Almost convincing

Rating: 9/10 (3 November 2013)

The film is exciting and has a perfect blend of reality and fantasy. The scenes transition perfectly.
Although I am not quite convinced of Natalie Portman's character. She is quite a damsel here unlike in Star Wars.
Next, I couldn't reconcile the fact that Zachary Levi plays Fandral this time around.
Why couldn't they get this character right?
The actor they choose for this role is either physically weak or incongruously unconvincing. The make-up is so superficial. Get a real buff blond for heaven's sake!