Richard Kuipers of "Variety" stated, ""Thor" delivers the goods so long as butt is being kicked and family conflict is playing out in celestial dimensions, but is less thrilling during the Norse warrior god's rather brief banishment on Earth". Megan Lehmann of "The Hollywood Reporter" wrote, "The hammer-hurling god of thunder kicks off this superhero summer with a bang". In the "Chicago Sun-Times", Richard Roeper liked the film "Thanks in large part to a charming, funny and winning performance from Australian actor Chris Hemsworth in the title role, "Thor" is the most entertaining superhero debut since the original "Spider-Man"".