# The God of Thunder (DD-246)

> Thor, directed by Kenneth Branagh, was released in the U.S. on May 6, 2011, as the fourth film of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Chris Hemsworth plays the Norse-inspired god, banished from Asgard to Earth, with Tom Hiddleston as his brother Loki and Natalie Portman as Jane Foster. Branagh, known for Shakespeare adaptations, gave the film a classical tone. It earned about $449 million worldwide. The Reel is a review with clips; the opinions in it are the Reel's.

- Department: Media
- First published: 2024-05-30
- Last updated: 2024-05-30
- Permalink: https://detailenjoyer.com/case/the-god-of-thunder/
- Original Reel title: The God of Thunder ⛈️
- Author: Marcus Easterling (DetailEnjoyer), The Detail Department

## On the timeline

- **May 6, 2011**: Thor opens in U.S. theaters

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## Quick facts

- **DD-246-F01**: It opened on May 6, 2011. _(Write-up · Exhibit A (May 6, 2011))_
- **DD-246-F02**: Chris Hemsworth played Thor. _(Write-up · Exhibit B (Hemsworth))_

## Write-up

Kenneth Branagh, known for Shakespeare, directed Thor. Tom Hiddleston's Loki became a fan favorite.

1. **May 6, 2011**: It opened on May 6, 2011.
2. **Hemsworth**: Chris Hemsworth played Thor.
3. **Loki**: Tom Hiddleston played Loki.
4. **Branagh**: Kenneth Branagh directed.
5. **Asgard**: It introduced Asgard.

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## Reel vs. record

- **Note**: None needed.

## Video: The God of Thunder: Kenneth Branagh, Known for Shakespeare, Directed Thor

- Duration: 31.9 s · Published: 2024-05-30
- File: https://detailenjoyer.com/assets/videos/C7nFiUzp57M.mp4

### Transcript

Thor, released in 2011, brought a whole new dimension to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Quite literally, Chris Hemsworth's portrayal of the God of Thunder was spot on, mixing arrogance with charm and a sense of growth as well. The film's strength lies in its blend of Norse mythology with superhero action, and Tom Hiddleston's Loki quickly became a fan-favored villain. Directed by Kenneth Branagh, the movie's Shakespearean tones and epic settings stood out. While it has its flaws, like pacing issues and a somewhat rushed romance, Thor successfully introduced us to Asgard and laid the foundation for the cosmic side of the MCU. NOW YOU KNOW!

## Questions & answers

**Q: Who directed Thor?**  
A: Shakespearean. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit A (May 6, 2011) · Wikipedia: Thor (film))_

**Q: Who played Thor?**  
A: The God of Thunder. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit B (Hemsworth) · Wikipedia: Thor (film))_

**Q: Who played Loki?**  
A: A fan favorite. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit C (Loki) · Wikipedia: Thor (film))_

**Q: Which realm does it introduce?**  
A: Norse-inspired. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit D (Branagh) · Wikipedia: Thor (film))_

**Q: When was it released?**  
A: May 6. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit E (Asgard) · Wikipedia: Thor (film))_

## Sources

- [Wikipedia: Thor (film)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thor_(film))

## Cite this case file

Easterling, Marcus. "The God of Thunder." The Detail Department (DetailEnjoyer), case file DD-246, last updated May 30, 2024. https://detailenjoyer.com/case/the-god-of-thunder/