Thor may be the god of thunder, but the movie "Thor" is the god of disappointment.

The first volley of the summer movie season is a misfire -- a dull dud that fails as a spectacle, an adventure film or even a good movie.

What is most shocking is that Kenneth Branagh, a fine actor who has worked wonders with his many cinematic Shakespearean adaptations, directed "Thor." Here, he fails to create any sense of excitement or wonder. Nor can he inject some life into any of the characters, with the exception of the villainous Loki.

His Thor, portrayed by Chris Hemsworth, is an arrogant oaf who, without his hammer, looks more like a sullen Chippendale dancer or a lost member of the Bee Gees rather than the Norse god of thunder.

At times it seems Thor's hammer shows more personality than its owner.

For more, go to jconline.com and check out the complete review by Journal & Courier movie critic Bob Bloom.