Thor

In Kenneth Branagh’s deftly crafted adaptation of Thor (2011), Chris Hemsworth’s titular god wields not just Mjolnir but also the brash arrogance that precipitates his downfall. Cast out by Odin to Midgard, Thor’s enforced humility among mere mortals strips him of his divine airs, compelling him to earn his hammer back through deeds, not divine right. As Loki’s machinations threaten both realms, Thor’s brawn and burgeoning humanity prove key to averting cosmic calamity, grounding the mythic in the mortal.