Sit back and enjoy the action

Rating: 7/10 (22 May 2014)

One of the better action flicks, it had a cohesive story line and good actors that helped bring this tale to life.
I especially liked Chris Hemsworth (as Thor), and Natalie Portman (as Jane Foster), and their earthly relationship. It was interesting to see the Norse gods (future spin) and their tale in the modern world action films.
Thor the son of Odin (Anthony Hopkins), banished from Asgard for disobeying his father's orders. On Earth, he arrives without his powers and learns humility from the earthlings he meets. He falls in love with Jane and helps her regain her research from the government agents trying to steal their discoveries. Back on Asgard, his adopted brother Loki (Tom Hiddleston) tries to prove his worth to his father so that he will make him the king. But does this by deceit and betrayal of both his brother and his father.
Thor was directed by Kenneth Branagh, who did a great job bringing theatrical drama to this spectacular action flick. Not quite the type of film you expect from Mr. Branagh but I think it was his drama influence that really brought the story it's meat.
Not typically the type of flick I watch, but I will say that I enjoyed it.