Thor: Love and Thunder was released in theaters a year ago, on the 6th of July 2022, to be exact, yet fans’ rage towards the movie has still not settled. Marvel Studios has produced more than 30 titles in the past, each loved by fans in their own ways. Thor 4 falls under MCU’s Phase 4, a controversial era for the studio that took place during the aftermath of the pandemic.
The smashing success of 2017’s Thor: Ragnarok convinced fans that the fourth sequel would also deliver an outstanding performance, especially with the introduction of Natalie Portman as Lady Thor and Christian Bale as Gorr the God Butcher. Unfortunately, the film became too comedic for the fans.
Chris Hemsworth Acknowledges Thor 4 Became “Too Silly”
Thor: Love and Thunder was peppered with mixed reactions from fans and critics alike, many pointing out its confusing tone and comedic elements. Marvel films have been known to infuse several jokes in between serious events, and while the older movies have done it well, the humor in Thor 4 became over-the-top.
For many viewers, Thor has become more of a comedic relief than the main star of the show. The inconsistency in the tone of the narrative also contributed to its downfall. Christian Bale’s portrayal of Gorr was widely praised by viewers and considered the most epic part of the film. The seriousness of his villain role is a remarkable contrast to the movie’s overall ambiance.
Thor 4 lead star Chris Hemsworth broke his silence regarding the criticism hurled towards the film. The Australian actor told GQ:
“I think we just had too much fun. It just became too silly. It’s always hard being in the center of it and having any real perspective… I love the process, it’s always a ride. But you just don’t know how people are going to respond.”
Hemsworth is currently not working on any Marvel projects and is planning to do other films outside the comic book realm. When asked if he wants to reprise the role, he would only do so if there’s a good story.
Fans Remain Appalled By Thor: Love And Thunder Even After A Year
While Chris Hemsworth is still recovering from the traumatic backlash against Thor: Love and Thunder, fans are not moving on from their greatest MCU disappointment. As the movie celebrates one year since its release, Twitter users are reliving their frustration over how it wasted a lot of opportunities. Check out what people have to say:
Oh Christian Bale, how your talent was wasted on this film
— Monkey Rocket (@MonkeyRocket8) July 7, 2023
And quickly became one of the worst comicbook movies in recent years.
That’s coming from someome who has Thor: Ragnarok as 6th best MCU movie.
— Oliver Brynningsen (@GhostFashion15) July 8, 2023
And is still trash a year later
— the snark knight rises (@nonameforme2023) July 7, 2023
One of the worst comic book movies ever and it made over 600 million. Prime example of box office numbers doesn’t mean a great movie.
— jav (@javyjav_1) July 7, 2023
One of the few times I actually witnessed people leave the cinema, it was that bad
— Felix Wood (@felixw1) July 7, 2023
The fourth installment in the Thor franchise will forever carry the burden as one of the most hated MCU films of all time, alongside Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania and Captain Marvel.
Thor: Love and Thunder is available on Disney+.
Sources: GQ, Twitter
