Fan Review Thread SPOILERS INSIDE - Part 2

[samsnee]

okay here it goes,
I give Thor Dark World a 9-10 (I wish I could get that poll to work)
I saw really nothing wrong with Malekith's performance being a Dark Elf and all. I think people are too busy reading what he says most of the time to actually pay attention to the performance. I think what would have helped is if they spoke in English. That is really my only problem.
I absolutely LOVED the look of the entire film. I saw nothing wrong with any of visuals at ALL.
The entire audience laughed at all the right places, Specially the Lokicap. lol
The fight scenes were ALL great, just wish we had more of Sif and Hogun.
What really stood out to me was the end with Loki/Odin. Anthony nailed Tom's movement, as Odin sat down in the throne as Thor walked away to leave for Earth. I'm still trying to actually figure out when Odin disappeared. I'm thinking it was when we last saw him with Heimdall.

I thought it was after the guard told Odin they found a body. The guard was clearly Loki.

 

[voyzovrezon]

I thought it was after the guard told Odin they found a body. The guard was clearly Loki.

that's the way I see it. The guard was Loki, but did Odin know or suspect this? When he asked "Loki?" meaning the body left behind, or Loki, is that you?

 

[RoryTate]

that's the way I see it. The guard was Loki, but did Odin know or suspect this? When he asked "Loki?" meaning the body left behind, or Loki, is that you?

I think the movie definitely played this scene with both of these interpretations in mind. They were definitely making the audience suspect the guard was Loki, and Odin's question was a pretty direct way of making the audience suspicious about the guard's identity.

Just a quick aside on the "what happened to Odin?" question: I don't know how much I can express my intense dislike of the idea of losing Odin offscreen. Comics that have lost a main character off panel have made me consider dropping them, and in some cases I have (and when I did it turned out to be the right decision). Feige's comments that they know where the character of Odin is going (when asked about the disappearance) mostly assuage my concerns here, however. Just because an actor doesn't want to play a part anymore isn't a reason to mess with a long term storyline. I don't feel Marvel Studios is going to make that mistake, however.

Yes, losing Hopkins would be sad, but that is no reason to lose Odin as well. And I haven't seen anything that says Hopkins for sure is not coming back yet.

 

[AVEITWITHJAMON]

A question for others who have seen the movie: do you think the Loki dungeon scene with Frigga was actually him talking with her, or just him creating an illusion of her to have a made-up conversation with? Initially I thought the latter: Odin had said Frigga wouldn't visit Loki, and then the way she just vanished (like she was one of his illusions) when she said he was lying to himself sealed it for me. It all worked quite well.

But then I saw other reviews and people read the scene straight, perhaps since Frigga was later shown to be able to project an illusion of Jane. At this point, I'm not sure exactly what was meant as truth, or if it is left to the viewer to decide. I tend to prefer the Loki talking to himself interpretation honestly, since he would only admit to himself how much he cares for his mother/family (and even that would be a struggle). OTOH, he does get a last direct conversation with his mother before she dies if it is really her, which makes losing her more powerful.

Or maybe I'm just coming up with a reason to go see the film again this weekend.

I got confused a bit at 1st myself but quickly figured out it was Frigga visiting Loki by projecting an image of herself to him. Like Loki does himself sometimes. It was obvious Frigga taught him this trick and she didnt want Odin to know she was visiting him.

 

[Suzanne78]

Oh my… I'm actually very tempted to rank Thor: The Dark World above Iron Man 3.

I think it might've achieved that for me. Just on the Loki/everyone parts alone. And Frigga/Jane/Darcy/Sif and Thor interacting with all of them. That last battle was amazing.

Also, best Avengers cameo ever!

I probably would rate Thor 1 around a 7 or 7.5, but I'm giving it a 9.5. I just adored the crap out of it. So much fun. I want to see it again and again and again…

 

[The Ironstar]

Just saw and loved it. Very good, they had the right amount of humor/action/drama in it. The only downside to the film I think would be Sif and The Warriors 3 not really having much screentime or any real memorable scenes. LOVED Friggas scene, if she had to die, that is how I would want it to be. A lot of people probably thought she was defenseless but she can hang with the best of them. Loki transforming into Capt.America was just GOLD.

Since AoS is suppose to deal with the aftermath of Thor (or is Captain America?) I wonder if they are going to deal with an alien beast roaming around the United States.

I hope The Warriors 3 are handle better in T3.

 

[cherokeesam]

I was under the impression that it was because of what Loki did to his mind in the Avengers that he was acting all bonkers.

It was clearly a reference to Selvig's mind being "occupied" (in the literal sense) during Avengers. TDW did a lousy job of trying to explain references to Avengers and Thor 1, as in not explaining them at all. It's a fair assumption that your audience *probably* saw both, but the MCU is getting to that point in its existence that it can't afford to make those assumptions. They need to explain, for instance, just why Loki was arrested and jailed; what was wrong with Selvig; why Jane slapped Loki "for New York"; what Darcy meant when she kept talking about New Mexico; etc. Anyone who *didn't* see either Thor 1 or The Avengers, or simply wasn't fanboy/fangirl enough to remember plot points from 2 years ago, would've likely been in the dark (pun) for a lot of this movie.

 

[Vartha]

I'm not sure if I missed a line or something,but did they ever explain why Selvig was acting like a loon?I guess the events of the Avengers were too much for him?

It was funny,but I actually found myself feeling bad for the character (and the actor.)

Um there were a few things in the young readers novel like for example just after Thor arrives on Vanaheim and the banter we see with Thor and Sif, she asks why he was there and he replies, "he ran out of Trolls." they also go into a bit that explains that Erik had become paranoid of Loki being in his head, so, he tries to stay away from Jane, Darcy and those he cares about, and takes the Meds to try to prevent Loki from having a clear mind to take over.

 

[Vartha]

I thought it was after the guard told Odin they found a body. The guard was clearly Loki.

Yeah that was clearly Loki.
Nobody but Loki, Thor and Jane went to the Dark World, and you see the energy that happens during Loki's changes as that particular guard stands up on the Dark World.
What I was thinking, Heimdall and Odin did something with the real Odin and replaced him before Loki came back as the guard.
I think it was all part of the plan on THEIR part, and didn't let Loki in on it because they couldn't trust him

 

[samsnee]

It was clearly a reference to Selvig's mind being "occupied" (in the literal sense) during Avengers. TDW did a lousy job of trying to explain references to Avengers and Thor 1, as in not explaining them at all. It's a fair assumption that your audience *probably* saw both, but the MCU is getting to that point in its existence that it can't afford to make those assumptions. They need to explain, for instance, just why Loki was arrested and jailed; what was wrong with Selvig; why Jane slapped Loki "for New York"; what Darcy meant when she kept talking about New Mexico; etc. Anyone who *didn't* see either Thor 1 or The Avengers, or simply wasn't fanboy/fangirl enough to remember plot points from 2 years ago, would've likely been in the dark (pun) for a lot of this movie.

I don't think they need to explain everything. We're 8 movies into the MCU. At this point, most people are aware of the interconnectedness of it, I can't imagine anyone seeing Thor 2 without having seen at least Thor or Avengers first. Also, those lines are nice for people who do remember specific plot points, but I don't think it's necessary to know in order to follow the main plot.

 

[Visualiza]

I don't think they need to explain everything. We're 8 movies into the MCU. At this point, most people are aware of the interconnectedness of it, I can't imagine anyone seeing Thor 2 without having seen at least Thor or Avengers first. Also, those lines are nice for people who do remember specific plot points, but I don't think it's necessary to know in order to follow the main plot.

Agreed. Many of the connections can be inferred, while others were explained well enough, Loki's imprisonment being one of them. Aside from that, trying to elaborately tie up every piece of continuity can be a slippery slope; it's as much of a trap for a film maker to fall into as mindless action, cheap humor, or heavy melodrama.

 

[TeeKay]

I want Thor 3 now!!!

 

[voyzovrezon]

I want Thor 3 now!!!

THIS

 

[Senator Pleasury]

I was under the impression that it was because of what Loki did to his mind in the Avengers that he was acting all bonkers.

That's the only possibility. Even when Loki also screwed with Banner and Haweye's minds and neither of them acquired this pantsless style.

 

[R_Hythlodeus]

That's the only possibility. Even when Loki also screwed with Banner and Haweye's minds and neither of them acquired this pantsless style.

we haven't seen them since the battle of new york though. (except for a minute long cameo of Banner) I guess they were affected by the mind rape too and we will see how exactly it affected them in TA2. I guess the battle of new york affected all of them, since it was a major game changer for the whole world, even Tony suffered from PTSD. it is not unbelievable that some can cope with that better than others and Selvig couldn't cope with what happend to him personally at all

I want Thor 3 now!!!

luckily 2016 isn't that far away

 

[R_Hythlodeus]

Who should smash the cup in Thor 3 since that is a tradition now that Volstagg did it too?

 

[Brawl]

They also cast Christopher Eccleston, and actor who is both highly charismatic and can give really emotional performances, and then completely waste his talents. You could have gotten ANYONE to play Malekith the way that he was portrayed in this film. A stunt man could have played this part.

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Wow I didnt even recognize him as Malekith but I was getting a really weird Deja Vu off him like i know him but didnt realize it was him the whole movie.

What I did not like is the fact that Kurse was made to look kinda boring and dull. The comic version of Kurse had so much appeal that he became a good guy at the end.

 

[Joeyjojo72]

I liked Kurse. Wanted more of him in fact. I agree that Eccelston was mostly wasted, as the makeup and the lack of emotion in the character didnt allow him to shine in any way. This is my only major gripe about the film. Malekith just wasnt very interesting or fun to watch. Still a highly enjoyable movie though.

 

[Human Torch]

That's the only possibility. Even when Loki also screwed with Banner and Haweye's minds and neither of them acquired this pantsless style.

I mean,if Banner had been treated like Selvig,I'm sure fans would've been up in arms.But because Selvig isn't that "important" he gets reduced to a running joke.

(actually,from what I've seen around here,I'm sure if Banner were to be running around like a pantless loon,about half would rave that it's a brilliant choice. )

 

[Human Torch]

I don't think they need to explain everything. We're 8 movies into the MCU. At this point, most people are aware of the interconnectedness of it, I can't imagine anyone seeing Thor 2 without having seen at least Thor or Avengers first. Also, those lines are nice for people who do remember specific plot points, but I don't think it's necessary to know in order to follow the main plot.

Yeah,I'd hate to be spoon fed a plot synopsis of the last 2 films.I think the only place they dropped the ball was expecting people to understand why a man previously depicted as a brilliant scientist was suddenly running around like a crazy person.

 

[ssj wolverine]

Why isn't the poll working? Anyway I gave it 8.5 - 9. Dare I say better than Iron Man 3? I did not want Loki to die and am glad he showed up on Odin's throne.

 

[Feenix]

That's the only possibility. Even when Loki also screwed with Banner and Haweye's minds and neither of them acquired this pantsless style.

How do you know? We haven't seen Hawkeye or Banner after the events of the Avengers. For all you know, they could be experiencing side effects as well.

 

[A Necessary Evil]

Actually, we did see Banner. He looked a little disheveled, and had graying hair.

 

[Pickleweasel]

Wait I was kind of thinking how would idris Elba (can't remember the characters name) not know Loki was just impersonating Odin? Can't he like see everything

 

[Visualiza]

Wait I was kind of thinking how would idris Elba (can't remember the characters name) not know Loki was just impersonating Odin? Can't he like see everything

Loki was able to get around that in the first film; should be no different here.