"Legend tells us one thing; history, another. But, every now and then, we find something that belongs to both"
A thousand years after his father Odin (Anthony Hopkins),
king of Asgard defeated the Frost Giants of Jotunheim, his arrogant but
powerful son Thor (Chris Hemsworth) returns to take on his father’s old nemesis
after an unprovoked attack on Asgard. This is against his father’s will and as
a result Thor is cast out of Asgard, losing all of his power and most importantly
Mjolnir, his hammer. Landing on
Earth, Thor is accidentally run over by scientists Jane (Natalie Portman) and Erik
Selvig (Stellen Skarsgard) who are skeptical about his story. Thor must prove
his worth to Asgard and protect the Earth from his jealous brother Loki (Tom
Hiddleston) in order to be able to ascend his father’s throne.
I think that the
tone of this film was judged very well. It didn’t take itself too seriously
which considering the plot involves caped Viking Gods talking in late Middle
English and large blue Frost Giants was a good call. It wasn’t as funny as Iron Man but I laughed several times.
