What Critics Are Saying About the Newly Released THOR

IMAX XX Century held its world premier of Thor: The Dark World, giving Kenyans the chance to be one of the first people in the world to see the highly anticipated film.

Since the premier, there have been numerous reviews for the film. Check out what international critics have to say about the MARVEL film below.

“It’s here, in this [final] stretch, that the film finally gets its mojo back, finding the requisite balance between bombast and wise-cracks that made the first Thor work in its finest moments.” — Leslie Felperin, The Hollywood Reporter

“So Thor: The Dark World hits the ground running with fully realized, charismatic and confident portrayals of all the characters involved. It’s defined by Thor being an ultimate hero and Loki being a mischievous villain. That, coupled with plenty of Avengers-size action, laugh-out-loud humor and Marvel Cinematic Universe easter eggs help make Thor: The Dark World one of the best Marvel films to date.” — Germain Lussier, /Film

“There are flaws … But the whole thing clips along at such a brisk rate–at just over 100 minutes (not including credits, or post-credit stings, or post-post-credits stings) it wraps up when most blockbusters are grinding their gears–and is so entertaining that it doesn’t seem to matter. Now that’s magic-science.” — Chris Hewitt, Empire

“Thor: The Dark World is definitely a little wobbly in the story department, but its action sequences are inventive, its characters are wicked and relatable, and there’s so much wild scenery to chew on that if you’re any kind of fan of comic books and comic book movies, you’ll leave the theater with a big ol’ dopey smile on your face.” — Erik Davis, Movies.com

“Taylor fully embraces [the Thor backstory’s] fantasy elements, deftly deploying them to abrade against the earthbound segments and playing up the incongruities for comic relief. Taylor knows this territory well: His director’s chair was most recently parked on the set of HBO’s ‘Game of Thrones,’ and he brings the epic sweep of that fantasy series to the otherworldly parts of this film, only with a much bigger budget for painting on a much larger digital canvas.” — Ian Buckwalter, NPR

And on Loki’s character, played byTom Hiddelston…

“Easily giving the finest performance in Hollywood’s entire Marvel Universe, Hiddleston lends merit to this brand that can’t be overstated, as Loki’s cheeky deception is laced with the tear-inducing pain of a bastard son.” — R. Kurt Osenlund, Slant Magazine

“And, of course, even [Kat Dennings and Jaimie Alexander] are overshadowed by Loki. Hiddleston embraces the role with all four limbs. He gets both the funniest and most heartbreaking moments in Thor: The Dark World.” — Jamie S. Rich, the Oregonian

“Hiddleston steals the show here, making wickedness and treachery look a heck of a lot more fun than virtue.” — Michael O’Sullivan, Washington Post

“Tom Hiddleston, the very definition of a scene stealer.” — Joe Williams, St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Thor: The Dark World shows at IMAX at the following times today and through the weekend:

7.00 a.m. – Thor 2 3D (Kshs. 200)
9.20 a.m. – Gravity 3D (Kshs. 200)
11.15 a.m. – Thor 2 3D (Kshs. 500)
1.20 p.m. Thor 2 3D (Adults – Kshs. 800/Students & Kids – Kshs. 500)
3.40 p.m. – Gravity 3D (Adults Kshs. 800/Students & Kids – 500)
5.40 p.m. – Thor 2 3D (Adults – Kshs. 800/Students – Kshs. 700/ Kids – Kshs. 500)
8.00 p.m. – Thor 2 3D (Adults – Kshs. 800/Students – Kshs. 700/Kids – Kshs. 500)
10.15 p.m. – Thor 2 3D (Adults – Kshs. 800/Students & Kids – Kshs. 500)
12.30 a.m. – Gravity 3D (Kshs. 500)
2.15 a.m. – Thor 2 2D (Kshs. 400)

Thor: The Dark World stars Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston, Natalie Portman and Anthony Hopkins. The sequel was directed by Alan Taylor, whose work was previously seen on Game Of Thrones.