I've ridden a wave of going between a 2.5 and 3 for this film since the initial viewing. A common theme of this recent MCU rewatch has been that I'm enjoying some of the earlier films that are poorly received (Incredible Hulk, Iron Man 2, Iron Man 3 and Thor: The Dark World). But I think that streak ends with Thor: The Dark World.
Thor: The Dark World feels like a sequel that's just going through the motions. Once again both Chris Hemsworth and Tom Hiddleston shows they're perfect for their roles, returning as both Thor and Loki respectively. The film hinges on their performances. The villain is ultimately forgettable, and doesn't have a clear purpose. Portman sleepwalks through a performance that feels like a contractually obligated necessity. The production is high, as we've come to expect from Marvel Studios films. But that aside, there are very few positives to talk about here.
It's not overly or offensively terrible but it's just boring and unnecessary. When I finally make my way back to post-Endgame films and series, I may find that I have my rankings off and that Thor: The Dark World needs to surpass titles such as Eternals, Ms. Marvel, She-Hulk, The Marvels, etc. Or maybe I had it right all along, and that Thor: The Dark World is just a blight on the MCU.
Review by TheLazyReviewerBlockedParent2024-04-01T10:04:01Z
Film 151 (Goal: 300) of 2024:
I've ridden a wave of going between a 2.5 and 3 for this film since the initial viewing. A common theme of this recent MCU rewatch has been that I'm enjoying some of the earlier films that are poorly received (Incredible Hulk, Iron Man 2, Iron Man 3 and Thor: The Dark World). But I think that streak ends with Thor: The Dark World.
Thor: The Dark World feels like a sequel that's just going through the motions. Once again both Chris Hemsworth and Tom Hiddleston shows they're perfect for their roles, returning as both Thor and Loki respectively. The film hinges on their performances. The villain is ultimately forgettable, and doesn't have a clear purpose. Portman sleepwalks through a performance that feels like a contractually obligated necessity. The production is high, as we've come to expect from Marvel Studios films. But that aside, there are very few positives to talk about here.
It's not overly or offensively terrible but it's just boring and unnecessary. When I finally make my way back to post-Endgame films and series, I may find that I have my rankings off and that Thor: The Dark World needs to surpass titles such as Eternals, Ms. Marvel, She-Hulk, The Marvels, etc. Or maybe I had it right all along, and that Thor: The Dark World is just a blight on the MCU.