A year before "The Avengers" was to hit theatres, Marvel released "Thor." A film that not only raised the anticipation for the movie but far surpassed it as a movie. When I compare all the films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, "Thor" always comes out on top.
What makes "Thor" such a great movie to me is that it possesses a successful blend of key ingredients in story telling. The comedy doesn't make it cheap, the visual effects and action don't take away from the story and the story stands on it's own two feet.
Thor, in many ways, is different than your average superhero in that he really isn't one at all. He comes from another realm and is pretty much a prince of that realm, Asgaard. He comes to earth after he is banished on the basis of his pride getting in the way and causing a war behind the Asgaardians and the Frost Giants. The villain of the story, Loki, is my favorite kind of villain. One that you are unaware of in the beginning. As the film progresses his greed grow to suit his own needs thus fulfilling his villainous journey.
The CGI produced to illustrate Asgaard as well as the Frost Giants planet was incredible. When watching this film I find myself satisfied just looking at the eye candy. As a rare Hollywood treat, this eye candy is backed up by an incredible story that is worthy of the Essential Collection.
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