Thor: The Dark World
Walt Disney Pictures | Release Date: November 8, 2013
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OrangeknockoutNov 9, 2013
i guess this movie being bad or good completely depends on the person's opinion on the matter because it looks like everyone seemed to enjoy this movie; i for one disliked it; why you ask? because this movie failed to excite me or keep me oni guess this movie being bad or good completely depends on the person's opinion on the matter because it looks like everyone seemed to enjoy this movie; i for one disliked it; why you ask? because this movie failed to excite me or keep me on the edge of my seat; thor tries so hard to be intense, epic, and funny and the same time! what thor fails to realize though is that if you try to be funny then you ruin the intensity of the action youre trying to aim for; the epicness was cobbled down by all these comedic one liners the cast shouts out every 5 minutes; thats fine and all if youre trying to be a funny movie; but this movie is trying to get you worried about villians trying to take over the galaxy but when youre laughing the whole time, the worryment tends to fade away; case in point, this movie didnt know what it was trying to be; the movie spouts off in all sorts of different directions and fails to establish itself strongly in a style

case in point, this movie failed to excite me, the villains were forgettable, the plot was uninteresting due to lack of explanation of whats going on; lack of character developement, lack of acting and attachment to the characters,this movie has so much going wrong with it

the only thing keeping me from giving this movie a 0 was the CG effects and thor's brother; thor's brother was like the only character that stood out from the rest; he carried a persona and executed it well through his style… Expand
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grandpajoe6191Aug 14, 2015
Just like its boring predecessor, "Thor: The Dark World" is filled with heavy-handed sub-par action, dialogue, and performances. Probably the weakest series in the Marvel universe by far.
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pbetoNov 8, 2013
It seem the movie is carried by gags and silly jokes. The final battle is literally mixed in with numerous gags. If that's your thing, then you will surely enjoy it. But I wonder what this movie would've been like if the plot and villainIt seem the movie is carried by gags and silly jokes. The final battle is literally mixed in with numerous gags. If that's your thing, then you will surely enjoy it. But I wonder what this movie would've been like if the plot and villain were to fleshed out better, with better motivation, and dramatic moments were left comedy free. Oh well.… Expand
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raviopatraNov 27, 2013
For me, the first movie was more enjoyable. The Dark World has potentials but failed to deliver a convincing act and dialogue. The jokes are often on-point, but some are too much. The production is also a little bit all over the place and IFor me, the first movie was more enjoyable. The Dark World has potentials but failed to deliver a convincing act and dialogue. The jokes are often on-point, but some are too much. The production is also a little bit all over the place and I can't really enjoy the one and a half hour spent seeing the whole movie. It did entertain me, but not to the point where I'd happily give out at least a 7 or an 8.… Expand
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fab792Dec 2, 2013
Seen it yesterday very poor movie ,plot and very poor actor I sometimes enjoyed some scenes especially the big battles and thor sequences but that's it you will forget this movie very soon
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dawen2010Dec 2, 2013
the jokes in it are not funny. The movie starts to get boring from the beginning. I heard the last few scenes are saved by the director of The Avengers, which are the only interesting parts in this movie.
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masseyJan 17, 2015
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The first half of the film was very boring and did NOTHING to engage the audience. The film only really picked up just before Loki was broken out of his cell by Thor. Characters (apart from Loki) were bland and extremely boring, Malekith was terrible, the Aether just seemed like another Tesseract, his army were a little too similar to the Chitari for my liking and may as well have just been Storm Troopers and the whole "turning the entire universe into darkness" plot line seemed too cliché.

Special effects were special. What was with the weird colour scheme used and the blurry backgrounds? It looked like something out of 300. Asgard still looked nice.

I enjoyed seeing Loki and Thor team-up but Thor's action sequences on his own weren't that good. The final battle was a little too reminiscent of the IM3 final battle for my liking; Thor jumping into different worlds/Tony jumping into different Iron Man suits.

So, this film is only really good enough because of Loki. If it wasn't for the character and his excellent portrayal by Tom Hiddleston, this film would most likely get a 3/10. If you want to know what happens in the film because you want to catch up with the Marvel Cinematic Universe, just read the plot online and maybe watch a montage of the best Loki moments in the film.… Expand
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victorhjklNov 17, 2013
Thor 2 is easy to forget, with a predictable story and character not so charismatic. Sometimes can be a little bit boring, but have some good action scenes.
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LeZeeFeb 15, 2014
I begin by saying in a simple line, this sequel was just okay for me. I did not find any awesomeness in it or any mind blowing scenes. The first movie was quite interested me because of a new actor, new superhero character and the birth ofI begin by saying in a simple line, this sequel was just okay for me. I did not find any awesomeness in it or any mind blowing scenes. The first movie was quite interested me because of a new actor, new superhero character and the birth of the new franchise from Marvel studio. All together with a mythical Greek character in a modern world, it was something that hit me. Just a few months back, I praised Hemsworth for his best ever performance in the biographical picture 'Rush'. Here he has fallen back to okay kinda performance. The movie was nothing special, but a decent entertainment. Technically, it was rich in visuals with good graphics, no one must dare to doubt it. My problem was the story which followed the usual fantasy movie protocol. One of the disappointment from 2013, completely a commercial purpose behind its creation and production. Yeah, all the movie are but this one is very much visible. So in my opinion, it is one time watch movie.

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chidimeSep 30, 2017
For once the critics were right. Extremely overrated movie. I felt like I was watching a show on Cartoon Network. Everything felt overly simplified and predictable. Good for an easy night out, but not much else.
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fuulveNov 26, 2013
Thor 2 as second as Second hand. I hope this year is not over I will see probably action movie with an idea or sense! They have shooting a movie which are soulless.
begging your pardon, but I suggest not to see this movie unless you wantThor 2 as second as Second hand. I hope this year is not over I will see probably action movie with an idea or sense! They have shooting a movie which are soulless.
begging your pardon, but I suggest not to see this movie unless you want waist your time.
You will see nothing original.… Expand
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YellowKirbyNov 25, 2015
Okay, so I enjoyed the first Thor film. I thought the way they executed Thor's fish-out-of-water story was very well done, and Tom Hiddleston's Loki was excellent as a villain. but this forced sequel had some enjoyable moments (mainly fromOkay, so I enjoyed the first Thor film. I thought the way they executed Thor's fish-out-of-water story was very well done, and Tom Hiddleston's Loki was excellent as a villain. but this forced sequel had some enjoyable moments (mainly from Loki, again), but also a slightly underdeveloped villain and a strange, confusing premise.… Expand
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CooperReviews44Dec 6, 2018
What happened? Thor: The Dark World is easily the most forgettable film I've ever seen. The plot is your stereotypical bad alien guy takes over world for some reason and the villain has no real motives or anything driving him. He is soWhat happened? Thor: The Dark World is easily the most forgettable film I've ever seen. The plot is your stereotypical bad alien guy takes over world for some reason and the villain has no real motives or anything driving him. He is so forgettable I think most people forget he existed. The writing is all over the place. Humor and jokes feel so forced and out of place it is saddening. The characters you once liked before are so hate-able you will never want to see them again. However what somewhat helps the film is the great performances form Hiddleston and Hemsworth. They both did a phenomenal job and Loki playing as an anti hero in this one was very entertaining. Overall a pretty bad film with a few good moments.… Expand
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WyrdmavenNov 15, 2013
It's clear by the high scores that a lot of folks wanted a Thor movie high on action and special effects and sweeping vistas and low on calories. I have seen "Better than the first movie" a lot but I can tell you this movie lost me prettyIt's clear by the high scores that a lot of folks wanted a Thor movie high on action and special effects and sweeping vistas and low on calories. I have seen "Better than the first movie" a lot but I can tell you this movie lost me pretty much from the opening prologue about "Dark Elves" that have laser guns and spaceships and hate light and think the universe belongs to them because apparently they were their first. Before the beginning there wasn't light. Yeah, got it, but the premise doesn't satisfy the viewer as to what the "Dark Elves" are and why they're flying in spacecraft that seem like rejected designs from a new Star Trek movie. Did you understand it, or how they derived their technology or why the gas that dentists used to give before they operated is somehow the most dangerous thing in the universe? Besides the Tesseract (or the Infinity Gauntlet, or the next thing that is the most dangerous thing) ?

No, I didn't like Thor 2 as much as the original because the original had some calories and had some restraint...and a real story and a point. It was a well crafted story, directed by someone who understands stories...and basically Thor's story is right from King Lear where Gloster (Odin) banishes the good son Edgar (Thor) because he was deceived by the bad son Edmund (Loki). Later, when Loki is found to be the villain Thor returns home to set things right best he can and Loki's bid to be king is foiled. Yes, Thor is a fairly pedestrian THOR story, with little action, but with good acting, drama and a logic to what is going on. We have pathos and we have an Odin we can believe in. Running through the thread of Thor is that Odin rescues Loki from death, all the time knowing that Thor will be king but also raising him as his son, knowing it is doomed and that Loki will find his real heritage and betray him and Thor...and that this challenge will mold Thor into being the leader of Asgard that Odin wants him to be. Odin is in control of the situation and see the story play out.

The original Thor movie was weighted by the need to set up the character and his universe to join in with the rest of the Marvels to lead to the pay-off in Avengers. So it tip-toes its way to being a Thor movie that yes, can be a real yawner at times.

And so Thor 2 shows no restraint when it comes to logic, characterization, the laws of physics or basically getting around to splaining itself. So yeah, the Dark Elves (Borgs?) seek to destroy the universe because they need SPF 1000 to survive or something. They were there first, in the dark, then light and life and warmth appeared and they fought to get it back and created a mega-weapon but were defeated because the Asgardians have the Rainbow Bridge (teleporters). So Malekith (Sauron) goes into hibernation until Jane Foster (Bilbo) finds the Laughing Gas which wakes him up and Jane is the carrier of the Ether (the One Ring) who must first be helped in Asgard (Rivendell) and then the answer to stopping Malekith (Sauron's) armies is to take the Ether to the very place it shouldn't go, in a bid to destroy it.

Now where this all falls apart is...a somewhat accurate portrayal of Odin from the comics (or anywhere else), but a fantastic departure from characterization, simply to create set pieces for an actioner. The relationship between Thor and Jane Foster is not one that Odin has approved of and, while his heart may be in the right place, his actions regarding Jane, the Ether, how to deal with Malekith, his behavior after Frigga is killed (which is pointless since razing Asgard would be reason for vengeance enow) creates...hmm...all you folks who hated Thor...look what you've got now:

Odin forbids Thor to do something.
Thor and his friends (and Loki) do the very thing they're not supposed to.
Betraying the orders of Odin results in solving the problem.
Loki seeks the throne by betrayal, only this time he wins, apparently.

Sound familiar? Yeah, no real story that we haven't seen before...except this time, Thor and his friends are absolutely right in betraying Odin's commands because clearly Odin sees only a red mist after Frigga's death and no longer has a reason for what he does. Odin could have clearly done the opposite and set Thor and Co on the same mission, but it wouldn't create enough tension, that this film clearly needed.

Because...if Odin simply tells Thor and Co to go to the Dark World, then...yes folks, Loki stays in his Friggin cell and the movie is completely diff. And it's contrived because of Odin's sudden lack of wisdom and self-control. He's simply an angry god making poor judgments, to merely serve a shoe-horned story whose aim is to blown stuff up reel good.

Thud. Yeah. So yes...it's a good action film if you don't care for story/plot/characterization or an original tale. It, like Iron Man III, dispenses with storytelling to get to the action.

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afroweNov 10, 2013
The movie overall was predictable and felt quite generic. There were certain parts in the film that made me and my friend literally cringe due to very overused and cheesy lines. Nothing in this movie really "wowed" me, and I left the theaterThe movie overall was predictable and felt quite generic. There were certain parts in the film that made me and my friend literally cringe due to very overused and cheesy lines. Nothing in this movie really "wowed" me, and I left the theater feeling like I had wasted 2 hours of my day.… Expand
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manwe7Dec 12, 2013
This movie was an improvement from the last Thor movie but not by much. Several hours after I saw it I didn't think about it. A good movie stays with you days after you see it if it's real good, not this one. I saw Oblivion with Tom CruiseThis movie was an improvement from the last Thor movie but not by much. Several hours after I saw it I didn't think about it. A good movie stays with you days after you see it if it's real good, not this one. I saw Oblivion with Tom Cruise the following day on Blue Ray and thought about it for days after. It's definitely not as good as the first 2 Iron Man movies and is not one of Marvel's better franchises. It's a rental at best.… Expand
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LJHayesJan 6, 2014
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This film fits into the MCU very nicely. If you weren't a fan of the Avengers collective already then this probably isn't the film that's going to win you over but if like me you're already well invested in the series then Thor 2 is a nice addition. It progresses Thor's story pretty well, raises some questions about the next Avengers film, the characters are well developed and the action sequences are awesome to watch.
Some of the dialogue can be a bit cheesey at times but you kind of have to forgive a bit of cheesiness in a film about a comic book hero based on norse mythology. Also Malekith isn't the most impressive villain. *spoilers start here* There isn't a great deal of personality or motivation in his character, pretty much the only background we for him is "da bad guy gon' do bad tings." He has two fight sequences in the whole film. The first one he gets his arse handed to him by Thor's mammy and the second one is his final fight with Thor himself which he inevitably loses. Against the previous bad guy, Loki (who's character development and eventual fate are extremely intriguing in this film), he doesn't really measure up.
Overall this film is worth seeing and certainly enjoyable if you are a fan of the Avengers films. But if not then it's not going do much for you.… Expand
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Gamed2longDec 16, 2013
When I sat back watching this movie I was surprised how quickly the time passed. This movie was entertaining from start to finish. Asgard looks amazing. Many millions of dollars have been spent CGI'ing this film up the wazoo. And the fightWhen I sat back watching this movie I was surprised how quickly the time passed. This movie was entertaining from start to finish. Asgard looks amazing. Many millions of dollars have been spent CGI'ing this film up the wazoo. And the fight scenes are pretty epic. But the whole time I watched this film something about it was bugging me. And it was this. Natalie Portman, who can be an amazing actor when she isn't phoning it in, could be replaced with a cardboard cutout for 90% of this film and the movie would run through exactly the same. I am unfamiliar with the comic book upon which the movie is based but I highly doubt the female protagonist is supposed to be so one dimensional. Heck her sidekick Kat Dennings had a more interesting and dynamic story arc with the intern. Natalie Portman meantime looks pretty and gets rescued, until the last minute when she springs into action using tools her co-workers figured out and built without her input, to science/magic somehow help Thor in the big boss battle at the end. And even there her help is rivaled by her co-workers. Not exactly lead protagonist material.… Expand
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Iky009Jan 4, 2014
Esperava mais de Thor. O filme tem ótimos efeitos visuais e tralha voando para todo lado porém uma experiência de aspecto cansativo a única coisa que salva o filme a cena final.
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willkulkaNov 24, 2013
While better than the first, the sequel provides much more danger, darkness, and an adventurous story that fans are sure to love, but the film still follows the much overdone formula of every other Marvel movie (or superhero movie for that matter).
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LensesDec 10, 2013
Yes Thor 2 was entertaining. Was it anything great? Really? No. Just the same movie as the first one again. Was I expecting anymore from this movie? No. So was I surprised? Of course not. Would I recommend this movie to friends? IfYes Thor 2 was entertaining. Was it anything great? Really? No. Just the same movie as the first one again. Was I expecting anymore from this movie? No. So was I surprised? Of course not. Would I recommend this movie to friends? If they want to see top of the line special effects and typical hollywood action? Yes. I give it extra points for Natalie Portmans sake. Typical popcorn munching fare.… Expand
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ambenderDec 28, 2013
Thor: The Dark World is a touch better than the first installment, but simply doesn't focus enough on what I believe are the two film's greatest strengths (Tom Hiddleston's Loki and the fish out of water humor).
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twerk-kingJan 2, 2014
Loki stole the show. Tom Hiddleston really knows how to make his fandom proud and how to attract viewers to watch this sequel over and over again. However, like most movies, the first movie has a better storyline and is more exciting toLoki stole the show. Tom Hiddleston really knows how to make his fandom proud and how to attract viewers to watch this sequel over and over again. However, like most movies, the first movie has a better storyline and is more exciting to watch. Compared to other superhero movie sequels, this movie is not too shabby.… Expand
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MortimerJan 25, 2014
The plot is tied after the events of the Avengers , the protagonist Thor returns along with Loki to his father Odin ( Anthony Hopkins ) in Asgard.Odin Loki sent to prison.

After that, Thor returns to Earth to his love Jane Foster . ButThe plot is tied after the events of the Avengers , the protagonist Thor returns along with Loki to his father Odin ( Anthony Hopkins ) in Asgard.Odin Loki sent to prison.

After that, Thor returns to Earth to his love Jane Foster . But their relationship does not represent dilemma . Soon Jane stumbles upon Ether which need dark elves led the Accursed (
Thor Loki releases to deal with the dark elves . Despite the excellent special effects sometimes funny jokes in the film are constantly trying to make a joke . For example the scene is tense and a minute later another joke . Nature of the characters spelled bad. Loki is the best and the expected character . Christopher good actor , but he came out of the villain quite weak.… Expand
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BarneyOnMTJan 5, 2016
WHAT I LIKED: A fairly formulaic venture by marvel - by far the highlight of this film is the developing relationship between Thor and Loki; 'Thor: The Dark World' feels on a larger scale which improves over the first Thor in that regard,WHAT I LIKED: A fairly formulaic venture by marvel - by far the highlight of this film is the developing relationship between Thor and Loki; 'Thor: The Dark World' feels on a larger scale which improves over the first Thor in that regard, plus there are the occasional emotional turns which add a little depth. Worth noting also are the special effects and world building from Game of throne's Alan Taylor...
WHAT I DIDN'T LIKE: It's just pretty dull - not only in a a visual sense (the dark visuals get very tiring on the eye), but the samey action scenes were in over-abundance here. Also, the bizzare plot is pretty boring yet it gets rather confusing with all the Asgardian terms. Oh, and Natalie Portman? Not her finest hours...
VERDICT: This film brings Thor and his friends onto a whole new level of battle and war, but somehow dissapoints over the first film thanks to a fairly bland plot and a whole bunch of meaningless action. It's not terrible, but by no means Marvel's best… Expand
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Cinemassacre94Mar 20, 2016
Thor: The Dark World offers the kind of straightforward action/adventure yarn that adherents of the genre will appreciate. It's an example of superhero filmmaking 101 at work with high octane fights and special effects-fueled eye candyThor: The Dark World offers the kind of straightforward action/adventure yarn that adherents of the genre will appreciate. It's an example of superhero filmmaking 101 at work with high octane fights and special effects-fueled eye candy trumping narrative. The movie is pretty to look at in a Transformers sort of way and moves briskly enough that it never threatens to bore, but it's hard to feel much of anything about the characters and, when it's all over, there's a sense that everything that happens is obligatory. Thor is essentially Marvel's answer to Superman and, as with The Man of Steel, it can be difficult to craft a tale around a hero who is essentially invincible.

The enemy this time around is Malekith (Christopher Eccleston), the King of the Dark Elves, who may be the worst developed villain in any Marvel movie. His motives are Blofeld-esque on a grand scale: use the power of the indestructible Aether to blast the nine realms back into primordial darkness. Having failed once in the time of Thor's grandfather, he's back to try again. He has a henchman or two and drives around in space in a really big ship equipped with a cloaking device.

Buried under pounds of prosthetics and makeup, Christopher Eccleston (who once played the ninth Doctor Who) is unrecognizable. He growls his lines with appropriate Bane-like menace, although there aren't many of them. It begs the question of why the filmmakers bothered with a "name" actor when not even his family will recognize him. As a character, Malekith is about as one-dimensional as a villain can be. His backstory is truncated and he's not given enough screen time to be more than passingly menacing. The only thing interesting about him is when he goes one-on-one with Thor (Chris Hemsworth) in an admittedly fun battle that has the two of them popping through space from planet to planet (with Thor's hammer desperately trying to catch up).

The screenplay neatly dispenses with the elephant in the room of "where are the rest of The Avengers?" (an issue that hamstrung Iron Man 3) by having most of the action take place off-planet. Asgard is nicely rendered although it seemed more grandiose when Kenneth Branagh envisioned it in the first Thor. This time around, director Alan Taylor sees it as a smaller, less majestic place. Perhaps that's necessary to the story. The kinds of indignities suffered by the gods this time around might not have worked in Branagh's version of the realm.

Two characters enable Thor: The Dark World to occasionally transcend the generic mediocrity that defines this endeavor. Tom Hiddleston's Loki, making his third appearance, has grown so comfortable in the role that he's able to steal every scene in which he appears. Thor: The Dark World comes to life when Hiddleston is on screen and his interaction with Hemsworth evidences far more chemistry than the rather feeble spark evident between Thor and his lady love, Jane Foster (Natalie Portman). Then there's Kat Dennings' sharp-tongued Darcy, who is by far the most interesting secondary character not named Loki. I'd love to see a movie in which Darcy and Loki team up and go on an adventure - it would be worth the price of admission for the actors alone.

Thor: The Dark World is occasionally elevated by the moments when it plants tongue in cheek and decides not to take itself too seriously. Hiddleston and Dennings' dialogue is often representative of this as are scenes when Thor literally hangs up his hammer or boards a train in the London underground and asks directions. In fact, it's possible to make a compelling case that the film is at its best when it's taking a break from the primary storyline.

Thor: The Dark World is really just a placeholder to keep fans from losing interest between The Avengers and its sequel. This movie, like Iron Man 3, might have worked better had it existed outside the long shadow cast by Joss Whedon's massive team up. Once a franchise enters the realm of the epic, it's hard to satisfy by backtracking and there are only so many times a hero (or group of heroes) can face Armageddon without it becoming redundant. Thor: The Dark World delivers in a generic superhero fashion by offering a couple hours' diversion (with inter-credits and post-credits scenes to keep butts in seats for the entire running time) but one can be excused for finding the overall experience a little stale.… Expand
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JustinCampbellJan 2, 2020
I'm just gonna go ahead say it: this is a waste of time. You're better off watching DC than this.
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DarkCriticNov 17, 2013
"Thor: The Dark Word" is a new sequel by the first movie of "Thor" and a crossover spinoff by "The Avengers," but unfortunately the movie is very weak for me that a lot of people seem to enjoy this overhyped film. This sequel is about a brave"Thor: The Dark Word" is a new sequel by the first movie of "Thor" and a crossover spinoff by "The Avengers," but unfortunately the movie is very weak for me that a lot of people seem to enjoy this overhyped film. This sequel is about a brave superhuman who enters a darkish humanity to face against the dark elves who wants to conquer the universe. Thor (Chris Hemsworth) returns as a handsome mythological prince who wants to see his true love, Jane Foster (Natalie Portman) in England, and he's trying to find a Nine Realms in the big bloated planet. The movie drags down with silly humor, corny dialogue, and some unpleasant scenes, where Dr. Erik Selvig (Stellan Starsgard) is running crazy with his naked body and he started to become a lunatic. I would say whatever happen to this scene? Does the doctor goes insane while he left away from The Avengers that they didn't known about him? The main villain named Malekith (Christopher Eccleston) is part of the dark universe and he 's one of the most boring characters in this movie, it goes very slow for this plot, even Loki (Tom Hiddleston) is having fun for his character since they make him interested villain from the "The Avengers." Thor: The Dark World is an underwhelming superhero film with corny forgettable characters, a dull story, and some tiring moments. I would prefer "The Avengers," or an okay version from Kenneth Branagh's "Thor." One of the main problems is that the film turns into corky uninteresting mess, when does the film turns so corky that doesn't take to serious. Thor: The Dark World is not a memorable superhero like the other Marvel Universe series, even it's more less convenience like "Man of Steel" or "The Wolverine." So the search I still on until we get to next Avengers sequel or any spinoff characters in Marvel.… Expand
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JacobNov 29, 2013
Thor The Dark World is a decent flick. The film has some good action scenes, likeable characters (especially Loki), nice presentation, and some fun scenes. However, the film is bogged down by a slow first half and a couple scenes that mightThor The Dark World is a decent flick. The film has some good action scenes, likeable characters (especially Loki), nice presentation, and some fun scenes. However, the film is bogged down by a slow first half and a couple scenes that might be a little too dark. Thankfully, though there is enough entertainment/good stuff to make the movie enjoyable. I’m glad I saw it but don’t think I’m going to see it again. If you are a fan of these movies you’ll enjoy it just fine if not there is nothing here to change your mind. As it stands this is one of the weaker films of the Marvel Cinematic Universe but not a bad one making it worth a watch for fans of the genre but that’s about it… Expand
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TyranianApr 12, 2019
Very inconsistent comedically and lame villain, a few good scenes can't save this from mediocrity.
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ACESsiggyNov 12, 2013
Overall I felt it was just a descent film. The acting was excellent, the action scenes were pretty epic, but I think it was the story that didn't mesh well. The first Thor was good because of the solid story even though it had some sillyOverall I felt it was just a descent film. The acting was excellent, the action scenes were pretty epic, but I think it was the story that didn't mesh well. The first Thor was good because of the solid story even though it had some silly scenes here and there.

Again, awesome scenery, action, and acting but the story/villain didn't work for me in this one so I'm giving it a 6.… Expand
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kane148Nov 20, 2013
I basically got what I expected out of this movie: a bunch of pretty people talking and fighting over things which I couldn't care less about. This movie has plenty of action and special effects, but those are ultimately wasted because theyI basically got what I expected out of this movie: a bunch of pretty people talking and fighting over things which I couldn't care less about. This movie has plenty of action and special effects, but those are ultimately wasted because they mostly involve characters or locations that we simply don't know or sympathize with. The main problem with this franchise is that it tries to split our attention between two different realms, but fails to adequately develop either. I will say, however, that Loki is delightful, as always, and there are some very funny moments this time.… Expand
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neocomp92Nov 8, 2013
Bear in mind I have never seen Thor, the original movie, but from what I heard, that movie was somewhat middle of the road. The Dark World appears to not move past that mindset, but at least they did it in a competent fashion.

Plot isBear in mind I have never seen Thor, the original movie, but from what I heard, that movie was somewhat middle of the road. The Dark World appears to not move past that mindset, but at least they did it in a competent fashion.

Plot is simplistic and predictable, but the execution was moderate. Simple good vs. evil battle but the pacing and unfolding of events kept me distracted enough. However, some of the secondary plots are quite head scratching. The romance "triangle" between Thor, Jane and that Asgardian female is mentioned, but not shown in great detail and is left as pointless tripe given that it fell apart by the second act. Although it is refreshing to see Loki once again seizing opportunity that passes by, and that is a secondary plot that has effected the movie entirely. The post credits scene (a staple given that it will lead to Avengers 2), does provide a few hints of how this movie's McGuffin would be used in the coming Avengers film.

The characters are very 2 dimensional and flat, with the exception of Loki. What I despise most of the characters however were the Earth humans with the exception of Natalie Portman, and even she is somewhat guilty of this. In the movie, she is clearly there are nothing but a traditional damsel-in-distress. Think of her time as Padme in Star Wars, but at least she has some function. In fact, anytime the movie transitions away from Asgard, the humans only fulfill a comic role. In this sense, it was suffering the Transformers disease; superfluous characters that have nothing to do with the main plot providing comedy. Although it isn't done excessively, and they actually have some use in the climax, it is still very obvious that the writers have no idea what to do with them.

Special effects was passable. Fight choreography and action was almost above average. Particularly memorable was Thor's mother fighting, or the two brothers fighting side-by side. But CGI is quite possible the most horrible I've seen this year. You will never believe any artifact produced actually existed in the real world. The alien ships look poorly rendered compared to those in Star Trek or Man of Steel. Thor's hammer look comically plastic and unbelievable. The "sandstorms" are just clouds of opaque smoke without any resolution or clarity to define the finer details. It's clear CG was not very well refined.

Overall, this is a simple popcorn movie that is enjoyable as long as you do not expect anything above average from it. Otherwise be disappointed by flat characters, shoddy CGI, and unnecessary padded content from characters that clearly should have waited for the third act, or the writer did not bother to fill their time on screen with something more productive (hint: nudity isn't nice to watch). But even with low expectations, I do not have a strong impression of the movie once I left the theater. Leaves no lasting impressions, beyond possible future plot points for other Marvel crossovers.… Expand
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Rox22Mar 10, 2014
While I would like to say that this movie was better than the first one, on the whole it's about the same. Story is interesting and there is allot of Thor comic lore to keep fans engaged, but the writing and script are dead weak. Aside fromWhile I would like to say that this movie was better than the first one, on the whole it's about the same. Story is interesting and there is allot of Thor comic lore to keep fans engaged, but the writing and script are dead weak. Aside from Thor, there is very, very, very, little character development. Granted this is OK for the main characters as they were firmly established in the previous films, but with the focus now being on Asgard, there is allot of new elements to the universe that are barely touched upon.

Loki feels tacked on and seems utterly needless. With a dead obvious plot twist that anyone with half a brain would see coming a mile away. Clearly he is there as a fan service and to draw in the ladies (no idea what they see in him, but if that's what they like.)

The villain is so generic and really gets little due. Clearly he is there as a plot device and more or less feels like something for Thor to do, than an actual threat. At least Loki had charm and was fun to watch in his scenes.

The visual effects are utterly gorgeous and the production team do a fantastic job bring Asgard to life. A shame they couldn't have done the same with the script.

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If I didn't know any better, I would have thought this was a "made-for-TV" movie. Everything looks good, and it follows a typical comic book formula, but considering this is a Marvel movie, I had expected allot better.

An entertaining, if somewhat average movie that delivers on the visuals but crashes with a flimsy script and lackluster plot.… Expand
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Movie1997Nov 27, 2013
This sequel really felt like another version of "Iron Man 3". A let loose disappointing, sequel that tries to bring in laughs and not enough good storytelling. While there were some good action sequences and Tom Hiddleston's portrayal of LokiThis sequel really felt like another version of "Iron Man 3". A let loose disappointing, sequel that tries to bring in laughs and not enough good storytelling. While there were some good action sequences and Tom Hiddleston's portrayal of Loki is still spot on and awesome as ever, it still doesn't quite redeem a movie that I thought would actually be way better than expected. Overall, "Iron Man 3" remake. I give it a B-.… Expand
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callumjsouthDec 13, 2014
The story is shallow and limited whilst the antagonist is also unconvincing. But the biggest frustration is how this film feels like an entirely different story to it's predecessor, to the point where they seem like two different episodes inThe story is shallow and limited whilst the antagonist is also unconvincing. But the biggest frustration is how this film feels like an entirely different story to it's predecessor, to the point where they seem like two different episodes in a TV show. This can make it feel insignificant which is a disappointment. However we do get to further explore Thor's relationships, brotherly and otherwise. We also spent more time on Asgard which is a delight. The action scenes feel polished and the emotion that has a place throughout the entire film seems genuine. But the lack of links between the two Thor films are sadly quite heavy and withhold it from challenging Marvel films like Avengers Assemble and Captain America.… Expand
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psyberdelicApr 26, 2014
Great CGI + Dumb Story + Goofy Acting = 5 stars out of 10. You could turn off the sound and still get what's going on. Just OK if you like this type of movie.
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The action scenes are as impressive as one would expect from a Marvel film, but forgettable characters and subpar dialogue make this sequel, as a whole, feel underwhelming and generically pieced together compared to previous MarvelThe action scenes are as impressive as one would expect from a Marvel film, but forgettable characters and subpar dialogue make this sequel, as a whole, feel underwhelming and generically pieced together compared to previous Marvel installments. The redeeming quality that makes this film work the most is the charming tandem of Hemsworth and Hiddleston.… Expand
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FranzHcriticAug 1, 2014
There's a lot you could add, and a lot you could take out to make this on the quality scale of 'The Avengers'. The climactic scene has the most jokes that are shoved into it while the plot is stretched farther than it should have been. IThere's a lot you could add, and a lot you could take out to make this on the quality scale of 'The Avengers'. The climactic scene has the most jokes that are shoved into it while the plot is stretched farther than it should have been. I still enjoy the acting, particularly Tom Hiddleston, who I believe is just a riot all the way through, whenever he is on screen. But the acting is just one essence. It's not groundbreaking or spectacular. It's merely enjoyable. The story is not so much, I'm afraid.… Expand
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joao1198pedroNov 22, 2014
Thor 2 is really better than the first thor, and marvel has finally teloaded my memory to what happened in iron man 3, thor was the greatest superhero film of 2013 wich doesnt mean something.
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AKreviewerNov 17, 2013
It seems as though Thor: The Dark World came off as a mediocre superhero sequel. Yes, the special effects were good, but in terms of actual value, this does not induce too many laughs nor does it keep viewers on the edge of their seat. ItIt seems as though Thor: The Dark World came off as a mediocre superhero sequel. Yes, the special effects were good, but in terms of actual value, this does not induce too many laughs nor does it keep viewers on the edge of their seat. It is hard to follow, not very engaging, and convoluted in its plot. There are many more better superhero movies out there (note how public reviews are generally positive, while critical reviews are lukewarm at best). I am not advising against seeing this: I am just saying that there are definitely better ways to use two hours of time.… Expand
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DeonordMar 10, 2014
Kat Dennings - aka Darcy - I so much hate her in the movie. She is so **** annoying. From start I hoped she die, but unfortunately not. Why???? Same stupid jokes all the time. Please, dont do this ever again Hollywood.
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donanjaMay 24, 2022
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Thor: The Dark World offers us a one-dimensional villain with no motive and the personality of a cardboard box coupled with mindless action scenes without any purpose.

The main plot of the movie was completely nonsensical. I think the highlight of this movie was the part where Thor and Loki teamed up.

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DeakenBlackNov 13, 2013
At least it was better than the first one. I just have a hard time getting into Thor for some reason. And this movie felt like it was trying to hard for the crowd pleasing laughs that are silly and ungenuine when you watch the movie at homeAt least it was better than the first one. I just have a hard time getting into Thor for some reason. And this movie felt like it was trying to hard for the crowd pleasing laughs that are silly and ungenuine when you watch the movie at home for a second time.… Expand
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ZIELNov 14, 2013
Thor is the most complex and interesting superhero. In the film version, unfortunately, is sometimes boring, and is a major flaw that can happen to a commercial production of entertainment.
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IMAX500Dec 2, 2014
They are some good stuff and bad stuff about this movie. The good stuff is the SFX and sound mixing is very good and the acting. The bad stuff is this movie is confusing. Either watch it or Don,t. Replay Value: Moderate .
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diogomendesDec 6, 2014
Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) Analysis: Thor: The Dark World (2013)

So… Thor. It’s time for my review of this super-hero’s sequel. Frankly, it’s the weakest MCU movie up to now. It’s still enjoyable but there’s so much potential wastedMarvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) Analysis: Thor: The Dark World (2013)

So… Thor. It’s time for my review of this super-hero’s sequel. Frankly, it’s the weakest MCU movie up to now. It’s still enjoyable but there’s so much potential wasted in here, one of them being the villain, oh… we’ll get to that LATER. It’s not just the antagonist though, the plot is sometimes a muddle and the movie itself suffers from too much exposition. It still brings comedy and action, however it’s really disappointing. But with all honesty, the filmmakers did try. They did try

Odin recalls when his father Bor and the warriors from Asgard vanquished the evil Dark Elves and their leader Malekith that wanted to send the universe into the darkness during the convergence of nine realms unleashing the powerful weapon Aether. Malekith escapes and Bor hides the Aether in-between two stone columns. In the present days, on Earth, the scientist Jane Foster that is waiting for the return of Thor, investigates a gravity phenomenon in an abandoned factory with her assistant and her intern. She finds the column where the Aether is hidden and the substance possesses her. In Asgard, Heimdall reports to Thor that Jane has disappeared. Thor returns to Earth and finds Jane; but when he sees that he has a strange energy protecting her, he brings Jane to Asgard to be healed. However, Malekith also awakes and goes to Asgard to retrieve the Aether. After a bloody battle, Frigga is murdered by Malekith and Thor proposes treason to his warriors friends of Asgard and teams up with Loki to seek revenge for the murder of their mother and to vanquish Malekith before he destroys Asgard with his Dark Elves.

Let’s start with the good elements: The action is great. Marvel does well with the action in their films, especially in “The Avengers” and this movie is not an exception. There are no shaky cams to be found here and the fights are well choreographed. Thor throwing the hammer is as exciting as seeing Captain America throwing his shield, it never gets old. One satisfying element that also returned is the comedy. Sense of humor works just like it did in the first movie, while it sometimes gets a little bit too cheesy, it surely provides some laughs from moviegoers. “Guardians of the Galaxy” still remains the funniest MCU movie to now, but we’ll get to that when I do my review of it. The story is solid… I think. I mean, it’s not phenomenal, but the narrative grabbed my attention right from the beginning, but like I said before, what it matters is not being entertained when watching a motion picture, but being satisfied AFTER watching it, so this is really not saying much.

The villain is so bad. I swear to God that he’s the main reason as to why I almost lower my score to a 5. It’s so f*cking bad. When you get out of the theaters or you finish seeing the movie, you’ll realize how uselessly wasted was Malekith. For what I gleaned from the comics is that he’s very powerful, he’s very well-written and he is interesting at the least. Malekith is not intriguing in this movie! So when a main villain doesn’t succeed, it almost ruins the movie for me. I don’t care if they decide to do a different take on the character, being completely different from the comics, no, I don’t care. It just has to be good. I don’t care who thought about the character, who wrote her or who even designed her. I don’t care, it just HAS to be good. Is the villain good? Absolutely not. Is he badass? No, he’s not. Is the character well-written? No, not at all. It’s just a **** villain that I don’t want to see him again, neither in other upcoming installments, unless if they make the character look interesting, not a disappointingly forgettable villain. Let’s see, what’s the best villain in Marvel Cinematic Universe? Um… let us see… oh yeah! Loki. Loki is the best villain in this whole freaking universe. There are good villains like Iron Monger, Killian, Winter Soldier (he’s not really a villain, more like an antagonist), why is Malekith so bad? *Sighs*

The cast returns: Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Tom Hiddleston, Anthony Hopkins and Stellan Skarsgård, all of them return to reprise their roles, and they’re all just great. Unlike the amazing letdown that Malekith was, the actors’ performances are really nice and they all seem to put an effort in the film to make it good. Loki is in the movie, and once again, you don’t know what’s on his mind. I’m so confused, what his purposes? What does he want? Whatever.

Final Score to Thor: The Dark World: 6/10. A passable super-hero sequel that, despite having some pretty nice battle sequences and a solid cast, it’s weighed down by a completely forgettable villain and an occasionally muddled plot. Thank God that the next MCU movie I’m going to review will be fantastic. Next review: Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014).

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HISHEhebJul 8, 2014
סרט טוב, אך הוא קצת בעייתי בפעם השנייה שרואים אותו הוא הרבה פחות טוב. אם יש דבר אחד שהוא טוב בסרט שת'ור מופיע בו זה חייב להיות לוקי שאותו שיחק טום הידלסטון בצורה מושלמת כמו תמידסרט טוב, אך הוא קצת בעייתי בפעם השנייה שרואים אותו הוא הרבה פחות טוב. אם יש דבר אחד שהוא טוב בסרט שת'ור מופיע בו זה חייב להיות לוקי שאותו שיחק טום הידלסטון בצורה מושלמת כמו תמיד
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thomasljoguesNov 13, 2014
This movie has far too many clichés, and unfortunately, ordered in the right way to form one of the most cliché plots. Sitting in the theater the first time, I constantly thought of how I somehow saw this movie before, but I couldn't rememberThis movie has far too many clichés, and unfortunately, ordered in the right way to form one of the most cliché plots. Sitting in the theater the first time, I constantly thought of how I somehow saw this movie before, but I couldn't remember what movie that was because it was so forgettable. As if cliché's weren't enough, there are some imitations of: The Lord of the Rings, Portal, Skyrim, The Legend of Zelda, previous Marvel movies, and any movie that features a stock villain.… Expand
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LinttaFlamingoSep 12, 2018
Thor The Dark World is pointless. The film doesn't do anything for the MCU and nothing's different at the end of the film. I can say that it's better than the first one though. It doesn't spend as much time on earth as the first one did whichThor The Dark World is pointless. The film doesn't do anything for the MCU and nothing's different at the end of the film. I can say that it's better than the first one though. It doesn't spend as much time on earth as the first one did which was pretty awful. Although that's not to say that there aren't any earth scenes still. There are a couple, and they're tosh.

The film starts with a war scene that aside from Thor, is filled with overacted cardboard cutout characters that are just excited about war and defending Asgard. I guess killing is fun. Even though I very much enjoy Asgard because of the colors and the awesome overall design, it feels like I'm just watching the first Thor all over again. People talk about the antagonist's evil plan, people walk around, the king says wise things. Like it's not awful but it's so generic and predictable. I just don't have f*ck all to say about it really. Or at least I thought so until the movie decides to go on earth again. At that point I wanted back to Asgard immediately. Natalie Portman is having a date with a guy, but the supper gets ruined by Natalie Portman's obnoxious friend. The film basically gives us this subplot that doesn't involve Thor in any way. Just large chunks of the film taken by Natalie Portman and friends. The colors on earth were awful, it was uninspiringly shot, the dialogue was bad and it's just so bland. It's not a very good idea to just ignore the scene stealer that's literally the title character and make us watch... whatever that earth stuff was.

The film does go back to Asgard a lot more than the previous film luckily. Thor and Loki have great chemistry together and their plan against the villain was actually pretty interesting to watch. It was good stuff. There's a lot of potential in here and this could be a great action film even if it is messy and generic at times. There's a lot of exposition and when the action kicks in, it's fun but pretty chaotic where everything seems to explode when you touch it.

Like the first Thor, it feels like a wasted opportunity. Even if Chris Hemsworth and Tom Hiddleston are awesome, the film itself is predictable, underwhelming and has that awful subplot on earth that I struggle to think anyone actually took seriously when writing it.
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UrbanlistenerApr 21, 2016
It's kind of okay, there some good stuff here and there, I will say Thor and Loki are the best things about this film, the action is pretty good, but the movie is a bit messy and confused. There is a lot of clichés and it often turns into aIt's kind of okay, there some good stuff here and there, I will say Thor and Loki are the best things about this film, the action is pretty good, but the movie is a bit messy and confused. There is a lot of clichés and it often turns into a CGI crapfest. The villain is the worst thing about it, he is one of the worst villain in a comic book movie we had so far, he is just a combination of clichés about movie bad guys with no personality or any intriguing aspects about him, he is just bland and poorly developed. If you are a big Marvel fanboy you might enjoy it, but if you're not it is a one time watch.… Expand
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waronassermanMay 2, 2015
darker and more brutal, maybe, but still have a similar opinion to the first movie. this movie is still fun though and i do encourage others to see this film
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Epik_NinnjaMay 23, 2015
Thor: The Dark World proves to be somewhat entertaining. It plays out pretty much how you would expect it and it's just not all that great. There's nothing inherently wrong with this movie, it just only proves to be somewhat entertaining.Thor: The Dark World proves to be somewhat entertaining. It plays out pretty much how you would expect it and it's just not all that great. There's nothing inherently wrong with this movie, it just only proves to be somewhat entertaining. Basically, if you liked the first Thor, you would enjoy this movie, and to everyone else, it's not an essential Marvel movie but it's worth your two hours if you're bored.… Expand
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PeterAlexanderJun 10, 2015
Thor: The Dark World acts as a mostly enjoyable movie going experience. One particular sequence reminded me of a mix between the Hobbit and Star Wars, a mix that provided a great experience for myself in particular. Despite such sequences,Thor: The Dark World acts as a mostly enjoyable movie going experience. One particular sequence reminded me of a mix between the Hobbit and Star Wars, a mix that provided a great experience for myself in particular. Despite such sequences, the movie struggled at times to keep me fully immersed. Several characters felt like they didn't belong in the film, particularly those who engaged in poor humour dialogue. Although the film tends to drag on and ends with a somewhat disengaging finale, the second instalment of the Thor franchise is a good film overall.… Expand
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CineAutoctonoOct 28, 2017
"Thor: The Dark World" was a good movie, the characters and special effects were good, the special effects were good, but the story and the sound were a bit regular, but in the end the sequel was good, only that it has not exceeded the first.
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ComandanteCobraOct 27, 2017
Average movie most of the time and in some aspect a bad one. Unispired Villains, plot twists are very predictable, Loki is there only for fanservice, plain action scene, Loki crack a joke and Thor crack a joke and then Darcy and then there isAverage movie most of the time and in some aspect a bad one. Unispired Villains, plot twists are very predictable, Loki is there only for fanservice, plain action scene, Loki crack a joke and Thor crack a joke and then Darcy and then there is a funny scene during a fight....you get the point too many jokes. I did not like it...nowadays we are spoiled by better super-hero movies maybe ? +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++Warning some minor spoiler alert below
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nahtan1244Mar 12, 2016
I May get some hate for this but I thought Thor the dark world belongs on marvels mediocre list. It was good just not great. I thought this one had more exciting action but the first had a better story and acting. Also the plot had littleI May get some hate for this but I thought Thor the dark world belongs on marvels mediocre list. It was good just not great. I thought this one had more exciting action but the first had a better story and acting. Also the plot had little explanation and lots of sub oar dialogue. Tom hiddlstons loki was very good as usual however the villain was incredibly one dimensional. The human cast took a giant step back and was not very good unlike the last one but Thor reprises his role very well. This movie is not a train wreck but very forgettable and overall i disliked it more than i thought it was.… Expand
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SrPepeNov 13, 2017
La verdad que esta película es una verdadero MEH y si presentas una maldita gema del infinito nunca un película tiene que ser así. Para verla una vez y un horrible villano.
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ElectroNickMay 5, 2016
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Thor: The Dark World is on the same level of Iron Man 2 of quality for the MCU. It is not as good as its brethren but it is still a decent movie in its own right. The film is set right after "The Avengers" ("Avengers: Assemble" in the UK). He travels through different worlds until he once again meets his Girlfriend Jane Foster. His world is once again turned upside down when Asgard is attacked by Malekith. The film has some mixed aspects about it. The biggest weakness to this film was the main villain who is by far the most boring villain in the MCU. Say what you will about the villain from "Iron Man 3" was at least he had a memorable presence. He is only there to be nothing more than an obstacle for Thor to overcome. In fact his henchman is more interesting than him. The dark world itself is also not that interesting to look at. The action is a little standard with the exception of the final fight which involves going through many portals and fighting through the dimensions. The rest of the worlds lack the visual flair which is evident by Kenneth Branagh's absence. With those flaws aside Thor himself has really changed. He is is now more responsible and is less cocky than he was in the previous film. His comrade with the warriors three is still strong even though they do not have enough screen time. Some may have issue with Kat Dennings comedic antics but I personally found them harmless. The relationship Thor has with Foster is still a cute relationship but it is not that developed as it could have been. The major highlight was the team up between Thor and Loki. The best comedy comes from the interactions between the brothers especially when he shape shifted in to Captain America. The most emotional moment was the death of Friga. It was a death that I did not see coming and I actually felt sorry for the loss. It even drove apart Thor and Odin as the later is consumed by a lust for revenge which unfortunately is not explored as he is replaced by Loki in the end. It is a harmless film that will keep you entertained for a while and is worth a rental.… Expand
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HTGamerApr 24, 2018
Thor: The Dark World is a disappointment compared to the 1st Thor movie, just like Iron Man 2 was relative to Iron Man. The story is nonsense (9 planets have to align first so that the bad guy can awake after millennia of cryosleep and springThor: The Dark World is a disappointment compared to the 1st Thor movie, just like Iron Man 2 was relative to Iron Man. The story is nonsense (9 planets have to align first so that the bad guy can awake after millennia of cryosleep and spring into action? really, Marvel?). The final fight across many planets through portals was a mix of both awe and mess. After this failed movie, Thor's formula in his next adventure would be heavily retooled into Ragnarok.… Expand
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superbatMay 28, 2020
The Dark World is the weakest movie in the MCU saga. It's even more boring than its predecessor. The villain is generic. The humor is excessive and feels forced. Almost none of the other characters are remotely interesting. The battleThe Dark World is the weakest movie in the MCU saga. It's even more boring than its predecessor. The villain is generic. The humor is excessive and feels forced. Almost none of the other characters are remotely interesting. The battle sequences were weak. If you haven't seen The Dark World, then I wouldn't advise watching it.… Expand
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MonkiReviewsJan 1, 2019
This is my least favorite MCU (Marvel Cinematic Universe) movie yet. The acting and special effects were good, which is one of the good things. The story started slow, the middle was forgettable, and the ending wasn’t great, but still good. IThis is my least favorite MCU (Marvel Cinematic Universe) movie yet. The acting and special effects were good, which is one of the good things. The story started slow, the middle was forgettable, and the ending wasn’t great, but still good. I liked the story at times, but it isn’t as good as the original. I recommend it to MCU fans and people who liked the original.… Expand
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SonicHD7Jun 1, 2017
In ancient times, the gods of Asgard fought and won a war against an evil race known as the Dark Elves. The survivors were neutralized, and their ultimate weapon -- the Aether -- was buried in a secret location. Hundreds of years later, JaneIn ancient times, the gods of Asgard fought and won a war against an evil race known as the Dark Elves. The survivors were neutralized, and their ultimate weapon -- the Aether -- was buried in a secret location. Hundreds of years later, Jane Foster (Natalie Portman) finds the Aether and becomes its host, forcing Thor (Chris Hemsworth) to bring her to Asgard before Dark Elf Malekith (Christopher Eccleston) captures her and uses the weapon to destroy the Nine Realms -- including Earth.… Expand
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JPKFeb 25, 2018
Quite Disappointing
This Is By Far The Least Interesting MCU Film To Date. But There Were Still Great Visuals, Comedy, And Action.
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BatmaulAug 18, 2017
This is your average Thor movie exciting funny actin packed with great visual effects and a great antagonist this is also great because of it's connection with the reality gem.
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JLuis_001Sep 6, 2017
Thor: The Dark World remove the bad taste of Iron Man 3 and renews the emotion.
Is not a film with the greatest narrative but at least is entertaining.
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CoreGamer1408Apr 21, 2023
Good movie? No... Had some epic moments? Yes... Just felt like a place holder filler movie for sure.
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alexandreaDec 1, 2021
The thing with marvel movies is that i belive no movie is truly bad. It´s just that most of them are really average.
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tamcwlmmMay 1, 2018
This movie is so forgetable. You would think that Thor is super powerfull and all, but it kind of lacks that. He is a mainstream guy with a powerfull hammer. Worst villain in the MCU, not powerfull at all. This is the worst movie in the MCUThis movie is so forgetable. You would think that Thor is super powerfull and all, but it kind of lacks that. He is a mainstream guy with a powerfull hammer. Worst villain in the MCU, not powerfull at all. This is the worst movie in the MCU by far. There are some great scenes, but those great scenes are the only strong moments in the movie. Hemsworth is still the perfect Thor, but this film underwelms… Expand
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amheretojudgeApr 10, 2019
Hemsworth and Hiddleston mourning for another loss, another weak chapter.

Thor: The Dark World Taylor is an improvement. But that's not saying a lot is it? This Asgard is much more stylish and has a somewhat similar pace to its predecessor,Hemsworth and Hiddleston mourning for another loss, another weak chapter.

Thor: The Dark World

Taylor is an improvement. But that's not saying a lot is it? This Asgard is much more stylish and has a somewhat similar pace to its predecessor, the only positive aspect of the film. With an "in and out" mission executing from both the sides of the coin, Alan Taylor is unfortunately not bringing anything new on the table. The levity is taken granted for, so is its royalty. Despite of possessing neat polished set pieces, the script is still chalky enough to swallow it all in one. Still no romance between the characters, that results in an undesired physical distance with the audience. There is no reason or a fragment of this world that convinces us to feel empathy towards it, no emotions are felt, no hearts touched.

I would also blame the society that is created in here and even the characters envisioned along with the gadgets and the mobiles, every tiny detail of this apparently "dark world" is originated with something of ours, and yet they behave unconventionally to a degree that you, as an audience, feel alienated. Chris Hemsworth revisiting his character is decent enough on the ground he is given, there is yet a missing puzzle to be solved in both his character and performance.

Desperate attempts to include Natalie Portman in the narration, makes it more vulnerable since she barely is anything beyond a pawn in this visual galores chess. If anyone that shines above all, is once again, Tom Hiddleston as the God of Mischief, his tricks are predictable yet reliable. The primary reason why both of these Hemsworth chapters fail, is the inadequacy of the antagonist to cast a spell on us, you are neither threatened or concerned, their presence is an inescapable commercial obligation that is written with capitals alongside Thor: The Dark World.… Expand
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AKthaBeastApr 28, 2018
Another lack-luster Thor movie. It's a little bit better than the first one but lacks any depth or pop to it like the Iron Man franchises, Avengers, and even Captain America...
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RaduAMar 8, 2019
50/100

Oh, my God, this movie is awful. Generic story, generic villain, bad CGI. The black sheep of MCU.
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LivingTribunalApr 22, 2018
A mess, but it is still better than Iron Man 2, because of the Loki Scene. Ether was dissappointing because it didn't look like 'Reality Stone'. The villain failed, but the movie was enough to get people entertained. It's the last mistakeA mess, but it is still better than Iron Man 2, because of the Loki Scene. Ether was dissappointing because it didn't look like 'Reality Stone'. The villain failed, but the movie was enough to get people entertained. It's the last mistake that Marvel(Marvel Studio) had made so far… Expand
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GrantD243Oct 3, 2018
Thor: The Dark World is by far the worst MCU movie. It's boring, the action isn't that great, and once again the villain is nothing special. The only redeeming qualities of this film are the cinematography and the visual effects which are onThor: The Dark World is by far the worst MCU movie. It's boring, the action isn't that great, and once again the villain is nothing special. The only redeeming qualities of this film are the cinematography and the visual effects which are on par with other MCU films. Otherwise, it's a bit of a dumpster fire.… Expand
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criticssuckdickAug 3, 2018
This my least favorite mcu movie
This movie is boring, complicated and forgettable.
The villain is probably the most forgettable villain ever.
thor and loki are the best characters
Jane foster is okay.
I don't recommend this movie at all.
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BerikJan 17, 2019
What happens if you don't have any weight in your story, no longer term plan or significance for that matter? You get Thor: The Dark World.

I'm going to keep it short. Story: Boring, run off the mill, forgetable. Action: Sorry i fell asleepWhat happens if you don't have any weight in your story, no longer term plan or significance for that matter? You get Thor: The Dark World.

I'm going to keep it short.
Story: Boring, run off the mill, forgetable.
Action: Sorry i fell asleep that's how boring it was to watch
Characters: No one had any significant input. It feels like everyone is the same from Thor in 2011 with the same motivations. Well except Thor himself because he got even more boring.
Villain: Who?
Tie in: It only serves to set up Thor Ragnarok. That's it.

I rarely get so bored that i will start doing something else during a movie, but Thor: The dark world pushed me to the edge. It's a bad movie, i give it a 4/10.… Expand
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Tung1501Oct 8, 2019
The first movie was not so good and this second one is worse ! This is one of the most disappointing movie of MCU
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DerekReideApr 23, 2019
It was alright. The villain was way bland, but it was a 'Thor' movie. It delivered on that.
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Ikereviews1May 24, 2023
Given the **** modern marvel films this film is actually better than the 4th Thor film multiverse of madness and black panther 2 it's still forgettable and mid however
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pooyamovieApr 6, 2019
Very bad
just the origin of Stone of Reality was good but the story of thor and jane was very bad and I Do not like the Romance of this film.
Enemy was not good and deatch of Loki was too bad and so artificial. Avengers 2 could not fix thisVery bad
just the origin of Stone of Reality was good but the story of thor and jane was very bad and I Do not like the Romance of this film.
Enemy was not good and deatch of Loki was too bad and so artificial.
Avengers 2 could not fix this awful
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Wavy_YeezyMay 8, 2019
The worst of any MCU film. Watching the first 2 Thor movies not a big fan so far. I like Thor as a character, but the plot is horrible, and I don't like non earth marvel. The villains are idiotic.
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TaisenZAug 2, 2019
MUITO melhor que o primeiro filme, Jane deixou de ser apenas a "namorada genérica do protagonista" e passou a ser uma personagem interessante. A relação de Thor e Loki também sempre é legal de vista.
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RobertJohnsonDec 23, 2019
Although acting was solid and the production value was still through the roof, I wasn't able to enjoy the movie. Probably because everything else sucked.
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MichaelWillDec 23, 2019
What happened to the deep story and intelligence that was portrayed in the first Thor film?
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WilliamJones1Dec 23, 2019
If you're wondering why Thor: The Dark World is a title you're not familiar with, it's because you should just stay away from it.
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DavidBrown1Dec 24, 2019
Boring,a typical plot of everyone else just relying on the main superhero to save the day.
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SpanicOct 21, 2019
a tentativa de entregar um projeto de tom mais obscura só resulta em péssimos desenvolvimentos com os personagens,cenas desnecessárias e roteiro apelativamente comercial
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JosephWilson1Dec 29, 2019
Just stay away from this film. You'd be wasting your time. Mindless, boring plot with lazy writing.
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ThomasMooreDec 30, 2019
Marvel flopped! Probably their worst film for 2013. It was annoying and everything was just all over the place!
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CharlesTaylorJan 3, 2020
It's a good thing they did great on the first Thor film because this one sucked! At least they'll get one more chance to redeem themselves.
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ChristopherAndeJan 3, 2020
I'm a big Marvel fan but even I can't deny the fact that this film is absolute garbage.
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DanielThomasJan 4, 2020
Disappointing! Now I know why no one is talking about this film - it's plain garbage.
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AnthonyWhiteJan 5, 2020
One of the first Marvel movies I've seen so I wouldn't know a lot but I definitely liked the first one better than this.
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DonaldHarrisJan 5, 2020
It's too bad they weren't able to replicate the success they had with both the Iron Man and Captain America films. Thor had so much potential!
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JacobKing1Jan 2, 2020
The main villain was not that great but I don't think that destroyed the entire movie. There were still some great scenes and the storyline wasn’t all that bad.
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BrandonEvans1Jan 5, 2020
Sure it's funny but now it feels like Thor is aimed to please kids. It's understandable though because that's the biggest audience right now and a studio has to make money.
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BenjaminCollinsJan 5, 2020
The movie pacing was too fast. I wasn't able to fully comprehend what was going on. Then the story became totally predictable at one point. I am disappointed.
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SamuelSanchezJan 5, 2020
Marvel has produced a lot of films that are watch-worthy, but not this one.
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richardmillerDec 29, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. You can clearly see that they got lazy with the writing on this one. Big insult to superhero fans and just Thor in general.… Expand
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paulthompsonJan 16, 2020
If you took out the other main characters, like Jane for example, this film would've still made sense. Everything was a mess!
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