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As the son of Odin (Anthony Hopkins), king of the Norse gods, Thor (Chris Hemsworth) will soon inherit the throne of Asgard from his aging father. However, on the day that he is to be crowned, Thor reacts with brutality when the gods' enemies, the Frost Giants, enter the palace in violation of their treaty. As punishment, Odin banishes Thor to Earth. While Loki (Tom Hiddleston), Thor's brother, plots mischief in Asgard, Thor, now stripped of his powers, faces his greatest threat.
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Critics Consensus

A dazzling blockbuster that tempers its sweeping scope with wit, humor, and human drama, Thor is mighty Marvel entertainment.

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Kim Newman Sight & Sound 07/10/2018
Chris Hemsworth makes an imposing, good-humoured Thor... but the motor of the film is Tom Hiddleston's complex, conflicted Loki. Go to Full Review
Candice Frederick Reel Talk Online 09/08/2017
B
Witty, charming and very current, the big screen adaptation of Thor is sure to catapult its star Chris Hemsworth (whose wife, Elsa Pataky, ironically stars in Fast Five) to leading man status. Go to Full Review
Rafer Guzman Newsday 04/12/2013
2/4
Let's hope Branagh was well-compensated, at least. To quote his favorite author: No profit grows where is no pleasure taken. Go to Full Review
Don Shanahan Every Movie Has a Lesson 09/04/2023
4/5
It's a grand, epic, and galaxy-bending display of gods among men. Never before has a superhero movie been so, well, super in its scope and size, yet still leaving room for a little dose of humanity. Go to Full Review
Noah Berlatsky Everything is Horrible (Substack) 08/05/2023
Rewatching now, it feels charmingly self-contained and coherent compared to many of its increasingly bloated successors. Go to Full Review
Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review 06/07/2023
3/4
Branagh delivers more than anyone likely expected from a Thor comic adaptation, achieving a hugely entertaining success through his obvious understanding of both comic book and Norse mythologies. Go to Full Review
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Chris S @Janomi 3d Thor successfully introduces one of Marvel's most difficult characters by balancing cosmic mythology with a surprisingly personal story. Kenneth Branagh brings a sense of Shakespearean drama to the family conflict between Thor, Loki, and Odin, while Chris Hemsworth immediately proves he's perfect for the role. His charm, confidence, and gradual humility make Thor's transformation feel earned. Tom Hiddleston is equally impressive as Loki, creating one of the MCU's most compelling villains through jealousy, heartbreak, and ambition. The visuals of Asgard still hold up well, and the fish-out-of-water humor on Earth provides plenty of laughs. The Earth-based romance slows the momentum at times, but Thor lays a strong foundation for one of the MCU's most enduring heroes. See more Carsin S @CarsinGaryschmidt 3d A solid movie and introduction to the character of Thor See more E.D. J @Salty_Sass 4d A decent introduction to the characters though the romance was somewhat forced. I mean I get it, they're both attractive but eh. It's serviceable and that's ok See more andrea C @Charst 6d L'apparizione di Thor apre l'universo Marvel alla fantascienza oltre il nostro pianeta e lo fa con un buon film che dà ampio margine allo sviluppo dei personaggi, specialmente nella costruzione di Thor e di Loki e del loro rapporto di odio amore. I dialoghi sono rapidi e divertenti, non dando mai grande epicità al film che invece rimane più concentrato su altri aspetti. Molto buona l'alternanza tra sequenze di azione sulla terra e su Asgaard o addirittura in altri pianeti. Il finale invece è piuttosto banale ma si differenzia dagli altri film proprio per il fatto di non portare a livello mondiale gli scontri epici. See more Aryaman S @AryamanS Jun 18 An entertaining and thrilling fantasy film. Thor successfully introduces one of Marvel’s most challenging characters to the big screen. Kenneth Branagh brings a Shakespearean sensibility to the material, balancing cosmic spectacle with operatic family drama and themes of duty, humility, and redemption. Chris Hemsworth makes an immediate impression as Thor, embodying the character’s arrogance, charm, and eventual growth with remarkable ease. Tom Hiddleston’s Loki is equally compelling, providing the film with much of its emotional complexity. Patrick Doyle’s score adds a sense of grandeur, while the production design, costumes, and visual effects effectively bring Asgard and its mythology to life. Thor succeeds in blending fantasy and superhero storytelling into an engaging adventure. More importantly, it establishes the foundation for one of the MCU’s most enduring characters while remaining a thoroughly enjoyable film in its own right. See more Drewpiter T. @RT06299656 Jun 17 This movie is an underrated Marvel movie. It is a story about betrayal and the earning of one's gifts. The movie doesn't have great action, but it feels like a good origin story. See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis As the son of Odin (Anthony Hopkins), king of the Norse gods, Thor (Chris Hemsworth) will soon inherit the throne of Asgard from his aging father. However, on the day that he is to be crowned, Thor reacts with brutality when the gods' enemies, the Frost Giants, enter the palace in violation of their treaty. As punishment, Odin banishes Thor to Earth. While Loki (Tom Hiddleston), Thor's brother, plots mischief in Asgard, Thor, now stripped of his powers, faces his greatest threat.
Director
Kenneth Branagh
Producer
Kevin Feige
Screenwriter
Ashley Miller, Zack Stentz, Don Payne
Distributor
Paramount Pictures
Production Co
Paramount Pictures, Marvel Entertainment, Marvel Studios
Rating
PG-13 (Intense Sci-Fi Action/Violence)
Genre
Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 6, 2011, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Jul 1, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA)
$268.0M
Runtime
1h 53m
Sound Mix
SDDS, Dolby Digital, Datasat