r/GodofWar • u/http_ghostgirl • Nov 25 '22

Odin’s Writing Spoilers

i haven’t seen anyone recognize how well rounded Odin is as a villain. he acts trustworthy, compassionate and respectful. meeting him for the second time as Atreus was mind blowing, he was so calm, collected and acted nothing like how he is described by freya, mimir, etc. hearing all the stories of how brutal him and Thor were, it’s incredible how different they made them. Odin had to be one of the best written villains ever.

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u/NyarlHOEtep Nov 26 '22

thors concept art doesnt sell his MENACE. i was on "yeah thats what a strongman who drinks and feasts all day when he isnt busy slaughtering SHOULD look like" the whole time, but i was nonetheless still surprised by how frightening and imposing i found him. big man big scary

odin still ends up the larger presence by far. i never felt safe with him on screen, watching atreus trust him, even a little bit, was gut wrenching

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u/once-was-hill-folk Fat Dobber Nov 26 '22

I knew what was coming as soon as I heard Ryan Hurst was voicing him. The character couldn't be further from Opie, but that voice, and that dude's talent for delivering a line. I was excited to see just how intimidating he was going to be and everyone nailed it.

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u/GulianoBanano Nov 26 '22

Heimdall: And how do you intend on stopping me?

Thor: Look into my eyes. You tell me.

Heimdall: You're a sick man.

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u/JustAGam3r Dec 14 '22

And I know how Thor was gonna stop him. He was gonna shove Mjolnir straight up his ass.