Nerds That Geek Movie Review – ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’

Written by Shae Rufe

Natalie Portman as Mighty Thor & Chris Hemsworth as Thor in Marvel Studios' ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’. Photo by Jasin Boland. ©Marvel Studios 2022. All Rights Reserved.

The 4th Thor movie drops today, and it is a pure joy. Marvel has been delivering amazing movies and shows for many years now, but Thor: Love and Thunder takes the prize for the funniest and most enjoyable movie, out of all of them. This movie had its comedic timing down to a perfect science. While it is a great laugh, it has its more tender and serious moments too. No need to worry for a Thor recap, as it does all of that for us. From the first Thor movie to Endgame and beyond, Thor: Love and Thunder gives a great oversight as to how we got to where we’re at.

They even explain Jane and Thor’s relationship, giving us insight into what really happened between the two. There are some amazing throwbacks to the other movies and even a great moment with the Guardians. Let’s not forget the best part about the entire movie, Korg. I’m not saying he’s the best sidekick, but I’m also not saying he’s not. The entire movie really handles the post-Thanos world in a different light. Giving great cameos, and hilarious scenes that really take the edge off of some of the more serious topics. This is easily the best Thor movie in the entire franchise.

The movie explores the God Butcher on his quest to kill all the Gods, feeling as though they had wronged him. Thor parts with the Guardians to take up the charge in facing this new enemy, along the way, he discovers his former love, Jane, has taken up the mantle of the Mighty Thor. Thor has to come to terms with his former hammer choosing Jane over him. With the help of King Valkyrie, the three set out to fight the evil God Butcher with Korg by their side. Not all is as it seems however, and while there is a villain, there is also so much more to the story. Let’s not forget, it is a Marvel movie, there are two post credit scenes that are well worth the wait. In the end the title of the film ends up being much deeper than originally thought. Above all, the movie is truly chalk full of love, in all its forms.

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Let’s also add that Jane Foster’s Mighty Thor is well worth the wait as we finally get to see Lady Thor in action. King Valkyrie takes the cake as my all-time favorite Thor character, and I stand by that choice 100%. Not only does she slay it like the King she is, but Valkyrie holds nothing back in this movie. It’s the perfect summer film to go see and enjoy, with a very intense plot throughout the humor. Truthfully, this movie opens Marvel up to a whole new realm of possibilities and then some. Not that I’m going to spoil anything here, but let’s just say we might get that God-on-God fight we’ve been waiting for.

With all the action, there’s plenty to look forward to. Marvel knows exactly how so work a good fight scene and follow it with something more tender. This film does a lot to really explore Thor’s character. We’ve watched as Thor went from a young arrogant prince to a lovable goofball, but let’s not forget how capable he truly is. We finally get more into Jane’s character and even a little insight into Valkyrie. Korg’s journey is the best part of the movie. There are, of course, some very surprising characters we get to meet and its a touching moment. All in all, this movie delivers more than just a good time. It adds to the Marvel Cinematic Universe without stabbing the feelings out of us like Endgame. It’s much lighter than Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, with some genuine heart behind it.

And yet, the age-old question always remains, however, who would win, Zeus or Thor? Guess we have to wait to find out.

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