Thor

Thor

Of all the folks in long underwear to be tapped for superhero films, Thor would seem to be the most problematic to properly pull off. (Hypothetical Hollywood conversation: "A guy in a tricked-out, easily merchandisable metal suit? Great! An Asgardian God of Thunder who says stuff like thee and thou? Um, is Moon Knight available?") Thankfully, the resulting film does its source material rather proud, via a committed cast and an approach that doesn't shy away from the over-the-top superheroics. When you're dealing with a flying guy wielding a huge hammer, gritty realism can be overrated, really. Blending elements from the celebrated comic arcs by Walter Simonson and J. Michael Straczynski, the story follows the headstrong Thunder God (Chris Hemsworth) as he is banished to Earth and stripped of his powers by his father Odin (Anthony Hopkins) after inadvertently starting a war with a planet of ticked-off Frost Giants. As his traitorous brother Loki (the terrific Tom Hiddleston) schemes in the wings, Thor must redeem himself and save the universe, with the aid of a beautiful scientist (Natalie Portman). Although director Kenneth Branagh certainly doesn't skimp on the in-jokes and fan-pleasing continuity references (be prepared to stick around after the credits, Marvel fans), his film distinguishes itself by adopting a larger-than-life cosmic Shakespearean air that sets itself apart from both the cerebral, grounded style made fashionable by The Dark Knight and the loose-limbed Rat Packish vibe of the Iron Man series. Glorying in the absolute unreality of its premise, Branagh's film is a swooping, Jack Kirby-inspired saga that brings the big-budget grins on a consistent basis, as well as tying in with the superhero battle royale The Avengers. --Andrew Wright

Director(s): Kenneth Branagh
Production: Paramount Pictures
  5 wins & 30 nominations.
 
IMDB:
7.0
Metacritic:
57
Rotten Tomatoes:
77%
PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Year:
2011
115
$181,015,141
Website
2,244 Views
Two Worlds. One hero.
Courage is immortal.

[Incensed about Thor and the Warriors Three's mission to Jötunheim, Odin brings them back to Asgard]

Thor:
Why did you bring us back?

Odin:
Do you realize what you've done? What you've started?

Thor:
I was protecting my home.

Odin:
You cannot even protect your friends! How can you hope to protect a kingdom? [Speaking to Heimdall about one of the Warriors Three who was injured in the fight] Get him to a healing room! Now!

Thor:
There won't be a kingdom to protect if you're afraid to act. The Jotuns must learn to fear me, just as they once feared you.

Odin:
That's pride and vanity talking, not leadership. You've forgotten everything I taught you about a warrior's patience.

Thor:
[Getting frustrated] While you wait, and be patient, the Nine Realms laugh at us. The old ways are done. You'd stand giving speeches while Asgard falls!

Odin:
[Suddenly shouting] YOU ARE A VAIN, GREEDY, CRUEL BOY!!!

Thor:
[Just as loud] AND YOU ARE AN OLD MAN AND A FOOL!!!

Odin:
[Hesitantly, obviously hurt] Yes. I was a fool... to think you were ready.

Loki:
Father...

Odin:
[To Loki] HEY! [To Thor] Thor Odinson, you have betrayed the express command of your king. Through your arrogance and stupidity, you have opened these peaceful realms and innocent lives to the horror and desolation of WAR! You are unworthy of these realms! You're unworthy of your title! You're unworthy...of the loved ones you have betrayed. I now take from you your power! In the name of my father and his father before, I, Odin Allfather, CAST YOU OUT!!! [Banishes Thor to Earth] Whosoever holds this hammer, if he be worthy, shall possess the power of Thor. [Throws Mjolnir to Earth]


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