JessieCollins
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.
Thor: The Dark World
2013Movie112 minEnglish
Thor fights to restore order across the cosmos… but an ancient race led by the vengeful Malekith returns to plunge the universe back into darkness. Faced with an enemy that even Odin and Asgard cannot withstand, Thor must embark on his most perilous and personal journey yet, one that will reunite him with Jane Foster and force him to sacrifice everything to save us all.
Insights
IMDb6.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes66%
Metacritic54/100
Google Users70%
Director: Alan Taylor•Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Plot Summary
When Jane Foster is possessed by the powerful Aether, Thor must embark on a perilous quest to stop the dark elf Malekith from plunging the Nine Realms into eternal darkness. He is forced to ally with his treacherous brother, Loki, to save Asgard and Earth from this ancient evil.
Critical Reception
While the film was a commercial success, it received mixed reviews from critics. Many praised the action sequences and the performances of Chris Hemsworth and Tom Hiddleston, but criticized the weak villain and convoluted plot.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its action-packed set pieces and strong lead performances.
- Criticized for its underdeveloped villain and a plot that often felt bogged down.
- Found to be a solid, if unremarkable, entry in the early Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Google audience: Audiences generally found the film entertaining, with many enjoying the spectacle and the character interactions, particularly between Thor and Loki. However, some viewers felt the story lacked originality and the villain was forgettable.
Awards & Accolades
Nominated for a Saturn Award for Best Comic Book Adaptation. Received nominations for visual effects at various awards ceremonies.
Fun Fact
The film was originally intended to have a much darker tone, with director Patty Jenkins initially attached before departing due to creative differences. Alan Taylor then took over, shifting the film towards a more conventional Marvel approach.
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10 reviews
Jane Hall
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.
BradleyStewart
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.
LoganWright
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.
Justin Lopez
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 a t...
tmdb44006625
Thor: The Dark World represents all of the MCU's worst tendencies: shoehorned humour at the expense of good scenes, a cookie cutter underdeveloped villain, and an over reliance on big outlandish explosions. It doesn't help that the story is...
Gimly
**A long format review from 2013**
Despite a virtually non-existent (comparatively) promotional campaign for Marvel’s latest effort, Thor: The Dark World has crushed its competition box-office-wise. Though receiving less critical acclaim...
DoryDarko
Watching Thor: The Dark World tonight, I got the feeling that Hollywood might have finally figured it out. In theory, a sequel should always surpass its predecessor, although as we all know, many have tried and famously failed. But a new tr...
Andres Gomez
More of the same. Predecible non elaborated script and with a total lack of sense of humor.
The FX are, again, OK, but the feeling of swords, axes, armors and helmets is of cheap plastic.
Per Gunnar Jonss...
There have been plenty of movies based on classical cartoon superheroes that have been poorly implemented and with a lousy story. Luckily this one is not one of those. This was really a very enjoyable movie and I liked this movie a lot bett...