Another excellent piece of the Avengers puzzle.

Rating: Null/10 (16 September 2011)

Thor is an entertaining superhero flick that is thoroughly refreshing, thanks to its source material, which is pretty different from the other superheroes we've seen on the big screen from Marvel's camp. Thanks to Thor's not-from-this-Earth origins, we get a spin on the traditional Norse myths that gives the film a fun fantasy feel.
I dug the tone as well, which can be compared to the mix of impressive action and humor that the first Iron Man flick nailed. Chris Hemsworth is a perfect fit as the charismatic, hot-headed Thor, and he's surrounded by an equally impressive cast. Natalie Portman, Kat Dennings, Anthony Hopkins, Idris Elba, Stellan Skarsgard and Tom Hiddleston are all excellent so excellent in their roles that it's a pity we don't get to spend more time with them.
Which brings me to my only real problem with the movie, the length and pacing. It felt a little too short to make the character development seem completely authentic. Specifically, Thor's maturation into a wiser man and his relationship with Natalie Portman's character. Given the fact that the movie takes place over a very brief period of time, it makes those two events less than believable if you take the time to think about it. The length of the film just felt too short, though I admit I'd much rather have a tight experience like this than an overlong or boring one. I also felt like the movie peaked in the first act, and never quite rose to that level again. That's not to say that the last two-thirds of Thor isn't good. It is. The movie just becomes less unique and more like other superhero flicks as it progresses.
All in all, Thor is a fine piece of entertainment. Whether you're a fan of the character, addicted to superhero movies in general, or you just want to be prepared for the Avengers mega-event that's coming in 2012, you should check this out ASAP.