Thor (2011)

The powerful but arrogant warrior Thor is cast out of the fantastic realm of Asgard and sent to live amongst humans on Earth, where he soon becomes one of their finest defenders.

Director:

Kenneth Branagh

Writers:

Ashley Miller (screenplay), Zack Stentz (screenplay),

Stars:

Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Tom Hiddleston

5 wins & 15 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Chris Hemsworth	...	Thor
Natalie Portman	...	Jane Foster
Tom Hiddleston	...	Loki
Anthony Hopkins	...	Odin
Stellan Skarsgård	...	Erik Selvig
Kat Dennings	...	Darcy Lewis
Clark Gregg	...	Agent Coulson
Colm Feore	...	King Laufey
Idris Elba	...	Heimdall
Ray Stevenson	...	Volstagg
Tadanobu Asano	...	Hogun
Josh Dallas	...	Fandral
Jaimie Alexander	...	Sif
Rene Russo	...	Frigga
Adriana Barraza	...	Isabel Alvarez

Storyline

The warrior Thor (Hemsworth) is cast out of the fantastic realm of Asgard by his father Odin (Hopkins) for his arrogance and sent to Earth to live among humans. Falling in love with scientist Jane Foster (Portman) teaches Thor much-needed lessons, and his new-found strength comes into play as a villain from his homeland sends dark forces toward Earth.

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Plot Keywords:

thor | warrior | throne | humility | scientist | 

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Taglines:

Two worlds. One hero.

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Genres:

Action | Adventure | Fantasy

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for sequences of intense sci-fi action and violence

Details

Official Sites:

Marvel [us] Official Facebook

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

6 May 2011 (USA)

Also Known As:

Тор

Filming Locations:

Galisteo, New Mexico, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$150,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$65,723,338 (USA) (6 May 2011)

Gross:

$181,015,141 (USA) (19 August 2011)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Paramount Pictures, Marvel Entertainment, Marvel Studios

Technical Specs

Runtime:

115 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital DTS (as Datasat Digital Sound) SDDS Dolby (Dolby Surround 7.1)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

This was the first film to get theatrical release AFTER it was released on home video in Indonesia.

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Goofs

Thor is holding his hammer in his right hand while he comes to the Bifrost and confronts Loki. When Loki sends him flying and he falls on his back and his hammer hits the floor, the hammer is in his left hand. It's back in his right hand after he gets up.

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Quotes

[first lines]
Jane Foster: Wait for it.

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Crazy Credits

At the beginning of the Paramount logo, the background sky is filled with stars.

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Connections

Referenced in Ebert Presents: At the Movies: Episode #1.20 (2011)

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Soundtracks

"Walk"
Written by Foo Fighters
Performed by Foo Fighters
Courtesy of Roswell Records/RCA Records,
a label group of Sony Music Entertainment

User Reviews

This Time Frosty Reception Is Good

Visually striking, generally well-directed, competently performed super-hero epic made with state of the art CGI effects. Norse mythology via Marvel comics and Stan Lee are brought to life here. While not your typical Marvel comic "epic" - Thor spends most of its time in the world of Thor, Odin, Loke, and Frost Giants - a banished race. The story was inventive and conceived imaginatively. Anthony Hopkins does a great job playing Odin and relative newcomer Chris Hemsworth makes an appealing Thor, even an affable one for guys as well as girls. The rest of the cast was judiciously cast. As Loki, the villain of the film, Tom Hiddleston stands out. Beautiful Natalie Portman plays the female love-interest. Veteran, and a good character actor, Stellan Skarsgard plays a pivotal role as well. i liked really most of what I saw. Director Kenneth Branagh does a serviceable job with the material - and adds some class to this Marvel addition. you are given clues throughout that The Avengers is on its way.