From the combination of the Star Wars saga, the Lord of the Rings trilogy, the Host, and Tangled comes Thor: The Dark World, the most original unoriginal movie that has ever been shown in theaters. Watch as Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Tom Hiddleston, Zachary Levi and company battle to save all creatures from Malekith and the Aether that threaten to envelop the universe in darkness.
In our opinion, Thor: The Dark World is the greatest film of the season so far. As with most Marvel movies, this movie masterfully combines action with humor into a catchy and memorable experience. This movie experience is highlighted by the stunning and realistic use of special effects. The Aether is portrayed in a powerful way, while the beauty of Asgard and the 9 realms will take your breath away. Coupled with incredible acting and an exciting plot line, this movie definitely delivers.
However, in some ways, this movie is outrageous and quite fanciful, even according to the standards of its genre. Thor: The Dark World is much less realistic than the original story. The predecessor seems to have some base in reality but this movie dismisses all of the viewer's preconceived notions of what is real from the very start. This very fast paced – and at times, confusing – movie challenges the boundaries of what is acceptable in a typical super hero film. At times, this change is refreshing but over the course of the movie begins to overwhelm.
As stated above, Thor: The Dark World brings together many different elements from some of our favorite movies. This fusion of theatrical concepts is unexpected but, in the end, works together in beautiful harmony. The bringing together of so many different pieces and ideas could not have been easy for the creators of this film but as Loki states, “If it was easy, everyone would do it.” This movie takes the viewer on a journey with many twists and turns; the road is long and winding, but proves to be rewarding in the end.
-Monica and Marissa Teske
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