The Thor movie is part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, right? It was the first Thor movie in 2011, before the Avengers movie, if I recall correctly. So, maybe the user is pointing out elements that work well here that got lost later. Let me think about the structure, the tone, the characters.
Later films forget that Thor’s arc was never about muscles or lightning. It was about learning that strength is not power—it is sacrifice. The 2011 film tells a complete, Aristotelian arc: a prince falls from grace, suffers, learns, and redeems himself. Ragnarok skips over most of that depression to get to the quips. The Dark World fumbled the family drama. But the original? It landed the thesis. thor2011 better
Comparing the practical feel to the "Green Screen" era. The Hook: (2011) actually felt like it had weight and texture. Key Points: The Thor movie is part of the Marvel
The musical score by Alan Silvestri is epic and fits the mythic tone. The cinematography uses more practical effects, like real sets in Iceland and Norway, which might give a more grounded feel compared to the more CG-heavy sequels. The mythology is more present, with references to Norse myths that are then adapted into the story. Let me think about the structure, the tone, the characters