Average plot, weak end, but thoroughly entertaining

Rating: 7/10 (9 November 2013)

Firstly, let me get this straight, this is a Thor movie, and not the Dark Knight - so don't go to the movie as a critic or for a memorable evening. The movie however does what it is meant to do - i.e. entertain. Don't go looking for logic, questioning at times that if Thor can fly, then why does he need to take a subway or a taxi. Natalie Portman is given her due share of screen time.
The build-up to the story is good, better than some of the recent superhero movies, and the special effects give a lot of life to the movie during the first hour. Performances are quite decent. Loki stands out and maintains is stature as someone who can constantly surprise you.
What really disappointed me was the way Thor saved the nine realms. He did something that worked (had to obviously as he is the superhero). I am not even sure if the writers and director were sure about the logic that was used for defeating the dark side.
Honestly, I think it could have been a good movie if they could get the end right, but the movie still meets the purpose, which is thrill, entertain and dazzle, and then forget once the movie is over.