Not even phenomenal actors like Natalie Portman and Anthony Hopkins could have brought it up to the standard that I expected. Where was the action? The thrill? Maybe I dont know enough about this comic/Viking Norse legend to fully appreciate the movie, but that's possibly the point - the film should have been simple enough for the ignorant viewers to understand.
There were so many things wrong with it: firstly, the romance between Thor and Jane is quite unrealistic. He's been on earth for what, 36 hours? Poor, poor Natalie Portman having to play a giddy scientist character that has no depth whatsoever except an ability to fall in love very quickly. Secondly, the Guardian could have been utilised a lot more. It went from being hugely scary to...fake fake fake. Actually all of the effects (especially the Frost Giants and their realm) were so unreal that it was hard to feel the fear and anxiety that they were supposed to incite. Thirdly, I felt like too many events and information was crammed into the two hours that it was hard to build any emotional connections. The need for the audience to build a rapport with the characters is crucial and because this was lacking I didnt really care if Thor, his friends from Asgard and his earth acquaintances lived or died. Pretty disappointing really.
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