Elements of brilliance

Rating: 8/10 (10 November 2013)

I really liked the Thor comics in the 60's. They had the same limitation of this movie, in that they were somewhat bound one way or another to Asgard (which could be a good thing in a small dose). This movie is not too long, it moves along very well, has a lot of action, is well cast (a strength with all Marvel movies), I think my only major criticism is that it often moves so fast that I never get to either enjoy the moment, or figure out where we are going. Natale Portman is beautiful if looking somewhat anorexic (not the best look for her), Kat Denning works well in occasional comic relief, Hopkins is great as Odin, more of Elba as Heimdall was also welcome. I really really like Huddleston, he is so spot on as Loki it's scary, his deceptive character plays so well against the straight-laced Thor. Looking forward to the next one.