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Originally Posted by ryan

Although, after what you just said about Thor 2, I feel that perhaps we don't have similar taste in films. I didn't think Thor (the first) was all that special, and most people I'm hearing from are saying Thor 2 is far better than the first.

The thing about the original Thor is I think it's best watched on the small screen. That wasn't a typo. Branagh brings the Kirby comics to life creating an incredible visual style. However, even though only two years have passed since the release of that movie, you can still see just how far the CGI has come. For a superhero film, Thor feels cheap, juggling between what looks like sound stages and green screens. And bless him, Branagh can't stage a superhero fight to save his life.

And although Thor 2 isn't "better" in the most literal sense, CGI is finally almost "there" and new director Taylor knows how to stage an epic blockbuster and the action that comes with it. So although it may actually be a weaker, blander movie, it's actually much more fun to watch on a big screen.