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Tango01 Supporting Member of TMP08 Nov 2013 12:29 p.m. PST

SPOILER ALERT!!!

"Tonight, not even the gods are safe as Thor: The Dark World debuts in theaters. The second chapter (third if you count Avengers) of Thor's story, The Dark World is by no means a perfect movie, but it really doesn't need to be: It's tremendously fun and eminently worthwhile, warts and all. If you're already a Thor fan courtesy of either the comics or the first film, it's a safe bet that you'll enjoy The Dark World.

Thor, at its best, has always blended epic gravitas with humor, so prepare to laugh — a lot. It's a tradition that The Dark World embraces enthusiastically, from the awkward culture clash of inserting a Norse god into modern America to an epic battle that plays out like a mix between a boss level from the video game Portal and a Dungeons & Dragons teleport puzzle, and even an unexpected Chris Evans cameo as Captain America (sort of).

If you're new to the Thor film franchise, however, or to Marvel movies in general, you'll want to make a point of watching at least Thor before heading to The Dark World, as the latter is very much a sequel. Thor, which came out in 2011, was essentially a prologue, concerned primarily with establishing a sprawling cosmology and depositing the principal players of its colorful cast in their defining roles and rivalries. The Dark World, then, is in a prime position to shake Asgard's literal and figurative foundations, and allow its characters to develop depth and complexity far beyond Thor…"
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jpattern208 Nov 2013 1:01 p.m. PST

Seeing it tomorrow.

Mr Canuck08 Nov 2013 1:44 p.m. PST

Seeing it tonight, looking forward to it!

Personal logo FingerandToeGlenn Sponsoring Member of TMP08 Nov 2013 5:27 p.m. PST

Saw it. Stay for ALL the credits.

DsGilbert09 Nov 2013 7:35 p.m. PST

Enjoyed it, but felt it was more Star Wars than Viking lore.

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