10 Completely Misunderstood Movie Villains

8. Loki in Thor (2011) & Avengers Assemble (2012)

It is often said that 'Home is where the Heart is', but most times problems begin at home... Supervillain Loki, the adoptive brother and arch-enemy of Thor, just wants to be loved and prove himself as worthy to his adoptive father Odin (King of Asgard). After finding out his bio-mythical father is Odin's enemy Laufey, he can't be blamed for feeling like the Ugly Duckling of the Asgardian family. A classic case of an identity crisis. However he really seems to have it in for Thor! It is evident that Thor believes Loki's rage is a spell of sibling rivalry and that there is still love between them. Ultimately, it is up to Loki to see through the fine line between love and hate and offer forgiveness... We shall have to see how the family saga unfolds in the upcoming sequel Thor: The Dark World (2013).
 
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As a one-of-a-kind twenty-something film fanatic and culture vulture... I have a 1st Class Honours degree in English Literature with Film Studies & Media Cultures. Along with recently completing MA by Research in Film Studies, I aspire to be a film critic and yearn for the opportunity to roll around on the red carpet (with or without Christian Bale in his Batsuit). Always openly embracing films of all genres and nations, although anything Studio Ghibli related will always have a place in my heart. Believes normality is overrated!