Thor: The Dark World is the latest addition in the Marvel movie franchise as well as the continuation of Thor’s story… but I’m sure you knew that! I wanted to keep this review short and sweet by covering the movie’s good points and “meh” points…
Good: The Snarky Dialogue… Especially with Loki
As all Marvel movies should be, Thor: The Dark World has many quotable moments. I don’t know why Thor goes from speaking Shakespearean-style English to telling Loki to shut up, but regardless, I still enjoyed a lot of the dialogue, especially where Loki was involved. They had some great brother banter moments.
Good: Darcy!!!
I absolutely adored Darcy in the first Thor film and was thrilled she was coming back. She did not disappoint!
Meh: Thor + Jane = Still Not Buying It
I like Natalie Portman and I like Jane, but I didn’t find Jane and Thor together believable in either the first film or this film. (Team Sif all the way!)
Good: Thor’s Mom is Awesome!
I thought Thor’s mom was awesome, but I don’t want to spoil anything, so you’ll just have to watch to see why.
Meh: Poor Dr. Selvig
It was sad to see that state Dr. Erik Selvig ended up in after The Avengers. 🙁
Good: Zachary Levi!
I think Zachary Levi did a pretty seamless job filling in for the role of an actor who was in the previous installment of Thor. And I’m always happy to see Zachary Levi!
Meh: Just OK Villain
The villain, The Dark Elf or whatever he was called, didn’t impress me in the slightest and I never really felt a sense of danger with him. I never thought about this until a few days after I had seen the movie though, which tells you how little I think about villains (unless they’re awesome), but I would compare him to Nero in the 2009 Star Trek movie… just not that impressive. But without getting too spoilery, let’s just say there’s plenty of questioning Loki’s motives throughout the film, and that is much more interesting… and then there’s the mid-credit scene that opens a new door…
Good: Overall Just Fun!
It’s Thor, it’s the Avengers, and it’s just fun.
Others’ thoughts:
Nashville Book Worm liked it OK but didn’t love it
Have you seen Thor: The Dark World? What are your thoughts?