This physically changed the hammer's appearance to that of an axe-like weapon with a hole in the center. [12] This is an upgrade from the Game Boy Color that Alex used in the novel version. Stormbreaker was designed by the dwarves of Nidavellir to be the greatest weapon in Asgard's history, designed for their king and capable of summoning the Bifrost Bridge on its own. After attempting to escape from the facility, he is captured, and Sayle explains his true reasons behind Stormbreaker – each system contains a modified strain of the smallpox virus which, upon activation in the Stormbreaker release, will kill all of the country's schoolchildren. The screenplay by Anthony Horowitz is based on his 2000 novel Stormbreaker, the first novel in the Alex Rider series. ThorThanos † (time-traveled self from 2014)Captain America Origin She goes there and finds Alex's true identity; while there, she is disturbed by and consequently fights Jack. Unexpectedly, Yassen arrives in a helicopter and shoots Sayle (in the same manner he did Ian) before rescuing Alex. Stormbreaker How the Skrulls were able to circumvent the worthiness is still a mystery, but the Skrull was able to reforge the halves back into one whole weapon, hurling it towards the town of Broxton in an attempt to destroy it. Thor He notices it and realizes that it's not the end. Thor #339 Thunderbeast's Targe: When Normal and Charged Attacks hit, they create a lightning discharge that can jump between enemies, dealing Electro DMG. During the Infinity War, Thor ventured to Nidavellir with Rocket Raccoon and Groot to forge a weapon capable of killing Thanos. Owners Stormbreaker was an international co-production between companies and financiers from the United Kingdom, the United States, and Germany. Stormbreaker Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. The name of the villain also changed from Herod Sayle to Darrius Sayle, with his nationality switched from Lebanese (Egyptian in the US version of the novel) to American. The film stars Alex Pettyfer as Alex Rider, and also stars Mickey Rourke, Bill Nighy, Sophie Okonedo, Alicia Silverstone, Sarah Bolger, Stephen Fry and Ewan McGregor. The screenplay by Anthony Horowitz is based on his 2000 novel Stormbreaker, the first novel in the Alex Rider series. Alex is then sent to a military training camp in the Brecon Beacons, the home of the Special Air Service. It can glow with an otherworldly blue flame that crackles with electricity and seems to have the ability to home in on a target if Thor wills it. [3] Under unknown circumstances, both Bill and Stormbreaker returned to their normal, Odinpowered appearances sometime later. "[14], BBC critic Neil Smith gave the film three out of five stars but criticised the "unsubtle turns" from both Bill Nighy and Stephen Fry. Unlike Mjølnir, however, the weapon is not enchanted to prevent those deemed "unworthy" from holding it, making anybody with sufficient strength capable of using the weapon. As Thanos teleported away, Stormbreaker fell to the ground, the blade covered in his blood.[1][2]. This is the same thing that Odin later did when he made Thunderstrike (Item) for Eric Masterson, and then an unnamed copy of Mjolnir itself for Red Norvell, in an effort to cheat Ragnarok. Stormbreaker was later summoned to Thor's hand when he stared at Captain Marvel, testing her resolve. The film's plot follows a teenage boy who is recruited by MI6 after his uncle, a secret agent, is killed in action. Version The film ends with someone observing Alex from a distance. Stormbreaker counteracts the energy blast from the Infinity Stones, Due to its increased size and mass, having both the blade of an axe and the head of a hammer in its construction, as well as sporting an elongated handle enabling the weapon to be wielded two-handed, it is a notably more potent melee weapon than Mjølnir. [5], In a 2007 interview for Reuters, Horowitz blamed Stormbreaker's financial failings on The Weinstein Company's handling of the film's distribution on the American market, particularly their decision to not give it a wide release. He ended saying that Stormbreaker was unlikely to have a "license to kill at the box-office". Stormbreaker is able to focus and enhance Thor's powers. Beta Ray Bill Made as a sort of duplicate version of the enchanted hammer Mjolnir. He then shattered the mold, revealing the axes' blade and weight, but misplaced the handle for the weapon. As such, it is one of the few able to grievously wound Thanos, who faced off against the combined might of Doctor Strange, Iron Man, Spider-Man, Drax, Star-Lord, Mantis, and Nebula while suffering nothing more than a tiny scratch on the cheek. Despite being outclassed, Jack wins with the help of a blowfish, leaving Nadia to flee the scene. "[18], During a 2013 interview with the Financial Times, Horowitz stated that the Stormbreaker film was his greatest disappointment, stating that he "did not hate it but that it should have been the first of 10 and it wasn't. Official Name [7] As a result of these factors, plans to produce further Alex Rider films were dropped.[8]. Made In August 2006, the film was retitled Alex Rider: Operation Stormbreaker for North American release. Alex then hitches a ride on a Mil Mi-8 helicopter piloted by Mr. Grin, using a sodium pentothal arrow to gain Mr. Grin's obedience. Comic Seeing that Thor was close to death after taking the brunt of the neutron star's power, Groot decided they could not wait for Eitri to find or create a metal handle; he grasped the red … [5] The film's grosses gradually declined each week for the remainder of its run, totalling of $12,872,046, making up more than half of what would become the film's final worldwide gross. Creator Later, while Alex is having dinner with Sayle, the suspicious Vole steals Alex's phone and tracks the SIM card to his house in Chelsea. He was picked out of 500 hopefuls who auditioned for the role. Translations [edit | edit source] This title changes according to the language of the server on which RuneScape is played, as shown below: Users [1], Marvel Origins: Stormbreaker, Thor's New Weapon. A new poster and trailer were released along with the announcement. After catching the hammer mere moments before it could hit the town, Thor returned Stormbreaker to its rightful owner once again. Eitri disclosed Thanos' actions to the trio, revealing that his hands had been covered in metal as a result of Thanos' demand for the creation of the Infinity Gauntlet. 27 during its opening weekend. [4], When Beta Ray Bill was captured by the Skrulls, they separated Stormbreaker into two, axe-like halves as weapon for the Super-Skrull that was sent to kill the gods of Asgard. "[6], On Rotten Tomatoes, a review aggregator, the film has a score of 34% based on 67 reviews with an average rating of 4.7 out of 10. Alex initially refuses to cooperate but agrees when they threaten to not renew the visa and deport Jack as a result of her visa running out seven years before. As Thor needed a weapon, Eitri decided to forge Stormbreaker. The critical consensus states "Alex Rider: Operation Stormbreaker is strictly children's fare, as it lacks originality, excitement, and believability. [5] In the United States, the film was distributed by The Weinstein Company in 221 theatres and grossed $215,177, with an average of $973 per screen[5] and ranking No. 2018 Seeing no options to reach an agreement, Thor called Stormbreaker and destroyed it by hitting it against Mjolnir.[6]. [1], Stormbreaker was used in the Battle of Wakanda to great effect, augmenting Thor's own lightning massively. He is then recruited by his uncle's former employers, Alan Blunt and Mrs. Jones of the Special Operations Division of MI6, who explain to Alex that his uncle has been training him as a spy. Stormbreaker was intended by the novel's author, Anthony Horowitz, to be the first entry in a film franchise based on his Alex Rider series. Universe The hammer Stormbreaker is very similar to Mjolnir, made of mystic Uru metal and is nearly indestructible. [3] In Germany, the film was given a direct-to-video release. This allowed Thanos to activate the Infinity Gauntlet, and eliminate fifty percent of the universe's life. Avengers: Infinity WarAvengers: Endgame Seeing that Thor was close to death after taking the brunt of the neutron star's power, Groot decided they could not wait for Eitri to find or create a metal handle; he grasped the red hot pieces of metal with one of his arms and then cut the arm off to serve as the handle, truly finishing Stormbreaker. "[17] Boston.com's reporter Wesley Morris also gave Stormbreaker two stars out of five, and said that "Geoffrey Sax's filmmaking holds few surprises... but it's swift and competent, despite too many shots of cars on roads that bloat the running time. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. Nadia drops Alex into a water-tank to be killed by a giant Portuguese Man o' War, but he escapes using the metal-disintegrating spot cream supplied by Smithers, Nadia is subdued when she is hit by the jellyfish, rupturing the tank in the process. At first, his fellow trainees look down on him because of his age, but he soon gains their respect for his capabilities. Alex Rider is a 14-year-old schoolboy who lives with his uncle Ian and their housekeeper Jack Starbright. Previous Owners After the battle, Bill began to feel guilt over his victory, now feeling that Mjolnir was Thor's by right. However, Thanos gained the upper hand and nearly forced it into Thor's chest as the Asgardian had previously done to Thanos. In addition to the Nintendo marketing in the film, Alex's mobile phone is a Nokia 7710 and he uses a sodium pentothal pen to get to London, not a gun. He is sent on a mission in Cornwall to gather intelligence behind Stormbreaker, an advanced computer system being provided to schools across Britain, and its creator, billionaire Darrius Sayle. Some of the scenes of the school were filmed in The Grey Coat Hospital and Ballakermeen High School, Douglas, Isle of Man. Notably, of all the battles, it was the only weapon that severely wounded Thanos by impaling him soon after the Infinity Gauntlet was completed. According to the writer, "Harvey Weinstein decided not to distribute it. [4] The Numbers reported a worldwide gross of $20.7 million. Earth-616 Being built to stand against the Infinity Gauntlet-wielding Mad Titan, Eitri enchanted it with several properties that allowed it to take advantage of the weaknesses Eitri had installed into the Gauntlet in order to overpower it, quickly slicing through the beam unleashed by Thanos, although that time Thanos was caught off-guard and could have repelled the attack by other means. Due to it being composed of Uru, the weapon is nigh-indestructible and able to withstand energy blasts created by the Infinity Stones.
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