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The MovieFilm Podcast

Commentary Track: Thor: The Dark World

Nov 10, 2023
The hosts discuss their anticipation and reservations about revisiting 'Thor: The Dark World' and the lack of clarity in the motivations of the villains. They analyze the visual aesthetics of movies and the shift towards polished looks. The speakers delve into various scenes and characters in the film, suggest renaming the bombs as 'Kice bombs', and discuss the lack of character development between Sif and Jane. They also discuss the involvement of certain characters in the Thor movies and analyze various aspects of 'Thor: The Dark World', including building tension and character development.
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Quick takeaways

  • The motivations and backstory of the dark elf, Malekith, are underdeveloped, hindering the audience's understanding of the stakes involved.
  • The lack of emotional connection between Thor and his mother, Frigga, diminishes the impact of her death and the subsequent funeral scene.

Deep dives

The underdeveloped villain motivations

The motivations and backstory of the dark elf, Malekith, remain vague and underdeveloped, making it difficult for the audience to understand the stakes involved and why he is seeking revenge.

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