Enjoyable from start to finish

Rating: 9/10 (18 February 2018)

Let me start by saying that I never read action hero comic books as a kid. It seems that most of the people that had any kind of problem with this film, are those that feel betrayed because this movie strays too far from the comic book version of Thor...
I consider myself a pretty good barometer for movies in general and found this to be one of the most satisfying, entertaining and enjoyable cinematic experiences of late. Perhaps the comic book Thor is lot more serious, because the main problem the hardcore fans seem to have with this film is the fact that it's fun. And when I say fun, I mean REALLY FUN! It's full of vibrant landscapes, interesting characters, humour, action, drama, science fiction...
There's a tad more fun to be had when you understand the references to other Marvel installments (Thor, Doctor Strange, The Avengers, etc.) but the movie can definitely be enjoyed as a stand alone film. If you're looking for a top-notch popcorn flick that will keep you (and the family) entertained for two hours, you would be hard pressed to find better value for your buck than this...