1RobertJohnson1
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!
Movie spotlight
Thor
2011
Movie
115 min
English
Against his father Odin's will, The Mighty Thor - a powerful but arrogant warrior god - recklessly reignites an ancient war. Thor is cast down to Earth and forced to live among humans as punishment. Once here, Thor learns what it takes to be a true hero when the most dangerous villain of his world sends the darkest forces of Asgard to invade Earth.
Insights
IMDb6.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes77%
Metacritic59/100
Google Users77%
Director: Kenneth Branagh•Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Superhero
Plot Summary
The powerful but arrogant Norse god Thor is cast out of his home realm of Asgard and banished to Earth by his father, Odin, for his recklessness. Stripped of his powers and his mighty hammer Mjolnir, Thor must learn humility and courage as he becomes entangled with a group of scientists. As a deadly threat from his past emerges, Thor must prove himself worthy to wield Mjolnir and reclaim his destiny as the protector of humanity.
Critical Reception
Thor was generally well-received by critics, who praised its action sequences, visual effects, and the performances of Chris Hemsworth and Tom Hiddleston. While some found the plot to be somewhat formulaic, the film was largely seen as a successful and entertaining addition to the burgeoning Marvel Cinematic Universe, effectively establishing Thor as a major cinematic hero.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its charismatic lead performance and engaging action sequences.
Appreciated for balancing the epic scale of mythology with a grounded human element.
Some critics noted a predictable plot but found the overall entertainment value high.
Google audience: Audiences largely enjoyed Thor, appreciating its blend of superhero action and mythological elements. Chris Hemsworth's portrayal of the titular character was a frequent highlight, and the film was seen as a solid and fun blockbuster that effectively expanded the Marvel universe.
Awards & Accolades
Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Visual Effects. Won several People's Choice Awards and Teen Choice Awards.
Fun Fact
Kenneth Branagh, an acclaimed Shakespearean actor and director, was surprisingly chosen to direct Thor due to his experience in bringing epic narratives and character depth to the screen, a choice that initially raised eyebrows but ultimately proved successful in grounding the mythical elements.
AI-generated overview · Verify ratings on official sources
Community Critic Reviews
No critic reviews have been posted yet. Be the first to share your thoughts.
My Review
TMDB Reviews
10 reviews
John Smith
One of the most original origin stories out there!
JessieCollins
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!
Jane Hall
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.
BradleyStewart
How Asgard was explained and how Thor came to be was explained really well. One of the better superhero origin stories for sure.
LoganWright
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.
Justin Lopez
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!
tmdb44006625
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 rea...
Gimly
**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 m...
ohlalipop
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 ...
Video Reviews
No video reviews found for this title yet.