Mufasa/Scar parallels between Thor/Loki

[TheBlackCatCrossing]

I saw this a few months ago. I hadn't watched Avengers (or Thor even) and when I saw it, I gigglesnorted. I knew that Thor and Loki were brothers and it wasn't until I watched the films that I saw that the parallels were legit.

Did anyone else see it? I was talking to someone over PM and I checked to see if this has been a topic, but I haven't seen it. What do you think? Could this have been the blueprint for Scar and Muffy's relationship?

[TheLionPrince]

I noticed the similiarites between The Lion King and Thor a few months ago when I was reading an IMDb forum on the very same exact thing some months ago.

Once again, it is the same scenario with Kimba: they have similiarites because both movies were inspired by the same source material. In this case, both movies have Shakespearean references.

When Thor was released last year, there were numerous reviews noting the Shakespearean references. Even Thor director, Kenneth Branagh, directed some Shakespeare movies like ]Hamlet and Henry V, and commented on its Shakespearean influence on the film in an interview:

We were happy to discuss in relation to Shakespeare, because he always stole his stories from other populist writers [laughs], whether it was the ancient Romans, ancient Greeks or medieval sagas from Denmark. He knew the fascination the population at large can have with those who are entitled, particularly royals, and particularly young men. We believed [Thor’s] story was he had to become his own man, or in his case — perversely enough — his own god. So we borrow, and if that includes Shakespeare, we’re happy to try and steal a few character notes.

Besides the "jealous younger brother wanting the throne" scenario, both Thor and Simba have similiarites. They both start out as arrogant princes who want nothing more than the throne, and try to prove themselves brave in front of their fathers by trying to fight their respective kingdom's enemies: the Frost Giants and the hyenas. Both get banished (though for different reasons), fall in love with a girl during their exile, and become humble at the end.

There's a reason why Shakespeare has been called "the most successful screenwriter in Hollywood".

[SimbasGuard]

Another parallel between Scar and Loki is that they are both cerebral villains that prefer to manipulate and trick their adversaries rather than directly confront them.

[TheBlackCatCrossing]

I noticed the similiarites between The Lion King and Thor a few months ago when I was reading an IMDb forum on the very same exact thing some months ago.

Once again, it is the same scenario with Kimba: they have similiarites because both movies were inspired by the same source material. In this case, both movies have Shakespearean references.

When Thor was released last year, there were numerous reviews noting the Shakespearean references. Even Thor director, Kenneth Branagh, directed some Shakespeare movies like ]Hamlet and Henry V, and commented on its Shakespearean influence on the film in an interview:

We were happy to discuss in relation to Shakespeare, because he always stole his stories from other populist writers [laughs], whether it was the ancient Romans, ancient Greeks or medieval sagas from Denmark. He knew the fascination the population at large can have with those who are entitled, particularly royals, and particularly young men. We believed [Thor’s] story was he had to become his own man, or in his case — perversely enough — his own god. So we borrow, and if that includes Shakespeare, we’re happy to try and steal a few character notes.

Besides the "jealous younger brother wanting the throne" scenario, both Thor and Simba have similiarites. They both start out as arrogant princes who want nothing more than the throne, and try to prove themselves brave in front of their fathers by trying to fight their respective kingdom's enemies: the Frost Giants and the hyenas. Both get banished (though for different reasons), fall in love with a girl during their exile, and become humble at the end.

There's a reason why Shakespeare has been called "the most successful screenwriter in Hollywood".

You are going to hate me but: I think Shakespeare is overrated. Team Chaucer!!

[Carl]

lol Shakespeare IS overrated. But as my username suggests, I like his work anyways.

[Kopalover]

I've noticed this, since the first time I've ever seen Thor and Loki. I can see the brotherly love Mufasa and Thor have/share with Scar and Loki. And the devine jealousy that Loki and Scar have for Thor and Mufasa for being kings.

[TheBlackCatCrossing]

Thor and Muffy are both stubborn as hell when it comes to their little brothers. It's like they know they are mischievous, but refuse to see this. It's like they know that their little brothers are evil but don't want to believe it.

[Kopalover]

Exactly, that's why I love these characters. Because they relate to Mufasa and Scar! And it'a almost like they want to save them, and be a good kid or anything along the lines of that!