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Thor

Release Date 27 Apr 2011 27 Sep 2011

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Certificate: 12A

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At the center of the story is The Mighty Thor, a powerful but arrogant warrior whose reckless actions reignite 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.

Cast:
Chris Hemsworth | Natalie Portman | Tom Hiddleston | Anthony Hopkins | Rene Russo | Stellan Skarsgard | Jaimie Alexander | Kat Dennings | Ray Stevenson | Josh Dallas

Writers:
Jack Kirby | Stan Lee

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Directors:
Kenneth Branagh

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Banished to earth by his angry father (Hopkins) - after a sly plot by his jealous brother (Hiddleston) - during his time on our fair planet, Thor (Hemsworth) finds himself an object of some fascination, and gradually, affection, for astrophysicist Jane Foster (Portman). Now, if only he can get his beloved hammer out of that rock. And stop his megalomaniacal brother destroy Asgard…

THE VERDICT: This $150m, two-and-a-half-years in the making comic book adaptation is the latest in Marvel’s ongoing box-office onslaught, the idea being, by the time their various superheroes (including Iron Man and Captain America) unite for 2012’s The Avengers,  the world will be just one big ComicCon convention. Well, Thor is one of those big blockbuster movies that neither entirely works nor entirely sucks, being absolutely enjoyable without being particularly memorable. Hemsworth (who looks like Brad Pitt on some serious steroids) is solid as the God of Thunder, handling the comedy just as well as the action, but the CGI is weak, the mythical Asgard looking like Metropolis redesigned by Liberace. Which won’t stop it from taking a huge chunk of the summer box-office, of course. 

 

Review by Paul Byrne

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    • Currently 4/5 Stars.

    tetsujin1979

    hugely enjoyable action romp that plays it equally classical narrative and tongue completely wedged in cheek. The build up to next summer's Avengers is well and truly on.

    • Currently 4/5 Stars.

    mcclofsky

    im a fanboy , so to me this was epic , the film is essentially split between here on earth in new mexico and and the rest on asgrad. the asgrad section is epic , on story and and scale , while on earth the movie moves at a slower pace , but with some great moments of humour , to help show the character growth. while not perfect, i really enjoyed it. defo a must see

    • Currently 4/5 Stars.

    scollonp

    The boy did good - Kenneth Branagh bring Thor to the big screen and makes you excited about super hero movies all over again. It's still got the odd hollywood cliché and cringy american movie moment, but these are overshadowed by the fantastic Asgard scenes which really brings the home of the gods to life! Bad point: I hated the 3D - thought it completely unnecessary and cemented by opinion that I'm not paying for 3D any more. Good point: I'm really, really looking forward now to the Avengers movie after seeing this and the Captain America trailer beforehand. Hemsworth is perfect for the role and Portman is fabulous and cute as usual. Hopkins is Hopkins - you know what to expect! Nice surprise was british actor Ray Stevenson as Volstagg - you may remember him form Punisher Warzone and previously HBO's awesome "Rome" series. Save your money for popcorn and go see the 2D version - this film is so good you don't need the distraction of 3D.

    • Currently 3/5 Stars.

    hammer

    Not the best Marvel film, but still definitely worth a watch. Some very good moments and the visuals are very good.

    • Currently 4/5 Stars.

    mart

    big, bold, epic, thrilling and spectacular movie adventure that literally hammers home the fun. It's wickedly funny, visually stunning and flat-out exhilarating from start to finish. A tremendously entertaining roller-coaster ride that will knock you out with it's amazing special effects, explosive action and strong acting

    • Currently 3/5 Stars.

    Dezo

    A solid enough film. Decent enough performances all round. There are some cheesy moments but you have to expect that from a comic book movie. It's not brilliant but not annoying either.

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