Thor (2011) - A thunderous piece of work.

To be honest, before I watched Thor, I was not particularly excited to watch it. To me, it was just another movie to watch for me to past time. However, it pleases me greatly to say that my perception has been changed! I have rediscovered my long lost love for the Norse mythology (many thanks to my gaming experience with the PS2 game - Valkyrie Profile 2). It stars Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Tom Hiddleston, Anthony Hopkins and more.

Thor was an excellent visual treat. The CGI renditions of Thor's birthplace, Asgard was needless to say, breathtaking. I was stunned and impressed. Not only did the production crew manage to exceed the standards of the Final Fantasy games, they did it so realistically. It would be one of my greatest regrets that I did not have the chance (and money) to experience it in 3D.

Despite that, the storyline is nothing to scream about. Sort of run-of-the-mill, but director Kenneth Branagh managed to make it work. It tells the tale of how Thor, who was arrogant, war-hungry but powerful was cast out of the realm of Asgard for betraying his father's orders. His father is Odin, the king of Asgard. Thor was sent to Earth to live among humans. There, he discovered love, improved his flaws and defended them.

Chris Hemsworth portrayed Thor really well. Physically and in character. I do not claim to have read any of the Marvel comics, but I have seen the cartoon images of it on the Internet. His newly buffed up body was love at first sight! Besides being a warrior, Chris succeeded in being one of those charismatic gentlemen on screen too, especially in scenes which involve Natalie Portman, who plays Thor's love interest, Jane Foster. It was warm, cosy, and a far cry from the war-hungry God of Thunder.

Chris Hemsworth flaunting his delicious male body on screen.

The greatest surprise of the film, to me, was Tom Hiddleston, who portrayed the antagonist of the film, Loki, Thor's younger brother. Playing the super villain certainly has placed Tom in the limelight, and he is receiving well-deserved attention from the press and fans! He was really in to his character as Loki. Every conniving, damaged, recognition-seeking bit of the God of Mischief. Tom has this cool composition, and there's something about him that you find inexplicably sexy.

Tom Hiddleston's portrayal of Loki.

Just like Iron Man, Marvel Studios did not disappoint. They are bringing superheroes back to our era, restoring their glory, if not, enhancing it. With that being said, I am highly anticipating the release of the next superhero film - Captain America: The First Avenger.