‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ Early Reactions Praise The Film’s Comedic, Emotional Story

Thor: Love and Thunder early reactions are in! Here’s what critics are saying…

‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ is still a couple of weeks away, slated to release on July 8th. While fans still have to wait to feast their eyes on Taika Waititi’s latest MCU installment, the second in the Thor franchise, Marvel Studios hosted the film’s world premiere tonight in Hollywood. In attendance were director Taika Waititi and stars Chris Hemsworth, Tessa Thompson, Natalie Portman, and Christian Bale. Official reviews for the film are embargoed until July 5th, to get an early feel for the film from those who were able to attend the premiere continue reading below.

I’ve seen THOR: LOVE & THUNDER!

It’s a HILARIOUS crowd pleaser! There are so many laugh out loud moments that make you want to get out of your seat and cheer! #Marvel #Thor #ThorLoveAndThunder ?(No spoilers!) pic.twitter.com/h5yo90u0p2
— POC Culture (@POCculture) June 24, 2022

#ThorLoveAndThunder went and made me ship Thor and Dr. Jane Foster in 2 hours. They (aka Taika) really went and did that. Seriously, I haven't felt this way since Tony/Pepper and I'm just speechless. Who am I? Where do I go from here? Is there fanart? pic.twitter.com/8Ug57QuDEk
— Lyra Hale ? SDCC (@TheAltSource) June 24, 2022

#Thor fans can rest assured that #ThorLoveAndThunder is a worthy addition to the God of Thunder's resume. Funny, heartfelt and a fantastic soundtrack. Natalie Portman shines, and her chemistry with Chris Hemsworth carries this movie to new heights. #MarvelStudios #MCU pic.twitter.com/ai9TpQWLRX
— Cinema Stubs ?️ (@CinemaStubs) June 24, 2022

#ThorLoveAndThunder is a solid take on the Mighty Thor comics — it’s great to see Natalie wield the hammer and all that comes with it. Christian Bale is a top tier MCU villain and Chris/Tessa are great as always. Another Taika win with humor, heart & a can’t miss credits reveal. pic.twitter.com/BGkXgCEyV9
— Brian Particelli (He/Him) (@BrianParticelli) June 24, 2022

#ThorLoveAndThunder has an Appetite For Destruction & laughs. It’s totally rad! Taika Waititi delivers a subversive, irreverent spectacle. Great story, stakes & character-building. Chris Hemsworth & Natalie Portman, superb.Russell Crowe & Christian Bale slip easily into the world pic.twitter.com/W7PUUXIfM5
— Courtney Howard (@Lulamaybelle) June 24, 2022

There are lots of fun little details in #ThorLoverAndThunder, so keep your eyes open. It's more emotional than #ThorRagnarok, but both films have a really great sense of humor & the best side characters (the goats!). Also, the post-credits stuff is major so don't go anywhere. pic.twitter.com/tcUGSlV2kh
— Erik Davis (@ErikDavis) June 24, 2022

#ThorLoveAndThunder is the most @TaikaWaititi @MarvelStudios movie to date. Filled with his trademark fun and random funny, though it doesn’t hit its emotion core until the ending. It all only hints that Phase 5 will take us to very mythological MCU
— Jordie Poblete (@jordiepoblete) June 24, 2022

#ThorLoveAndThunder is what you'd expect from Taika Waititi. Full of heart, great music and tons of comedy. Bale is fantastic as #Gorr , but it's Natalie Portman who steals the show. When she wields Mjölnir she IS the Mighty #Thor . Another solid entry in the #MCU. pic.twitter.com/KallwLdBl5
— Joshua Ryan (@MrMovieGuy86) June 24, 2022

Thor keeps surprising me. #ThorLoveAndThunder is easily one of funniest MCU entries to date. It’s colorful, energetic, and insanely heartfelt. It feels like a completely new chapter for our hero. Go see this opening weekend with a crowd. WILD. ⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️
— Law⚡️ (@LawJSharma) June 24, 2022

#ThorLoveAndThunder proves why the God of Thunder is an Avenger worthy of a fourth solo film. Christian Bale is terrifying as #Gorr, and Natalie Portman breaks new ground with her fantastic return to the #MCU. We want more. Lots more.#MarvelStudios #Marvel #Disney pic.twitter.com/SwCsmINmXW
— FandomWire (@FandomWire) June 24, 2022

#ThorLoveAndThunder is predictably hilarious yet unexpectedly personal and heartfelt. Christian Bale and Natalie Portman's performances truly shine while Waititi delivers an emotional story. I think this may be my favorite Thor movie. pic.twitter.com/i7BpmQHvQ1
— Richard Nebens – The Direct (@RichardNebens) June 24, 2022

#ThorLoveAndThunder gets better when it's not trying to desperately recapture the magic of Ragnarok. Most of the humor doesn't land as well as it did the first time, but Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, & Christian Bale do the best with it.

More coming soon to @DiscussingFilm pic.twitter.com/2jkZD8TJAi
— Andrew J. Salazar (@AndrewJ626) June 24, 2022

#ThorLoveAndThunder is everything great about comic book movies! Truly hilarious insanity, heart wrenching tragedy, and bombastic action! Visually stunning and one of the best MCU soundtracks. The entire cast is fantastic, but Christian Bale and Natalie Portman are phenomenal! pic.twitter.com/dVkpf54fmP
— The Illuminerdi (@The_Illuminerdi) June 24, 2022

‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ releases July 8.

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