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Thor
(2011),
Director: Kenneth Branagh, rated PG-13
Two worlds. One
hero.
  Starring: Chris
Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Tom Hiddleston, Stellan Skarsgård,
Colm Feore, Ray Stevenson, Idris Elba, Kat Dennings, Rene Russo,
Anthony Hopkins
DML Rating:
★★★★★★★☆☆☆
- good
"I, Odin Allfather,
CAST YOU OUT! Whosoever holds this hammer, if he be worthy,
shall possess the power of Thor!" -
Odin, as he banishes Thor
to Earth
Why watch this?
"Chris Hemsworth's sure easy on the eyes." - Dad's wife, circa
2011.
Plot Summary:
Thor, an arrogant god from Asgard, is stripped of his powers and
banished to Earth by his father Odin. While stranded, he
encounters astrophysicist Jane Foster and begins to learn
humility and the true meaning of heroism. Meanwhile, his
estranged brother, the mischievous Loki, plots to seize power in
Asgard, threatening both realms.
Dad's Preview:
The word was out that Marvel was building
up to an Avengers film. Nick Fury was assembling the team, and Thor
would be on it. I must admit I never really got into Thor in the
comics. He just seemed kinda silly. This film fixed a lot of
that for me. The cast, especially Hemsworth, is stellar. The
back story explains the relationship between Thor, Asgard, and
eventually Earth. Like
Captain America:
The First Avenger (2011) and
Ironman
(2008),
this is a superb origin story for Kevin Feige's MCU.
Marvel Studios;
Paramount Pictures |
