It may be one of the weaker MCU films but it's still enjoyable

Rating: 8/10 (17 April 2017)

I've always argued that there's yet to be a 'bad' MCU film. Have there been weak ones? Sure! But, at the very least, the weakest entries still have things about them that make them worthwhile. 'Thor: The Dark World' is one of the prime examples of this. However, it still has just enough in it to make it an enjoyable enough minor outing in the MCU.
In some ways, this film actually improves upon its predecessor. More time is spent in the Nine Realms than on Earth and the visual effects and action sequences are both improved upon. Plus, any scene between Thor and Loki is a major highlight.
However, as far as what happens in it, it doesn't really contribute much to the overall lore of the MCU aside from a few twist reveals. Also, it, unfortunately, has the weakest villain in the entire MCU in the form of Malekith. Christopher Eccleston is sadly wasted in the role, restricted by makeup and an elvish language. Despite what it may seem, he proves to be a lackluster threat for Thor and company to deal with. Clearly, the increased screen time of fan-favorite Loki affected Malekith's role in the story.
Like 'Iron Man 2', this is clearly one of the MCU films that was most affected by the infamous creative committee, and in some cases, it does show. But 'terrible'? Absolutely not. I will say, though, that this one doesn't really warrant as many re-watches as some of the other MCU films.