Thor The Dark World

I watched this film today and it’s confirmed that Chris Hemsworth is now my favourite actor. He’s a gorgeous man in a role that suits him perfectly. The plot is quite interesting and gripping. It’s a shame I didn’t watch it sooner. Now I’m a Marvel fan.

I loved The original Thor movie and was disappointed to hear that Kenneth Brannagh was not going to direct the sequel, however my worries were unfounded as this movie is great fun. Loud, exciting and with a great cast (good to see more from Idris Elba) and all the humour, in jokes and nods to other movies that we expect from Marvel. Tom Hiddleston is back as Loki and of course is a scene stealer but watch out for another unexpected and funny cameo by a Marvel universe character! By the way there are two end credit extra scenes after the initial end credits so stick with it after the main movie has finished, especially if you are (like me) looking forward to the new 'Guardians of the Galaxy' movie as there is a character from that movie in these end credit scenes. If you enjoyed Thor and Avengers (Assemble) this is a must see.

Another superhero movie from Marvel studios. Sequel to Thor. Set after Avengers Assemble. All of which may slightly confuse anyone who watches it and who hasn't seen those films. But chances are you will have seen those if you watch this. So that won't be a problem. The dvd: Has the following language and subtitle options: Languages: English. Hindi. Tamil. Telegu. It's also English audio described. Subtitles: English. It begins with a trailer for forthcoming Marvel movie 'Captain America; The Winter Soldier.' But that can be skipped via the next button on the dvd remote. Said trailer is accessible from the sneak peeks section of the dvd main menu anyhow. The only extras are a preview of said Captain America film. Which runs for three minutes and is one of those featurettes that has clips from the film along with actors and crew members talking about it. This preview does give one spoiler away - the identity of the Winter Soldier - so if you're not familiar with the character via comics then you may not want to watch this just yet. The movie: Loki's locked up. Thor's bringing peace to all the realms. Jane is stuck on Earth pining for him and trying to move on. She finds strange things happening in London. Which all tie in with the return of an ancient evil that seeks to destroy the universe. To deal with it all, Thor and Loki must team up. Trust issues ensue. Can they work together and save the day? This, like most blockbuster movies, tries to entertain via mixing action and drama with character moments and humour. In this respect, it's pretty successful. Anthony Hopkins and Rene Russo don't get too much to do but have their moments. The brothers don't have much screen time together till halfway through the film, but there's enough to keep the viewer occupied till then so it's not really a problem. A lot of the humour does make Thor the straightman in the midst of things going on around him. Chris Hemsworth is pretty good in these moments. He does have a good chemistry with Natalie Portman although her role can be a bit thankless at times. Kat Dennings gets more to do as Darcy this time and once again steals the show. Chris O'Dowd is also good at being humorous without going too far. But doesn't get nearly as much to do. Christopher Eccleston makes a fine villain in a part that doesn't really stretch him. There's an action finale set piece which benefits from being in a familiar setting and is very well done. Just don't trust this movie to give you accurate directions for travelling on the London underground though. Thor will return. A very good final scene does make you want to know what will happen when he does. An efficient and entertaining blockbuster movie from a studio that are good at making them. Keep watching during the end credits for two extra scenes. One in the middle, which ties into an upcoming Marvel movie. And one at the very end. Which doesn't set anything up. But is still worth a look.

I was a bit apprehensive about purchasing this film. I had seen and enjoyed the first Thor film, but hadn't seen the sequel at the cinema and had read mixed reviews. I was therefore pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed the film. The smart comedy that we experienced in the first film, takes a while to kick in in this sequel, but once it does it's worth the wait. Hemsworth and Hiddlestone's chemistry continues to provide the backbone to the film and keeps you engaged. Stellan Skaarsgard's character sadly does not replicate the intelligent, but also humourous traits seen in Thor and Avengers, and he seems to be more of a slapstick character. All in all, thoroughly enjoyed the film and make sure you check out the mid and post-credits scenes for some nods towards Thor 3 and Avengers 2!!

So this completed the best movies I saw in 2013. Thor: The Dark World was an extremely satisfying follow up to the original Thor movie and the Avengers.Thor returns back to Asgard after the events of the alien invasion of New York with the Avengers against Loki. Thor is later reacquainted with the woman he loves, Jane Foster after she is infected with a power source that Malekith, leader of the Dark Elves wants possession of. Malekith has reawoken from his slumber in accordance with the time period that he can unleash the power source in order to turn the universe back to it's original state of eternal darkness. In a attempt to defeat Malekith and the Dark Elves Thor has to trust and form an allegiance with his untrustworthy adoptive brother Loki. I loved the first Thor film, the escapism into a beautiful captivating new world of Asgard, which in a new turn most of the story takes place in. It was a great film full of great action and emotional moments. The first movie in four years that my girlfriend burst into tears at. I loved it and it is one of my favorite movies of 2013. Check out my Blog http://supercomicsmovieblog.blogspot.ie/

This is an unusual movie and the storyline is great, imagination and ideas that come about are marvellous so the interest is there and so is the cast that are fabulous. Thor is on a mission to stop two worlds colliding with one another, planet Earth and another planet don't guess you will be wrong. Now I rated this an A grade plus for the performances and ideas that keeps the entertainment flying thick and fast keeping us seated during the entire show. A little bit more of a hint and that he is forced to make an alliance with his treacherous brother Loki, Now I have told you very little but suspense is great for the unknown and leaving you in mid air. Now it's time for the trip to the local video shop and corner store for the popcorn, that you'll need for your night of great entertainment that will have you in a spell so get ready with feet up and relaxing, if you have trouble getting it to start don't forget to push play on the remote. Enjoy!

I watched this today followed by the Captain America sequel and where Caps movie shone this one is a bit average and probably one of the weaker films Marvel have released to date. The film feels like a filler movie just so they could reposition the characters for later films rather than a genuine attempt at progressing Thor's story. The plot is weak (especially if you compare it to Captain America 2) and there are parts that don't fit well. They've tried to place some humour along the story line which just doesn't work and often feels like you're watching some mild Sunday afternoon rom-com with chirpy elevator music rather than a Marvel movie. The CGI and action scenes are done well and Chris Hemsworth gives a good performance as Thor. Natalie Portman is forgettable and dull as are her colleagues (even when they are trying to be funny). Poor Stellan Skarsgård, who plays Eric Stelvig, is often reduced to the films buffoon character which just doesn't work. I can't say its a terrible film but its not a good one. I think 3 stars is enough given the good CGI and action moments but I can't give it more as the forced humour and generally dull plot pulls it down. If you had to choose between this and Captain America 2 then buy Caps movie...its far better and more entertaining.

A brilliant continuation of the machinations of Asgard and its saviour. Thor The Dark World does a fantastic job of bringing us up to date with Thor after his valiant efforts to aid the Avengers in saving the people of Midgard. The banter between Thor and Loki is worth the price of the DVD/Blu Ray alone, but the great story, soundtrack (Thank You Brian Tyler) and snappy pace will keep you coming back for repeat views. As with any Marvel film make sure you watch the mid and post credits "button" scenes for a little extra from the Studio that rewards its fans for having the patience to take 5 minutes and sit through the credits. I can't understand people who get up and leave the second a film finishes, or even worse start checking their phone and ruining the cinematic experience for everyone else. Oops rant over. This is a great film that should be on any self respecting Marvel or Film fan's shelf.

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The first Thor was a problematic film for me. I loved the actors, I loved the Jack-Kirby-perfect Asgard, but the film itself felt flat. Perhaps it was the rather disorganized plot, perhaps it was the way it followed the same strategy as films like Time Guardian and Galaxia, beginning in lush sci-fi locales but migrating to a small town to save money later on. Avengers further attached me to Hemsworth's Thor, and so I was really looking forward to seeing him get a grander, more developed outing. Thor: the Dark World does not disappoint. Once again, the source of troubles is another race of ancient magic aliens, this time the Dark Elves led by their king Malekith (Christopher Eccleston, still failing to buck that Doctor Who typecasting). The Dark Elves (who are more or less the Eldar from Warhammer 40,000 for all intents and purposes) are the longtime enemies of the Asgardians, but after an apocolyptic battle only a handful of them remain. Awakened by the coming alignment of all the worlds connected by Yggdrasil (they hyperspace network that connects all the worlds Thor and his pals hang out on) Malekith and his creepily masked flunkies set out to recover the Ether, a spooky living weapon that will blot out all light in the universe. Predictably conflict ensues. Through a series of accidents the Ether winds up living inside Thor's human sweetheart, Jane Foster (Natalie Portman) where it will grow until it devours her. Defying Odin, Thor hatches a surprisingly cunning plan to dupe Malekith into removing the Ether from Foster so he can destroy the Elven leader and his weapon in one go. Things don't go so swimmingly, and it all comes down to a ludicrously silly, magnificently well-done battle across dimensions for the fate of the universe (with a tube ride through London in the middle). If, like me, you loved everything about Thor but just wanted it to be better, then this is the film for you. Thor and Foster's romance, forced and simplistic in the first movie, is played out well here. Asgard, before just a shiny setpiece, is now a well-built series of believable locations with an aged, lived-in feel to them. The Dark Elves, unlike the thuggish Frost Giants, have a technology and martial prowess that seems genuinely threatening. Baddie Eccleston does a decent enough job, although he lacks some of his scenery chewing prowess that we've seen in films like G.I. Joe and 28 Days Later. Even Foster's intern Darcy (Kat Dennings) is a tolerable comic presence this time around. And of course we get more Stellan Skarsgård, who is always fabulous. Real credit is due, however, to Tom Hiddleston as Loki. I felt sure that after two films as the big bad I'd be sick of him, but his turn as Thor's crafty, somewhat unwilling accomplice is meaty and exciting. You genuinely can't tell how much of his behavior is sincere and how much of it is buildup to some treachery- without giving too much away, even though Loki is on Thor's side in this film, he is by far a more dangerous force than Malekith. Just wait for it. Of course there are also some little tidbits thrown in at the end of the film to foreshadow future installments, which are now all but guaranteed to echo the Infinity Gauntlet storyline (as if seeing Thanos in Avengers wasn't a big enough clue). What this means for the next Avengers and other Marvel properties is anyone's guess, but color me excited as all get out. I can think of very few bad things to say about this film to counterbalance the good. Sif and the Warriors Three are still rather underused (but then Thor already has another super team) and Idris Elba's Heimdall is still solidly a supporting character (although he does fight a spaceship using parkour and stabbing, so that's pretty cool). There are also some effects that seem a little odd- a thrown boulder near the middle looks a little wobbly-fake, and in the climax Malekith grows to enormous proportions which is not really made clear until he starts fighting Thor. By and large, though, this is a very very good film, and the acting, writing and visuals are nearly above reproach. Pros: -Exactly like the first Thor only better -Boasts a big sense of scale and tension -Skilled cast elevates it above just a comic book movie Cons: -A few wonky effects here and there -Lacks the memorable, bombastic theme music we've seen in other Marvel films