Winter release action film leaves me feeling cold and dead inside.

Rating: 6/10 (18 November 2013)

My 'Summary' may be a bit of an exaggeration, but thinking back at parts of the film makes me feel like this could have been so much more.
Firstly I'd like to say that I enjoyed most of the film. The Dark Elves looked quality with their Armour and masks etc. Thor was good. Loki was better. Special effects were great. Fighting and action scenes were a good example of how to show action without the use of shaky cam, which is far too common in "family Friendly" action films these days.
The main issue I had with the film was the humour. It was way out of balance. In particular, Dennings' character. I didn't care about her. In the first film they had a great balance with the seriousness, action and humour. Dennings was in the background and said the odd dopey thing, but in this film they really shoved her silliness down your throat and ramped up the jokes which ruined the balance of the film. She had way too much air time for a character irrelevant to the story.
Hiddleston Was great as always.
Rene Russo looked like a bad-ass with her blade.
Anthony Hopkins was....Anthony Hopkins
Thor's friends weren't in it enough.
Thor has some issues for wanting to be with Portman over Jaimie Alexander. Mad man.