Returning in all his long hair, cape flying, lightning striking glory, Thor takes over the silver screen once more in Thor: The Dark World. The nine realms are once more at peace thanks to Thor who made it his mission to repair the damage his brother Loki had caused, and since Loki is condemned to remain imprisoned for the rest of his life, it makes Thor's job a little easier. Once his mission is complete, however, an incident on Earth causes him and Jane Foster to once more come together and save the universe before a new and darker force takes over. To save so many worlds and the woman he loves, Thor is going to need some help, and Loki just might be the help he needs. But can he trust his brother? And what will be the repercussions if he's wrong?
It was a general consensus with the first Thor movie that although not horrible, it also was not the best; it was just there. The true reason for its presence was no secret, however. That summer of 2011 was filled with hurried made Marvel films about the origins of Thor and Captain America in order to prepare the world for the masterpiece that was The Avengers in 2012. In order to make-up for the not-really-a-disaster-but-kind-of-out-of-place film, the Thor sequel had to make up for it.
And it does.
What is amazing about The Dark World, is that the characters and setting are solid, everything is grounded. When a giant rock alien challenges Thor, of course he will beat him to a pulp. Planet hopping? Just take the Bifrost Bridge. It's perfectly natural. All of it appears that way, and gives the audience a sense of it belonging in this universe. The creators also took advantage of using multiple worlds without having it seemed jumbled, rushed, or out of place, making it unique and also opening a way for the Marvel Universe to expand.
Perhaps the greatest aspect about this film is how the infamous Loki is included. Arguments are already being formed on who is really the star in this movie: Thor or Loki. Though the it focuses around Thor and his struggles (just check out the title) a good portion of the movie focuses on Loki and the consequences he must face due to his actions. There are many instances that depict Loki as a sympathetic character, and the audience must deal with that while he continues being the god of mischief and all that implies.
Whether it be Thor's or Loki's movie, Thor: The Dark World is an enjoyment to watch, and has set the stage for possibly an even greater third film.
Sincerely,
The Night Owl
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