Chris Hemsworth. Thor. All Critics (264) | Top Critics (45) | Fresh (203) | Rotten (61) | DVD (10) Let's hope Branagh was well-compensated, at least.
To quote his favorite author: No profit grows where is no pleasure taken. Thor is on much safer ground here on Earth. The tone is immediately different: more relaxed; comic, not cosmic. There is pleasure to be plundered from some of the battle scenes, especially when Thor is confronting ice monsters with blood-red eyes, and from the culture clash that resounds when he descends to present-day Earth... The story might perhaps be adequate for an animated film for children, with Thor, Odin and the others played by piglets. A giant notch up is Hiddleston, who'd make a good Edmund in King Lear: You register the chip on his shoulder rather than the villainy. This is eminently missable, though the mosaic design of Asgard, Thor's mythical realm, is pretty cool. Though slightly perfunctory at times, Thor is a funny and well-judged introduction to the character. ... Thor (Thor Odinson) Norse God of Thunder!
Legendary warrior born! He is the Son of Asgard, the Mighty Thor! Son of Asgard and Son of Midgard Young Thor and Loki Thor is one of several powerful ancient beings who dwell in a magical realm called Asgard. The young Thor grew up alongside his adopted brother Loki, the trickster, who was always jealous of his more favored sibling. A Lesson in Humility Donald Blake and Jane Foster While Thor continued to engage in many heroic battles and adventures through the years, he grew headstrong and proud.
After 10 years on Earth, Blake received a subconscious prodding from Odin to vacation in Norway where alien Kronans were preparing to invade Earth. While Thor faced many struggles as an Avenger, his personal life as a human was also tumultuous. Whole Mind, Broken Heart Even though Donald Blake knew he was the legendary Thor, he still lacked his full memories from his former life as an Asgardian. The Worthy Alien The Fall of Odin Kursed Odin Returns Eric Masterson A God Reborn. Thor (2011. Thor (film) Sam Raimi first developed the concept of a film adaptation of Thor in 1991, but soon abandoned the project, leaving it in "development hell" for several years.
During this time, the rights were picked up by various film studios until Marvel Studios signed Mark Protosevich to develop the project in 2006, and planned to finance it and release it through Paramount Pictures. Matthew Vaughn was originally assigned to direct the film for a tentative 2010 release. However, after Vaughn was released from his holding deal in 2008, Branagh was approached and the film's release was rescheduled into 2011. The main characters were cast in 2009, and principal photography took place in California and New Mexico from January to May 2010.
The film was converted to 3D in post-production. Thor was released on April 21, 2011, in Australia, and on May 6, 2011, in the United States.[8] The film was a financial success and received positive reviews from film critics. A scientist and Thor's love interest.