Thor and Loki show

Rating: 5/10 (25 March 2014)

With the main Marvel players established as film franchises. Marvel turned to their second tier with Thor and Captain America, if their desire to make the Avengers film was to become a real possibility.
Kenneth Branagh was entrusted to get Thor of the ground. The Shakespearean actor and director was a left field choice that turned out to be an inspired and bold move.
Now with the sequel, we go back to the land of Tolkienism with elves and the age of darkness. Before the reign of 'Odin' (Anthony Hopkins) the Dark Elves were led by 'Malekith' (Christopher Eccleston) who craved the energy source called 'Aether.'Although Malkieth was initially unsuccessful a rare convergence means he can begin his task again to grab this energy source so he can destroy once again.
It is up to Thor to stop him and he might need to get Loki to assist him. The action moves from Asgard to Greenwich which seems the London location of choice for many US blockbusters in the last few years. Loki making his third appearance in a Marvel film get the best lines, Eccleston the actor responsible for the relaunch of Doctor Who gets little to do or show his skill because Loki has all the focus.
The film despite its action, special effects and CGI is just average. Entertaining but instantly forgettable, but the film leaves you with a set up for a third film because even Norse legend/superheros can be dumb by trusting any stranger with there powerful artefacts.