With the Earth shattering, highly intense, mind blowing action packed film of “The Avengers,” leading up to “Thor 2: The Dark World” you might say that high expectations are set for the sequel of the original “Thor,” as is for any movie sequel.
Let me be honest with you – it was phenomenal. Did I have some complaints? Yes, but hardly any movie can pass these days without some form of criticism on various levels. Let’s just say the bond between Loki and Thor was much more believable and fervent than the romantic love between on screen movie actors Chris Hemsworth and Natalie Portman (“V for Vendetta”).
The love interest between Thor and Jane seemed forced and feigned, and the movie focused far too much on the less-than-authentic zealous connection. While the adept and Hulk-like Australian and petite Queen Amidala actors give brilliant performances through the many roles they’re cast in, and in “Thor 2” as well, but the inflated romance was only so-so.
Moving past the mediocre love scenes, the movie represented high character development and served up a villain of perfect animosity. “Doctor Who’s” actor Christopher Eccleston, who played the Ninth Doctor in season one of the British sci-fi program, possessed a very different role as Malekith, the Dark Elf. In “Doctor Who,” his bright, quirky and sometimes authoritative character bounces around in the TARDIS with his companion Rose, saving Earth and other foreign plants, but his role as Malekith produced the polar opposite.
Malekith is brutal, destructive, power hungry and all-around pure evil. The performance he brought to the film was such sheer perfection that I could almost forget my own familiarity with the actor.
Loki took on an interesting change of character this time around, portraying his inner emotions, callous rage and eventually, near exoneration of his crimes. Loki, as we all know him to be of quick-witted responses, was bountiful with sarcastic answers, sardonic undertones and just plain derisive attitude, bickering with Thor as anyone would with their own sibling. It’s evident why he is called “silver tongue.”
With Loki, his agreement for helpfulness comes with a price, and we just aren’t sure what that is yet. Betrayal seemed like the most promising option, but then again, maybe not. As the movie progressed, we get a glimpse at the love the brothers still shared, even though all that’s happened in the past. Perhaps Loki has changed after all….
Frankly, there is no reason not to see the film, with the action packed battles, intrepid and gorgeous warrior Sif, the 10 second gratuitous half naked scene of Hemsworth or the intriguing aura of Tom Hiddleston as cynical Loki, the movie is guaranteed to either make you laugh every five minutes or sit back, eyes wide with anticipation. “Thor 2: The Dark World” gets a wholehearted round of applause from a Marvel fan.
Oh, and a certain Avenger makes a special cameo on top of the already expected cameo of Stan Lee. I’ll give you a hint: “I understood that reference!”
