Stark wrote:EDIT: Speaking of which, I can't seem to get that video for WOLF to play on that link you posted. Not sure if it's my computer or what.
I couldn't either. Might be my pop-up blocker. Same trailer is on youtube.
THOR: The Dark World
My understanding is that this film had some production problems with the director and Christopher Ecclestones villain Malekith had his part reduced to make way for more Loki.
It shows in a very obvious way. I won't spoil anything but there is a certain important scene where the emotion should be running high, but it is stilted by sloppy editing and bad direction. I also get the impression that not only was Malekith forced aside but so was Anthony Hopkins as Odin who doesn't really get any sort or story arc.
Natalie Portman doesn't do much either as Jane. She acts stoned most of the time, seemingly unimpressed by meeting the real fucking Odin and Frigga and, you know, being on another planet. I don't know, seems like a physicist might get a kick from that. Maybe she's an alumna of the same university all the scientists from Prometheus attended.
Shame to waste such talent and more a shame to not have a baddie who has no motivation beyond "destroy the universe". Say what you will of the first Thor, but Loki and the titular hero have a more unique relationship than most superhero movies.
Darcy and Selvig (the other scientists from the first movie) are now basically just comedy relief and not much else aside from Selvig providing a bit of a dues ex machina (no pun intended). Also Kat Dennings wears a normal, unfitted coat which is a waste of an awesome bust.
That relationship however is the better side of this movie. We get a deeper insight into Loki's soul and Tom Hiddlestone has the chops to pull it off. We also get a great bit where Loki uses his shape changing powers to mock his brother. It's much cooler than it sounds, trust me.
Loki gets all the best lines as well and is genuinely likeable and engaging screen presence which is quite the feat for an mischievous god bent on world domination. So at least, I can understand why the execs bumped up the role. Also cos on his own Thor is pretty boring if we're super honest. I mean people complain about Superman but Thor has him down pat in the overpowered noble hero category.
Anyway, it all ends in a visually exciting but again choppily edited battle sequence and Thor triumphs. Yay. Or does he? As usual stay til the end, there are two post-credit sequences, ushers be damned.
tldr/ There are lots of problems with this sequel but Loki will pull it through for the fans. I wouldn't bother if you aren't into superheroes though. Unlike Iron Man, I don't feel there is any need for Thor to have a trilogy.
Still excited for Captain America 2 though. Guess I'm just a sucker.
Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou
I won't do a review for this as you all know how good it is already. Instead have this gif.
