Review of Thor: Love and Thunder (2022) by Umaumai — 09 Jul 2022

This movie seems to be dividing audiences. I’ve read a lot of reviews and it looks like many either love or hate it. There are high stakes here, excellent acting and a villain very complex and compelling for the MCU, so I think it might just come down to what you’re in the mood for whether or not you’ll find any enjoyment watching it.

After the last two Marvel movie entries, Spider Man and Doctor Strange, I think some movie goers where looking for something to continue the more serious tone the MCU has had lately - especially here with the heavy material that is being tackled in Love and Thunder.

I enjoy the kind of humor Tika brings and I really love how well the MCU Thor character has been developed. I found the more irreverent tone and the jokes to be really refreshing. The deep loss that is at the center of all that is driving the plot forward would have been too much for me personally without the comedy.

I really loved this movie and was moved many times from laughter to tears. I also really liked how the film it self seems to be referencing how the Thor movies are becoming more “worthy.” I think Marvel fans, especially people who read the comics, will really like this.

Just a heads up - the baddy might be a little much for some of the younger kids, but there is a very silly yet highly empowering moment near the end of the movie for those still a bit scared of the dark.

If they can stick it out some might draw inspiration from how kids make their way out of their situation.