Following the events of the Avengers movie, Thor is
now to defend Earth, Asgard and the love of his life from a new threat
bent on bringing darkness to all of the 9 realms.
The overall story isn`t too complicated to
understand, straight forward and at the same time entertaining. Doesn’t
feel like it is trying to be too deep or has some greater meaning, just
very satisfying superhero entertainment. As well as being great
character development for both Loki and Thor, showing how much more
intimate their brotherly relationship is.
Character interaction and the dialogue sounds
natural, serious and at the same time able to inject a vast amount of
humor, even surpassing that of the first Thor movie in that regard.
Thor 2 is a great change from your usual superhero
movies where our heroes are usually troubled or very depressed
characters despite being amazing. Superman, Batman, Spiderman, you name
it.
Thor comes off as a true hero, showing progression
following form the previous Thor movie and the Avengers movie. This time
around Thor, once again played by Chris Hemsworth, comes off as more
mature, wiser, restraint and recognizes that his actions have
consequences. As well as being the knight in shining armor and with
golden locks for his maiden.
And of course you can`t have Thor without
everyone`s favorite god of mischief, Loki played by Tom Hiddleston.
Hiddelston`s performance is one of the most attention grabbing things in
this movie. It is noticeable that Hiddelston is really excited to be
back as Loki and having fun with it. Before, that entire villainous
charisma and snarky attitude was also present but was more composed in
previous films. Here all of that enthusiastic energy from the trickster
exudes so well with every word and action. Giving an all new meaning to
the allure of darkness.
Jane Foster, played by Natalie Portman, since the
events of the first Thor movie comes off as a scientific investigator
while at the same time searching for her god of thunder. However that`s
it, Jane foster does not have that much of a character or an active role
in this movie beyond just the scientist infatuated with Thor. There was
nothing expanded or developed about her character. Jane`s assistant
Darcy, played by Kat Dennings, is more interactive and social however
nothing much beyond the funny and enthusiastic assistant.
Our villains while intimidating are rather generic.
They do have the whole kill, destroy, evil doer motif going for them
however nothing really invested into them other than just being the bad
guys. Making it is sad considering Christopher Eccleston, aka the 9th
Doctor Who, plays their leader. Showing that while the movie has a
large cast of great actors it doesn’t make up for the lack of investment
or connection to these characters. Or not giving these well experienced
actors more to work with.
The combined themes of magic and science have
always been an interesting aspect of the first Thor movie. Here it is
incorporated again however it may have tilted to more Sci-Fi, less
magical or supernatural adventure. Even the villains from the Dark
World, unlike the Frost Giants from the previous film felt less
supernatural creatures and more like aliens.
Asgard gets shown off more, wonderfully detailed
and beautiful, this divine crown jewel of the 9 realms with shining
towers and majestic rivers. According to long time Thor fan Brevan
Bliss, 23, “Fairly accurate to what Asgard looks like in the marvel
comics and looks fairly decent in terms of aesthetics”.
The fight scenes, while not a visual spectacle were
still well choreographed, fast paced, and little to no CGI or digital
enhancement thus making it look more like a natural, physical fight.
“It was so exciting and even kept me guessing”, UOG student, Christpher
Titano, 19.
Despite its faults, Thor the Dark World does
its job as build up for future Avengers movies and being an
entertaining, hammer smashing, lightening flinging, trickster laughing
watch.
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