Thor: The Dark World

"With Iron Man 3 having demonstrated that a post-Avengers movie focusing on "only" one superhero can still be a heck of a lot of fun, it now falls upon Thor: The Dark World to reinforce that point. While this blockbuster never quite reaches the giddy heights of the unexpectedly awesome Iron Man 3, it's still a perfectly enjoyable exercise in superheroics, and much more fun to watch than Man of Steel."

"This robust, impersonal visual-effects showpiece proves buoyant and unpretentious enough to offset its stew of otherwise derivative fantasy/action elements."

"Marvel's man with the mallet does all that's required of him in a breakneck sequel that's never dark for long."

"This is a grander, pacier film crammed with sprawling prog-rock landscapes, masked elf armies and giant spaceships over Greenwich."

"Thanks to Hiddleston and Hemsworth's impressive collective charisma, [this is] far from a franchise killer."

"Too much hammer time, not enough fun, except when Loki's onscreen."

"As confident and assured as its lead character, Marvel's great run continues."