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    Thor: The Dark World

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    As expected, “Thor 2: The Dark World” introduces a number of new elements… with mixed results. The villain is weak and the humor hit-or-miss. It makes up for this by utilizing the resources carried over from the first film: the tenuous relationship between Thor (Chris Hemsworth) and Loki (Tom Hiddleston), the drama, and the visuals. The climactic battle at the end is also a lot of fun.

    After the events of “The Avengers”, Jane Foster (Natalie Portman) discovers the Aether, a force older than the universe itself that the Dark Elf Malekith (Christopher Eccleston) seeks in order to plunge all of existence into the darkness. To stop him, Thor must team up with his disgraced brother Loki.

    A big misstep is the main antagonist, Malekith. Compared to Loki, so memorable and charismatic in “Thor” and “The Avengers”, he isn’t interesting. Even if Tom Hiddleston wasn't returning, his desire to destroy the nine realms isn’t relatable and the stakes are so high you just know there’s no way he’ll manage it. What’s frustrating is the fact that he could’ve been given more screen time and development if some of the humor with Dr. Erik Selvig (Stellan Skarsgård) had been trimmed, or if less time was dedicated to secondary characters Darcy (Kat Dennings) or her intern, Ian (Jonathan Howard) There are numerous characters in “Thor 2” that are underutilized; If you thought we were going to get more of the Warriors Three and Sif, don’t count on it.

    Meanwhile, Loki, Thor, their father Odin (Anthony Hopkins) and a number of other important Asgardians get plenty of time to shine. The two brothers, in particular, have many great moments together. It’s a tried-and-true road to success to have former adversaries team up in a sequel; they already have a bond, but it’s a strained one so you don’t know where it’s headed. Loki might’ve been all genocidal previously, but Tom Hiddleston does such a good job that you cheer for him nonetheless. You want him to redeem himself and this threat might just be the thing to do it.

    Once again, “Thor" delivers the spectacle with its blend of magic and technology. I love the art direction. The ships, weapons, locations look awesome and the Dark Elves pop on the screen. It all leads to a climax that at first might seem conventional but proves itself to be very creative. It’s exciting and ends the film on a high note.

    Like “Iron Man 2” before it, the sequel to “Thor” disappoints. It’s not a huge letdown, as there’s a lot to enjoy here, but it neglects to give us a really great villain. Be grateful for the dynamic between Thor and Loki, and that last act. When you catch it – You’ll enjoy yourself so make a point to do so- stick all the way to the end credits. (On Blu-ray, November 11, 2017)

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    adamwatchesmovies@  18.11.2017 age: 26-35 2,867 reviews

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