Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- heroic
- earnest
- perilous
- superhero movie night
- comic book marathon
What critics said
Critics generally found the film entertaining and competently acted, with appealing action and comic-book atmosphere offset by predictable plotting, uneven pacing, and limited character depth.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Young Thor begins as an impetuous prince seeking warrior status and must learn responsibility while confronting the consequences of his and Odin's mistakes.
Thor, Loki, and the Warriors Three travel to Jotunheim in search of the Sword of Surtur, placing a legendary weapon at the center of the plot.
Thor and Loki undertake the quest together while their contrasting temperaments and loyalties complicate their relationship.
The film depicts Asgardian royalty, Mjolnir, the Sword of Surtur, castles, caves, and Norse-inspired realms in an animated Marvel style.
Films like Thor: Tales of Asgard, and why
The Invincible Iron Man
animated superhero adventure with mythic fantasy worldbuilding, sibling conflict, and coming-of-age stakes
Justice League: War
comic-book fantasy animation combining young heroism, royal destiny, action combat, and family conflict
Batman: Mask of the Phantasm
stylized animated superhero origin story centered on an impulsive young protagonist learning responsibility
Movie Details
- Director
- Sam Liu
- Release Date
- 2011-05-16
- Runtime
- 77 min
- Rating
- 6.3 / 10 (197)
Cast
- Matthew Wolf
- Rick Gomez
- Alistair Abell
- Tara Strong
- Paul Dobson
- Chris Britton
- Clancy Brown
- Jay Brazeau
- Ashleigh Ball
- Ron Halder
Common questions
- What is Thor: Tales of Asgard about?
- An impulsive young Asgardian prince embarks on a perilous mythic quest that forces him to understand the responsibility behind true heroism.
- What is Thor: Tales of Asgard like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Thor: Tales of Asgard as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Thor: Tales of Asgard violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Thor: Tales of Asgard as moderate.
- What did critics think of Thor: Tales of Asgard?
- Critics generally found the film entertaining and competently acted, with appealing action and comic-book atmosphere offset by predictable plotting, uneven pacing, and limited character depth.
- Which films are like Thor: Tales of Asgard?
- Films with a similar feel include The Invincible Iron Man, Justice League: War, and Batman: Mask of the Phantasm.
- How long is Thor: Tales of Asgard?
- Thor: Tales of Asgard runs 77 minutes.
