Remember the first Thor movie? Remember the amount of humor in it? Well take that and multiply that by 10. I mean it's not a comedy, there is some very serious and sad moments as well as hammer time but there is a lot of humorous dialog and gags.
Kate Deming's Darcy's part has been expanded a lot. And the 9th Doctor being subtitled often as the evil dark elf Malekith is alright.
The movie is surprisingly short. Under two hours including the credits. And yes, the extra scene after the fancy end credits is ... interesting. Had to look up the party involved. And the extra scene after the end credit roll is both schmaltzy and funny.
On one level it's a chick flick with the topless Thor slow pan and the star-crossed lovers. On another hand it's a marvel action movie. And on the gripping hand it's a light hearted comedy punctuated with set piece destruction and violence.
Don't get me wrong I enjoyed the movie. It hit all the check boxes. Stan cameo, check. Avenger cameo, check. Somewhat newer Marvel page flip opening credits, check. I think it's better than the first Thor.
Other tidbits.
Check out Chuck as Fandral. And is Hogun actually smiling?
Edit: fixed Doctor number.
