CineVegas 2009 Preview: ‘Thor at the Bus Stop’

CineVegas 2009 is right around the corner (this week to be precise), and We Are Movie Geeks are going to be there in full force. Throughout the festival, which runs from June 10th through the 15th, we are going to be bringing you all the coverage you need including reviews, interviews, party breakdowns, and red carpet premiere coverage.

‘Thor at the Bus Stop’ is one of the “little” films I am anticipating in a big way. On the surface, it may appear somewhat ridiculous, but that’s bound to be a big part of it’s charm. I predict this indie flick will please crowds, combining the best influences of both Quentin Tarantino and Judd Apatow in transplanting an age-old character firmly into our contemporary culture. Or, it could just be ridiculously fun.

Here’s the film’s synopsis:

The Norse God Thor has landed in a Nevada suburb, leaving a jocular mess in his wake as he attempts to save the world. Overwhelming? Just wait until you meet the outrageous characters that make up that mess: the man impaled by a traffic sign who can find no help, the swindler who finds a nice car to steal, the swindlee who is way too chill to care, the pizza delivery guy who takes way more than 30 minutes, the precious 10-year-old “angel” who tries to make the hammer-holding hero happy during the homestretch, and several more.

Directing duo Jerry and Mike Thompson return to CineVegas after two short films, combining their previous efforts into a feature framework. Using a group of colorful characters, special effects, and side-splitting dialogue THOR AT THE BUS STOP reminds us that help is often a lot harder to find than humor – be it in a cave, in a car, or at a place as simple as a bus stop.

Thor at the Bus Stop from Mike Thompson on Vimeo.

‘Thor at the Bus Stop’ screens on Saturday, June 13 at 5:30 pm and on Monday, June 15 at 5:30 pm.