The newest entry in the Marvel cinematic universe gives us reason to believe in gods again. “Thor: The Dark World” is easily one of the funniest, most action packed and watchable Marvel films to date. Director Alan Taylor of “Game of Thrones” fame brings a new fantasy element to the franchise, exploring new locations not seen in the first movie starring the god of thunder and the home of the dark elves.
The plot is relatively straightforward: there’s evil out there, and the hero with a hammer (Chris Hemsworth) has to go smite it. As such, the focus is not so much on the plot as it is on the script, especially the interactions between Thor and Loki, whose bromance is one for the ages. Seriously. They’re adorable. Speaking of Loki, fan–favorite Tom Hiddleston turns in another powerful performance, stealing scenes whenever he appears on screen.
“The Dark World” also lives up to its title, adding plenty of tragedy to the mix, which so far has been largely absent from the Marvel movie canon. To the film’s credit, however, the tragedy is not overstated and greatly adds to the depth of the storyline. Overall, while it may not break any real ground in the superhero genre, “Thor: The Dark World” never bores and turns out to be an improvement from its predecessor.
Grade: A-
Rating & Runtime: PG-13, 120 mins.
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