Headstrong and arrogant Thunder God Thor is banished to Earth and stripped of his powers by his father Odin after starting a war with the Frost Giants. As his traitorous brother Loki schemes in the wings, Thor must redeem himself and save the universe, with the aid of a beautiful scientist. Glorying in the absolute preposterousness of its premise, Branagh directs a flashy and often humouress adventure; Almost instantly forgettable (bar the cafe, coffee scene) but no less fun for that