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• John M

  
  Easily one of the best looking Marvel movies so far. I was never a big Thor fan in the comics but this movie had me locked in. Overall i think this movie shines thanks to Hemsworh, Hiddleston the supportin cast. It takes its place among the top super hero films Marvel has done now… More
  Easily one of the best looking Marvel movies so far. I was never a big Thor fan in the comics but this movie had me locked in. Overall i think this movie shines thanks to Hemsworh, Hiddleston the supportin cast. It takes its place among the top super hero films Marvel has done now that they are in control.

• Mike S

  
  Thunderously good! After so many countless disappointments in the superhero genre, I'm glad there's one whose hammer can be held high and proudly. Electrifying action scenes, nice sense of humor and special effects worthy of a god. These are the pillars that bear the weight… More
  Thunderously good! After so many countless disappointments in the superhero genre, I'm glad there's one whose hammer can be held high and proudly. Electrifying action scenes, nice sense of humor and special effects worthy of a god. These are the pillars that bear the weight of this film and keep it from ever straying into lesser realms. So allow yourself the same pleasure and give this mythological spectacle a watch. For I dare to pledge truthfully that good times await.

• Joseph M

  
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  "<b>Thor</b> was a good action/superhero flick. I didn't know to much about the film or the cast, so I was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed it. The cast was great and Chris Hemsworth was quite good as "Thor". The action and story was solid,… More
  "<b>Thor</b> was a good action/superhero flick. I didn't know to much about the film or the cast, so I was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed it. The cast was great and Chris Hemsworth was quite good as "Thor". The action and story was solid, the only thing that seemed off was the romance between Thor and Jane Foster. It seemed very much rushed. I guess if there was more of them shown together on Earth it wouldn't have seemed that way. But other then that, I found it very entertaining and loved the bits of humor in the film."

• Eugene B

  
  Sheer spectacular fantasy and storytelling brought the story of Thor to life. Chris Hemsworth gives a magical performance along with the devious charms of Tom Hiddleston. It's magical-scientific ties mixes together a makes the film a solid blockbuster to kick off the summer. 4/5

• Joshua W

  
  I was surprised by Thor. I was expecting an over the top movie that I wouldn't understand. What I got was a movie with great acting, a great plot and was the final staple that made me believe that it was possible for there to be a superhero movie about any superhero.

• Tyler R

  
  I was actually expecting this to be my least favorite of the Avengers movies because of the whole mythology idea playing into it, but it ended up being one of my favorite Marvel movies. Chris Hemsworth plays Thor, a powerful, but cocky warrior in this movie and he plays his part… More
  I was actually expecting this to be my least favorite of the Avengers movies because of the whole mythology idea playing into it, but it ended up being one of my favorite Marvel movies. Chris Hemsworth plays Thor, a powerful, but cocky warrior in this movie and he plays his part really well. He's angry, arrogant, sad and even funny when he needs to be and Hemsworth did a great job as Thor. The rest of the cast is great too. Anothony Hopkins was the perfect choice for Odin in my opinion, Natalie Portman plays a likable girl named Jane Foster, Idris Elba was surprisingly creepy in his role and Tom Hiddleston plays my personal favorite Marvel villain, Loki. Loki is first shown to be in Thor's shadow since Thor is chosen to be king over him, but when he's told a terrible truth, he goes insane and becomes this malevolent force with this scheme to destroy Earth and become king of Asgard. Part of the plot is that Thor has to stop loki's reign of terror and I liked how it played out. They're brothers and Thor is hesitant about having to stop him, but he has to for the safety of Asgard. It also played off surprisingly emotional. The movie has the whole family theme playing into it, but it isn't in a cheesy or cliche way. I also really liked seeing Thor adapt on Earth. He starts off as this violent, angry guy who doesn't seem to care about anything except for getting his hammer, but he develops into actually caring for the people around him and it felt really natural. Hemsworth and Portman look really good together as well. The relationship wasn't forced and I liked that they had good chemistry together. There are also parts where I actually felt bad for Thor. When he's trying to get his hammer but it won't so much as budge because Odin took away his powers, I actually felt for Thor. Thor is not only a great superhero movie, but a great movie all around. It has great acting, exciting action scenes, emotional overtones, some well written dialogue, perfect cinematography and it's just an awesome movie.

• Daniel L

  
  While it is an entertaining movie, it does suffer from some silly dialog, a forced love story, and poorly explained mythology.

• Spencer S

  
  Typified superhero films are the bread and butter for Marvel, a studio that has been cranking out films to start off their mega hit blockbuster The Avengers. Where other films came off as stilted and too effects heavy, Thor succeeds at holding interest with a slew of elements far and… More
  Typified superhero films are the bread and butter for Marvel, a studio that has been cranking out films to start off their mega hit blockbuster The Avengers. Where other films came off as stilted and too effects heavy, Thor succeeds at holding interest with a slew of elements far and above the usual. True, the comic book was deviated from time and again, and Thor really didn't manage to be a hero for the human race compared to his planet of Asgard, but there was a formula in place that really worked. It was genuine in its interpretation of Thor as both a savage warrior and a thoughtful leader. Though Thor's tribulations on Earth don't seem to show any true character development or change, ultimately it's about the warring emotions about his brother and father, and though not shown through any grand gestures there was a slow paced change in place. Director Kenneth Branagh, a classically trained actor most famous for his turns in Shakespearean roles, is said to have drawn inspiration from Henry V to give meaning behind the effects heavy script. In that regard lies the best aspect of this film, which is the role and performance of Tom Hiddleston as Thor's brother, Loki. The reason this works so well as a superhero film is because of the grandiose performances from all involved and the creative use of the plot to show the inner turmoil of Thor. Nothing is so fatal as his tie to his brother, who is deceitful and cruel, while also simply being conflicted over his paternity and his place in his family. Besides the great performances from the legion of actors in this, I also approve of the use of effects. Using Green Lantern as a ready example, some films don't do as well when their characters, backgrounds, and explosions are all done on a computer. Though many parts of this film are dorky, (eccentric at best), there lies an already unbelievable attribute to it, and in that it becomes believable. I loved the design of Asgard, the wasteland quality of New Mexico, and even the Frost Giants who were just evil and snide enough to be a sincere threat. I ultimately didn't like the lack of change in Thor which was supposed to drive the plot, but it was a decent superhero film, and a film about the trials of a young man conflicted by a power struggle and his own selfish ways. An accurate portrayal of a fish out of water character with out of this world aspirations.

• Emily A

  
  And to think, I never used to much care for superheroes. The only thing I can think of that I didn't like about this film was how they made Asgaard another planet (I think), rather than an alternate terrestrial plane or something. I really love the elements that drive this story:… More
  And to think, I never used to much care for superheroes. The only thing I can think of that I didn't like about this film was how they made Asgaard another planet (I think), rather than an alternate terrestrial plane or something. I really love the elements that drive this story: the classic imperialistic bloodlust that typifies all famous mythological warriors is what leads the characters to create problems for themselves, and Thor can really only grow and mature as a character once he gets past it. I was really impressed how they succeeded in making Thor seem really alien on Earth, which is really hard to do to handsome humanoid characters. My favorite element, among many gems, was definitely Loki. He is really far from a one-dimensional villain; he's got depth, motivation and a real heart, so much so that there were times I found myself rooting for him. You can tell you've got a good thing going when it seems like a shame for either side to prevail over the other in the end. If anyone understands how vital it is to have a strong villain it's Kenneth Branaugh, a man who's excelled in the past by playing Iago onscreen. Even the Forst Giants were interesting. What a wonderful film.

• Sophie B

  
  I only really watched this because I wanted to know the characters before watching The Avengers, and as soon as the brilliant space visuals came up on screen I wished I had seen this in the cinema (and then when Loki showed up I definitely kicked myself!). As an introduction film it… More
  I only really watched this because I wanted to know the characters before watching The Avengers, and as soon as the brilliant space visuals came up on screen I wished I had seen this in the cinema (and then when Loki showed up I definitely kicked myself!). As an introduction film it did great. I really got a sense of who these characters were and there were some really great funny bits but overall I think it was slightly too long which was annoying. It boasts a brilliant cast which really paid off however when Jane and Thor kiss... That was awful. It was so obvious they really weren't into it and were doing a stage kiss and it ruined the moment.

• Dan S

  
  An entertaining if largely forgettable and very familiar story of a should-be king (Chris Hemsworth) cast down into exile after starting a war in the distant realm of Asgard. While Hemsworth turns in an admirable portrayal of the demigod, the movie's Shakespearean tone, while an… More
  An entertaining if largely forgettable and very familiar story of a should-be king (Chris Hemsworth) cast down into exile after starting a war in the distant realm of Asgard. While Hemsworth turns in an admirable portrayal of the demigod, the movie's Shakespearean tone, while an interesting selection, grows tired by halfway through. The special effects are, as expected, outstanding, and the acting is relatively good, but the film contains a hollow center where we don't truly care about Thor or the rest of the characters as much as we probably should. Overall, it falls into the same category of "Captain America" as okay but not good/great, spectacular in spurts but totally missable. Wait to see Thor in action in the super fun "The Avengers".

• Jacob E

  
  So, I am going to see "The Avengers" this Friday. No matter what. And it occurred to me that I hadn't seen "Thor" or "Captain America" (I haven't seen "The Incredible Hulk" in its entirety, but no offense to Bruce Banner, I… More
  So, I am going to see "The Avengers" this Friday. No matter what. And it occurred to me that I hadn't seen "Thor" or "Captain America" (I haven't seen "The Incredible Hulk" in its entirety, but no offense to Bruce Banner, I haven't exactly felt the urge to seek it out). I realized that I needed to cram them in before I went and saw "The Avengers", starting with "Thor" followed by "Captain America." So, how was Thor? Pretty good. Not "Iron Man", but certainly better than "Iron Man 2." It has the hardest job of all the Avenger films by far. Narcissistic playboy that constructs power armor? Seems legit. A super soldier project from WW2 thawed out from the ice? I'll roll with it. A man who transforms into a green monster when he's mad? Getting kind of out there. A Norse god come to Earth with ALL of the previously mentioned characters all existing in the same universe somehow? WHAT? As you can see, Thor was the weirdest gamble of the Avengers crew by far, and they pulled it off. The plot is very basic, but the characters are plenty enjoyable and there are some clever twists (however, before the movie pats itself on the back, the ending "surprise" isn't even close to surprising, and one fakeout by the movie is pretty obvious towards the end). The risky gamble has certainly paid off though. Overall, it's good fun, and you can do far worse.

• KJ P

  
  THOR is entertaining as all hell, and Chris Hemsworth really brings a likeable personality to his character. This film has the perfect run time needed and the visuals were stunning, and although the action was awesome, is was a bit unbalanced. There is an opening action scene that is… More
  THOR is entertaining as all hell, and Chris Hemsworth really brings a likeable personality to his character. This film has the perfect run time needed and the visuals were stunning, and although the action was awesome, is was a bit unbalanced. There is an opening action scene that is far too big to just be an introduction to the mighty character, because after that sequence, all you want is more of that, which you never get, but small sprinkles of action throughout the film. That being said, the summer movie season is off to a fantastic start. THOR has been banished to earth, and I couldn't imagine a better time the movies than watching someone learn what everything is while I also watch a superhero find his powers. In short, I highly recommend this summer popcorn flick to all superhero fans. I went it clueless about the THOR character, but I came out with my mind in Asguard! This thunderous movie is a great kick-off for the summer movie season. Although the action lags a bit, and Kat Dennings is annoying as hell, the story is fantastic, the visuals are amazing, the characters are likeable, it's funny, and it is a must see. THOR DELIVERS

• Daniel P

  
  The production design, top to bottom, is spectacular, and unlike some of the Marvel movies, Thor doesn't significantly bog down in origin story, (perhaps because little had to happen, he just fell to Earth). The backstory is intriguing, as is his arrival on Earth and what that… More
  The production design, top to bottom, is spectacular, and unlike some of the Marvel movies, Thor doesn't significantly bog down in origin story, (perhaps because little had to happen, he just fell to Earth). The backstory is intriguing, as is his arrival on Earth and what that means to an unsuspecting small town in New Mexico. Take excellent casting - Anthony Hopkins, what? - and opulent direction by Branagh, (which isn't the movie's only similarity to Hamlet), and combine it with big action and effects to make a highly watchable summer popcorn movie. I still probably won't go near Thor 2, but this one was totally worth seeing. Pure entertainment.

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• Albert K

  
  An incredibly entertaining movie. This movie expertly captivates audiences in the character development of Thor. Action is lacking any sort of entertainment value, 80% of the shots that are done in this movie have this "tilt" to the camera that makes one wanna tilt their… More
  An incredibly entertaining movie. This movie expertly captivates audiences in the character development of Thor. Action is lacking any sort of entertainment value, 80% of the shots that are done in this movie have this "tilt" to the camera that makes one wanna tilt their head so that they can see clearly, and much of the things that works in this movie has been taken from much better superhero movies, but one cannot deny that this is an entertaining movie that teaches good themes.

• Martin S

  
  The big man is here...This movie was pretty good for being what it is... Lots of big crazy extravagant special effects and things like that...If you're into that...At least it wasn't a waste of time

• Joe M

  
  Would you please quit putting natalie portman in movies. She's crap.

• Chris W

  
  This, the 4th entry into the Marvel Films canon takes on the mythological figure reconfigured into a superhero known as Thor- the Norse God of Thunder. I've never been big into Thor, but I've got no problems with him either, and the mixing of mythology with comic book fun… More
  This, the 4th entry into the Marvel Films canon takes on the mythological figure reconfigured into a superhero known as Thor- the Norse God of Thunder. I've never been big into Thor, but I've got no problems with him either, and the mixing of mythology with comic book fun is fine by me. At first I was skeptical of Kenneth Branagh directing a big budget ocmic book film, especially given his resume, but when I heard he was doing Thor, I got a little less skeptical, given how the Thor source material seems not far off from Branagh's sensibilities and roots in Shakespeare. That, and it helps that Branagh admitted having an interest in the source material at some point in his life prior to making the movie. The film basically is a two fold stroy (with both parts intertwined) involving both a move for political power and control in the ethereal realm of Asgard, and the fish out of water story on Earth which sees Thor banished there and forced to seek redemption after insubordination. Not only does Thor have to regain his stripped power and learn a lesson, he's got to find a way to restore the upset balance back in his home world. I liked the films mix of the two things, despite that the storylines in and of themselves aren't entirely free of cliche, contrivance, or unexplained details (What exactly is going on with the Odin coma thing?). Iffiness of the script and story aside, this is a fine addition ot the growing Marvel Canon, and just a fun little adventure film in its own right. I liked that the characters were flawed and had depth to them and obstacles to deal with. I loved the art direction, costumes, and set design, especially where Asgard and Jotunheim are concerned. The special effects were pretty decent as well, and there's all kinds of great stuff to stare at and admire. The action scenes are decent, though sometimes (especially the early battle with the Frost Giants) things are a bit too dark and murky, making it hard to tell what is going on at times. That aside, this is a good film, and thigns move along quite nicely. Chris Hemsworth is a perfect choice for Thor, and he brings the right amount of chraisma, doubt, and confusion, and the fish out of water stuff is a joy to watch due to how well he sells it. Natalie Portman is decent as scientific researcher Jane Foster who falls in love with Thor while trying to help him and understand his situation. Stellan Skarsgard is good as Jane's colleague Dr. Erik Selvig, but it is Kat Dennings who really shines as Jane's assistant Darcy, who is wonderful in a very fun Scooby-Doo sidekick type of role. Most of the comic relief (and there's a fair amount) comes from her, and that's not a problem at all. Anthony Hopkins is epic as Odin, and Tom Hiddleston is decent as the deceitful and jealous Loki, though Renee Russo, Ray Stevenson, and Idris Elba all could have been given more to do. To make up for it though are some decent cameos, though the post credits scene, while okay, really doesn't seem all that great or special. Overall, this is an enjoyable and decent movie, though not quite as good (I think) as Iron Man or The Incredible Hulk. Still though, it's a blast to watch, even if it falls a little short of being terrific.

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