Thor The Dark World

Last Updated on: June 26th, 2024

Posted By: Craig Smith

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“Thor: The Dark World” is a 2013 superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character Thor. It is the second standalone film in the Thor series and the eighth film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The movie is directed by Alan Taylor.

In “Thor: The Dark World,” the Asgardian prince Thor (played by Chris Hemsworth) returns to Asgard after successfully stopping the invasion of Earth by the Chitauri in “The Avengers.” However, his heart is troubled by his separation from Jane Foster (Natalie Portman), his love interest on Earth. Meanwhile, in the Nine Realms, the Dark Elves, led by the vengeful Malekith (Christopher Eccleston), awaken from their long slumber to seek revenge and plunge the universe into darkness once again.

When Malekith and his forces threaten the very existence of the Nine Realms, Thor is forced to team up with his mischievous brother Loki (Tom Hiddleston) and seek help from unlikely allies. The film showcases a mix of epic battles and emotional conflicts as Thor grapples with the duty of being a prince and the desire to protect those he loves.

As Thor and his allies face the formidable Dark Elves, they must confront their own personal demons and make difficult sacrifices to save the universe from Malekith’s malevolent plans.

“Thor: The Dark World” received generally positive reviews from critics and was a box office success, grossing over $644 million worldwide. The film is praised for its thrilling action sequences, impressive visual effects, and the dynamic chemistry between the characters, especially the complex relationship between Thor and Loki.

The movie further expands the cosmic elements of the MCU and explores the mythology of Asgard and the Nine Realms. It also sets the stage for future MCU films, including “Avengers: Age of Ultron” and “Thor: Ragnarok.”

Overall, “Thor: The Dark World” is a thrilling and visually stunning superhero film that continues the adventures of the God of Thunder and showcases the intricate tapestry of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.


Thor The Dark World


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Cast

  • Chris Hemsworth:; Thor
  • Natalie Portman: Jane Foster
  • Tom Hiddleston: Loki
  • Anthony Hopkins: Odin
  • Stellan Skarsgard: Erik Selvig
  • Idris Elba: Heimdall
  • Christopher Eccleston: Malekith
  • Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje: Algrim / Kurse
  • Kat Dennings: Darcy Lewis
  • Ray Stevenson: Volstagg
  • Zachary Levi: Fandral
  • Rene Russo: Frigga

Crew

  • Director: Alan Taylor
  • Screenwriters: Christopher L. Yost and Christopher Markus & Stephen McFeely
  • Producer: Kevin Feige

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Algrim Kurse
Algrim / Kurse
Darcy Lewis
Darcy Lewis
Dr. Jane Foster
Dr. Jane Foster
Erik Selvig
Erik Selvig
Frigga
Frigga
Heimdall
Heimdall
Hogun
Hogun
Loki
Loki
Malekith
Malekith
Odin
Odin
Sif
Sif
Thor Odinson
Thor Odinson

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Craig Smith
I am founder and editor of DisneyNews.us. My passion for all things Disney goes pretty far back to my first trip to Walt Disney World in the mid-80's. I have since returned to the magical place more than 20 times. I started this site when I came to the realization that I spent a significant portion of my day reading articles about Disney and watching Disney content with my 8-year old, so it made sense that I would start sharing some of what I read and see and building a little community around it. Other interests include 80's nostalgia, vintage toys, video games, LEGO, Star Wars and tech gadgets. Other site isDMR.