Customer Ratings & Reviews

I did enjoy the first one more, but this was still really good. I like how the first two are more straight forward and not so tongue and cheek as ragnarok was. Picture quality was fantastic, a tad bit softer than the first, but still gorgeous. Loki is awesome! Great looking SteelBook also!

This movie was better than the first movie. The plot was simpler and easier to follow. The action sequences were big and well orchestrated.

Movie is way better than the first and keeps you wanting more. I love how they're building the suspense with each movie. I am disappointed there wasn't a digital copy (hard) in the case when it has 3 slots for disc but only fills up two

The first Thor skated by mostly on charm - Chris Hemsworth & Tom Hiddleston's, specifically. After a steady uptick in the quality of the Marvel films, we were all hoping that Thor 2 could take some of the lessons learned from Cap/Avengers/Iron Man 3 and really go to work, giving the God of Thunder and his associates a cosmic-level crisis into which they could dig their teeth, underpinned by some better material for the characters we'd come to love. Well, The Dark World definitely succeeds in raising the stakes, both in regards to danger, and the presentation of that danger, but it still feels more like we're seeing points checked off a list than an actual story unfold onscreen. Everything moves faster this time, but too fast for anything to leave much of an impact. When you have your bad guys played by actors as accomplished as Christopher Eccleston and Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, you want them to savor their villainy, to be able to relish in their presence, but instead they glower in the darkness, with barely enough time to articulate their motivations, let alone craft characters. But, really, we're not watching Thor for thoughtful musings on the nature of power, or good and evil, or the advent of a Darth Vader-ian bad guy, but for a pair of brothers, to see if their bond of family can really be severed by lies and betrayal. Every complaint about The Dark World fades away when Hemsworth and Hiddleston are onscreen - the film snaps to life when Thor and Loki stand together. The strength of the Marvel films has really been in their casting, and these two are some of the brightest shining lights in the sky. Actually, the whole cast of humans & Asgardians is utilized darn well here - even Renee Russo, whom I'd honestly forgotten was even in the first Thor. All of our heroes, and their friends, get at least a moment to shine (usually in one of The Dark World's many spectacular action setpieces), and for us to remember why we liked them so much in the first film. Marvel also keeps up their burgeoning tradition of quality extras on their home-media releases; the short film one-shot, "All Hail The King," is hilarious and thrilling. All in all, Thor: The Dark World is immensely satisfying, if still less than it could've been.

This is the second Thor movie, or actually the third, if you count the Avengers, and it covers all the basics of a good sequel. Thor is fighting the battle against evil dark elves, who are led by Malekith. It seems that there is an evil energy force called the Aether, which is so powerful that it could mean the end of everything, and guess who wants it? Yep, Malekith. FYI: For all the comic book nerds like me, the Aether is known by another name that you should know, it's one of the six Infinity Gems. Loki is sentenced by Odin to be put into the deepest dungeon that can be found on Asgard, mainly for his part in the Avengers escapade in New York. Jane has found her way to London, in her search for Thor; she wants to find a connection between Earth and Asgard so that they can be reunited. The only problem is that she gets into a situation where she ends up possessing the elusive Aether that Malekith wants and the hunt is on. Thor even has to bust his brother Loki out of jail to help in the good fight. But, can Loki be trusted? One of his nicknames is 'The Trickster' or god of lies. There are some good fight sequences, I especially liked it when Thor would spin his hammer before applying it to the job at hand, just like in the comics. I also liked the balance of humor with the action. As far as cameos go, Stan Lee appears in the mental hospital scene-he wants his shoe back-and there is a small scene with the appearance of another super hero in costume. When the end credits start, there is a scene, and then at the very end is another scene, so don't stop watching, or you will miss the set up for the next movie. It's rated "PG-13" for violence and mild language and has a running time of 1 hour & 52 minutes. I really enjoyed it and that's why I bought it on Blu-Ray.

I saw this movie in theaters and I think I saw it in 3D, so there was an extra bit of awe involved with this movie. Since then I have bought the Blu-ray, but haven't had the time to explore the features. However, I can speak for the movie itself and it was exactly what it should be. It's a summer blockbuster that entertains you for the length of the movie and leaves you wanting more with their teaser at the end. This time around Thor is more mature and human. He becomes more relatable and that becomes a draw for me as a superhero fan because he is fallible. Though our hero is more mature there are still some practices that escape him. I understand those moments in the movie are there for pure humor, but that is one of the great things about Marvel and their movies. Even though they have some serious themes and delve into the darkness of humankind they pepper in some humor in some of the most random places which break the tension. Of course, you also have the more minor character, Darcy. I have to mention Darcy because she is played by the fantastic Kat Dennings. Ms. Dennings is on her A game in this movie with her quick wit and fun one-liners. She is part of the comic relief in this movie and you can't help but root for her sometimes because all Darcy ever wanted were some extra college credits and then she was pulled into the world of Thor and his muscles. All-in-all this movie is just great fun. If you want to sit down for a couple of hours and fall deep into Thor's world then this is a great movie to do it with.

Thor - The Dark World? Very cool, but clearly significantly different in tone from the first Thor film. I attribute that a lot to the change in directors. With Kenneth Branagh directing the first film, there was an element of Shakespearean tragedy to that film. Evidently, Branagh had been briefly signed on to direct the sequel but left several months into the development of the second film. I'm glad for the change because I think director Alan Taylor really managed to capture the dark tone incredibly well. And from a character standpoint he was able to build on the characters of the first film by giving them all more of a brooding depth that had been lacking from the first movie. Visually, I thought the movie was stunning. The Dark World of Svartalfheim really lived up to the billing. I think that Iceland was the perfect location to capture that stark reality, and it showed how a real location can help so much in setting a scene. Taylor also managed to expand on Asgard from a visual standpoint without getting too showy. From a story standpoint? I think that Taylor managed to establish a very real sense of danger and jeopardy with this story. And doing that draws the viewer in and makes them care about the characters. I got that with this film. The mid-credits scene was great! The Infinity Stones are going to be a cool story arc that I think Marvel Studios is going to take their time to develop. And Benecio del Toro as The Collector? I never saw that coming!!!

I have to be honest; going into this film I did not expect much. Although, I enjoyed the first Thor film I didn't find it as entertaining or relatable (as relatable one as can be to Superheros) as the first Iron Man was. That coupled with my disinterest in Thor in Avenger's and Age of Ultron left me a little preconceived about what to expect from this film. Well, boy was I wrong. This film fleshed out Thor much more in a way that I have now become a Thor fan, even! AND Tom Hiddleston nearly steals the movie as Loki in this one! He is a terrific villian that you just love to hate and hate to love, but still do anyway. The dynamic of the two (Thor and Loki) fraternal relationship is so well developed and displayed here that at some points of the film it feels like a "buddy movie" with lots of action and excitement and not just an action/adventure film with the hashed-out brother vs. brother scenario. This in and of itself is refreshing and demonstrates how well the writing is in this film. Marvel keep it up. Anyhow, if you liked the first Thor I believe you'll very much enjoy this one and if you were like me on the fence about it then give the film a shot. I bet you'll be surprised just as I was. :)

Thor: The Dark World isn’t a bad movie, but it’s by far the MCU’s weakest offering. It’s a strange movie to compare to the blu-ray because, while some scenes really lend itself to the higher resolution 4K can offer, a good amount of the film is spent in dull and grey locations. Still, the transfer is good. If you already own the blu-ray, I would say only upgrade if you’re looking to upgrade all of your MCU films (or if you just really like this movie). If you already own it and don’t watch it too often, the blu-ray gets the job done. However, if you’re looking to own the film for the first time, go with the 4K edition.

Thor 2 is a fantastic sequel that lives up to (and possible surpasses) the first film. This movie picks up right after the events of Avengers and flawlessly continues to move the Marvel Universe forward, while at the same time, it is a film that a person new to the Marvel Universe can sit down and watch and really enjoy. The original cast (with the exception of one character) return from the first movie and all of them do excellent. Loki once again steals the show and the chemistry between Thor and Loki is phenomenal. The only negatives are the villain of the film doesn't show to much character and feels a bit boring, plus there is a action scene that involves spaceships. Although the spaceship scene is cool, it feels more of a Star Wars scene than a Thor scene. Overall, it's a great movie that I highly recommend. People familiar with the Marvel Universe will appreciate the continuity and those unfamiliar can enjoy this movie without being completely lost with what is going on. Stay till after the credits for an after credit scene that shows a glimpse of The Collector, who will appear in the next Marvel film, Guardians of the Galaxy.

Why is there an empty third space in this exclusive package? Was there suppose to be a DVD in its place? Seems like a waste of proper packaging. "Thor: The Dark World" is not going to rock anyone's world aside from fans of the characters, though it's a serviceable appetizer for "Avengers: Age of Ultron". Loki once again steals the show, now with a mixture of pathos and wit from respectively the first "Thor" and "Avengers" films. Not to undermine Thor, who has grown to be a more daring hero than before who's willing to make risky choices that are actually benefit for the universe. The side characters and awkward comedy held the film back, but otherwise if you're already a Thor fan, you'll get plenty of excitement out of this film (and much like the Marvel Cinematic universe, it may be worth seeing to get a bigger idea on future movies). Kudos to the Marvel shot which resolved the controversy behind the "Iron Man 3" twist. Funny, as well as redeemable to those who look at the reveal with poisonous eyes.

Kind of a letdown but still very entertainment and influential to the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

The Mighty Thor once again takes to the skies and conquers evil in Thor: The Dark World. Originally shown in 3D, the 3D disc in this set replicates the experience fairly well, despite some muddiness in darker scenes. The 2D disc holds the extras, including a new Marvel One-Shot short film and other intriguing companion pieces. Interestingly, the limited-edition Steelbook collector's case can hold three discs, but the set does not come with a DVD of the movie, so this may break the deal for some who hoped for a well-rounded retail package. Don't let that stop you from getting this, though--it's action-packed from start to finish, and the ending holds the promise of something much greater for the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

It was just... alright. Lol! The overall story was okay, but the villain was absolutely bland; no heart, no purpose (at least it wasn't visible to me), and certainly no place in the Marvel Universe. Don't get me wrong, Christopher Eccleston is a great actor, but I feel his character lacks fervor and the driving power of what it truly means to be a villain, a force to be reckon with; one that even makes the audience tremble. When making these superhero movies, Marvel is too focused on developing the hero and not enough time on the villain(s) that they lose their traction and reason to even exist in the same universe as Ironman, Hulk, Black Widow, and more. If MC executives want to gain momentum with their movies, then they need to step it up a notch with developing antagonists that have a rightful place in the annals of movie villain history.

Starting with the excellent origin story of THOR, and continuing with AVENGERS, THOR: THE DARK WORLD brings the story back to Thor and his Asgardian homeworld. Chris Hemsworth and Tom Hiddleston fantastically reprise their roles as Thor and Loki, full of bravado and full enjoyment in their roles. It a great hero in action story with only two weak points. One being Natalie Portman as the love interest having only limited chemistry. The other being Christopher Eccleston as the villain whom we see as a major threat, but truly know so little about. Putting those aside, the movie still comes across a thrilling visual epic, still warranting a recommended rating.

I was happy enough to wait until Thor: The Dark World came out on DVD to watch it and it turns out my instincts were right. While the movie went in a fairly inventive and interesting direction it lacked the same je ne sais quoi and magic that really brought the first one to life. On the other hand, I enjoyed the special effects and the secondary characters quite a bit more in this one. I still think Natalie Portman is under utilized but overall a stellar performance from the cast. The more we learn about the infinity stones the more interesting that aspect of the overarching Marvel story gets. I would recommend buying it as it takes at least a couple of watches to to catch everything and was overall a pretty good movie.

While Thor the Dark World has a lot going for it, it never quite matches the scope and sweep of the first Thor film. The key cast members, such as Hemsworth, Hiddleston and Hopkins (The three H's) are now quite comfortable in their role, Natalie Portman still feels slightly miscast, and Kat Dennings is if it's possible, even more squeaky and annoying as Kat the comic relief character (aren't they supposed to be smart scientist types?). Christopher Eccleston is pretty darn good as Malekith, but he doesn't get all that much to do, and is often overshadowed in the villain department by Hiddleston's Loki. And one important note about the DVD features, the one-disc Blu-Ray DOES have the filmmaker commentary, even though it's not listed on the DVD sleeve.

Being a fan of the Marvel/Avengers series of movies this was going to be added to my collection under any circumstances. While it isn't as visually stunning as some of the newer movies out there and there aren't as many revealing details about the continuum this is still a solid movie. I won't give any spoilers but there are enough "new" revelations and action scenes to keep you engaged throughout, and the visuals might not be spectacular compared to scenes like those in Man of Steel 3D but they are still REAL good. Do not attempt to watch as a standalone or even as a sequel to the 1st movie as you will be completely lost but if you are following the continuum this is worthy to add to your 3D collection.

All in all, a fun popcorn flick! It delivered in all the right ways for this kind of comic book inspired film. The main characters are further developed from the first film and really seem to have genuine interactions with one another. Tom Hiddleston is a real standout as the tortured semi-villain Loki. Is it perfect? Far from it... the villains involved are completely without proper motivation or cause and seem almost comically evil (and not in the good way either)! Still, it hits enough of the right notes to feel like a proper portrayal of Marvel Comic's titular hero. Good, clean fun... start to finish. A little weak in the story and rushed towards it's resolution, but for the most part an enjoyable fantasy romp!

I have 2 boys, ages 5 & 7 and they love this movie. We saw it in the theater and they were anxious to add it to our movie library when it came out on Blu ray. The movie itself is pretty good as Superhero movies go. I found it funny and entertaining. My boys loved the action and cameo by Captain America. My only criticism is the use of the "s" word. Nothing makes a Mom cringe more than hearing her 5 year old repeat a bad word from a movie. The film would have been the same had that word been left out. I realize it's my job as a parent to restrict my kids from seeing movies with profanity, but they love Thor. I just wish they had used a different word in the film. Overall, we lob the movie and I am happy with my purchase.