Grade: B-
“Thor: The Dark World” is a bit of a mixed bag, but overall, it’s an entertaining movie that might be the best Marvel movie this year. The storyline involving the resurgence of Malekith the Accursed and his army of Dark Elves is a bit basic, but it makes for some epic action sequences that put the ones in the original “Thor” movie to shame. However, Malekith is a weak villain. Director Alan Taylor, notable for his work on “Game of Thrones,” truly nails in the mythology of the character, but it feels like the HBO series with Marvel characters to the point where some dynamics are eerily similar. Unfortunately, the story is kind of predictable and can drag at times. Tom Hiddleston’s Loki is easily the best part of the movie; even for the negatives, he manages to make it work as an entertaining experience.