Our Heroes Today and Their Weapons

As a huge fan of sci-fi and fantasy style films, I am looking forward to geeking out on a lot of  movies coming this summer. As I say this, I can't help but notice that even our super-heroes need some sort of weapons to help them in their fight against evil. While it's fun to watch  two individuals go at it in hand-to-hand combat, there is something particularly exciting about seeing weapons being used. It comes to upping the ante in a fight - when weapons are involved it immediately turns to a life or death conflict.  Take Thor for example: A Norse God who uses a hammer. While not exactly the most subtle of weapons, it can prove devastating in combat!

 

Then there is Captain America, who manages to fight with  a shield.

We also can look forward to Green Lantern and his ... er ... um ... ring.   But, it's a really cool ring!

Finally there is that new Pirates of the Caribbean movie, On Stranger Tides. I am a big fan of the other Pirate movies, but the first two in particular had spectacular sword-work. Here's hoping that the new film will return to that style!

Later!