Thor

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Thor

PG-13

2011

1h 53m

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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

07/10/2018

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Easton B

@Ebmoviemaster2026 3d

NOT A BAD FILM, CHRIS HEMSWORTH AND TOM HIDDELSTON ARE GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Guilherme M

@GuilhermeRT 4d

A classic. It's not a simple movie, but one of the key factors that made Marvel what it is today.

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Kat L

@Katpurr 4d

A modern, if somewhat imperfect classic, that helped reshape the Marvel verse into actual "super powered" realm. Some of the earthbound stuff with Thor and his crew comes off awkward as they march around a small town. But that’s a pretty minor gripe, considering how fun this flick is every time you rewatch it. Thor was probably the most difficult tone to capture & make believable after the gritty practical approach of Iron Man 1 & 2. Well done Kenneth!!

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Hamad P

@RT03751211 Jul 18

Tbh Under it’s not that bad but not that great Tye move is Mid

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Musa A

@doodleflame Jul 3

Solid, but more boring than I remember. One of the lesser marvel movies though

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Chris S

@Janomi Jun 29

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.

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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