Jester David
Hero
I don't want to crap on anyone's lifestyle or choices. Or imply there's only one route to find yourself. But we've seen Thor be the king of Asgard before in the source material, and he's often done a good job. It wouldn't be out of character for him.Look, I get the idea that you don't like how the movie ended for his character. But this is starting to get really judgemental against a whole lot of real-world life paths. Yes, in our culture there's this expectation that you have a wild youth, but then you settle down into some "acceptable" role. Something comfortable. Conventional. Get promoted to top dog, and then settle in for the long quiet of middle age and beyond.
But Thor's decision at the end of the movie really feels like a juvenile move. It's someone opting out of life. He's still running away from his problems and friends and life.
He spent five years getting drunk and playing video games. And now he's off bumming around space Europe.
Just lobbing his responsibility to the strong female in his life so he can be an irresponsible man-child. He barely gave Valkyrie a choice.
Plus... how is she better suited to lead? She's just as much a warrior as he is (and has as much of a drinking problem).