Out of all the films released from the Marvel Comics movie stable, Thor happens to be one of my favourites. Sure, it has issues, but what film doesn’t? Still, I love the damn film, from its sweeping Asgardian vistas to its massive battles in a small town just south of the border with Me-hee-Co.
And in the sequel, it looks like we’re going to be witnessing a fight for all of creation across the nine realms of the Yggrssadil world tree. Yes, I’m a nerd.
Marvel’s “Thor: The Dark World” continues the big-screen adventures of Thor, the Mighty Avenger, as he battles to save Earth and all the Nine Realms from a shadowy enemy that predates the universe itself. In the aftermath of Marvel’s “Thor” and “Marvel’s The Avengers,” Thor fights to restore order across the cosmos…but an ancient race led by the vengeful Malekith returns to plunge the universe back into darkness. Faced with an enemy that even Odin and Asgard cannot withstand, Thor must embark on his most perilous and personal journey yet, one that will reunite him with Jane Foster and force him to sacrifice everything to save us all.
Whereas the first Thor was bright and glimmering, this sequel looks a lot darker in tone overall. Sure, Asgard is a beacon of golden splendour as usual, but in contrast, Earth and the other realms are grayer and more muted in the colour department. But it’s also looking like a big action movie starring the OdinSon, with some massive battles ahead of him.
That on it’s own is pretty rad. But seeing Thor team up with his brother Loki to take on the menace of Malekith? I’m freakin’ sold. Thor: The Dark World is out in November, and stars Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Tom Hiddleston, Anthony Hopkins, Idris Elba and Christopher Eccleston, with Alan Taylor directing.
Last Updated: April 23, 2013
Tracy
April 23, 2013 at 11:14
Hmmm… of the Marvel movies, although I liked all of them, honestly I liked Thor the least. Hope this one can change my mind
Admiral Chief Erwin
April 23, 2013 at 11:15
Y U NO LIEK THOOOOOOR?
Tracy
April 23, 2013 at 11:17
Um, it’s weird but I thought it looked cheap. Like, the parts on Asgard, the scenery looked like everything was just covered in gold tinfoil.
Admiral Chief Erwin
April 23, 2013 at 11:18
*unfriends*
Tracy
April 23, 2013 at 11:25
I didn’t say I hated it. Just out of all of them it was my least favourite. I’m excited for the new one as well, I think it’s going to more than make up for the parts of the original I didn’t like.
Admiral Chief Erwin
April 23, 2013 at 11:26
So you rate Thor lower than F4 1&2 and the first Spiderman’s?
Tracy
April 23, 2013 at 12:11
No god no! Waaaay higher! Of the Avengers build up movies, personally I rank them: Iron Man, then Captain America, then Thor, then Iron Man 2. And I’m not even going to mention the awfulness that was The Incredible Hulk
Admiral Chief Erwin
April 23, 2013 at 12:14
Oh no, we shall not speak of that awfulness-ness
DarthofZA
April 23, 2013 at 13:25
Those are not part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Anythign not part of the MCU doesn’t count.
Devon Stanton
April 23, 2013 at 11:34
I thought Captain America was my least favourite
Tracy
April 23, 2013 at 12:12
I think I’m the only one I know who ranked Captain America higher than Thor. But only by a tiiiiny little bit
Admiral Chief Erwin
April 23, 2013 at 12:15
Must say that I also enjoyed Cap a lot, but liked Thor more (see what I did there :P)
DieJason
April 23, 2013 at 12:24
Nope, you’re not alone. Cap was better than Thor. Thor started well, but faded towards the end.
Tracy
April 23, 2013 at 13:03
Yay I’m not alone!
DarthofZA
April 23, 2013 at 13:24
I’m on the fence about them. I liked Captain America and Thor more than Thor and Iron Man, but I still think Thor is my favourite from the first 5.
Admiral Chief Erwin
April 23, 2013 at 12:16
Wasn’t that bad. But F4 and Spidey 1-3 was much worse. MUCH. Although not terrible. I’ve seen worse.
Avengers >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Admiral Chief Erwin
April 23, 2013 at 12:14
Just FYI that downvote is not from me
Tracy
April 23, 2013 at 12:15
You could never downvote this pretty face 🙂
Admiral Chief Erwin
April 23, 2013 at 12:16
Speaking of, when are you updating the profile pic? Its about damn time
Tracy
April 23, 2013 at 13:04
Ask my sister to take new photos of me. Also, I like this picture, it’s on my bio on ITFgaming as well. It’s easily recognisable
Admiral Chief Erwin
April 23, 2013 at 11:23
Granted, but I mean its Asgard, its supposed to look different. Super exciteballs for the next one
Exalted Overlord Geoffrey Tim
April 23, 2013 at 12:17
i didn’t really like any of them, save for the first Iron Man. not big on “super hero” movies in general. Enjoyed The Avengers though
Gavin Mannion
April 23, 2013 at 12:19
I thought all women loved Thor?
Admiral Chief Erwin
April 23, 2013 at 12:34
XDXDXD
But Tracy is different you see
Tracy
April 23, 2013 at 13:05
A movie is about more than its lead actor! But I will say, Chris Hemsworth is swoon-worthy.
Matthew Figueira
April 23, 2013 at 12:32
THOOOOOOOOOOOORRRRRRRR! 😀 looks awesome!
TechniKyle
April 23, 2013 at 14:31
I hope I get to see more Kat Denning. I love her.
James Francis
April 23, 2013 at 18:44
Just the other day I was wondering what happened to Natalie Portman…