Thor: Ragnarok Movie Review

CAST: Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo,
Tom Hiddleston, Cate Blanchett,
Idris Elba, Jeff Goldblum, Tessa
Thompson, Karl Urban, Anthony
Hopkins
DIRECTOR: Taika Waititi
GENRE Action/2 h 15 min/ UA
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Thor: Ragnarok Movie Review
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NEIL SOANS | UPDATED: NOV 3, 2017,
12.53 PM IST
Thor: Ragnarok Story : The mighty Thor finds
himself imprisoned on the other side of the
universe, in a race against time to prevent
the all-powerful Hela from destroying his
homeworld of Asgard. His quest for survival
leads him into a deadly gladiatorial contest
that pits him against the Hulk.
Thor: Ragnarok Review : From the very first
look at Marvel's latest outing, it became
apparent that there was something unique
about 'Thor: Ragnarok'. More vibrant than its
two prequels, and combined with a quirky
sense of humour, it reunites us with two
larger-than-life superheroes - Thor and the
Hulk, both of whom we haven't seen since
'Avengers: Age of Ultron' in 2015. From the
outset, it's evident how well these two play
with, and against each other, continuing their
love-hate bromance established in the first
'Avengers' film. Additionally, the film is
infused with Taika Waititi's trademark style
of oddball comedy and while he plays
wonderfully within Marvel's sandbox, his
imprint is evident in every frame and
dialogue. Additionally, it translates very well
on screen in all the performances from the
ensemble cast.
Considering that the odds are stacked
against him, Thor is challenged in a way that
brings a whole new side to the God of
Thunder. A re-energized Chris Hemsworth
gets to flex his comedic muscles to full
effect. Naturally, this rubs off well on the
Hulk as well, especially since Mark Ruffalo
is completely at home playing the angry
green man-child. The scenes between him
and Thor are captivating to watch and will
leave you wanting more. Tom Hiddleston is
up to his usual charming mischief as Loki
but hands over scene-stealing duties to
newcomer Tessa Thompson. She proves to
be an essential addition, with a spirited
performance as the feisty Valkyrie. Two
veteran actors who fit right into the
proceedings while clearly having a blast are
Jeff Goldblum and Cate Blanchett. The
latter's Hela particularly stands out with a
delightfully devious role as Marvel's first
female villain onscreen.
Considering that Marvel's next big film is
'Avengers: Infinity War' which will
undoubtedly feature an unprecedented
number of superheroes sharing screen space
and time, the plot here does feel somewhat
rushed as the wheels are in motion for the
next big entry. The stakes are far from low,
but the film's overall impact on the MCU is
debatable. But that doesn't take away from
the fact that this feels like a zany comic
book brought to life. It's an insanely fun ride
from start to finish - one that you'd want to
hop right back on for another round; not
unlike a Led Zeppelin track on loop. Clearly,
third time is a charm for Thor as 'Ragnarok'
is the best film on the Asgardian till date,
and another entry from Marvel you simply
cannot miss!