Thor is about the god named Thor, (played by Chris Hemsworth) - the god of thunder. The film begins with him on his home planet, as he is about to earn the crown and become king. However, just before this can occur, a security breach acts as an interruption, making everyone sceptical and nervous. Thor gives in to his arrogance and pride, and risks his people in order to make a point. His father (played by Anthony Hopkins) decides that his actions are immature and selfish, therefore, he is not ready to be king. So he is cast out as a punishment, and sent to earth. This is where he falls in love (love interest played by Natalie Portman), learns his faults and feels remorse for possibly the first time. He makes his way back home, a better and stronger god, ready to rightfully earn his crown and destroy those trying to take it away from him.
Chris Hemsworth, for starters, was very impressive. He hid his Aussie accent wonderfully. He embodied the character with all the charisma and enthusiasm that makes the role so powerful. His physical fitness/smile wasn't bad either. Portman, on the other hand, was not so wonderful. She was just okay. A definite disappointment when comparing this performance to others she's done in the past. I really couldn't care less about her character. As for the film in its entirety, it had its comedic moments and, for the most part, flowed well.
I only have a couple of criticisms: the hand-held camera at the beginning of the film was shaky and obnoxious, to the point where your eyes hurt a little. Thankfully, this was only during the beginning of the film - easily forgiven. Also at the beginning, the opening scene is partly given and then they decide to show us how the story leads up to that very scene. Let me just say, this didn't have much impact. Usually when this occurs, you think- oh great this is going to be interesting. Well it wasn't. It would have made no difference if they had just let the series of events be chronological like the rest of the film. This is not so much a criticism as it is a random comment. It's like the very first scene hypes you up for something above and beyond, and then makes you immediately forget it even existed. No need to start the film with a minor let down. Finally, as I mentioned before, the romantic element didn't really make an impression on me. Other than that, I thoroughly enjoyed the film and would watch it again.
Sidenote: It's really exciting when they incorporate the same characters from other superhero films (like SHIELD from Iron Man). It makes the world of the film feel extended and larger in scope. I loved the Tony Stark reference (I thought it was hilarious).
So I give this film 8/10 for portraying an entertaining version of Thor: The God of Thunder with fresh talent.
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