Thor: The Dark World

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Thor: The Dark World

PG-13

Released Nov 8, 2013

1h 51m

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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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JD Duran

InSession Film

Thor: The Dark World is a great continuation in the Marvel Universe and it’s a better direction than Iron Man 3.

Rated: A-

Aug 15, 2024

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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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tim s

The Dark World represents a step above its predecessor with greater emotional investment. Thor is played amiably by Chris Hemsworth, but Tom Hiddleston, as Loki, once again delivers a standout performance. The aptly named and ominous Dark Elves exude an eerie energy, which makes them more intriguing villains than the Frost Giants of the first film.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

05/07/25

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Korra N

Fairly bland with mediocre writing & direction, the movie is saved by great effects, sound/production design & acting.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

04/25/25

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Nerd W

Probably the Best Thor Movie.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/21/25

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Rick C

Thor: The Dark World achieves another epic space fantasy adventure on par with the first movie. At this point in the Marvel Cinematic Universe the tone is still generally gritty, with a good balance of action, drama, and humor that will eventually become a sparse treat as newer installments trend toward action comedy. Chris Hemsworth and Natalie Portman once again deliver with their roles, but in my opinion Tom Hiddleston's return performance as Loki is a particular standout for his phenomenal portrayal of the character's emotion and cunning.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/28/25

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Paul S

I found the plot to be very boring and uninteresting, and the villain was definitely forgettable. However, it was still really fun to watch and had some incredible visuals. I definitely recommend it for superhero fans!

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/25/25

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Shadow G

Uh ok so it was not as bad as I though everybody says but I didn’t really like it to be honest with you

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

03/25/25

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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 Digital, Dolby Atmos

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