Magnificent

Rating: 9/10 (31 May 2019)

Well done to Kenneth Branagh for this superb work of cinematic art! The casting, script, music & photography capture the sweeping sense of grandeur of these ancient Norse legends. Anthony Hopkins' portrayal of Odin is just magnificent in all the films, as is Chris Hemsworth's Thor. Tom Hiddleston was born to play Loki, and the actors playing Freya, Lady Sif & the Warriors Three were perfect for their roles.
Back on earth, Clark Gregg's "Phil Coulson" always manages to sparkle in even the briefest appearances. The only thing that lowered the tone was the part with Jane Foster, her un-amusing friends, and the awkward "romance" that strained all credulity. They proved to be even more embarrassing in the Thor sequel "The Dark World", so it was a relief when they were omitted from Thor Ragnarok.
The ending scene with Odin and Thor showed the quiet warmth and deep affection between father and son that was truly beautiful to behold.