Met Expectations

Rating: 8/10 (1 September 2011)

A couple of friends had reported liking this movie, and I finally caught it on a plane ride home. "Thor", directed by Kenneth Branaugh" makes the cut pretty well - it's a movie that doesn't take itself too seriously in places which is important for Comic Book movies. (spoiler) For instance a wonderful Bar-Scene with "Thor" having drinks with an earth-scientist. The story is well thought out and interesting and the lead, Chris Hemsworth does a fantastic job with a witty, well written script. Indeed his dialog and speeches are close to Shakespearean-like. The special-effects are enhancing and mostly competent. The earthlings played by Portman and company are satisfactory if uninspiring. The movie reminds one of the original Superman movie in good ways with father and son relationship, and a beckoning to "magic". Pretty enjoyable.