J. Michael Straczynski - created Babylon 5 and Jeremiah, and recently did the story/screenplay for "Changeling". He got a writing credit for "Thor", and wrote a bunch of issues of Thor for Marvel Comics. http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0833089/
I think it should be a running joke that a new actor plays Bruce Banner in the subsequent Marvel superhero movies where Hulk makes an appearance (or stars in another Hulk movie).
I've also read accounts about 3D obscuring the action sequences for Thor. I'm not surethe action scenes are oh-so-clear in the 2D version, but I think the additional brightness helps in 2D.
The casting of the large cast of characters was pretty good, though I'm not sure I liked all of the direction by Branaugh (mainly the action sequences, and the angles used for the shots). There is some funny comedic moments sprinkled in the first half of the film. The film sags in the middle...
I thought "Thor" was good, not great, grades out around a B/B-, mainly due to the main plot being okay. More when I get some sleep to mull it over. If you're a fan of the character, it's worth seeing in the theaters, but don't spend extra for 3D (I didn't see it in 3D, and don't feel like I...
Drive Angry (opening this weekened) wasn't available in 2D at my local AMC. It's becoming hit-or-miss when it comes to the 2D showings of films that open with a 3D version. I wouldn't put it past the studios to release the 2D version a week or two after the film opens, just to maximize the 3D...