Thor: The Dark World

PG-13

Released Nov 8, 2013

1h 51m

Action

Adventure

Fantasy

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In ancient times, the gods of Asgard fought and won a war against an evil race known as the Dark Elves. The survivors were neutralized, and their ultimate weapon -- the Aether -- was buried in a secret location. Hundreds of years later, Jane Foster (Natalie Portman) finds the Aether and becomes its host, forcing Thor (Chris Hemsworth) to bring her to Asgard before Dark Elf Malekith (Christopher Eccleston) captures her and uses the weapon to destroy the Nine Realms -- including Earth.

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Critics Consensus

It may not be the finest film to come from the Marvel Universe, but Thor: The Dark World still offers plenty of the humor and high-stakes action that fans have come to expect.

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Shubhra Gupta

The Indian Express

Loki is the only character who makes himself new and interesting. When he is around, Thor: The Dark World becomes a different film altogether. You wish there was more of him. The rest of it is metal clanking.

Rated: 2.5/5

Mar 18, 2019

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Larushka Ivan-Zadeh

metro.co.uk

This feels like a really, really, expensive episode of Doctor Who. In a good way.

Rated: 4/5

Sep 6, 2017

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Jason Bailey

Flavorwire

Save for Hiddleston's too-brief supporting turn, this is mighty forgettable stuff, a by-the-numbers sequel to what was already the slightest and least entertaining of the 'Avengers' components.

Jun 18, 2016

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Joseph Garcia

Dynamic Duel Podcast

The high-fantasy worldbuilding and story align with what the Norse mythological superhero's adventures should be – generic villain notwithstanding.

Rated: 4/5

Apr 16, 2024

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Cory Woodroof

For the Win (USA Today)

It’s by no means a great movie or anything, but it’s got a very good Tom Hiddleston performance and moves at a satisfying clip.

Feb 27, 2024

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Patrick Cavanaugh

The Wolfman Cometh

Dives deeper into the lore and mythology of the character more than other MCU entries, but there might be a reason other entries are more surface-level adventures.

Rated: 3/5

Sep 20, 2023

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This movie is just boring (in my opinion). The villain isn't much and he isn't scary either and doesn't feel like a real threat.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

07/04/24

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matthias s

As a Marvel fan who decided to rewatch *Thor: The Dark World*, I can confirm that it’s the cinematic equivalent of lukewarm Asgardian ale. While Chris Hemsworth's Thor still charms with his hammer-wielding might, the plot feels more like a cosmic jumble than a coherent narrative. Malekith, the Dark Elf antagonist, is as forgettable as his murky motivations. However, there are bright spots in this dark world. Loki’s mischief steals the show, proving once again that Tom Hiddleston is the real MVP. The visual effects are stunning, especially during the final showdown in London. Jane Foster’s arc feels underwhelming, but her chemistry with Thor remains solid. Ultimately, *The Dark World* offers some entertainment but doesn’t quite strike the thunderous impact it aims for. It's a decent filler before the real magic of *Ragnarok* kicks in.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

06/29/24

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josh d

Not marvels strongest outing, but okay.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

06/09/24

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First name L

This used to the be the weakest Marvel entry; stage 4, I mean phase 4 entries, makes it look servicable.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

06/01/24

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Charlie M

Just generic. It doesn’t do anything particularly well, or offensive. I’ve never really wanted to come back to it.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

05/31/24

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Audience Member

The biggest filler in the MCU. This movie has the least interesting story in marvel history, and a very forgettable last act. The only saving grace is the interactions between Thor and Loki.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

05/18/24

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Synopsis

Director: Alan Taylor
Producer: Kevin Feige
Screenwriter: Christopher Yost, Christopher Markus, Stephen McFeely
Distributor: Walt Disney
Production Co: Marvel Studios
Rating: PG-13 (Some Suggestive Content|Intense Sci-Fi Action/Violence)
Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 8, 2013, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 6, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $206.4M
Runtime: 1h 51m
Sound Mix: Datasat, Dolby Digital, Dolby Atmos

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