Thor (2011)
Adventure, Fantasy, Action
57Kernel Score — Mixed or Average, 0 reviews
The Kernel take
A Metascore of 57 suggests critics found Thor serviceable but unremarkable—a tepid reception for a $150M tentpole that nonetheless cleared $449M globally, signaling Marvel's box-office momentum was already outpacing critical consensus.
Director track record: Kenneth Branagh
Thor (57) trails Kenneth Branagh's best-reviewed work, Henry V (83), and sits below his 59.2-point average across 13 scored films, marking a -2.2-point dip from his typical critical standing.
Lead track record: Chris Hemsworth
Thor (57) falls short of Chris Hemsworth's best-reviewed film, Star Trek (82), and undershoots his 58.9-point average across 19 scored films, representing a -1.9-point decline from his critical baseline.
Box office
Budget $150M · Box office $449.3M