"Is that why everything is on fire?"
Marvel's current run of terrific movies continues: the Thor sequel is gloriously entertaining. The spirits of Jackson, Lucas and Emmerich make their presences felt, but Alan Taylor not only expands on the first film successfully but also gives The Dark World a very grounded feel that is easy for the viewer to buy into. Hopping between 'realms' and, er, London is handled deftly, with a very economical and slick script enabling real pace and energy. Indeed, story is king, with some quirky and unexpected narrative choices making for an interesting and compelling experience. All of the main cast return and without exception are terrific in their roles on screen, with the addition of Christopher Eccleston as an acceptable villain and a superfluous and underwritten 'intern's intern'. The movie also shows true scope and scale and looks simply fantastic. As is usual with Marvel, an unexpected cameo is seamless, and Stan Lee's trademark appearance is fun. The mid-credits teaser plants the MacGuffin that will not doubt be used in future episodes, but this movie is steeped in age-old themes of revenge, family and loyalty that make this particular space fantasy work so well.
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