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Thor: The Dark World

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In ancient times, the gods of Asgard fought and won a war against an evil race known as the Dark Elves. The survivors were neutralized, and their ultimate weapon -- the Aether -- was buried in a secret location. Hundreds of years later, Jane Foster (Natalie Portman) finds the Aether and becomes its host, forcing Thor (Chris Hemsworth) to bring her to Asgard before Dark Elf Malekith (Christopher Eccleston) captures her and uses the weapon to destroy the Nine Realms -- including Earth.
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It may not be the finest film to come from the Marvel Universe, but Thor: The Dark World still offers plenty of the humor and high-stakes action that fans have come to expect.

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Shubhra Gupta The Indian Express 03/18/2019
2.5/5
Loki is the only character who makes himself new and interesting. When he is around, Thor: The Dark World becomes a different film altogether. You wish there was more of him. The rest of it is metal clanking. Go to Full Review
Larushka Ivan-Zadeh metro.co.uk 09/06/2017
4/5
This feels like a really, really, expensive episode of Doctor Who. In a good way. Go to Full Review
Jason Bailey Flavorwire 06/18/2016
Save for Hiddleston's too-brief supporting turn, this is mighty forgettable stuff, a by-the-numbers sequel to what was already the slightest and least entertaining of the 'Avengers' components. Go to Full Review
JD Duran InSession Film 08/15/2024
A-
Thor: The Dark World is a great continuation in the Marvel Universe and it’s a better direction than Iron Man 3. Go to Full Review
Joseph Garcia Dynamic Duel Podcast 04/16/2024
4/5
The high-fantasy worldbuilding and story align with what the Norse mythological superhero's adventures should be – generic villain notwithstanding. Go to Full Review
Patrick Cavanaugh The Wolfman Cometh 09/20/2023
3/5
Dives deeper into the lore and mythology of the character more than other MCU entries, but there might be a reason other entries are more surface-level adventures. Go to Full Review
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andrea C @Charst 1d L'inizio della seconda fase Marvel porta per la prima volta l'attenzione ed il focus della sceneggiatura su un pianeta che non è quello terrestre. Tanta fantascienza e tanta CGI per uno dei film meno apprezzati. soprattutto per una trama non eccezionale e per un villain non molto riuscito; molto banale e che alla fine viene sconfitto in modo prevedibile e non originale. Sempre interessante invece il rapporto sviluppato tra Thor e Loki. See more Chris S @Janomi 2d Thor: The Dark World is often considered one of the MCU's weaker entries, but I think it's better than its reputation suggests. Chris Hemsworth and Tom Hiddleston remain a terrific pairing, with Thor and Loki's uneasy alliance providing the film's strongest moments. Hiddleston, in particular, brings humor, unpredictability, and genuine emotion to Loki, making every scene he's in more engaging. Alan Taylor also gives the Nine Realms a darker, more grounded look, and several action sequences make good use of the film's portal-based combat. The biggest weakness is Malekith, who never develops into a memorable villain despite Christopher Eccleston's effort. While the story feels fairly conventional, the cast and the growing relationship between Thor and Loki make it an enjoyable sequel. See more Carsin S @CarsinGaryschmidt 3d I do think it’s a step up from the first Thor movie but still boring and not the greatest villain See more E.D. J @Salty_Sass 4d Honestly the Loki story parts were the only good parts See more Aryaman S @AryamanS Jun 18 Thor: The Dark World may not advance Thor’s character arc, but the film remains an entertaining entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and is certainly worth watching for comic-book movie fans. Alan Taylor brings a darker visual sensibility to the franchise, while Brian Tyler’s score adds a sense of grandeur and momentum throughout. The film benefits from strong production design, costumes, visual effects, and cinematography. Chris Hemsworth continues to embody Thor with charisma and confidence, while Tom Hiddleston once again steals scenes as Loki, whose presence provides much of the film’s emotional and dramatic weight. While the narrative is not among Marvel’s strongest, Thor: The Dark World succeeds as a visually and sometimes narratively engaging fantasy film and remains an enjoyable and underrated chapter in Thor’s journey. See more Drewpiter T. @RT06299656 Jun 17 This movie is overrated, and as a Loki movie it would be amazing. The problems really are the villain and somber the film feels. This movie needed more hope, and more dimensionality. See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis In ancient times, the gods of Asgard fought and won a war against an evil race known as the Dark Elves. The survivors were neutralized, and their ultimate weapon -- the Aether -- was buried in a secret location. Hundreds of years later, Jane Foster (Natalie Portman) finds the Aether and becomes its host, forcing Thor (Chris Hemsworth) to bring her to Asgard before Dark Elf Malekith (Christopher Eccleston) captures her and uses the weapon to destroy the Nine Realms -- including Earth.
Director
Alan Taylor
Producer
Kevin Feige
Screenwriter
Christopher Yost, Christopher Markus, Stephen McFeely
Distributor
Walt Disney
Production Co
Marvel Studios
Rating
PG-13 (Some Suggestive Content|Intense Sci-Fi Action/Violence)
Genre
Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 8, 2013, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 6, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA)
$206.4M
Runtime
1h 51m
Sound Mix
Datasat, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital