Fairly standard

Rating: 6/10 (17 May 2017)

So the MCU needs to build up its cast for the Avengers, so after two Iron Man films and a Hulk film, they give us a change of pace with Thor. We are introduced to the world of Asgard, to Thor, Loki, Odin and the Asgardians. As this is directed by Kenneth Branagh, there are clear Shakespearean overtones in the story.
Thor ends up getting exiled due to his arrogance and is sent to Earth where he meets a team of wannabe physicists led by Natalie Portman, investigating spatial disturbances caused by Thor's exile to Earth. SHIELD intervene and take control of the operation, sealing off Thor's hammer that has fallen to Earth. It essentially becomes a fish out of water story as Thor tries to readjust himself and learn the culture and etiquette of civilized humans. Ultimately, Loki reveals his plans to overthrow the throne of Asgard, with Thor's exile being part of the plan and Thor must save the day.
Overall, this film is decently made. Chris Hemsworth is charming as Thor and it's entertaining to see him learn the ways to behave rather than act all grandiose. His human companions are bearable, although Kat Dennings' character can get irritating. Not a film to praise to death although it's passable.