Nov 2nd
Thor: The Dark World* (12A)                
(Century Clacton)

(US 2013)

Thor's Earthmate Jane Foster becomes infected with the deadly Aether that is the source of darkness to the Universe which its owners try to get back.
Dumber sequel to Thor (and Marvel's The Avengers) with lots of the same talent from the first film but less intelligence  despite an over elaborate plot and a lively, silly finale rushing through portals from one dimension to another (Thor himself is a noticeably sanguine figure amidst all the mayhem). The illogical final twist leaves room for more in the Marvel cycle.

d: Alan Taylor
s: Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Tom Hiddleston, Anthony Hopkins, Christopher Eccleston, Idris Elba, Rene Russo, Kat Dennings, Stellan Skarsgaard, Alice Krige, Benicio Del Toro