Loki isn’t just a supervillain, he’s also a god. As seen in 2011’s Thor and 2012’s The Avengers, Loki (Tom Hiddleston) has a lot in common with his adoptive brother and nemesis Thor, including some Oedipal resentment against Odin and some serious anger-management issues. But he’s also a trickster, using deception to get what he wants, instead of just a big hammer, like Thor. Thor ultimately recognizes his own immaturity, while Loki never does.
In The Avengers, a still-jealous Loki aims to rule the Earth with the help of a mysterious energy portal, an alien army, and his own gifts for mind-control, which leads more than one of the good guys to fight for the wrong side. Eventually, the Avengers get their act together, and there have been few sights more satisfying in recent movies than the Hulk wiping the floor with Loki. Still, Loki remains a threat, one who promises to make more mischief in the next Thor movie, due in November.
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