Thor story

movie: Thor (2011) · 2011-04-17

After reigniting a dormant war, Thor is banished from Asgard to Earth, stripped of his powers and his hammer Mjölnir. As his brother Loki plots to take the Asgardian throne, Thor must prove himself worthy. It is the fourth film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

16 total · 8 major · 8 minor

ThemeLevelMotivation
Ancient Norse mythology major The film is loosely based on characters and settings from Norse mythology.
betrayal major Loki betrayed his brother Thor and father Odin to the Frost Giants of Jotunheim.
brother and brother major Loki hatched a nefarious plot to steal the kingship of Asgard away from his brother Thor, the crown prince.
romantic love major Thor and Jane fell for each other and shared a passionate kiss before Thor returned to Asgard.
sibling rivalry major Loki hatched a nefarious plot to steal the kingship of Asgard away from his brother Thor, the crown prince.
super strength major Thor's hammer Mjölnir endowed him with super strength.
what if I could never go home major Thor was stripped of his powers and banished from Asgard to Earth with apparently little hope of return.
what if I found myself in an alternate reality major Thor was banished from the magical realm of Asgard to the mundane realm of Earth.
aliens meddling in ancient history minor Darcy speculated that the Vikings may have worshiped Thor and his otherworldly people as deities.
diplomacy vs. force minor King Odin favored diplomacy in his conflict with the frost giants, but Thor initially advocated to wage war against them.