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

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Movie Info

The epic adventure Thor spans the Marvel Universe from present day Earth to the mystical realm of Asgard. At the center of the story is The Mighty Thor, a powerful but arrogant warrior whose reckless actions reignite an ancient war. As a result, Thor is banished to Earth where he is forced to live among humans. When the most dangerous villain of his world sends its darkest forces to invade Earth, Thor learns what it takes to be a true hero.-- (C) Paramount Pictures

Cast

Chris Hemsworth
as Thor
Natalie Portman
as Jane Foster
Anthony Hopkins
as Odin
Tom Hiddleston
as Loki
Stellan Skarsgard
as Professor Andrews
Kat Dennings
as Darcy
Clark Gregg
as Agent Coulson
Colm Feore
as Laufey
Idris Elba
as Heimdall
Ray Stevenson
as Volstagg
Tadanobu Asano
as Hogun
Joshua Dallas
as Fandral
Jaimie Alexander
as Sif
Rene Russo
as Frigga
Adriana Barraza
as Isabela Alvarez
Maximiliano Hernandez
as Agent Sitwell
Richard Cetrone
as Frost Giant Captain
Darren Kendrick
as Frost Giant Sentry
Josh Coxx
as Frost Giant Hallstrum
Justice Jesse Smith
as Frost Giant Brute
Jesse Justice Smith Jr.
as Frost Giant Brute
Joseph Gatt
as Frost Giant Grundroth
Luke Massy
as Frost Giant Raze
Matthew Ducey
as Einherjar Guard
Jason Camp
as Einherjar Guard
Buddy Sosthand
as Agent Delancey
Blake Silver
as Techie
Jamie McShane
as Agent Jackson
Dale Godboldo
as Agent Garrett
Patrick O'Brien Demsey
as Agent Cale
Jim Palmer
as Sheild Guard
Seth Coltan
as Townie
J. Michael Straczynski
as Townie
Ryan Schaefer
as Townie
Matt Battaglia
as Pete
Dakota Goyo
as Young Thor
Stan Lee
as Stan the Man
Joel McCrary
as Drunk Townie
Isaac Kappy
as Pet Store Clerk
Juliet Lopez
as Admission Nurse
Rob Mars
as Orderly
Carrie Lazar
as Viking Mother
Graham Harley
as Viking Child
Alexander Wright
as Viking Elder
Hilary Pingle
as Viking
Shawn-Caulin Young
as Viking
Kinsey McLean
as Viking
Kelly Hawthorne
as Viking
Ted Allpress
as Young Loki
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Critic Reviews for Thor

All Critics (284) | Top Critics (55) | Fresh (220) | Rotten (64)

  • Let's hope Branagh was well-compensated, at least. To quote his favorite author: No profit grows where is no pleasure taken.

    April 12, 2013 | Rating: 2/4 | Full Review…

    Rafer Guzman

    Newsday
    Top Critic

  • Thor is on much safer ground here on Earth. The tone is immediately different: more relaxed; comic, not cosmic.

    April 12, 2013 | Full Review…

    Tom Charity

    CNN.com
    Top Critic

  • Director Kenneth Branagh, for all the Shakespearean fruitiness he imbues into some of his A-list performers, never forgets that Thor is ultimately an FX-driven film designed to sell popcorn.

    June 16, 2011 | Rating: 3.5/5 | Full Review…

    Jim Schembri

    The Age (Australia)
    Top Critic

  • There is pleasure to be plundered from some of the battle scenes, especially when Thor is confronting ice monsters with blood-red eyes, and from the culture clash that resounds when he descends to present-day Earth...

    May 16, 2011 | Full Review…

    Anthony Lane

    New Yorker
    Top Critic

  • The story might perhaps be adequate for an animated film for children, with Thor, Odin and the others played by piglets. In the arena of movies about comic book superheroes, it is a desolate vastation.

    May 12, 2011 | Rating: 1.5/4 | Full Review…

    Roger Ebert

    Chicago Sun-Times
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  • A giant notch up is Hiddleston, who'd make a good Edmund in King Lear: You register the chip on his shoulder rather than the villainy.

    May 9, 2011 | Full Review…

    David Edelstein

    New York Magazine/Vulture
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Audience Reviews for Thor

  • Oct 02, 2016
    ready the popcorn! fun!
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  • Apr 27, 2016
    Thor was a really solid film, I had a good time watching it and it was quite a bit of fun. But there are some shortcomings with it. Positives: 1. Characters; Chris Hemsworth was awesome as Thor! He had this charisma about his character, appropriate timed humor and I honestly felt for his character during serious moments. Tom Hiddleston was great as Loki and so also Anthony Hopkins was fantastic as Odin! Natalie Portman was fine I wouldn't say she stole the show but for what she had to be for this film she worked. Everyone else was fine as well. The humor was very good especially the scene where Thor breaks the coffee mug. The dramatic scenes are very investing as well. 2. Visuals; this movie looks nice especially the scenes at Asgard which are stunning. The special effects are good and the make up surprisingly was awesome on the Ice Giants. 3. What I admired was how different this film felt compared to all the other MCU films we've gotten. This film felt a lot like Lord of the Rings and it just felt different and unique compared to all the other Marvel titles. Negatives: 1. The tone inconsistencies; the film sometimes doesn't know what it wants to be, the humor and serious aspects sometimes don't blend in well and it does make the overall tone feel wonky. 2. Wasn't a fan of the dutch angles, I felt they didn't add anything to the film stylistically and they were just unnecessary. They got kind of annoying at times and distracting. Its not a major flaw but it kind of bugged me. Overall: Thor is a very solid entry to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It is not a perfect movie of course but it was quite a bit of fun, it had good action, some well timed humor and a interesting story. This film is technically a comic book film but honestly I think regular audiences will also enjoy this film as well as fans of epics.
    Diyar G Super Reviewer
  • Mar 29, 2016
    This is a movie that stands very differently with a lot of people, but to me, it is a very entertaining and well-directed film about a God needs to learn what it means to be a man. Kenneth Branagh is a visionary and every single shot in this movie is beautifully made and you get the feeling that he really put his heart and soul into this. The performances of Chris Hemsworth and Anthony Hopkins are great, but it is Tom Hiddleston's Loki that totally steals the movie.
    Lasse G Super Reviewer
  • Mar 26, 2016
    Thor is a film that takes risks - and they pay off wonderfully. The movie grounds itself in reality while keeping a mythological and fantasy-esqe tone, and it never loses sight of the humanity within the characters, with elevates this above standard superhero fare.
    Matthew M Super Reviewer
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