a premise for something like a movie it would probably lack the typical things found on a Hollywood block-buster checklist (less CGI action and more drama and suspense). Viable for a large cast and drama driven T.V. series à la HBO? Perhaps. Or merely a revisiting of the themes and plot of "Acts of Vengeance" for a new comic story arc? Maybe. Or possibly none-of-the-above; though I do feel this would be great opportunity to take the usually pseudo-medieval/mythological Asardian's story more in line and relatable to our savvy modern world without so much the need for the costumes (though we do love them), capes, and alien armies; though what's a comic movie without the "pew-pews" and the "biff-pows"? But perhaps by exploring Loki within the scope of our contemporary world we can divulge deeper into our understandings regarding our own social, religious, and political institutions in how they can control or enrich our live for better or worse. Either way, if its wearing jet-black and covered in yellow and green, you can bet which team I'll be rooting for...
Evil never looked so suave (don't worry, horns may not be GQ, but we still love 'em) |
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