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Thor

PG-13

Released May 6, 2011

1h 53m

Action

Adventure

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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Charlie M

Not a ton to say besides that this isn’t bad, but it’s before these characters and stories reached their strongest points. A decent enough origin.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

05/31/24

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First name L

Marvel's most Shakespearan feature falls short on action. That said it tells a simple, even moving, tale of Norse gods.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

05/09/24

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Rithika G

The movie was amazing!! Loved the movie!

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

03/20/24

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Jacob C

Beautiful visuals of early Asgard. Chris Hemsworth IS Thor. Nobody else could have played this role. As for Natalie Portman... stellar job. She blended into the role of Jane Foster quite well. This sci-fi Marvel film as a continuation of prior works is wonderful. A must-watch for everyone.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/20/24

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Jace L

A funny classic and jaw dropping moving. This movie was amazing and i loved how the story kept going and you wanted more.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/16/24

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alan g

Good action movie but they got the mythology wrong. Laufey is the MOTHER of Loki. Farbauti is the father of Loki and king of Jothenheim. Nevertheless it is worth watching.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/01/24

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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
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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