Thor: The Dark World
Walt Disney Pictures | Release Date: November 8, 2013
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Rdneck00Sep 2, 2022
Now I know most people dont like the movie. But I think its good movie. Imo its better than the first Thor movie.
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Kai82Jul 6, 2022
For many it is usually between this and “The Incredible Hulk” for the weakest Marvel MCU movie. I fully admit that the main criticism that the story and villains are a bit generic is valid. The characters, their good chemistry, battles, setFor many it is usually between this and “The Incredible Hulk” for the weakest Marvel MCU movie. I fully admit that the main criticism that the story and villains are a bit generic is valid. The characters, their good chemistry, battles, set up and ideas however are saving this movie. I say it is too good to be a failure and if this is the weakest the franchise goes it an excellent one. Like the first movie this one starts with a flashback but this time even far before the times of Odin. Very long ago the dark elf's lead by Malekith wanted to engulf the realms in eternal darkness using a powerful weapon called the aether. They were stopped by the armies of Asgard lead by Odin's father Bor in a pyrrhic victory. In the current times this is just history and the characters struggle with the events from Thor and the first Avengers movie. Thor is occupied by bringing peace back to the realms while Jane discovers something strange on Earth. Here I stop to avoid spoilers. Like I said the story is a bit generic and foreseeable but works well enough. Bonus for the ending. The rest makes up for the weaker plot. The characters, their interactions and performance are a strength. Also the mixture of science and magic is fascinating. I must praise the humour too as there are many great moments. For the actors Chris Hemsworth as Thor, Natalie Portman as Jane Foster and Tom Hiddleston as Loki are excellent. I like those 3. The warriors three, Frigga and Lady Sif are used better than in the first movie but still are a bit pale (Script not actors are to blame). Idris Elba as Heimdall is great. He has not much screen time but rocks all his scenes (Wrote the same for the prequel). The antagonists / bad guys are a bit pale but that was normal in this phase of the MCU (and before). Finally Anthony Hopkins works well as Odin and is also the definite character for this role. As always the special effects are top notch but the costumes for the bad guys (I mean the footsoldiers!) are unintentionally funny. I could not take those serious but maybe this is a clever tactic. Also they use a bit too much teleportation in my humble opinion towards the end. Overall this is better than its reputation. It is not reinventing the wheel or will be in top 10 list but is a fun popcorn movie.… Expand
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gracjanskiMay 21, 2022
still a good movie in my view: The visual effects are great, especially in the first part. The action ist ok. The story is a bit simple.
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eva3si0nMay 12, 2022
Thor: The Dark World turned out to be more interesting than the first part. It's a revealing sequel, almost everything got better. The first part was terribly boring and the subdynamics of the plot sagged. In the sequel, the plot is much moreThor: The Dark World turned out to be more interesting than the first part. It's a revealing sequel, almost everything got better. The first part was terribly boring and the subdynamics of the plot sagged. In the sequel, the plot is much more interesting, largely due to the excellent acting of Tom Hiddleston… Expand
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KelvinSelimorMay 3, 2022
Thor: The Dark World. Darkness returns. The sequel was no better than the first part, but a little worse, namely because of the main villain who has practically no specific goal and acts like Evil is Evil.
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Mindkiller7522Jan 10, 2022
Not sure why this always gets so much hate, it's really a pretty good movie! It's got awesome fight scenes, some pretty good jokes, and it finally starts to explain the infinity stones for the first time in the MCU. Granted, there are betterNot sure why this always gets so much hate, it's really a pretty good movie! It's got awesome fight scenes, some pretty good jokes, and it finally starts to explain the infinity stones for the first time in the MCU. Granted, there are better MCU movies and even better Thor movies, but I think it's still pretty watchable!… Expand
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DawdlingPoetNov 25, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is a fantasy film, a science fiction/fantasy film with plenty of action present within. It struck me as all but ludicrous, in terms of how melodramatic the plot becomes, whereby the historic, fantastical 'alien' inhabitants make their presence known via modern day London. Usually (in my experience) most such films are either set in the past or in modern day but rarely is there much

At first I wasn't sure what I could comment on this film, as its not the usual sort of thing I'd watch but ill try my best, so here goes. First of all, I was quite impressed by the visual effects - there are lots of colourful lighting style effects, explosions, large swathing alien landscapes and all sorts really. I also quite liked how subtle some of the dialogue was in key parts, between the alien creatures and the more human counterparts. There is quite a lot going on in most scenes and so I imagine this film would keep most viewers suitably entertained for the duration - for the record, it runs for approximately one hour and 50 minutes. The plot is quite complicated and I found myself struggling to follow it but then again I suppose it doesn't necessarily have to entirely important in a film such as this, in that regardless of the ins and outs or minutiate of plot detail, it is still very watchable and intriguing. I liked the depiction of this presumably hidden world - it seemed very imaginative. Some parts reminded me of what little I know of the sci-fi show 'Stargate', with people waiting to be powered up enough to run through a gateway to somewhere else. Meanwhile, other scenes, especially fast paced chase type ones or/and those that show off the alien landscape, made me think of the Star Wars films. I can't say I've seen a lot of any of them but im certainly aware of the basics of them. Otherwise, towards the end of the film, some of the visual effects reminded me of the 90s film 'Independence Day'.

I was intrigued to see Anthony Hopkins appear in this film, as a sort of royal elder type. He does seem quite wise and knowledgeable, I'll give him that. I found it very much interesting and really quite watchable, surprisingly so I suppose, given I'm not especially well known for taking these types of films too seriously but I can happily say that I enjoyed it and found it entertaining.

Anyway, on to the usual blurb and I'd say that this film covers themes including hope, destiny and genocide. It would be wrong not to mention that this film features characters, such as the titled Thor, which originate from the famous Marvel DC comic books. Films based around such characters seem to be more and more commonplace these days - I'd say popular but then I'm not sure if its necessarily fair to say that because more films are made based on such comic books, that automatically means that there's a massive demand for them but I imagine their popular with some people.

I thought that the film seemed surprisingly realistic and the audio was very good - echoes often clearly heard, it felt quite atmospheric. The tensions felt between father and son, some characters and others, were quite well portrayed. Speaking of which, other cast members include Chris Hemsworth, as the main character Thor, Natalie Portman, who plays Jane, Tom Hiddleston, who plays Loki and Christopher Eccleston (who played Doctor Who, some years ago)as Malekith. They all give good performances and seemed suitably genuine in portraying their characters grief, triumpthantism or whatever relevant emotion applies. Idris Elba also appears as Heimdall, if but briefly.

Content wise, there is little strong language, some mild to moderate violence, although nothing too explicit is shown but Thor is depicted as using a large hammer and violence is, obviously, hinted at quite heavily, just not shown in all its potential gore. In general some of the scenes are (as would be expected) quite creepy and thus could be frightening for very young viewers. For the record, this film carries a 12 rating.

I felt there was an intended element of comedy present in this film - yes its a lot to take in, as far as the plot is concerned and so on but I definitely did notice some sharp comments made by certain characters in parts, which made me smirk. One downside, that may bother some potential viewers, was the presence of subtitles in scenes involving certain alien creatures. This was one element that reminded me of the Star Wars films. Subtitles are present in more than one or two scenes, although it must barely take up a quarter of the films durating, if even that.

I found the ending to be quite humorous - there felt, to me, to be an almost parody feel to it - I hope I don't offend fans who perhaps know more about the interconnecting storylines and characters by saying this but the plot did seem pretty bizarre and somewhat laughable by the end. Regardless, I still found it a very watchable film and I felt entertained, so it didn't bother me too much.… Expand
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Ascended333Oct 25, 2021
The big battle in Thor: The Dark World is one of Marvel’s more genuinely rousing
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lennyiSep 18, 2021
Before i watched this movie again yesterday, i remembered this movie being really bad. Actually i liked this a lot more than the first one. I can't really explain why i like this more, it's a tiny bit less forgettable and while the dark elvesBefore i watched this movie again yesterday, i remembered this movie being really bad. Actually i liked this a lot more than the first one. I can't really explain why i like this more, it's a tiny bit less forgettable and while the dark elves were pretty boring the movie is pretty solid otherwise.… Expand
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Josselin305Aug 29, 2021
Un sequel accettabile, non buono come l'originale ma comunque godibile.
Senza dubbio un sequel raccomandabile.
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TRANSFORMERSFANMar 11, 2021
this movie is one of the best movies from 2013 along with iron man 3 and planes!
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omnifaceMar 7, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. thor the dark world was a fully amazing movie

pros
film is set to overcome an entire dark world and is very fitting for the title
redeems the first movie in every way
thor kept his hammer in this movie
loki's fake death was obvious and set the stage well for future movies
odin was alive in this movie and no odin sleep nonsense one of the best two villains that being kurse and malekith loki defeats kurse
thor saves asgard and earth a very well written story that is very enjoyable in irony

cons
the aether could have flowed better [minor]… Expand
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MrPajamasSep 26, 2020
Thor: The Dark World is a sequel to Thor and he's damn good. Everything is better here. Story, action, plot. Just everything. Unfortunately, the only minus of the film is predictability, which is not so much here. Overall, this is an amazingThor: The Dark World is a sequel to Thor and he's damn good. Everything is better here. Story, action, plot. Just everything. Unfortunately, the only minus of the film is predictability, which is not so much here. Overall, this is an amazing Marvel and one of my favorite Marvel movies ever.… Expand
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TudorPopescuJan 31, 2021
I think Thor: The Dark World is a worthy (hehe) sequel to the first movie. It's a fun and action-packed movie. Loki gets more character development, further making him one of the best MCU characters. There are some twists in the movie andI think Thor: The Dark World is a worthy (hehe) sequel to the first movie. It's a fun and action-packed movie. Loki gets more character development, further making him one of the best MCU characters. There are some twists in the movie and your expectations are subverted. Malekith is unfortunately a forgetable villain. Just the generic evil bad guy who wants to destroy the world. He's a Dark Elf and wants darkness so that his people can thrive. But I feel like they should have maybe added a scene where we are shown that Dark Elves burn alive when in contact with light or something. Or show him feel sad when his people are killed. Humanize him a little bit. Because he just seems like the typical villain who wants to destroy the world.

Anyway, if you simply want to watch a superhero movie with some nice action, then I think you would like this movie.… Expand
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r96skJan 16, 2021
One of my favourites from the MCU's opening eight releases. Judging by that average rating: Shows what I know, eh?

I seriously enjoyed 'Thor: The Dark World', with it not only surpassing its predessceor from 2011 but all bar 'CaptainOne of my favourites from the MCU's opening eight releases. Judging by that average rating: Shows what I know, eh?

I seriously enjoyed 'Thor: The Dark World', with it not only surpassing its predessceor from 2011 but all bar 'Captain America: The First Avenger' in the MCU thus far also. Each to their own, as always, but I found it great.

Loved the score, one of the more memorable ones from the Marvel Cinematic Universe at this point. I also found the pacing to be near perfect, while the humour fits very well. The plot is entertaining.

Chris Hemsworth is great as Thor, while Natalie Portman gives a performance worth noting - unlike in the original. I admit I wasn't overly happy to see Tom Hiddleston appear again, given his character isn't good enough to be in three MCU films, but he is satisfactory here. The rest of the cast are solid, too.

I thoroughly enjoyed it, what can I say?… Expand
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noob328Dec 8, 2020
Didn't enjoy it as much as the first one but watched it for the sake of keeping up with the timeline
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bertboy93Jun 28, 2020
Underrated MCUmovie in my opinion, i actually like it more than the first thor movie. Once again loki was great and he was the best part of his movie. The villains were the weaker part of this movie but the story itself i thought was prettyUnderrated MCUmovie in my opinion, i actually like it more than the first thor movie. Once again loki was great and he was the best part of his movie. The villains were the weaker part of this movie but the story itself i thought was pretty good. I did not care too much about what happend on earth. good movie 7/10… Expand
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MarkMartinJan 16, 2020
It would've been better if they gave us more information about the bad guy. Sure he's just another villain but a back story would've still been great.
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RaymondMorrisJan 5, 2020
Marvel should not have tried so hard to give Thor a darker tone. That's DC's job, not theirs.
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MatthewJacksonJan 5, 2020
I didn't love this movie but I didn't hate it either. Still decent but Marvel can definitely do better than this.
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LarryAdamsJan 2, 2020
I loved it more than the first! The action scenes and plot was better. The acting was fantastic and there was enough banter to keep it from getting too dark.
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StephenScott1Jan 2, 2020
Although it was not as fun and light as the Avengers films, there were still some points that were great. One was how they depicted Asgard - it was plain beautiful. Another was how they wrote the script and the way Asgardian people talked.
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NicholasLopezJan 2, 2020
Most of the characters from the first Thor film stayed the way they were - one-dimensional. With exception to Loki, everyone else played subpar.
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JeffreyYoungJan 2, 2020
Still not a bad film. I personally enjoyed it more than the first Thor movie, but still not comparable to other Marvel films.
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JohnSmith1Nov 8, 2019
Didn't enjoy it as much as the first one but watched it for the sake of keeping up with the timeline and making sure I wasn't missing any information critical to understanding the next Avengers movie coming out.
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JessieCollinsNov 8, 2019
Not as Thor-y as the first one but definitely gives Thor some character development which, let's all agree, he needs in order for him to establish better his role as one of the main heroes in The Avengers.
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JaneHallNov 6, 2019
Not as good as the first one. I had my hopes up the whole time as I was able to enjoy the first one, but I guess it really is true that sequels always do worse than the originals.
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BradleyStewartNov 6, 2019
One of the first Marvel movies I watched and though I don't know a lot yet about him, I can say that Chris Hemsworth plays Thor quite well.
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LoganWrightsNov 6, 2019
Action sequences aside, this movie was a great sequel to the first film. So much character development for Thor and I just love how he reunites with the crew from "Thor,” especially with Jane.
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ShawnSmithNov 6, 2019
I don't understand all the hate surrounding this movie. I loved every bit of it and somehow, to me, it feels like this was even better than its predecessor. Better CGI, a darker, sci-fi fantasy plot and improved action sequences make it aI don't understand all the hate surrounding this movie. I loved every bit of it and somehow, to me, it feels like this was even better than its predecessor. Better CGI, a darker, sci-fi fantasy plot and improved action sequences make it a truly great sequel to the first film.… Expand
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zoi1206ARCHOct 10, 2019
A classic masterpiece, introducing one of the Infinity stones, instrumental for the whole Infinity saga, its plot quintissential for both Infnity War and Endgame, great cast and great actors, some strong emotional moments are at play as well.
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Voodoo123Oct 2, 2019
Thor The Dark World is superior to the original on every front. Once again bolstered by a talented cast, the plot and screenplay this time have far more going on with a level of depth that is pleasing... Some of the action scenes rival theThor The Dark World is superior to the original on every front. Once again bolstered by a talented cast, the plot and screenplay this time have far more going on with a level of depth that is pleasing... Some of the action scenes rival the earlier star wars films for their sheer visual ambition. Sadly the excellent pacing of Dark World's first hour or so does peter out and eventually becomes the usual superhero big boss battle. As much as I loved Ragnorok for playing to the comedic tones of chris hemsworth, part of me would have loved to have seen more of THIS Thors world explored to greater depth.… Expand
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miccaelJun 2, 2017
Despte this being claimed as the worst MCU sequel, I don't think it was worse than Ant man and Wasp. sure Winter Soldier was better but this one also deserves a good spot. I did not like the villain much though. But overall this movieDespte this being claimed as the worst MCU sequel, I don't think it was worse than Ant man and Wasp. sure Winter Soldier was better but this one also deserves a good spot. I did not like the villain much though. But overall this movie succeeds to deliver a good enough sequel !… Expand
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ErikTheCriticSep 25, 2018
Needless to say, Chris Hemsworth and Tom Hiddleston are fantastic in this movie. It is a step up from its rather weary predecessor, with more action and less Dutch angle shots.
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beeanadouAug 13, 2018
I was about to give up Thor series after Thor 1, now I feel glad I didn't prejudge. The plots are much tighter and now they sure know how to tell jokes as well.
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BasilZeroJun 30, 2018
Thor Dark World is much more intense and action packed than the first Thor movie. A much more darker theme movie than other MCU movies, there's a lot of great surprising and shocking moments in store when you watch this movie.
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alejandro970Jun 3, 2018
The sequel lacks of something for make it so strong as previous chapter. However is well compensed through the action sequences in London and Tom Hiddleston as Loki, the charismatic villian.
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merijnjApr 18, 2018
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Thor: The Dark World continues Thor's (Chris Hemsworth) and Loki's (Tom Hiddleston) story excellently from where we left off in Marvel's The Avengers (2012). It is definitely not perfect as it suffers from a villain problem namely(70/100)
Thor: The Dark World continues Thor's (Chris Hemsworth) and Loki's (Tom Hiddleston) story excellently from where we left off in Marvel's The Avengers (2012). It is definitely not perfect as it suffers from a villain problem namely that Malekith (Christopher Eccleston) has no other motivation to conquer the 9 realms than just conquering them. Also we have a giant laser beam shooting up into the sky, which is a downside might I add. Loki (Tom Hiddleston) is definitely a plus in this movie, I love his charisma and back and forth banter between Thor (Chris Hemsworth). The CGI also could be better in some places. I love that the movies continue introducing us to the MCU in the way that the Aether (Reality Stone) connects all 9 realms and shows us that there is way more out there. Thor: The Dark World is, I think, worse than Thor (2011) but it is a pretty average entry in the MCU.… Expand
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spacebear1Dec 14, 2017
Alan Taylor's Thor: The Dark World is a film that, for me, is much more enjoyable than the previous Thor film. There is definitely a lot more action in this film than the previous. Chris Hemsworth is still perfect as Thor as well as the sceneAlan Taylor's Thor: The Dark World is a film that, for me, is much more enjoyable than the previous Thor film. There is definitely a lot more action in this film than the previous. Chris Hemsworth is still perfect as Thor as well as the scene stealing Tom Hiddleston as Loki. My main complaints, are once again, the annoying supporting characters and a very bland/forgettable villain. In the end, I like this film more than the first and I'll give it an 8.2/10… Expand
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Bugger217Sep 13, 2017
Thor: The Dark World is about on par with the first film. Most everything that worked there works here, and most every thing that didn't doesn't get much better. Thor has an edge over The Dark World with its villain and themes, but The DarkThor: The Dark World is about on par with the first film. Most everything that worked there works here, and most every thing that didn't doesn't get much better. Thor has an edge over The Dark World with its villain and themes, but The Dark World has an edge over Thor with its further exploration of the cosmic realm. The Dark World moves at a brisk pace and has a bunch of inventive set pieces that are a blast to watch. There's not much beneath the surface, but it's a solid way to waste a couple of hours.… Expand
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Kes4278Jul 31, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I liked it tbh.Better than the first one.They faked Loki's death again.... I just hated the way they did malekith I mean I hated him so much. I will give it a 8/10… Expand
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ElkethusApr 25, 2017
To be honest this movie was so much better than the first 1. they did not focus on the love store the action was really insane and really feel like i would imagine the world of thor and odin. This movie was great and i cant wait for thor ragnarok
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ZerpnosMar 5, 2017
İlk filmden sonra beklenileni veremeyen bir filmle karşımıza çıkıyor Thor. Aşk konuları ve uzaydan gelen bir takım düşmanlarla mücadele içinde olan Thor'u anlatan bu film;
Aksiyon olarak biraz geride kalıyor.
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TheApplegnomeJun 25, 2016
Thor is back – and it’s a messy, but entertaining one. We’re back to the Marvel universe & it’s a somewhat entertaining ride, but a very explainable one. Expositions, facts and action might be its greatest downfall. There’s not that much roomThor is back – and it’s a messy, but entertaining one. We’re back to the Marvel universe & it’s a somewhat entertaining ride, but a very explainable one. Expositions, facts and action might be its greatest downfall. There’s not that much room for any character-depth – it’s all about the plot and the plot only. But what wouldn’t we all do for a cool and action driven CGI-flick, right!? It’s pretty enjoyable with all these intense things happening at once -- but it sure isn’t perfect. Add rushed romance, convenient & accidental plot-events, a cliché-ish villain and minor plot holes, well it’s definitely not Marvel’s finest. But it’s an enjoyable ride.

Personal rating: 78/100
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HectorInTheMornJun 15, 2016
This isn't like Empire Strikes Bake good, but Marvel's Thor: The Dark World is still better than the original and is a hammer worthy edition to the Marvel Universe!
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CaillouPettisMay 17, 2016
Thor: The Dark World is a sequel to the 2011 Marvel movie "Thor" as well as 2012's smash hit "The Avengers", which also starred Thor.

Plot Synopsis In ancient times, the gods of Asgard fought and won a war against an evil race known asThor: The Dark World is a sequel to the 2011 Marvel movie "Thor" as well as 2012's smash hit "The Avengers", which also starred Thor.

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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, 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.

Thor: The Dark World was an interesting movie for me to watch, because I really enjoyed The Avengers, but I really didn't enjoy Thor at all. I found myself having a headache while watching that first movie, due to all of the dutch angles.

Thankfully, The Dark World delivers on much better levels than the original film did which is rare. This film's story was consistently gripping and I did find myself caring about it. However, at times it can get a bit messy, and in fact there were times when I watched this movie, that I didn't know what the character's were about to do.

The action sequences are very fun, which is what you should come to expect with Marvel movies. It's filled with fun action scenes that are executed fairly. The CGI is also fine, except for some scenes in which it was very obvious that it was CGI.

The Dark World also has a very good sense of humor to it, which actually did make me laugh when there was an emotional draught in the story.

In the end, Thor: The Dark World is a very fun Marvel movie that shouldn't be forgotten too soon.… Expand
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FuturedirectorApr 25, 2016
Thor II: The dark world may have a great beginning, different of the original, and uses colorless story-telling and unremarkable characters. If Loki wouldn't appear in this sequel, the succes wouldn't be the same as the real one. Only theThor II: The dark world may have a great beginning, different of the original, and uses colorless story-telling and unremarkable characters. If Loki wouldn't appear in this sequel, the succes wouldn't be the same as the real one. Only the youngest viewers will like this film.… Expand
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aadityamudharApr 17, 2016
It has to be hard for the people making these phase two movies to make a movie that works as both a sequel to a previous movie, and as a follow-up to the avengers which is exactly the problem that I had with iron man 3. The Dark World howeverIt has to be hard for the people making these phase two movies to make a movie that works as both a sequel to a previous movie, and as a follow-up to the avengers which is exactly the problem that I had with iron man 3. The Dark World however is a perfect example of how that can be done right with a good story, a cool villain (in my opinion), a lot of jokes (maybe a bit to many) and awesome action scenes. The cast is given a bit more to do this time around especially character like Frigga and Heimdall, but the standout here is obviously Loki. My only complaints are that it's a bit too short and the plot doesn't really get going until about halfway in. Still, this is a great movie and a fantastic addition to the MCU. P.S. Remember to stay after the credits!… Expand
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RojodeKantoMar 27, 2016
Ha sido mejor que Iron Man 3, tiene un villano auténtico, la película ha sido mejor que la primera del Vengador Poderoso, tiene todo lo que le faltaba, la película sigue los hechos que causó Loki (Tom Hiddleston) en la Tierra, siendoHa sido mejor que Iron Man 3, tiene un villano auténtico, la película ha sido mejor que la primera del Vengador Poderoso, tiene todo lo que le faltaba, la película sigue los hechos que causó Loki (Tom Hiddleston) en la Tierra, siendo encarcelado por sus crímenes, mientras Thor (Chris Hemsworth) restaura el orden en los 9 reinos, mientras que un antiguo ser malévolo llamado Malekith (Christopher Eccleston) despierta de su sueño para recuperar un poder que le permitirá poner en oscuridad al universo entero, a mi parecer la película comienza bien, tiene acción para dar y tomar, además los 9 reinos tienen más presencia en el filme y hay menos tiempo en la Tierra, Asgard luce mucho más impresionante, así como con el reino de los Elfos Oscuros, la parte que más me gusto fue la batalla final en Londres, es una locura total al igual que un cameo para partirse de risa, Chris Hemsworth una vez más es digno de ser el dios del trueno, su personaje ha tenido un progreso impresionante a partir de sus apariciones previas, más maduro, razonable y héroico, Natalie Portman como Jane Foster ha mejorado un poco su personaje, el cual ahora es importante en la trama ya que ella lleva lo que el antagonista quiere, hablando de él, no está mal pero debió tener más presencia es uno de los puntos malos de la cinta, Loki, aquí lo he sentido como personaje neutral, pero en mi caso no se lleva mi atención, ya que parte de la película la pasa encerrado, aunque es más divertido al hablar, pero es un buen papel, el resto de personajes tanto los viejos como los nuevos están bien, incluso Darcy es más divertida que antes, al final de cuentas he disfrutado muy bien esta película aún más que Iron Man 3, pero no llega a ser mejor que Los Vengadores, he visto opiniones de que esta película es mala por que se exceden con la comedia y no es cierto, todo lo tiene equilibrado hay partes épicas, emotivas, hasta intrigantes que la comedia escasea, la gracia está en Midgard (Tierra), además el Mjolnir viajaba entre mundos por eso Thor cogió el metro de Londres, la parte final de la película tiene un giro inesperado que da cabida a una tercera entrega obligada, al final de cuentas la pasé bien salvo la interpretación de Malekith y de una pareja de enamorados idiotas, hay una escena post-créditos vínculada a una próxima película más allá de nuestra galaxia y otra en lo que Thor decide hacer algo.… Expand
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EpicLadySpongeFeb 4, 2016
Thor: The Dark World is pretty to look at and while enjoyable too, Marvel brings us another Thor movie to pull us out of our seats. I'm like pretty sure the next installment could do a lot better though.
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TrackerDeviceNov 2, 2015
While Thor: The Dark World isn't as good as its predecessor, the sequel does a pretty good job by improving the action scenes, having good villains, and very good cinematography.
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DanBurritoOct 9, 2015
Not quite as good as the first but still enjoyable. Malekith seems to get a lot of hate as a villain but I thought he was pretty cool. There IS a bit too much CGI but it's a superhero movie so what else can you expect? Plus, the movie seesNot quite as good as the first but still enjoyable. Malekith seems to get a lot of hate as a villain but I thought he was pretty cool. There IS a bit too much CGI but it's a superhero movie so what else can you expect? Plus, the movie sees the return of Loki, Marvel's equivalent to the Joker and he's more badass than ever before. There are quite a few laughs to be had as well as thrills plus, a teaser for the best MCU movie ever-Guardians of the Galaxy! I definitely preferred the first but I liked this one anyway. It's fun!… Expand
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43in2014Aug 1, 2015
Prior to watching this: I thought the first film was beautiful but lacking in action.

Premise: The 9 realms of Thor's mythological world are converging and a purple power source (one of the infinity gems) was released and this triggeredPrior to watching this: I thought the first film was beautiful but lacking in action.

Premise: The 9 realms of Thor's mythological world are converging and a purple power source (one of the infinity gems) was released and this triggered the awakening of a race of aliens (the villains) that goes all out to find it.

Pros:
1). This had slightly more action scenes than the first film.
2). The acting is good, as in the first film.

Cons:
1). The plot with the purple power source and how Loki escape (again!) were weak. Just kill him already so we won't have him causing any more mischief and having any more aliens invading Earth!
2). The plot with the 9 realms converging and what happens as a result is weakly executed.

Score: 4/5 (no half score). Good enough to pay to watch it in the cinema.

Who would be satisfied with this film? Most children, most teens and most adults. The elder you are, the less you would like it.… Expand
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MrMovieBuffJul 8, 2015
'Thor: The Dark World' is a bigger sequel, but bigger doesn't necessarily mean better, nor is this a bad movie in any way.

I think it's fair to say that of all the films Marvel Studios has made so far, 'Thor: The Dark World' is definitely'Thor: The Dark World' is a bigger sequel, but bigger doesn't necessarily mean better, nor is this a bad movie in any way.

I think it's fair to say that of all the films Marvel Studios has made so far, 'Thor: The Dark World' is definitely one of the weaker ones, but that doesn't mean it's a bad comic book film like 'Catwoman' (2004).

Chris Hemsworth returns as the mighty God Thor and Anthony Hopkins and Tom Hiddleston return as Odin and Loki respectively. Natalie Portman, Kat Dennings and Stellan Skarsgard also return as Jane, Darcy and Eric.

The film's main villain is Malekith (Christopher Eccleston), who is a fine villain and is portrayed really well, but is ultimately forgettable.

Loki is the reason everyone should watch, his charisma and comic timing is perfect in every way.

The film's action scenes are as spectacular as ever, one can expect from a Marvel movie, but the story is very cluttered and there are too many confusing moments of who the villain is and what they plan to do, the movie jumps around from time to time as well as different fights take place in different locations.

I don't think many people, including fans of the comics, will be satisfied with what director Alan Taylor has crafted, but you will love the production design and overall "Game of Thrones" style that this film contains.… Expand
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BigBossJun 12, 2015
Well I can say this. If you liked the first one, you'll like this one. The only problem I had with this film was the comic relief . Otherwise it was fun and great in IMAX.
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DJYepesMay 19, 2015
this movie is awesome, all the thing in this movie are badass, I want more of thor and loki
I give the movie an 9.5 out of 10................. the marvel cinematic universe is awesome
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SpiderPlayerMay 16, 2015
Better than the first, several funny scenes and good fights, a good story, but still not having something very special, but the film is engaging fun, and has mysterious end, a good movie.
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PeterParkerJan 16, 2015
Thor: The Dark World è senza ombra di dubbio uno dei migliori film di supereroi di sempre.Molto coinvolgente e più completa del primo ed epico capitolo.Un capolavoro assoluto.
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JohnKristoferDec 22, 2014
Thor:The Dark World is Good movie with a lot of potentials to be a great movie.The Cast are great Chris Hemsworth is Great Being Thor,Tom Hiddleston is also great being Loki but the villain though is so forgettable and not so evil at all andThor:The Dark World is Good movie with a lot of potentials to be a great movie.The Cast are great Chris Hemsworth is Great Being Thor,Tom Hiddleston is also great being Loki but the villain though is so forgettable and not so evil at all and a very Weak motivation.Thor the Dark World deserves a 7/10,Great actors,great soundtrack,and good humour made my score a little bit high but it'll be higher if they have Good villain and a better plot and did i say the cast are great??well not all of them some them needs to be develop well and portray the role well.… Expand
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supermann234Dec 21, 2014
This movie features a lot of action and epic special effects. It is a good movie to watch.The ending is weird and hard to understand. Overall, this is a great film.
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ydnar4Nov 23, 2014
Thor: The Dark World is as strong as any other recent Marvel film. Thor may possibly be my favorite character from the Avengers and it continues to keep a strong individual story. Loki was great in this film. He may be the best villain in theThor: The Dark World is as strong as any other recent Marvel film. Thor may possibly be my favorite character from the Avengers and it continues to keep a strong individual story. Loki was great in this film. He may be the best villain in the Marvel franchise right now. I think that the next Thor movie will only improve from the last two.… Expand
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DCEdmondsNov 13, 2014
"Thor: The Dark World" 10 Scale Rating: 7.0 (Good) ...

The Good: The banter between Thor and Loki was great and Eccleston was an amazing villain. Idris Elba as Heimdall was once again a character that you wanted to see more of. The story"Thor: The Dark World" 10 Scale Rating: 7.0 (Good) ...

The Good: The banter between Thor and Loki was great and Eccleston was an amazing villain. Idris Elba as Heimdall was once again a character that you wanted to see more of. The story itself was merely decent, but the first half of the film was amazing. As expected, excellent action sequences and effects. At times, the humor was well placed and cut the drama a little. Tom Hiddleston once again played Loki to perfection.

The Bad: No matter how hard they try, I just can't bring myself to care about Jane Foster (Natalie Portman). The way they crammed her into the story was ham-fisted and an unbelievable coincidence. I could have done without Kat Dennings completely and Stellan Skarsgard, while interesting in the first film as well as The Avengers, was forced into the film and actually felt out of place. The second half wasn't nearly as interesting as the first. While it was still an enjoyable film, the story wasn't the most creative and I would have liked to see more of some of the secondary characters.… Expand
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vikesh2206Nov 7, 2014
Derivative as it is, a charismatic cast, witty dialogue and Loki saves Thor: The Dark World from being just a gala of special effects destroying the universe.
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SythusRATINGSOct 19, 2014
Thor spans the Marvel Universe from present day Earth to the realm of Asgard. At the center of the story is the mighty Thor, a powerful but arrogant warrior whose reckless actions reignite an ancient war. Thor is cast down to Earth by hisThor spans the Marvel Universe from present day Earth to the realm of Asgard. At the center of the story is the mighty Thor, a powerful but arrogant warrior whose reckless actions reignite an ancient war. Thor is cast down to Earth by his father Odin and is forced to live among humans. A beautiful, young scientist, Jane Foster, has a profound effect on Thor, as she ultimately becomes his first love. It's while here on Earth that Thor learns what it takes to be a true hero when the most dangerous villain of his world sends the darkest forces of Asgard to invade Earth.… Expand
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ghost-nappa56Aug 16, 2014
This movie improves upon everything from the first movie. More and better action, better writing, and better characters. Thor is a much better hero mostly because he has his powers throughout the movie, but Loki absolutely steals the show
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ChrisTaylor94Aug 8, 2014
Better than the first movie, but my problem with this movie and most other MCU is the generic and completely forgettable villain. The merits were the action sequences were done well, we truly see the developed Thor from the first film handleBetter than the first movie, but my problem with this movie and most other MCU is the generic and completely forgettable villain. The merits were the action sequences were done well, we truly see the developed Thor from the first film handle his role and Tom Middleston performance was as always done well, but it doesn't have a lot to offer. Also they seriously need to stop wasting time on Kat Dennings character… Expand
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cumoviesAug 5, 2014
To me Thor 2 was not as good as Thor. It was still a good movie though.

my ratting 7.5/10 7.8/10 for action/special effects 7/10 for story 7.5/10 for acting and 7/10 for character/character development
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MrBlackTronJul 28, 2014
Tek kelimeyle çok iyi film, hazır bu kadar iyi THOR ve LOKI yakalamışken çekebildikleri kadar çekmeleri lazım bu filmleri. Kastın kalanı da çok iyi seçildiği için her film diğerinden bir kademe daha iyi olacaktır muhtemelen.
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TokyochuchuJul 2, 2014
Thor: The Dark World is a decent sequel to an amazing original. It's a bit too dark and tragedy ridden for it's own good, but the craft of the sci-fi world on offer here cannot be denied. Lasers, elves, giant space-ships and Loki... That's aThor: The Dark World is a decent sequel to an amazing original. It's a bit too dark and tragedy ridden for it's own good, but the craft of the sci-fi world on offer here cannot be denied. Lasers, elves, giant space-ships and Loki... That's a recipe for a good time in my book!… Expand
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oblique15Jun 15, 2014
I thought it was a good watch, but it`s flawed like old superman movies.They make it to much about the girl he likes.It`s just annoying how some way everything revolves around her. It`s not like shes Wonder women, or Cat women, shes just aI thought it was a good watch, but it`s flawed like old superman movies.They make it to much about the girl he likes.It`s just annoying how some way everything revolves around her. It`s not like shes Wonder women, or Cat women, shes just a regular human who has to be in the middle of it all.Also they killed certain characters that looked much more interesting in the previous Thor. It was a good movie, but nothing that really stood out.… Expand
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Tss5078Jun 8, 2014
It's no secret that I've always hated superhero movies. I find them to be cliche, over the top, and so far from reality, that often time the stories are just the lowest form of Science Fiction. The only movies of the superhero genre that I'veIt's no secret that I've always hated superhero movies. I find them to be cliche, over the top, and so far from reality, that often time the stories are just the lowest form of Science Fiction. The only movies of the superhero genre that I've ever truly enjoyed are the recent Batman trilogy and some of the recent Marvel films. That being said, I hated the first Thor film, because it came directly from a comic book and lacked any kind of background story whatsoever. Thanks in part to the Avengers and the development of the Loki character, that all changes with the second film. The story isn't directly from a comic book, but rather based on one. In this film, the characters are more established and there is a lengthy background story that only enhances the film, and the series. In the second film, Thor is tasked with stopping a deadly weapon, possessed by an all but extinct species. This weapon has the power to destroy the entire universe and as always, the focal point is on Earth. Unable to stop the weapon and save his girlfriend at the same time, Thor turns to an unlikely source for help, his now imprisoned brother, Loki. Given the magnitude of the story and the power of the enemy, I'm a bit surprised that they didn't keep this film to be used as an Avengers sequel, as it has all the makings of an epic sequel. Chris Hemsworth reprises his role as Thor and this time he is beyond terrific. His role in the Avengers really enhanced the popularity of a character that most people were unfamiliar with, and the tremendous start to the film really set the framework for Hemsworth to take Thor to the next level. Even the supporting cast steps it up a notch as Natalie Portman is more used to the idea of a boyfriend from another world and being involved in things she couldn't possibly understand. Finally, Tom Hiddleston tops of the story, with his portrayal of Loki. I may be going out on a limb here, but I thought Hiddleston was even better in The Dark World than he was in The Avengers. Going into the Avengers, next to The Hulk, Thor was the weakest of the introduction films, and the least known and appreciated character. That all changed with the Avengers and in his second film, the Thor character steps up to a level that rivals even Iron Man. If you're not that into the series and have only selectively seen a few of the films, make sure you include the Dark World, as it is essential to fully understanding Thor and his impact in the future of the series.… Expand
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travellynMay 29, 2014
great visual as the thor dark world continues the marvel cinematic universe story with great performances and much more action than thor 1 alan Talylor knows how to blend in the comedy with the the troubles of an marvel god as well as moregreat visual as the thor dark world continues the marvel cinematic universe story with great performances and much more action than thor 1 alan Talylor knows how to blend in the comedy with the the troubles of an marvel god as well as more action sequences .… Expand
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drlowdonApr 22, 2014
Having seeing the mixed reviews for Thor 2 my expectations weren’t that high when heading to the cinema but, while it doesn’t exactly do anything wildly different to any of the previous films in the Marvel franchise, it is certainlyHaving seeing the mixed reviews for Thor 2 my expectations weren’t that high when heading to the cinema but, while it doesn’t exactly do anything wildly different to any of the previous films in the Marvel franchise, it is certainly entertaining. Packed with a fair amount of humour and spectacular action sequences (the final battle in particular is superb) this is another fine addition to the comic book universe.… Expand
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Viper8787Apr 21, 2014
A pretty good Marvel movie. Not one of the best but I did enjoy this film more than the first one. The action was cool and there was a lot of it s that was awesome. And Loki is who made the movie this good. Tom Hiddelston played him perfectlyA pretty good Marvel movie. Not one of the best but I did enjoy this film more than the first one. The action was cool and there was a lot of it s that was awesome. And Loki is who made the movie this good. Tom Hiddelston played him perfectly and he was amazing in the movie and made it what it was. There was that right amount of Marvel humour thrown in the movie to make this an entertaining watch.… Expand
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ardania22Apr 20, 2014
Once again, excellent work my the Marvel Cinematic Universe. True, it isn't perfect; Thor's love interest isn't given much to do, and the villain is a walking chiche. But the wit and energized mayhem that makes Marvel so entertaining is still there.
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galaticoverlordApr 19, 2014
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Thor 2 is the best Marvel movie ever.The battle scenes and sceneries are terriffic.Alan Taylor has made a Norse myhthology-super hero film which is so good that i want to see it more and more.The costumes are good as well.Thor's Mjollnir has improved from the one in Thor 1.It makes Thor looks more powerful with thenew hammer.Thor and Odin's father-and-son relationship is reversed from the previous movie,which made the film more thrilling.Of course,those above are just my own opinions,you can be fond of the movie or not,i cannot force you anyway.… Expand
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DrewtheDude85Mar 29, 2014
Thor: The Dark World was a great film. I loved it's action, I loved it's humor, I especially liked the idea that it kind of took a dark route that we really didn't see that much before in previous films in Marvel's Cinematic Universe. IThor: The Dark World was a great film. I loved it's action, I loved it's humor, I especially liked the idea that it kind of took a dark route that we really didn't see that much before in previous films in Marvel's Cinematic Universe. I wouldn't say I like this movie more or less than the first Thor, they both have good elements used in it and I would recommend both. However keep in mind that this film doesn't do anything you haven't seen before, it has a lot of themes in it that I would probably say seems kind of familiar; but the film uses those themes very well.… Expand
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mrmonsterMar 14, 2014
I didn't think this movie was gonna be very good. I was pleasantly surprised. It as much, much better than the first. Better action, better story, more humor. Stay tuned after the credits, there are not one but two mid credit scenes.
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TheQuietGamerMar 8, 2014
Another superb super-hero movie from Marvel. With plenty of action, humor, and likable characters this movie proves to be just as much of a good time as the first. With it's combination of sci-fi themes like spaceships and aliens with thingsAnother superb super-hero movie from Marvel. With plenty of action, humor, and likable characters this movie proves to be just as much of a good time as the first. With it's combination of sci-fi themes like spaceships and aliens with things like knights and sword battles, the movie comes across as some sort of combination between "Lord of the Rings" and "Star Wars" all wrapped up in super-hero movie.

The action scenes are over-the-top and well done. The plot manages to have a more serious tone than it's predecessor, but thankfully never comes off as melodramatic or whinny like some other Marvel movies have *cough* Iron Man 2 *cough*. Overall this is a very fun and very excellent movie. One that will most assuredly please fans of Thor and of Marvel movies.… Expand
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OfficialMar 8, 2014
Some liked the first film more. Some liked this one more. Me? This one. I've always liked Loki, but here, I've liked him more than ever. He's just so fun to watch. The rest of the cast were great too, and the movie itself was also great.
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AkadrudFeb 22, 2014
I'm not a big fan of superheroes movies but i enjoyed this one. It has a good rhythm and great visuals. Of course it has more or less the same development of all superheroes movies but it was fun to watch. Probably the main problem is thatI'm not a big fan of superheroes movies but i enjoyed this one. It has a good rhythm and great visuals. Of course it has more or less the same development of all superheroes movies but it was fun to watch. Probably the main problem is that the main characters are played by actors that are dull.And yes i mean Portman and Hemsworth.… Expand
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adhamhanyFeb 8, 2014
A big improvement over its predecessor. Great action sequences, an appreciated sense of humor, consistent pacing, and an interesting plot that ends on an exciting note. The performances were mostly competent, with Tom Hiddleston being the topA big improvement over its predecessor. Great action sequences, an appreciated sense of humor, consistent pacing, and an interesting plot that ends on an exciting note. The performances were mostly competent, with Tom Hiddleston being the top of them all.

Another fine addition to the Marvel franchise.… Expand
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high90Feb 4, 2014
totally unexpected really enjoyed it. Funny at times and lots of action, drags slightly near the end but certainly not enough to spoil it. Overall I was pleasantly surprised. Roll on Thor 3
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FordPrefectJan 20, 2014
I really really enjoyed this movie. Where the first Thor film was merely a funny action film, this movie takes on a more serious tone and the actors really deliver. Tom Hiddleston reprises his role as Loki and easily hits it out of the park,I really really enjoyed this movie. Where the first Thor film was merely a funny action film, this movie takes on a more serious tone and the actors really deliver. Tom Hiddleston reprises his role as Loki and easily hits it out of the park, stealing a lot of Hemsworth's thunder. The only thing stopping this movie from being great is that it takes a long time to get going and fails to capitalize at the end.… Expand
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Andyman212Jan 7, 2014
If you walk into this movie for a great plot, your going for the wrong reason. If your going to this movie for fun action and great humor, your going for the right reason. This movie is everything that I wanted in Thor 1 and more. This movieIf you walk into this movie for a great plot, your going for the wrong reason. If your going to this movie for fun action and great humor, your going for the right reason. This movie is everything that I wanted in Thor 1 and more. This movie is full of great action. The final fight between Malekeith and Thor is very creative and fun to watch. This movie is also hilarious! Even with a very funny Captain America cameo. Loki is probably the best character in the entire movie. I loved Loki in Thor 1 and especially in The Avengers. One thing that I don't like about the movie is the plot twist at the end, it felt kinda rushed. But overall this is an awesome movie that I would recommend to people who want to have a lot of fun in the theater.… Expand
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python2000Jan 3, 2014
The sequel to the mediocre movie Thor. It's an improvement.
Most things are pretty much the same the acting is satisfactory, the plot is satisfactory, the dialogue is satisfactory, the characters are satisfactory. But the one change is thatThe sequel to the mediocre movie Thor. It's an improvement.
Most things are pretty much the same the acting is satisfactory, the plot is satisfactory, the dialogue is satisfactory, the characters are satisfactory. But the one change is that the acting scenes have been reduced (by the target audiences demand for explosions)
to blundering B-movie like smashes and punches which remind me of the cheesy 1960's Batman fights and have about as much intelligence as a mouldy cheese sandwich.
Fortunately the witty, and surprisingly British, humor saves the potentially failed movie. I think I laughed more in Thor The Dark World than I did in Napoleon Dynamite (which I did like), Chris O'Dowd even turns up a few times to provide some comic relief from the brainless antics going on between Thor and Malektih who is played brilliantly but unrecognisably by Christopher Ecclestone.
While the action scenes were a step down I enjoyed Thor The Dark World more than the first movie and do recommend it due to the clever writing and strong effective humor.… Expand
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StevenvanLJan 2, 2014
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The guy with the big hammer is back! He is still mostly the straight man in a story that mixes Shakespearian family drama with mythical mumbo-jumbo. Mind you, Thor (Chris Hemsworth) and his Asgardian kin are not Gods, because that could cause all sorts of controversy among the believers of various ‘legit’ religions. The movie takes the Lord of the Rings approach by throwing you right into an epic battle with explanatory voice-over. It introduces the movies villains economically, making no compromises to people who may need a moment to transition from their daily routine to this fantastical world. You’ll either have to go with it or just go.

In time, you do stop worrying about the plausibility and practical aspects of life in Asgard and the other realms. What becomes more of a problem is some really silly science being used on the earthbound side of the story. The mythical worlds are so far removed from reality that applying credibility seems inappropriate. But hanging a whole lot of gibberish pseudo-science off two fake-looking devices with a dubious-looking remote control and making the grand finale hinge on the vague workings of it, is annoying. Sure, I can understand that these doohickeys simply do what the script needs them to do, but they are such obvious plot devices that the lazy writing is hard to miss. The writers have some fun by playing around with the effect the thingamajigs cause, and even use it for some good comic relief, but it does throw you out of the story. The writers expose themselves too much as puppet masters.

Now, all this makes it sound like I didn’t have a good time watching Thor: The Dark World. But it is fun, in a cheesy, over-the-top kinda way. Most of the cast from the first movie is brought back in, including the great Tom Hiddleston as Loki, though I don’t quite like how the movie handles him. In-between this movie and The Avengers, he does seem to be spending an awful lot of time hanging around in a cell. And being a trickster, a character you can never get a handle on, he risks going from intriguing to boring in the end. Nathalie Portman is back as the love-interest, brought together ‘by fate’ according to Thor, though I’d say it was the script, working really hard to maneuver her into place. I like Portman in the role and it’s always a joy watching her slap people in the face. Her assistant Darcy Lewis (Kat Dennings) works well as the comic relief, though the funniest moment involves a very quick and unexpected cameo from one of Thor’s former comrades-in-arms. Idris Elba also returns, as gate-keeper Heimdall, a lot more well-known by now and still looking hot despite the colored lenses. I look forward to seeing him in the Mandela biopic.

The main problem with Thor: The Dark World is one of tone. Sometimes it takes itself very seriously, sometimes not at all. That can work if the comedy is in the dialogue and the interplay between characters. But as a viewer, you do want to feel that the writers are dedicated to telling a solid, well-thought out story and are not just having a laugh.

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marcmyworksJan 2, 2014
Though there is a lot of mindless action sequences and poorly written scenes, overall Thor: The Dark World delivers where the first one couldn't. This film feels more at ease and more like the Marvel comic it is based on, the weakness lies inThough there is a lot of mindless action sequences and poorly written scenes, overall Thor: The Dark World delivers where the first one couldn't. This film feels more at ease and more like the Marvel comic it is based on, the weakness lies in the lack of depth of the myriad of characters and the satirical humour which struggles to be in the same vein as Joss Whedon.… Expand
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SmeeDec 19, 2013
After disappointing iron man 3 and terrible wolverine i didn't expect much from franchiser but gladly thor proved me wrong.Movie is funny and had a good story and amazing 3D effects.Acting is up to the standard and film really build theAfter disappointing iron man 3 and terrible wolverine i didn't expect much from franchiser but gladly thor proved me wrong.Movie is funny and had a good story and amazing 3D effects.Acting is up to the standard and film really build the momentum to Avengers 2.They present big lie in a scientific way so its almost felt like real. kat dennings look so pretty and so funny.… Expand
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TeoStaroDec 16, 2013
With an Avenger cameo, Hiddleston and Hemsworth at their primes, Natalie Portman, Action and just the right amount of humor this film is probably third or second on the list of best Marvel movies!
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epocDec 14, 2013
Marvel are having a streak of good movies and this is no exception. It has all the elements, action, romance, comedy with a pinch of serious drama. However a few of these key elements are done slightly average, but we'll talk about thatMarvel are having a streak of good movies and this is no exception. It has all the elements, action, romance, comedy with a pinch of serious drama. However a few of these key elements are done slightly average, but we'll talk about that later. The story started on a high note for me. As a kid I loved the whole Asgardian lore, knowing that it actually had historical value I was a major geek I still love it now. Initially, we see Thor's grandfather Bhor, who's fighting the dark elfs, led by Maleikith. Bhor wins by stealing the Aether, a device capable of mass destruction. After losing his ace, Maleikith go's into hiding, and Bhor hides the Aether in a place that NO ONE will find... Of course that lasts less than 30 minutes, resulting in Jane Foster hitting Thor in the face and the dark elfs awaken. And I'm glad they did!!! The action here is great!!! Game of Thrones and Asagardian legend is a match made in heaven! Credit to the director. The comedy is also on par with this standard. Darsey, Eric and Loki are brilliant, with Thor giving an acasional glimpse of humor. However the romance doesn't fare so well. It feels very forced, and there's no chemistry between the two. The villain follows the same route. Maleikith is very generic, stereotypical and we just simply don't see enough of him. Then thank god for Loki. Some of the best scences of the film contain Loki. He's perfectly played by Tom Hiddleston. He's got the charisma, the dark humor and the constant surprises. Thor The Dark World is disappointing in some respects, but is still an overall good film.… Expand
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Asep2002Dec 9, 2013
This is a very good action movie, the title is also good Thor The Dark World, the visual effect is also good as a real
Actors and actresses in the film played very well
costumes are also good and interesting in the film is not only tenseThis is a very good action movie, the title is also good Thor The Dark World, the visual effect is also good as a real
Actors and actresses in the film played very well
costumes are also good and interesting
in the film is not only tense adengan
There adengan that makes people who watch it to laugh
I think this is one of the best action films this year… Expand
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JC86Dec 5, 2013
Coming from someone who didn't enjoy the first Thor film I think Thor: The Dark World is a huge step up. I wanted more Asgard (delivered). Natalie Portman has become a little unnecessary I don't know why Marvel seems to think all of the superComing from someone who didn't enjoy the first Thor film I think Thor: The Dark World is a huge step up. I wanted more Asgard (delivered). Natalie Portman has become a little unnecessary I don't know why Marvel seems to think all of the super heroes need a love interest just because they're now making movies but I found her kind of annoying. Also, can Loki get his own movie? Tom Hiddleston is absolutely killing it!!! It's going to be fun to continue to see Thor develop and it's going to be even more fun to see what Loki does to spoil it.… Expand
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taygorDec 2, 2013
This is an improvement over the first Thor movie, better than the battle in desert one-horse town from the first one. Content got a little vague at the end, but I can forgive that considering the enjoyment versus the first installment. Worth seeing.
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SpangleNov 29, 2013
Really good movie. I preferred it to the first Thor for sure. Honestly, I think this is one of the better superhero movies I have seen. Tom Hiddleston was fantastic as Loki, as were Chris Hemsworth and Natalie Portman in their roles. Overall,Really good movie. I preferred it to the first Thor for sure. Honestly, I think this is one of the better superhero movies I have seen. Tom Hiddleston was fantastic as Loki, as were Chris Hemsworth and Natalie Portman in their roles. Overall, a really well acted and well directed sequel that really does a good job moving the series forward. Also, it was extremely funny, which was unexpected.… Expand
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FilmHackNov 28, 2013
A good, fun film. Not fantastic. Not incredible (Ironman was incredible). Good continuity, but I think characterizations were a bit off. The plot follows the comic book lore pretty well. So the problem for me were all the gags maybe oneA good, fun film. Not fantastic. Not incredible (Ironman was incredible). Good continuity, but I think characterizations were a bit off. The plot follows the comic book lore pretty well. So the problem for me were all the gags maybe one would have been enough. Thor trying to hang his hammer on a coat rack was a bit too much could have edited that one out. Hemsworth and Portman work well together and pave over the awkward moments. Would have liked a bit more development on the villain. Yeah... go see... enjoy.… Expand
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eagleeyevikingNov 28, 2013
Derivative as it is, a charismatic cast, witty dialogue and Loki saves Thor: The Dark World from being just a gala of special effects destroying the universe.
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dodds44Nov 25, 2013
A great improvement over the first film in 2011. Thor The Dark World has better performances by Hemsworth and Hiddleston, better visuals and a much more fun atmosphere. I always look forward to Marvel films, as silly as they are and they areA great improvement over the first film in 2011. Thor The Dark World has better performances by Hemsworth and Hiddleston, better visuals and a much more fun atmosphere. I always look forward to Marvel films, as silly as they are and they are all flawed, they are always great fun and this was no exception.… Expand
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hollyvNov 25, 2013
It's fun like a really well done comic book. Renee Russo and Kat Dennings really made this movie fun. Now, if you could just somehow get Tom Hiddleston’s (Loki) acting talent into Chris Hemsworth's (Thor) body? THAT would be super!
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SnoracksNov 25, 2013
Delivered on everything it needed to, but did little else. Just like Thor 1, Loki steals the show and any scene not including him falls a little flatter. The action sequences were well done and it had a couple jokes here and there.Delivered on everything it needed to, but did little else. Just like Thor 1, Loki steals the show and any scene not including him falls a little flatter. The action sequences were well done and it had a couple jokes here and there. Overall, it is not a must see, but not a disappointment. Hopefully, the next Avengers will revive just a little more interest in these few franchises.… Expand
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