‘Thor: The Dark World’ Comes Close to Being a Viable Story
In Thor: The Dark World there's a dangerous villain, a universe-ending threat, and a star-crossed romance -- but none of it makes sense.
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‘Thor’ Blasted the Comic Book Superhero Genre Away from Earth
Kenneth Branagh's Thor (2011) took the largely Earth-based, sci-fi genre into the realm of supernatural space fantasy, leading the way for a wider array of comic book superhero films.
‘The Long Day Closes’ Recollects Memory and Childhood in Constant Motion
One of cinema's most resonant and timeless works, Terence Davies's second film recreates childhood dreams and memories within which any viewer can situate themselves.
‘Thor: The Dark World’ Brings the Hammer (and the Enthusiasm) Down
Thor worked due to its surprisingly-effective Shakespearean framework. Thor: The Dark World follows conventional Hollywood tropes and suffers for it.