Thor: Love and Thunder fumbles its interesting pieces. Jane's developments are compelling (albeit cheap), the villain has motivation, there are vague themes, and the ending is bittersweet. However, these aspects crowd each other rather than synergizing. Particularly, the emotional romance tonally clashes with the abundant humor and fantasy. The seriousness is often unclear because Love and Thunder jumps across comedy, camp, and drama without finding a unifying baseline. Overall, Love and Thunder wants both levity and substance (which is commendable), yet undermines both ends of its spectrum. Some viewers will respect its intentions, but others will find it insincere.
Conversely, Love and Thunder has consistent technicals. There are varied effects, distinct song choices, and impressive cast members. The acting employs humor, vulnerability, chemistry, and internal conflict. Specifically, Bale elevates his material. The sound introduces plot points and punctuates jokes. The cinematography uses composition, focus, and motion. Plus, its lighting and color are exceptional, adding to the surreal production design. Each planet has a specific style, and costumes reflect emotions. Ultimately, Love and Thunder is proficient besides its flawed tone. Yet, since that's fundamental to the viewing experience, responses will depend on that sticking point.
Writing: 6/10
Direction: 6/10
Cinematography: 7/10
Acting: 8/10
Editing: 7/10
Sound: 7/10
Score/Soundtrack: 8/10
Production Design: 9/10
Casting: 10/10
Effects: 8/10
Overall Score: 7.6/10
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