Marvel’s Thor movies aren’t as bad as you remember

Loki is a great character

Loki, the MCU’s trickster, continues to be a delight, even if he’s not a “good guy.” He’s complex, grandiose, and an utter delight to watch onscreen—mostly because Tom Hiddelston is such a fantastic actor. He rests somewhere between protagonist and antagonist, which is why he’s so fun.

In the first Thor, Loki learns of his complicated past and struggles to accept his fate beside his brother. This leads to some wonderfully delicious conniving on his part, which sees Loki send the Destroyer to Earth, only for that very move to lead to Thor’s powers being restored.

In The Dark World, meanwhile, Loki plots several different ways to overthrow Odin, while helping Thor defeat Malekith. And just when we think Loki has died by sacrificing his life for the greater good, we come to find out it was just one giant trick.

We just don’t get twists that good in any other MCU property.

Thor and Thor: The Dark World are by no means the best MCU movies. But they aren’t quite as bad as people remember them. They’re full of great spectacle and pathos, taking viewers out of the confines of Earth and into a realm where kings and princess battle giant rock monsters.

Before you watch Thor: Ragnarok on November 3, remember how important the first two Thor movies are to the MCU. Not only have they introduced some of the universe’s best characters, but they act as the foundation for where the franchise is headed. And it’s why they don’t deserve your disdain.

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