Full. This movie seemed full. Full of action, drama, and of itself. Overall, it's certain to please, but, given the sacrifices needed, at what cost?
In the opening scene (using media res), we are introduced to Natalie Portman and her two companions (one being the forgettable comedy relief and the other being an elderly/father-type figure). They form the films "real world" travellers, seeking storms and phenomena using their super-sci-fi-advanced-hootenanny and what have you. They meet up with Thor (thanks to Portman's repeatedly bad driving skills) and the opening credits roll. We are then sent back to the beginning of Thor's story, in the realm (world maybe?) of Asgard. Mystical, sweeping, kindom-y stuff happens (narrations and all) and Thor is shown to be the braggy, arrogant, narcasist that we have all come to appreciate of our heroes before they learn their lessons. Things happen and characters develop and it all feels fairly rewarding.
Thor seemed to have been a very difficult movie to make. Plotwise, we have so many characters that are introduced so quickly that it becomes hard for the audience to feel any weight when they are put into turmoil or pain. Early on, one of Thor's companions (the one affectionately reffered to as "Robin Hood") is stabbed by the frost giants. The pain isn't really felt, as this character was just introduced a few minutes prior to this event, so this character could have died without any real consequence and the story would have continued on without him. Moments like these plague the movie and can be a derailing element for some viewers.
Overall, Thor proved to be a good addition to the "Avengers" film family, even with it's hiccups. Hopefully, the upcoming Captain America movie is at least an improvement.
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