Thor: Love and Thunder
Thor: Love and Thunder

Thor: Love and Thunder

2022Movie119 minEnglish

After his retirement is interrupted by Gorr the God Butcher, a galactic killer who seeks the extinction of the gods, Thor Odinson enlists the help of King Valkyrie, Korg, and ex-girlfriend Jane Foster, who now wields Mjolnir as the Mighty Thor. Together they embark upon a harrowing cosmic adventure to uncover the mystery of the God Butcher’s vengeance and stop him before it’s too late.

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IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes65%
Metacritic57/100
Google Users65%
Director: Taika WaititiGenres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

Thor seeks inner peace, but is pulled back into action by a galactic killer known as Gorr the God Butcher, who intends to cause the extinction of all gods. To combat the threat, Thor enlists the help of King Valkyrie, Korg, and his ex-girlfriend Jane Foster, who wields Mjolnir as the Mighty Thor.

Critical Reception

Thor: Love and Thunder received generally mixed to positive reviews from critics, with praise for its humor, visual style, and the performances of Chris Hemsworth and Natalie Portman. However, some critics found the plot to be overstuffed and the tone inconsistent, with the humor sometimes undermining the dramatic moments.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its vibrant visuals and comedic tone, characteristic of director Taika Waititi.
  • Natalie Portman's return as Jane Foster and her portrayal of Mighty Thor were highlights for many.
  • Criticisms often pointed to an overreliance on humor, which sometimes overshadowed the story's emotional core and pacing.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally appreciated the film's humor, action sequences, and the chemistry between the lead actors. Some viewers felt the plot was a bit scattered and that the jokes didn't always land effectively, but most enjoyed it as a fun, albeit light, addition to the MCU.

Fun Fact

The screaming goats that appear in the film were a recurring gag that originated from a popular fan edit of Thor yelling during a scene in 'Thor: Ragnarok'.

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The Movie Mob

The Movie Mob

**It’s definitely worth seeing but doesn’t quite reach the height of its predecessor.** This is a tough movie to explain. I can’t say there was a part of Thor: Love & Thunder I didn’t enjoy, but I also left the theater feeling unsatisfie...
Kokoryan

Kokoryan

The worst Thor movie what I ever seen...
Chris Sawin

Chris Sawin

To be fair, Waititi has some really funny material in _Love and Thunder_. Everyone in the extremely talented cast looks to be having a ton of fun and the villain is out of this world good. The events of the film feel kind of pointless, espe...
CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

This was my favourite of the Marvel franchises, but boy have we now plumbed the depths. Taika Waititi presents us here with a mess of a film that dumps just about all of the original exciting Norse mythology and legend, and substitutes it w...
Steve Parker

Steve Parker

**Thor: Love and Thunder** is a sequel to the 2017 film Thor: Ragnarok. It is written and directed by Taika Waititi and based on, of course, the Marvel Comics by Stan Lee. The film stars Chris Hemsworth as Thor, Natalie Portman as Jane Fost...
Nathan

Nathan

After a rocky start, _Thor Love and Thunder_ is able to find its footing during delivering a fun and despondent Thor adventure filled with a tremendous amount of heart. It is no surprise that this film is far from perfect, and that is not ...
Manuel São Bento

Manuel São Bento

FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://www.msbreviews.com/movie-reviews/thor-love-and-thunder-spoiler-free-review "Thor: Love and Thunder boasts a bittersweet story about finding peace and love in suffering and pain, without forgetting the n...
garethmb

garethmb

The God of Thunder returns in Marvel Studios’ “Thor: Love and Thunder” and audiences find that Thor (Chris Hemsworth), has been doing missions with the Guardians of the Galaxy while he works himself back into shape and looks to find a new p...
The Wolverine

The Wolverine

One of the best MCU up to date. Gorr is my favourite villain so far. Chris Hemsworth is amazing as always. The story is truly awesome, the visuals are stunning. Another Taika banger
a7a8524

a7a8524

Pretty good ngl. Something new i enjoyed it