Movie review: “Thor”
Thor’ thunders into theaters
Movie review: Chris Hemsworth portrays the lovable but arrogant hero cast to Earth in “Thor.”
Marvel Entertainment unveils a new character in its cinematic pantheon with “Thor,” starring Chris Hemsworth as the otherworldly god of thunder, cast to Earth for his hubris by his father, Odin, the ruler of Asgard.
On Earth, he meets the lovely astrophysicist Jane Foster (Natalie Portman), who is studying the dimensional portals that the Asgardians use to travel between the various realms. In ancient Norse times, the Asgardians used this bridge to travel to Earth, where they were revered as gods.
On Earth, Thor has none of his vaunted might, nor does he have his enchanted hammer Mjolnir. But it’s also fallen to Earth, with an enchantment from Odin: Whosoever holds this hammer, if he be worthy, shall possess the power of Thor.
In Thor’s absence, his mischievous brother, Loki (Tom Hiddleston), has designs on the throne of Asgard and on making Thor’s banishment permanent.
Thor, as played by Hemsworth, is arrogant but lovable, and his development over the course of the movie shows Thor growing into his responsibilities.
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