Marvel Cinematic Universe 29: Thor 4 [Love & Thunder]

MCU 29: Thor 4 [Love & Thunder] (2022)

My rating: 1 of 5 stars


This has got to be one of the strangest MCU films I've seen to date. It feels like it could have had a lot of potentially, but so much was crammed into it for the sake of the storyline that it just feels haphazard and chaotic. The screaming goats and constant rainbows and flashing lights don't help with these impressions. It seems as if there will be a focus on the children possibly going forward in the movies as well, though time will tell if this holds true or is only the focus for this one film. 

Marvel Cinematic Universe 17: Thor 3 [Ragnarok]

MCU 17: Thor 3 [Ragnarok] (2017)

My rating: 3.5 of 5 stars


This is an interesting mix as we see Thor focused largely on Aasgard despite ending up on multiple planets. He does much better recognizing Loki's ploys this time around, yet at the same time the brothers perhaps seem to be the closest they ever have been. On top of the story with Hela (who I have to admit I did not like despite the phenomenal acting and effects), there's the rather large reference to Planet Hulk and finding the last living Valkyrie. The Grandmaster especially is a rather disturbing character whom I can't seem to decide what I think about. His entire world is beyond backwards and strange. Perhaps lucky for Thor that Hulk appears to have crash landed there, though how he managed that is still rather confusing despite his brief description of events. Supposedly there will not be any more solo Hulk films despite the many sequel films for other Avengers, so we need side plots like this in the other movies to fill in the blanks between the actual Avengers movies. The movie originally starts very slowly, which lost a lot of my first interest. A little past the halfway point, it picks up significantly, bringing in the tight story line and high action mostly expected of the MCU.

Marvel Cinematic Universe 08: Thor 2 [The Dark World]

MCU 08: Thor 2 [The Dark World] (2013)

My rating: 4.5 of 5 stars


I have to admit, I really like how they've chosen to portray Thor! This time, Jane is directly in danger and Thor comes riding to the rescue. Very obviously timed after both the original Thor film and The Avengers. This is another well done sequel to add to Marvel's current story line. Have to admit, I wondered when they'd actually bring Jane back on scene and not just talk about her.

Marvel Cinematic Universe 04: Thor 1

MCU 04: Thor 1 (2011)

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


Another great Marvel adaptation. Was very glad to have the end bit which promised Thor's return in The Avengers. My husband didn't believe me when I said they'd bring him back for that even if he is temporarily trapped in Asgard. Loki shadowing the scientist was a surprise though. I suppose it shouldn't be given the myth behind his name. It was good to see how Thor finally grew up and learned to be worthy of the power he wielded rather than being a headstrong little boy. Looking forward to the Avengers line up more and more.