Movie · 2022 · Fantasy, Action, Comedy · 1h 59m · PG-13 · English
Curator score: 0.7/10 (2M ratings)
The one is not the only.
Overview
After his retirement is interrupted by Gorr the God Butcher, a galactic killer who seeks the extinction of the gods, Thor Odinson enlists the help of King Valkyrie, Korg, and ex-girlfriend Jane Foster, who now wields Mjolnir as the Mighty Thor. Together they embark upon a harrowing cosmic adventure to uncover the mystery of the God Butcher’s vengeance and stop him before it’s too late.
Ratings
Curator score: 0.7/10
IMDb: 6.1/10
Letterboxd: 2.34/5
Rotten Tomatoes: 63%
Metacritic: 57
TMDB: 6.4/10
Director
Taika Waititi
Production
Marvel Studios, Kevin Feige Productions
Cast
Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Christian Bale, Tessa Thompson, Taika Waititi, Russell Crowe, Jaimie Alexander, Idris Elba, Chris Pratt, Dave Bautista, Karen Gillan, Pom Klementieff, Sean Gunn, Vin Diesel, Bradley Cooper, Carly Rees, Kat Dennings, Brett Goldstein, Stellan Skarsgård, Luke Hemsworth
Where to watch
Disney Plus
Curator Review
Verdict
A noisy, uneven cosmic fantasy that has flashes of wit, color, and genuine feeling, but too often undercuts itself with broad jokes and rushed emotional beats. It’s worth it mainly for viewers who enjoy comic-book spectacle with a self-aware, irreverent tone and don’t mind tonal whiplash.
Best for
fans of glossy superhero action with comedy
viewers who like Taika Waititi’s offbeat humor
people who want a lighter, more playful Marvel entry
audiences interested in Christian Bale’s villain performance
Skip if
you want tight plotting and consistent stakes
you’re tired of franchise self-parody
you prefer villains and emotional arcs to be fully developed
you dislike constant jokes interrupting dramatic scenes
Overview
Thor: Love and Thunder is a movie built on a strong visual idea and a shaky sense of balance. It wants to be a cosmic romp, a romantic reunion, and a grief story all at once, and the result is often messy rather than magical. When it clicks, the film has real swagger and a few striking images; when it doesn’t, it feels like it’s sprinting past its own best material.
Worth noting
The cast helps a lot, especially Christian Bale, who brings menace and commitment to a role the movie doesn’t always know how to use. Natalie Portman’s return gives the story some emotional charge, but the script keeps reaching for punchlines so aggressively that the pathos rarely lands cleanly. The humor is hit-or-miss, and the film’s reliance on constant quips can make the action feel strangely weightless.
Bottom line
Still, there’s enough style, energy, and occasional sincerity here to keep it from being a total write-off. If you like your blockbusters loud, self-aware, and a little chaotic, it has enough personality to be watchable. If you want the emotional and mythic side of superhero storytelling to feel earned, this one is more likely to frustrate than satisfy.
Top Letterboxd reviews
Framesofnick (2.5★) · 26342 likes
Great first draft! Excited to see when it’s finished
Jay (1.5★) · 15578 likes
christian took the money and bale’d
Karsten (0.5★) · 9233 likes
absolute dogshit movie
James (Schaffrillas) (2.5★) · 7172 likes
The best and most visually interesting part of the movie was the different fonts they used for the credits
ConnorEatsPants (3.5★) · 6635 likes
people who take comicbook movies too seriously are probably the reason this has bad reviews