Source: Global Times
[Global Times Comprehensive Report] "Thor 4: Love and Thunder" (hereinafter referred to as "Thor 4"), the most important work in the fourth phase of the "Marvel Universe", was released this week in North America (8th) and some Released in overseas markets (6th). After several previous trailers, this summer blockbuster has become popular before it is released. The US "Deadline website" predicts that its global box office will easily exceed 300 million U.S. dollars. "This is also thanks to Natalie Portman. Returning as 'Female Thor', as well as the supervillain played by Christian Bale in 'Batman'."
"Thor 4" follows "Avengers 4" on the timeline. It tells the story of Thor's encounter with the villain "Gore the God Killer" after his retirement. There are many characters in "Thor 3" and "Avengers 3". "Characters in "Guardians of the Galaxy" led by Star-Lord, Valkyrie and Korg, etc. However, the most surprising thing in the new film is the long-lost ex-girlfriend of "Thor" - a human scientist played by Natalie Portman, who transforms into a "female Thor" and fights alongside Thor.
In the "Marvel Universe", "Thor" is currently the only series with four solo films. With various advance screening activities and its release on the 6th in markets such as Germany, South Korea and Australia, the first wave of word-of-mouth and ratings for "Thor 4" has been released. The film has a fresh rating of 71% on the Rotten Tomatoes film review website, and the media on the Metacritic website scored an average score of 61, which is not as good as "Thor 3" and ranks in the middle of the entire series. The Associated Press believes that "Thor 4" is a purely crazy movie, "It is Waititi's (director)'s most exciting work, and Bell has contributed a creepy first-class villain." The US media "Variety" called the film " "A mix of different styles and experiences", "Screen Daily" commented that the film "fails to fully balance light and dark". "Time" and "Hollywood Reporter" are more inclined to criticize: "There are only gimmicks and jokes, but they are not actually funny." "The muscular Thor is just busy joking..." (Dong Ming)
