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Thor: The Dark World ~ A Smashing Good Time

Today the new 'Thor' movie hit the theatres. I, being the nerd I am, hastened to see what adventures and perils awaited Thor and the gang. All in all, I enjoyed myself!

This movie succeeds because of the cast/characters. They are all gold and the chemistry is delicious! Even when the world is crashing down around their ears, there is humor and wit. I appreciate that! The interactions between Loki and Thor are simply perfect.

The story itself is slow to start. It's worth it though, in my opinion. There is a lot of groundwork to lay out and it takes some time. Once things get going it doesn't slow down! You get to see a lot more of Asgard and Thor's world in general which is a very nice treat. The part that is on Earth is all set in London which adds a certain international element. The villains were Dark Elves which were surprisingly creepy! I literally shivered once. Their pure darkness was enough to make Loki seem like a beacon of light.

They were so cute in their Asgardian Clothes!
I want to take a moment at talk about the cinematography. In these Comic Book movies it's easy for the CGI to get a bit crazy. The battle scenes are commonly overdone and are sometimes boring. 'Thor' handled it very well! The battles were interesting and clever. I can't say much without dishing spoilers, but I was very impressed with the final battle sequence.

The natural question is on everyone's tongue: Was it worse or better than the first one? I don't think a definitive answer is present. I can see the argument for both sides but I want to say that it's too close to call.

My suggestion is to watch it! If you are in the mood for a solid action flick wrapped up in some light comedy look no further. Happy viewing!

P.S. Zachary Levi is in this movie.
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  1. CherieNovember 22, 2013 at 11:54 PM

    I love Thor. And Chuck is in it! Zachary Levi. What a surprise! What a fun movie! Almost as good as the first one. And Loki!

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