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Thor: The Dark World

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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 03/18/2019
2.5/5
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. Go to Full Review
Larushka Ivan-Zadeh metro.co.uk 09/06/2017
4/5
This feels like a really, really, expensive episode of Doctor Who. In a good way. Go to Full Review
Jason Bailey Flavorwire 06/18/2016
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. Go to Full Review
JD Duran InSession Film 08/15/2024
A-
Thor: The Dark World is a great continuation in the Marvel Universe and it’s a better direction than Iron Man 3. Go to Full Review
Joseph Garcia Dynamic Duel Podcast 04/16/2024
4/5
The high-fantasy worldbuilding and story align with what the Norse mythological superhero's adventures should be – generic villain notwithstanding. Go to Full Review
Patrick Cavanaugh The Wolfman Cometh 09/20/2023
3/5
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. Go to Full Review
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Jason R @JasonLovesMoviesForever 2h Many people spoke negatively about this movie but I genuinely enjoyed it! Thor was never meant to be a comedic character but a serious one! This film delivers the serious Thor we all know. See more Easton B @Ebmoviemaster2026 2d MEH, THE VILLAINS ARE TERRIBLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more Dylan F @Fratto_Inc Jul 28 Really enjoyed this movie. Thor and Loki are amazing See more Kat L @Katpurr Jul 22 Far better than it gets credit for, Dark World is a delight once you rewatch it without all the baggage of competing with its predecessor. I was never born during its runtime. And o found the plight of the villains compelling, even if I wish the aliens looked a little less like Nosferatu!! Otherwise…this gem REALLY deserves a second glance. See more diogo13 T @Tua_mera Jul 12 Considerando que o primeiro filme já é bem fraco, esta sequela consegue ser ainda mais desinspirada, só não sendo pior do que o quarto filme da franquia. O argumento é confuso e arrastado, focado num dos vilões mais patéticos da Marvel, o Malekith. O visual sombrio e sem graça de Asgard reflete a própria falta de alma da produção. O humor forçado na Terra quebra constantemente o ritmo e a tensão. Apenas a boa química entre Thor e Loki salva o filme de um tédio completo, resultando numa obra esquecível e fraca. See more Musa A @doodleflame Jul 9 Didn't deserve the hate - a decent watch! See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis 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.
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 Atmos, Dolby Digital
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