Thor

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Thor

PG-13

Released May 6, 2011

1h 53m

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Fantasy

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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

Chris Hemsworth makes an imposing, good-humoured Thor... but the motor of the film is Tom Hiddleston's complex, conflicted Loki.

Jul 10, 2018

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Candice Frederick

Reel Talk Online

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.

Rated: B

Sep 8, 2017

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Rafer Guzman

Newsday

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

Rated: 2/4

Apr 12, 2013

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Don Shanahan

Every Movie Has a Lesson

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.

Rated: 4/5

Sep 4, 2023

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Noah Berlatsky

Everything is Horrible (Substack)

Rewatching now, it feels charmingly self-contained and coherent compared to many of its increasingly bloated successors.

Aug 5, 2023

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

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.

Rated: 3/4

Jun 7, 2023

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Matthew H

Awesome Marvel Film great story Anthony Hopkins, chris hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston and ray winstone excelled

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/27/25

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Paul S

Sometimes the story was a little boring, but overall, it was an incredibly fun and entertaining movie, with some incredible visuals. I definitely recommend it for superhero fans!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/25/25

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Shadow G

Pretty good I thought simple story telling and that’s all we need

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/25/25

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Cindy M

Okay, Thor, the first one, is a total vibe that kicks off the Asgardian party in the MCU with a bang. Chris Hemsworth struts in as this beefy, arrogant thunder god, and you can’t help but root for him as he gets knocked down to Earth, literally and figuratively. It’s like a fish out of water story, but with capes and cosmic stakes. Natalie Portman’s Jane is this brainy, awkward scientist who’s somehow perfect for Thor’s clueless charm, and their little desert town romance is oddly adorable. Kenneth Branagh directs it like a Shakespearean space opera, big speeches, family drama, and Loki (Tom Hiddleston) being the sneakiest little brother ever. The Asgard stuff looks like a golden fever dream, all shiny and epic, while the Earth bits keep it grounded with some legit laughs. The hammer action? Sick. It’s not perfect, the Frost Giants are kinda whatever, but the heart of it, Thor learning to be less of a jerk, is pure gold. A wild, fun ride that’s got more soul than you’d expect from a dude with a magic mallet!

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

03/24/25

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Joey G

I liked this movie. Thor was good, Jane was good, and Loki was awesome!!! But the beginning was pretty boring and the real “villain” was just ok. Worth a watch though if you like Marvel.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/20/25

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אמיר ס

In every pile of fruit there are fruits that are neither good nor bad, this movie is exactly that description, it is simply mediocre.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/10/25

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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: Marvel Studios, Marvel Entertainment, Paramount Pictures
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

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