At The Movies

Thor: Ragnarok (2017), PG-13, 2 hr 10 min Franchise: Marvel Cinematic Universe Franchise Order #17 Chronological Order #18 MCU Phase Three Movie Tagline: “Two heroes. One throne. No mercy.” Trailer Link: Main Cast Chris Hemsworth – Thor Tom Hiddleston – Loki Cate Blanchett – Hela Jeff Goldblum – Grandmaster Tessa Thompson – Valkyrie Karl Urban – Skurge Mark Ruffalo – Bruce Banner / Hulk Anthony Hopkins – Odin Idris Elba – Heimdall Taika Waititi – Korg (voice) Stan Lee – Barber (cameo) Reviews Critics Ratings My Rating: 8.2/10 The Dove Foundation: Approved (action violence and mild language) IMDb : 7.9/10  Rotten Tomatoes : 93% Metacritic : 74/100 --- Plot Summary Thor finds himself imprisoned on the other side of the universe without his hammer and must race against time to return to Asgard to stop Hela, the goddess of death, from destroying his home and unleashing Ragnarok. With the help of unlikely allies including Hulk and Valkyrie, Thor embraces his true power and destiny. Over...

Thor: The Dark World (2013), PG-13, 1 hr 52 min Franchise: Marvel Cinematic Universe Franchise Order #8 Chronological Order #9 MCU Phase Two Movie Tagline: “Enter a universe of darkness.” Trailer Link: Main Cast Chris Hemsworth – Thor Natalie Portman – Jane Foster Tom Hiddleston – Loki Stellan Skarsgård – Erik Selvig Anthony Hopkins – Odin Christopher Eccleston – Malekith Idris Elba – Heimdall Kat Dennings – Darcy Lewis Ray Stevenson – Volstagg Tadanobu Asano – Hogun Josh Dallas – Fandral Jaimie Alexander – Sif Rene Russo – Frigga Mark Ruffalo – Bruce Banner / Hulk (post-credits cameo) Stan Lee – Bus Passenger (cameo) Reviews Critics Ratings My Rating: 7.0/10 The Dove Foundation: Approved (some fantasy violence and peril) IMDb : 6.9/10 Rotten Tomatoes : 66% Metacritic : 54/100 --- Plot Summary Thor returns to Earth to reunite with Jane Foster, but an ancient enemy, the Dark Elf Malekith, threatens to plunge the universe into eternal darkness using a powerful weapon called the Aether. T...

Thor (2011), PG-13, 1 hr 55 min Franchise: Marvel Cinematic Universe Franchise Order #4 Chronological Order #7 MCU Phase One Movie Tagline: “Two worlds. One hero.” --- Trailer   --- Main Cast Edward Norton – Bruce Banner / Hulk Liv Tyler – Betty Ross William Hurt – General Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross Tim Blake Nelson – Dr. Samuel Sterns Ty Burrell – Dr. Leonard Samson Tim Roth – Emil Blonsky Lou Ferrigno – Voice of the Hulk / Campus Security Guard (cameo) Robert Downey Jr. – Tony Stark (post-credits cameo) Stan Lee – Contaminated Soda Drinker (cameo) Peter Mensah – General Joe Greller Christina Cabot – Major Kathleen Sparr Débora Nascimento – Martina Paul Soles – Stanley (pizza shop owner) Michael Kim – Agent Jimmy Woo (uncredited cameo) --- Reviews Critics Ratings My Rating: 8/10 The Dove Foundation: Approved IMDb : 7.0/10 Rotten Tomatoes : 77%  Metacritic : 57/100 --- Plot Summary Banished from his home in Asgard after reigniting an ancient war, the arrogant warrior Thor is ...