Much better than I was expecting

Rating: 8/10 (31 May 2011)

I will start by saying I was never a big fan of Thor in the Marvel universe. There was just something about the character that annoyed me.
I wasn't expecting much from the film as I have never been sold on Kenneth Branagh as a director or in fact as an actor (way to lovey dovey for my taste). However I went to see it as I am really looking forward to The Avengers movie and wanted to go in after seeing the films leading up to it.
I am glad to say not only did I enjoy Thor, I enjoyed it a lot. The film is great. It is well acted, well directed and goes along at a brisk pace. The first part of the film filling in the back story was done with a lot of pace but didn't feel rushed. The action was superb and I now have a growing respect for Kenneth Branagh.
It is not perfect but it is purely enjoyable. In fact I would say it is to date the best of the films leading to The Avengers.