Thor
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Bringing the Storm God, one of the most magnificent figures of Norse mythology, to the screen was a bold attempt that would have intimidated many directors. Kenneth Branagh's taking on this challenging task was an interesting choice in itself, because in the hands of this director, who is identified with Shakespeare's plays, Thor goes far beyond a mere superhero story. The resulting work has gone down in history as an original film that skillfully combines a majestic palace drama with an ordinary human story, laying the foundations of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The heart of the film beats on the question of how arrogance and power can create blindness. The journey from the golden-colored streets of Asgard to the desolate deserts of New Mexico symbolizes not only a geographical change, but the transformation of a character. Stripping off from divinity and trying to exist in a mortal world, it presents unexpected comedic moments to the audience and reveals the warmth at the core of humanity. Chris Hemsworth achieves this balance with great naturalness; he carries both a majestic warrior and a confused, fragile soul on his shoulders at the same time. However, what truly makes the film unforgettable is the character of Loki, played by Tom Hiddleston. This figure, whose pain is understandable and whose intentions are ambiguous, defying the patterns of pure evil; brings a completely different energy to the screen every time it appears. Beside Anthony Hopkins's heavy-handed and majestic Odin, the conflict between the two brothers forms the core of the film's spirit. The themes of brotherhood, belonging, and betrayal quietly seep into the audience amidst the noise of the action. The human side represented by Natalie Portman and Stellan Skarsgård constitutes the grounded dimension of the film. On this plane where science and mythology intersect, the concept of "miracle" is being re-examined; a feeling emerges in the viewer that pushes the boundaries of the universe. Branagh's choices sometimes veer into melodrama, and some scenes may feel overly grandiose. But in a story where grand claims require grand scenes, this can be read as a conscious choice rather than a flaw. It is one of the rare works that dares to step outside the standard coordinates of superhero cinema and breathes life into mythology and modernity together.
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ohlalipop
February 09, 2017
/10
The movie was not great. I don't like action movies that much but I'm expecting some good fighting scenes since this is a Marvel movie. I was disappointed. It was mostly talking and I don't understand half of what the actors were saying. I should watch this with subtitles next time.
Gimly
October 27, 2017
8/10
**A long format review from 2011** So, Thor has only been out for a week and a half, and already it’s grossed $100 million! Pretty fucking good considering it hasn’t even been released in America yet, where like, every movie ever makes most of its money. As you may have guessed, yes, I did finally get around to seeing le Thor, hence the delay in my review of The Incredible Hulk. But know what? Fuck you man! I just watched fucking Thor!! So in case you couldn’t guess, I was rather damn impr...
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March 09, 2019
7/10
I was surprised to see Kenneth Branagh directing a big budget comic book film, but as the film continued to explore a Shakespearean tale between two brothers feuding, the relationship with their father, and a coming of age love story, I realized this is exactly the kind of movie Kenneth Branagh would make. I really enjoyed Thor. It was funny, exciting, and different from the usual superhero ilk. And it definitely got the MCU back on track after the dismal Iron Man 2.
Justin Lopez
November 06, 2019
/10
I haven't seen Chris Hemsworth act in any other film and this is the first time I've seen him in action, but I gotta say he really did justice to this role. Big thumbs up to Marvel for doing a great job on this casting!
LoganWright
November 07, 2019
/10
Chris Hemsworth plays a great god of thunder! Much like how Downey has molded into his character, Iron Man, Chris has done the same thing too as Thor.
BradleyStewart
November 07, 2019
/10
How Asgard was explained and how Thor came to be was explained really well. One of the better superhero origin stories for sure.
Jane Hall
November 07, 2019
/10
Not a big fan of the action sequences but story-wise, this film did great. It really explains how Thor came to be and why he is the person he is now.
JessieCollins
November 08, 2019
/10
It's like Thor was actually made to fit Chris Hemsworth rather than the other way around! Marvel couldn't have done a better job at casting than this!
John Smith
November 08, 2019
/10
One of the most original origin stories out there!
1RobertJohnson1
December 23, 2019
/10
I didn't expect to like Thor as much as I did. Marvel sure knows their characters and they demonstrated that expertise by creating a superhero film that's a mix of Marvel comics and Norse mythology. Good job!
MichaelWilliams
December 23, 2019
/10
Both Chris Hemsworth and Tom Hiddleston showed that they can be among the star players in the film industry worthy to be included in this movie.
WilliamJones
December 23, 2019
/10
Tom Hiddleston is such a great actor! Chris is pretty great too but Tom has such a mesmerizing aura whenever you see him on-screen that it's hard not to be absorbed by the film.
DavidBrown1
December 25, 2019
/10
Both Loki and Thor make such a huge impression on screen. The two actors who portrayed these gods are surely top-tier!
JosephWilson
December 29, 2019
/10
Impressive superhero film that goes well with the Iron Man solo movies that Marvel has released.
richardmiller
December 30, 2019
/10
I loved how Chris Hemsworth did justice to the Norse God of Thunder. He is truly made for this role as much has Tom is made to be Loki.
ThomasMoore
December 30, 2019
/10
Great storytelling and depiction of how Asgard looks. Additionally, they did an awesome job in setting up Thor's family dynamics.
JeffreyYoung
January 02, 2020
/10
Not a bad movie for the first film in a trilogy.
JacobKing1
January 02, 2020
/10
I would give it a 7/10. A good superhero flick but I know they can do better than this.
NicholasLopez
January 02, 2020
/10
There's a delicate balance between comic book fantasy and Norse mythology in this film and they were able to lay it all out perfectly.
StephenScott
January 02, 2020
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It's immensely enjoyable and goes well with the Iron Man solo films.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Thor was released in 2011.
Thor has a runtime of 1 hr 55 min (115 minutes).
Thor belongs to the following genres: Adventure, Fantasy, Action.
Thor has a rating of 6.8/10 from 22,385 votes on TMDB.
In the United States, Thor is available to watch on: Disney Plus, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube.