6.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Thor (2011)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.8
Overview
Against his father Odin's will, The Mighty Thor - a powerful but arrogant warrior god - recklessly reignites an ancient war. Thor is cast down to Earth and forced to live among humans as punishment. Once here, Thor learns what it takes to be a true hero when the most dangerous villain of his world sends the darkest forces of Asgard to invade Earth.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: High
Female Combat: Yes
Race Swap: Yes
Overview
Against his father Odin's will, The Mighty Thor - a powerful but arrogant warrior god - recklessly reignites an ancient war. Thor is cast down to Earth and forced to live among humans as punishment. Once here, Thor learns what it takes to be a true hero when the most dangerous villain of his world sends the darkest forces of Asgard to invade Earth.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The film is largely apolitical, focusing on universal themes of personal growth, humility, and the responsibilities of leadership within a fantastical monarchical setting, rather than promoting or critiquing specific political ideologies.
The movie demonstrates significant DEI primarily through its casting choices, notably the explicit recasting of a traditionally white mythological character with a Black actor. However, the narrative itself maintains a traditional hero's journey structure, focusing on the protagonist's personal growth without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or centering DEI themes.
Secondary
The film features Sif, an Asgardian warrior, who repeatedly engages in and wins close-quarters physical fights against multiple male opponents, including Frost Giants and Asgardian guards.
Heimdall, a character canonically depicted as white in Norse mythology and Marvel Comics, is portrayed by a Black actor in the film.
The 2011 film 'Thor' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Consequently, there is no portrayal to evaluate as positive, negative, or neutral within its narrative.
The film "Thor" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its narrative. Therefore, there is no portrayal to evaluate regarding positive, negative, or neutral impact on transsexual representation.
The film 'Thor' (2011) faithfully adapts the established genders of its core characters from Marvel Comics and Norse mythology. No character canonically, historically, or widely established as one gender is portrayed on screen as a different gender.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.0
6.8
Critic Ratings
7.7
5.7
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