*** This review may contain spoilers ***
Thor is a superhero that is created in 1962 by Stan Lee, Larry Lieber and Jack Kirby and was published by Marvel Comics making his first appearance in Journey into Mystery #83. Stan Lee wanted to create someone stronger than the strongest man so he made a character that is an actual god. Thor became a big hit in Journey into Mystery and was a founding member of The Avengers in 1963, in fact, Loki (Thor's arch- nemesis and his own brother) was not only the first villain the team ever faced, but was also the entire reason bringing the team together in the first place.
Alright, now that I got the brief comic book history out of the way, I will now tell you what we think of Thor: The Dark World. Honestly, I think that this is one of the best Marvel Cinematic Universe movies to date and possibly a great superhero movie.
The storyline is set after the events of Avengers Assemble with Loki safely locked away in prisons of Asgard and Thor bringing peace to the nine realms which breaked out into chaos in his absence. While searching for Thor, physicist Jane Foster discovers a powerful ancient force which possesses her body and awakens a dark evil which seeks revenge against Asgard and hopes to plunge the universe into darkness.
First, let me go into the flaws for starters. Christopher Eccelston (who you all recognize as the ninth incarnation of The Doctor in Doctor Who) really sells his part as Malekith. However, the problem wasn't the casting; it was the amount of screen time Eccelston got. He doesn't get as much screen time as Malekith and it's very unclear as to why he was implying his evil intentions. In simple terms, I guess he just wanted to destroy every life form he opposes but like I stated, there's no intentions as to why he's doing this.
Now on to the great achievements. The cast like in the first film were very believable and did a good job at representing their roles. Chris Hemsworth was brilliant as the God of Thunder. His long hair, great build and screen presence makes him look the part. It's clear that Hemsworth hasn't read any of the Journey Into Mystery or The Mighty Thor comic books but even if he hasn't read both series, he still gives a great performance.
Tom Hiddleston as Loki was breath-taking and I'm sure that the fan service for this particular comic book character will agree with me. Tom Hiddleston is clearly loved by every single human being after his portrayal of Loki on Avengers Assemble and in this case, he isn't any different. He's still the God of Mischief; he's one of the most compelling comic book characters in this film and is one of the most complex. I especially loved the interactions between him and Hemsworth; When Thor says that he doesn't trust him anymore; you can see something die in Loki's Eyes. For a second, he seems so lost and vulnerable, but then he puts the mask back on.
Natalie Portman as Jane Foster was actually not that bad in this case. She feels more fleshed out than she did in the original film and actually is connected to plot. The same thing applies to Sif and the warriors three and even Frigga has a great moment. And Heimdall…I don't even need to describe on how badass his voice was. Anthony Hopkins plays Odin which is Thor's father and he sells the part pretty well. You can tell why Odin is king and does have a plan and a reason for everything he does. Basically, every single character gets a moment to shine and every single actor cast in these parts are perfect.
The comedic moments fit in perfectly with various environments and are very subtle. I heard some people had problems with the comedic moments and I don't see any flaws with them whatsoever.
The action sequences were absolutely breath-taking as with the special effects. The final battle clearly extends the underground, skies and even different universes simultaneously. The direction was also unbelievable and this was not only due to Alan Taylor's direction, Joss Whedon was also involved in some directions and actually assisted Taylor when he needed it. (clearly, someone needs to give Whedon a medal) The set pieces and the other nine realms talked about in the first film are seen in this particular film and are beautiful. The location of Asgard was even better believe it or not.
As a big fan of Marvel comic books, it's great to see Malekith (despite his different appearance and how the character came to be) and Kurse hit the big screen. Actually, let me talk about Kurse for a brief moment seeing as no one really mentioned him that much in various reviews. In your case, you may say that Kurse can be just as intimating as the Hulk in terms of scary power. In conclusion, he's an overall badass.
The theme of this movie was really dark and it really shows here. While it can have hilarious moments at times, it's still a brave movie with possibly the darkest moments in Marvel Cinematic History.
In conclusion, besides the confusing evil intentions from the main villain, Thor: The Dark World certainly is a brilliant blockbuster. It has a unique cast, superb soundtrack, outstanding action sequences and special effects, the storyline is good and the direction was simply amazing. This film definitely deserves a 9/10.
Alright, now that I got the brief comic book history out of the way, I will now tell you what we think of Thor: The Dark World. Honestly, I think that this is one of the best Marvel Cinematic Universe movies to date and possibly a great superhero movie.
The storyline is set after the events of Avengers Assemble with Loki safely locked away in prisons of Asgard and Thor bringing peace to the nine realms which breaked out into chaos in his absence. While searching for Thor, physicist Jane Foster discovers a powerful ancient force which possesses her body and awakens a dark evil which seeks revenge against Asgard and hopes to plunge the universe into darkness.
First, let me go into the flaws for starters. Christopher Eccelston (who you all recognize as the ninth incarnation of The Doctor in Doctor Who) really sells his part as Malekith. However, the problem wasn't the casting; it was the amount of screen time Eccelston got. He doesn't get as much screen time as Malekith and it's very unclear as to why he was implying his evil intentions. In simple terms, I guess he just wanted to destroy every life form he opposes but like I stated, there's no intentions as to why he's doing this.
Now on to the great achievements. The cast like in the first film were very believable and did a good job at representing their roles. Chris Hemsworth was brilliant as the God of Thunder. His long hair, great build and screen presence makes him look the part. It's clear that Hemsworth hasn't read any of the Journey Into Mystery or The Mighty Thor comic books but even if he hasn't read both series, he still gives a great performance.
Tom Hiddleston as Loki was breath-taking and I'm sure that the fan service for this particular comic book character will agree with me. Tom Hiddleston is clearly loved by every single human being after his portrayal of Loki on Avengers Assemble and in this case, he isn't any different. He's still the God of Mischief; he's one of the most compelling comic book characters in this film and is one of the most complex. I especially loved the interactions between him and Hemsworth; When Thor says that he doesn't trust him anymore; you can see something die in Loki's Eyes. For a second, he seems so lost and vulnerable, but then he puts the mask back on.
Natalie Portman as Jane Foster was actually not that bad in this case. She feels more fleshed out than she did in the original film and actually is connected to plot. The same thing applies to Sif and the warriors three and even Frigga has a great moment. And Heimdall…I don't even need to describe on how badass his voice was. Anthony Hopkins plays Odin which is Thor's father and he sells the part pretty well. You can tell why Odin is king and does have a plan and a reason for everything he does. Basically, every single character gets a moment to shine and every single actor cast in these parts are perfect.
The comedic moments fit in perfectly with various environments and are very subtle. I heard some people had problems with the comedic moments and I don't see any flaws with them whatsoever.
The action sequences were absolutely breath-taking as with the special effects. The final battle clearly extends the underground, skies and even different universes simultaneously. The direction was also unbelievable and this was not only due to Alan Taylor's direction, Joss Whedon was also involved in some directions and actually assisted Taylor when he needed it. (clearly, someone needs to give Whedon a medal) The set pieces and the other nine realms talked about in the first film are seen in this particular film and are beautiful. The location of Asgard was even better believe it or not.
As a big fan of Marvel comic books, it's great to see Malekith (despite his different appearance and how the character came to be) and Kurse hit the big screen. Actually, let me talk about Kurse for a brief moment seeing as no one really mentioned him that much in various reviews. In your case, you may say that Kurse can be just as intimating as the Hulk in terms of scary power. In conclusion, he's an overall badass.
The theme of this movie was really dark and it really shows here. While it can have hilarious moments at times, it's still a brave movie with possibly the darkest moments in Marvel Cinematic History.
In conclusion, besides the confusing evil intentions from the main villain, Thor: The Dark World certainly is a brilliant blockbuster. It has a unique cast, superb soundtrack, outstanding action sequences and special effects, the storyline is good and the direction was simply amazing. This film definitely deserves a 9/10.
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