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GameAnalyzerNov 3, 2017

This Thor is a deviation from an already deviated cb origins that MCU adopted on the predecessors. I'd say the forced injection of humor in the form of corky, fratboy stuff and bathos to instill the idea of FUN is used at the expense ofThis Thor is a deviation from an already deviated cb origins that MCU adopted on the predecessors. I'd say the forced injection of humor in the form of corky, fratboy stuff and bathos to instill the idea of FUN is used at the expense of something that could have had a bigger potential for fans who were expecting more post the vision in Ultron. It leaves you demanding more justice to the central character. Taika's humor might land well for those who follow his previous offers.… Expand

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Hype2xNov 3, 2017

Not bad by any means, it's still a satisfying conclusion to such a disappointing Trilogy. It's better than other awful 2 first movies. The comedy is good, better than Vol 2, which proves Waititi needs to direct GOTG Vol 3 instead of JamesNot bad by any means, it's still a satisfying conclusion to such a disappointing Trilogy. It's better than other awful 2 first movies. The comedy is good, better than Vol 2, which proves Waititi needs to direct GOTG Vol 3 instead of James Gunn again.
Thor & Hulk have their best performances yet, Loki still shines. Valkyrie is break-out. However Hela is overhyped even though she's fine.
The movie smashes Planet Hulk & some bits of Ragnarok into each other in a Jack Kirby-ized movie. It's messy in some parts as well.

Overall, Finally a Good Thor movie but still Overhyped and Overrated. 8 / 10 (CBM Fan-Service)
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BrimbeenoNov 12, 2017

Any sense of drama or suspense is sacrificed for the sake of the joke. Thor Ragnarok weaves together two almost completely unrelated plots, The Contest of Champions and Ragnarok. The movie dwells on the Contest of Champions subplot for soAny sense of drama or suspense is sacrificed for the sake of the joke. Thor Ragnarok weaves together two almost completely unrelated plots, The Contest of Champions and Ragnarok. The movie dwells on the Contest of Champions subplot for so long that the imposing doom of Asgard isn't developed or taken seriously. Jokes are predictable, the movie serves very little point as far as plot, and characterization of people like Thor and Bruce Banner are lost to comedic clowns. Thor Ragnarok is a light-hearted fun time if you don't think about it too much, but really it's just forgettable. Thor isn't a terrible movie, but it's not good either.… Expand

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ReviewergirlNov 11, 2017

OK, I first want to say that this movie was funny. I did laugh in the theaters as I saw it. So if you are looking for pure laughs and just a chance to see some old characters again the movie is fine. All the director wanted to do was makeOK, I first want to say that this movie was funny. I did laugh in the theaters as I saw it. So if you are looking for pure laughs and just a chance to see some old characters again the movie is fine. All the director wanted to do was make people laugh and he achieves that. Its a weak goal for a superhero movie, but I give him the credit he did what he set out to do. This movie is funny and that's where it ends.
I love the MCU and had such high hopes for this film, Thor's story (not necessarily movies) is one of my favorites in the MCU. I thought that Ragnarok would take us on an epic journey to save the fate of the Nine Realms, but it did not.
Ragnarok has entirely too many jokes for something about the end of the world. Ragnarok refuses to take the event or the characters seriously. There are so many emotional moments that need to happen in this movie that don't happen.
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During the death of major characters there is hardly any emotional response from Thor or Loki or the people of Asgard as a whole. The forced relationship between the villain and Thor and Loki is unnecessary, Hela did not have to be their sibling. It could have easily been that she was a rogue warrior, Odin's first wife or even Odin's sister. The fact that they make her Thor and Loki's sister undercuts the relationship between Thor and Loki. The heart of the Thor story is the bond of brothers having Hela come out of nowhere just doesn't add to the development of the main relationship in the Thor arch which is Thor and Loki. She is a good villain though, but she doesn't need to be related. It's forced for shock value. Then it comes down to the biggest issue I have with the movie is the complete lack of development of Characters. Thor's character has regressed. He was supposed to become wiser, but he's actually become quite dumb. He was supposed to become stronger, but he's actually become quite weak... he can't hold his own against the villain and instead of gain strength and confidence he actually becomes weaker. He is no threat to the villain and the villain knows it. He can't save his people and he knows it. That is rather disappointing for a hero. Also Loki's character, one of the most compelling characters in the MCU who had a beautiful arc gets watered down. His powers, intelligence and personality get watered down. I wanted a cathartic moment between Thor and Loki when they reveal that they need each other and miss each other, but instead everything is played for laughs. Loki's character never had to make a choice to do the right thing... we don't see motivation or the sympathetic emotions that make this character so well loved. The movie is funny, but its no substance. I miss the old characterizations. I miss the poignant emotional moments that Thor and Loki's relationship offered. But the director got what he wanted he made me laugh in theaters and then when I left he made me cry.… Expand

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chesaroNov 12, 2017

I think i'm getting tired of watching a disney movie when i go to the theater expecting a marvel movie, it seems the comedy is more important than the story itself, and everything has to be pg13 (teens and above) friendly, it is not a badI think i'm getting tired of watching a disney movie when i go to the theater expecting a marvel movie, it seems the comedy is more important than the story itself, and everything has to be pg13 (teens and above) friendly, it is not a bad movie, but it should be so much more.… Expand

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PyrateNov 11, 2017

Is it better than the other Thor movies? Yes. But that doesn't mean much, believe me. Taika Waititi leaves some of his signature comedic touch, but it's clear that he doesn't have too much creative control over the movie which is a shame. AtIs it better than the other Thor movies? Yes. But that doesn't mean much, believe me. Taika Waititi leaves some of his signature comedic touch, but it's clear that he doesn't have too much creative control over the movie which is a shame. At times Thor:Ragnarok seems a bit far-fetched and ridiculous. But,perhaps, my biggest problem with this movie is that it has a great tonal discrepancy. One side is filled with jokes and is light and the other part that is filled with death, destruction and it's supposed to be more serious. The movie bounces between these two surprisingly amateurish. That being said it's a step in the right direction...for the Thor franchise, that is.… Expand

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MrShmooveNov 14, 2017

Thor Ragnarok is a silly popcorn summer movie (that came out in the fall...kinda weird). Anyways, THAT is exactly the problem with the movie. Thor is NOT supposed to be funny and yet they have him cracking Arnold Swartzenegger like jokesThor Ragnarok is a silly popcorn summer movie (that came out in the fall...kinda weird). Anyways, THAT is exactly the problem with the movie. Thor is NOT supposed to be funny and yet they have him cracking Arnold Swartzenegger like jokes right and left and in TOTALLY inappropriate times. Bad guy talking about destroying your whole planet and ALL of you people...crack a joke! Also apparently you can defeat Thor with a Taser. So guess he's not to super after all. That doesn't even make sense! He's the "god of thunder" (IE ELECTRICITY) and yet he can't survive a taser? It has some fun parts and the fight with Hulk is entertaining. But it's merely an average movie. Not bad, but not particularly good either.… Expand

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All4myannsNov 13, 2017

It was a pretty funny movie, missing some action opportunities. The one thing that made him Thor was the Shakespearean way that he talked. That was not found in this movie.Sure it's better then the rest, but not great. There's no point ofIt was a pretty funny movie, missing some action opportunities. The one thing that made him Thor was the Shakespearean way that he talked. That was not found in this movie.Sure it's better then the rest, but not great. There's no point of where you could relate to what he's going through since they put a joke on everything. It's a good one time movie.… Expand

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TheWaffleNov 24, 2017

A fun super hero movie, but there are too many jokes. Way too many jokes. There are moments where named characters die and where cities are destroyed, and those moments are immediately followed up with a one-line quip. The humor was actuallyA fun super hero movie, but there are too many jokes. Way too many jokes. There are moments where named characters die and where cities are destroyed, and those moments are immediately followed up with a one-line quip. The humor was actually pretty good, but it is so jarring to have emotion/tension filled moments just immediately under-cut with jokes that make light of character deaths. I always liked that Thor was more of the straight man in the Avengers, but this time around he's playing for a laugh in every scene. I liked Cate Blanchett's villain, and her backstory was interesting, but her motivation was just as bland as every other villain these days. She hints at some interesting stuff about Asgard white-washing its history to hide the past cruelties, but that never creates any conflict between Thor and Odin/Loki. Jeff Goldblum's character was fun but underused, Tessa Thompson was good but underused. I just feel like if the movie had gone for a bit more heart and a bit less comedy then this could have been another Iron Man.… Expand

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SergeantSozNov 7, 2017

I guess everything Marvel is a joke now. It wouldn't kill them to take a serious or emotional moment for once. I hated Gardians 1 and 2 because it tried way to damn hard to be funny. This movie did the same but not as bad. It was a good movieI guess everything Marvel is a joke now. It wouldn't kill them to take a serious or emotional moment for once. I hated Gardians 1 and 2 because it tried way to damn hard to be funny. This movie did the same but not as bad. It was a good movie but had so many problems. Like how is he getting knocked out by tasers when he has lightning coming out of his body. Why is Valkyrie bi-racial. I kinda picture that woman who plays Ragnar's wife from Vikings as the perfect cast but no everything as to be multicultural now. Isn't that just as bad as white washing or cultural appropriation? It didn't bother me that much but she has the cliche snobby tough girl attitude and she just wasn't likable at all. Kate Blanchette was great but tried to be too seductive all the time, always cocking her head to the side trying to look cute. I don't know thought, I should get a more Norse - Viking feel from Asgardians, not this forced multicultural cast. To be fair, I'm not a hypocrite. I won't watch Gods of Egypt because they got a Scottish and Danish guy as the two stars. Also Call of Duty lets you be a black female nazi soldier in multiplayer. This is getting out of hand.… Expand

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mgastrykerNov 3, 2017

I am quite disappointed by this movie. I've always thought that Marvel has dropped the ball with Thor and his lore. He is probably one of the greatest characters that Marvel has ever created, in terms of personality, the lore surrounding him,I am quite disappointed by this movie. I've always thought that Marvel has dropped the ball with Thor and his lore. He is probably one of the greatest characters that Marvel has ever created, in terms of personality, the lore surrounding him, etc. Asgard and the nine realms is an incredible pool of possibility, but what does Marvel do? They squander it.

None of the Thor movies have ever been spectacular. The first Thor movie was, in my opinion, the best because it explored Thor as a character, who went from overly cocky to becoming a humble protagonist. I loved this part of his development. It really made for a compelling character who one would want to believe in. I won't talk about the second movie because it really didn't do anything for the character, but as for Thor: Ragnarok...

Marvel decided to go in an entirely new direction with Thor this time around, giving him a comedic, **** attitude. Wow, does that really suck. With this joke-a-minute format, all of the emotion is stripped from this movie. Scenes that should be extremely, EXTREMELY emotional are destroyed because the build-up to them was all laughs. The relationships between the characters is not founded at all. The villain, who many are praising, is not developed as a villain should be. I could write a four page essay, but those are my brief thoughts.… Expand

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CLeftneckNov 6, 2017

A bit over rated in my personal opinion. I dont think that Cate Blanchett gave the best performance either. However, I did enjoy the trash planet. Jeff Goldbloom's character the Grandmaster was the perfect combination of snarky and sarcastic.

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pnoyfilmtvadikNov 10, 2017

I understand what the critics appreciate about the attempts of humour and style in this movie but Deadpool did it way much better. It's entertaining enough to watch.

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ComandanteCobraNov 8, 2017

Not awesome or horrible..it's an Average blockbuster film: If you like movies similar to "Guardian of the Galaxy 2 & 1" or "Transformers last knight" (that kind humor, action, visual setting)....you'll like Ragnarok also. If you prefer aNot awesome or horrible..it's an Average blockbuster film: If you like movies similar to "Guardian of the Galaxy 2 & 1" or "Transformers last knight" (that kind humor, action, visual setting)....you'll like Ragnarok also. If you prefer a different kind of Superheroes films like "Avengers 1 & 2", "Sam raimi's Spidermans", "Logan - The Wolverine"... you'll be bored and a little annoyed by Ragnarok.
If you'r a fan of Planet Hulk Comics storyline you'll hate Ragnarock rapresentation of it.
I'm not entertained by Guardian of the Galaxy film so for me it's a 5 or less… Expand

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sandbornNov 7, 2017

Good but too silly for me. The movie is definitely entertaining and worth the price of admission; it's just that our heros we're becoming clowns. I prefer them to still have respectability.

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Ivan500Nov 7, 2017

I must say that Thor:Ragnarok I liked and didn't like it-that's the average.The jokes in this film as terrible, and the mood of the film-too much fun.Ragnarok is the end of all living things and they prepodneset it as a normal,fun adventureI must say that Thor:Ragnarok I liked and didn't like it-that's the average.The jokes in this film as terrible, and the mood of the film-too much fun.Ragnarok is the end of all living things and they prepodneset it as a normal,fun adventure of Thor.The music is good but I'm still loyal to the guardians of the galaxy 2.One of the problems is the deception trailer-the film actually has such scenes but just why the other and some changes are also present.....(for example, eye of the torus).In General the film just for once.… Expand

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hockeyfn91Nov 14, 2017

Considering the glowing reviews out there and that other aggregate sites rating number I was disappointed in Thor: Ragnarok. It just is not that great when held up against the other top entries in the MCU. It is not that funny, although itConsidering the glowing reviews out there and that other aggregate sites rating number I was disappointed in Thor: Ragnarok. It just is not that great when held up against the other top entries in the MCU. It is not that funny, although it really tries to be. It does not do anything that bad but it does not do anything that great either. Considering the stakes in this movie you would think it would not resemble what amounts to kiddie comedy for its humor. We have slapstick humor, sight gags and the only thing missing was fart jokes. I do not want to say it was bad because it isn't bad. It just is not that great. On to Black Panther.… Expand

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akenaton1984Nov 11, 2017

Se pasa un poco con el humor; pero no es tan mala como la pintan. Sigue la línea de colores estilos ochentas de Guardianes de la Galaxia y Spider-man. A ver hasta cuándo le dura a Marvel este estilo.

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BlkShroudNov 16, 2017

Thor Ragnarok had the potential to be an excellent action, superhero movie. It had a great story, threatening villain, and high stakes. However, it turned out to be a comedy from start to finish with non-stop jokes. Literally, each scene wasThor Ragnarok had the potential to be an excellent action, superhero movie. It had a great story, threatening villain, and high stakes. However, it turned out to be a comedy from start to finish with non-stop jokes. Literally, each scene was to set up the next joke. There were so many jokes they ruin scenes which were supposed to be emotional or provide a major game changer for the protagonist. If I had to give Thor Ragnarok a grade it would be a C-.… Expand

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EludiumQ36Apr 28, 2018

Look, I can appreciate comic relief in a character but not the whole freaking movie. Is every character workshopping a comedy routine?! Jeez. The Thor series has always been about dynamite action but Ragnarok is like an SNL skit whereLook, I can appreciate comic relief in a character but not the whole freaking movie. Is every character workshopping a comedy routine?! Jeez. The Thor series has always been about dynamite action but Ragnarok is like an SNL skit where nothing's taken seriously. Hella, Goddess of Death, is the only persistently serious character and you gotta just love her Make Asgard Great Again rallying call :-) Also, I love Zeppelin's classic "Immigrant Song" but using it in this comedic film trivializes it, big swing and a miss on that.… Expand

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Rebecca31Nov 15, 2017

I didn’t want to see Thor Ragnarok because I hated the first two so much, the trailer for Thor 3 comes out and the internet nearly wets itself with excitement. I can safely say the trailer undersold the movie, and I nearly didn't see it inI didn’t want to see Thor Ragnarok because I hated the first two so much, the trailer for Thor 3 comes out and the internet nearly wets itself with excitement. I can safely say the trailer undersold the movie, and I nearly didn't see it in the end. The only reason I went to see yet another Thor movie was because of director Taika Waititi, and I'm so glad I did. Doesn’t suffer with an over stuffed cast fighting for screen time leaving room for actual character development. There’s just enough main characters and they have such fun with the roles. Perfectly paced with a simple yet well executed plot. Although not all the jokes land it's funny even if it's unbearably cheesy at times. Thor Ragnarok is without a doubt the best Thor movie and one of Marvels finest. Bizarre and superbly entertaining.

Chris Hemsworth and Mark Ruffalo are doing their thing better than ever. The two strongest Avengers come head to head and it's everything you'd expect and more. Cate Blanchett struts into every scene in a swirling cloud of evil green mist reminiscent of a stereotypical Disney villain I was almost expecting her to break into song. Spoiler alert, she doesn’t although that wouldn’t be the strangest thing to happen in Thor Ragnarok. Weird doesn’t even cover it. It took me about half way through to really start enjoying Thor but once I did I could appreciate it. Pure fun. Marvel loses itself when it gets all dark and dreary taking itself way too seriously but this is peak Marvel. Full of life and immensely entertaining and if there was ever a better use of Led Zeppelins Immigrant Song in a movie I’ve yet to see it. Easily beats the first two Thors combined, recommended to all the Superhero fans.… Expand

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Emit1080Nov 16, 2017

Is a good movie but there's a lot of not funny jokes, that's the worst, there's a joke every 5 minutes, but it's a good movie even that, and if you like the Marvel movies you will enjoy it, but the jokes is the only bad thing, and all theIs a good movie but there's a lot of not funny jokes, that's the worst, there's a joke every 5 minutes, but it's a good movie even that, and if you like the Marvel movies you will enjoy it, but the jokes is the only bad thing, and all the actors are good in there characters… Expand

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TUZLONov 3, 2017

+++ Amazing
++ Very good
+ Good
- bad
-- very bad
--- terrible

+++Thor
+++Hela
++Loki
++Heimdall
+Comedy
+Action
+Hulk
-Grandmaster
--Skurge
---Valkyrie

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AstorghNov 3, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Marvel clearly found their winning formula: 2 hour music videos with jokes every 30 seconds.
This could mean good and bad things. The good thing is that people are loving this movie, so it'll make a lot of money. The bad thing is, they're just making every movie the same, and people are ok with it.
The worst is that this movie had the potential to be a beautiful moving movie. But they just turned it into a snl musical sketch.
For what it's worth, not all jokes are bad. The fight scene with Hulk had actual reasons to have funny bits. But the fact that after that Hulk just turns into a buffon just ruins it.
Valkyrie was a cool character. It's satisfying and interesting to know why she acts the way she does. Hela was also well developed. And pretty dope.
The scene that stands out for me was when Hulk starts transforming into Banner. It was a very interesting sequence and I'm glad they acknowledge Black Widow.
Korg, oh my god, his humor is barely humor. It's cheap and just not funny.
But I have to be honest, despite me not liking the movie, I can't deny that people are loving it for a reason. It's just a piece of cheap (but expensive) entertainment. That's what people love to consume, and that's why this movie will succeed.… Expand

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BashfluffNov 6, 2017

Passable. This film plays out like the standard Thor film but adds its own MST3K-style commentary of itself as it goes, mixed in with goofy Looney Tunes-esque humor. When the film is sticking to the script or trying to be goofy, it gets somePassable. This film plays out like the standard Thor film but adds its own MST3K-style commentary of itself as it goes, mixed in with goofy Looney Tunes-esque humor. When the film is sticking to the script or trying to be goofy, it gets some laughs and feels fun. The improv is pretty weak, though, and unfortunately, there's far more of it.

There's not much more to the story other than weak improv. None of the dramatic moments land--not unhelped by the improv undercutting all the tension--and the movie loves to focus on the unfunny, boring drama far too much for its own good. Perhaps to supplement how little actually happens in the film. It's more or less a bunch of conversations in one of a very limited set of locales, peppered with a few short action scenes.

So, we have a story with no tension and little story that plays out like the standard Thor story but undercuts itself by shoving in bad improv wherever it can, but with some decent action and scripted humor that will have you giggling at least once every five minutes or so. I never felt bored, but I did feel like the movie was constantly reaching to keep me interested and was floundering so much that I felt bad for it. The strongest parts are the clever ending and the relationship with Loki/Thor finally feeling like it's progressing on some level, which elevate the movie, but only just enough to be passable, and not to excel.… Expand

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BennyHunterNov 8, 2017

Thor: Ragnarok fails to give as much attention to it mediocre plotting, the film is somewhat boring in some parts, and presents too many childish jokes.

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SarsethNov 9, 2017

The begining and the last minutes gives it 6. Great CGI. Mid (which was pretty long) wasnt very exciting. Jokes were fun at start for me, later got bored by them. Thor was acting to much like a baby trying to be funny.

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LamontRaymondNov 7, 2017

A 73? For this? Sure, it has a few laughs, but it's still this same-old boring comic book movie nonsense. When is Hollywood going to re-evaluate this formula? When can we see a new "Dark Knight"? I'll say that the actress playing theA 73? For this? Sure, it has a few laughs, but it's still this same-old boring comic book movie nonsense. When is Hollywood going to re-evaluate this formula? When can we see a new "Dark Knight"? I'll say that the actress playing the Valkyrie is refreshing. Everyone else? Boring.… Expand

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ErsatzMonkeyNov 4, 2017

An overly flippant movie desperate to crack a joke instead of tell a compelling story. There were so many good ideas in this movie that it is angering to watch them destroyed through shoddy execution that wants to tell jokes. Even at the veryAn overly flippant movie desperate to crack a joke instead of tell a compelling story. There were so many good ideas in this movie that it is angering to watch them destroyed through shoddy execution that wants to tell jokes. Even at the very end the gravitas of the scene was destroyed by a bad weird joke. The artistry and design were great, but the over reliance on humor made the movie incredibly weak.… Expand

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Elliott3752Nov 6, 2017

All of the Avenger Movies are poorly written/acted with bad attempts at humor. I heard Hemsworth asked for more humor i.e. Guardians..what a fail! - Granted I am not the desired audience for this drivel. The kids and easily amused eat thisAll of the Avenger Movies are poorly written/acted with bad attempts at humor. I heard Hemsworth asked for more humor i.e. Guardians..what a fail! - Granted I am not the desired audience for this drivel. The kids and easily amused eat this crap up!!… Expand

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dtlNov 3, 2017

This is really a 3.5. Generally, I'm a fan of the Marvel movies, but not this one. It is by far the worst that I have actually seen. The plot is thin, and not executed terribly well. Ditto on the villain. The action sequences are okay, butThis is really a 3.5. Generally, I'm a fan of the Marvel movies, but not this one. It is by far the worst that I have actually seen. The plot is thin, and not executed terribly well. Ditto on the villain. The action sequences are okay, but nothing special. The visuals are mostly pretty good, but the background music is often pretty bad. It is meant to be funny, but rarely pulls off the jokes, especially if you aren't a fan of dumb humor. At least half of the movie is just poorly executed improv. I am pretty certain that from now on, the director Taika Waititi will automatically cause me to not see a movie.… Expand

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JoeCoolFeb 2, 2018

There are things to like about this movie. The special effects, the world, the whole idea of Ragnarok but the humor is this movie really sticks out like a sore thumb. It's just plain childish. There are some good moments but most of the timeThere are things to like about this movie. The special effects, the world, the whole idea of Ragnarok but the humor is this movie really sticks out like a sore thumb. It's just plain childish. There are some good moments but most of the time it just feels forced, cheap and overall just not good enough. YMMV as always, but I didn't like this movie as much as I'd wanted to.
The fights are what keeps this movie going and that's something but in the end it's not really one to remember.… Expand

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WintxNov 15, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A lot of sweat and tears went into this. And I always appreciate the hard work crews put into these productions. Effects awesome (ie: Thor/Hulk fight) - although used to hide mediocre story development. Character building weak on all fronts (yes, even a comic book movie needs credible arcs - hasn't GOT proved this?). Acting good (for what they had to deal with in direction) Not pleased with where Marvel/Disney taking the franchise. They get $$ hits with being humor focused (Ant Man; Deadpool; Spiderman; Guardians - 1) and now I'm getting the vibe they're going to keep milking this direction with characters that are not humor based. Don't get me wrong, humor good, making my heroes into sitcom joke beaters is not. But I'm old school Marvel (FOOM!). I like great writing; great characters; inspiring story - even in my comic books. This Thor is now ruler of Asgaard - now that's a joke. Oh and one more thing - I realize arena fighting plots are fairly the norm these days - but can't help like it feels ripped from a Lee/Kirby/FF storyline that was written for the Thing.… Expand

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RobbyPNov 29, 2017

The humor felt really forced to me and in some cases, out of place. Because of this, none of the stakes felt real. Why should I care if the characters are just making gags all over the place? Ragnarok was a complete change in tone for theThe humor felt really forced to me and in some cases, out of place. Because of this, none of the stakes felt real. Why should I care if the characters are just making gags all over the place? Ragnarok was a complete change in tone for the Thor franchise that I could not get behind. The first two weren't Oscar worthy, but at least something actually felt important in them.

Besides that, continuity of characterization from other installments in the franchise went out the window. Since when does Thor use Earth colloquialisms? When did Hulk start talking in complete sentences and have feelings besides rage? And I want to know: Why does nobody on Asgard remember Hela if the Valkyrie warrior who fought her looks a decade younger than Thor (I know they're godly and all, but they have to age at some point, look at Anthony Hopkins)?

As a final issue I've not been a fan of in the recent MCU installments, why must they unnecessarily plug they're other characters? Why have drawn out scenes that serve no real purpose except to try and entice you to watch every one of their films?… Expand

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abrareyMar 6, 2018

A lot of good stuff on the movie.
Great special effects and visuals, however they kill it for me with the amount of forced humor, seems more like a parody than a Thor story.
Hela was hyped, i think they miss an opportunity to make a greatA lot of good stuff on the movie.
Great special effects and visuals, however they kill it for me with the amount of forced humor, seems more like a parody than a Thor story.
Hela was hyped, i think they miss an opportunity to make a great movie for a good comedy movie.
Still worth to watch for a few good laughs.… Expand

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shoulderoforionJan 22, 2018

Thor : Ragnarok deserves the colon, it's yet another Marvel superhero movie where the good guys have a team, the bad guys have an army of nameless drones, and the bad guys underestimate the good guys. Oh, and there's Jeff Goldblum & TaikaThor : Ragnarok deserves the colon, it's yet another Marvel superhero movie where the good guys have a team, the bad guys have an army of nameless drones, and the bad guys underestimate the good guys. Oh, and there's Jeff Goldblum & Taika Waititi, as the goofy side characters. Marvel figured out COLOR was COOL, so there's alot of that. Missing GoTG heart & Wit, this movie is just alright but still better than anything DC's put out.… Expand

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SrPepeNov 3, 2017

Esta película tiene más humor que créditos, que si bien es gracioso, le quitan todo lo épico a la película. Muertes extremadamente rápidas y poco épicas, puedo definir esta película como decepcionante. Tres comedias en un año hizo Marvel. SinEsta película tiene más humor que créditos, que si bien es gracioso, le quitan todo lo épico a la película. Muertes extremadamente rápidas y poco épicas, puedo definir esta película como decepcionante. Tres comedias en un año hizo Marvel. Sin embargo es entretenida de principio a fin, no como sus predecesoras, y es excelente el diseño de producción… Expand

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AscosporeApr 3, 2018

First half entertaining. Then the cringe factor goes through the roof. Conclusion: typical Marvel flick

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marco34laNov 4, 2017

Thor is good in bursts during this 3rd film. The story is extremely thin, it goes off on a tangent and seems to stay there for an eternity. There's some fun and funny moments, however, they over-use the comedy and it becomes too much. TheThor is good in bursts during this 3rd film. The story is extremely thin, it goes off on a tangent and seems to stay there for an eternity. There's some fun and funny moments, however, they over-use the comedy and it becomes too much. The movie clocks out at about 2 hrs 15 mins. It could have been a more concise and evenly entertaining film if the running time had come it at about 1 hr 55 mins.… Expand

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TVJerryNov 14, 2017

There's some sort of civilization-saving plot that also results in Thor cutting his hair , while losing his hammer and an eye. The story isn't important, but several things help this latest Marvel flick stand out: the irreverent sense ofThere's some sort of civilization-saving plot that also results in Thor cutting his hair , while losing his hammer and an eye. The story isn't important, but several things help this latest Marvel flick stand out: the irreverent sense of humor (thanks to director Taika Waititi) and the performances of Cate Blanchett (deliciously sexy and wickedly evil) and Jeff Goldblum (playfully off-kilter). There also seem to be fewer big action scenes (none of them especially memorable) and more dialogue (sometimes amusing, sometimes serious). It may be more fun, but it's still got lots of the genre trappings. NOTE: Stay thru the credits to see what happened to one character.… Expand

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RaymoifulFeb 18, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I like Thor movies. I really do. There is however a few problems I have with this one. Ragnarok made a huge damage to the original characterisation. Thor is not behaving like a noble king anymore, but sports the big bro/guy next door attitude. Loki, charming as he may be, is in this movie reduced to a sidekick punchbag. I think they wasted a great opportunity at making a really good deceiving game with Loki in disguise as Odin. They completely ruined Branaghs initial Shakespearean feel to Thor movies we all loved to make a Guardians like comedy out of it & it was too much. I would love a darker athmosphere considering this is a movie about the end of the world (or realm in this case). A lot of jokes didnt feel right for the situation they were used in, especially the Korg ones at the end trying to downplay the destruction of Asgard.… Expand

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jx819Feb 24, 2018

better than 2nd but not as good as first.

trying a bit too hard to be funny.

and not as good as either critic or user reviews suggest.

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TakoxNov 20, 2017

I knew that the movie was going full comedy with a twist of an indie production, but sadly we found a very similar movie to Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.1, having many similarities in the design of the cities, clothes and spaceships. We loseI knew that the movie was going full comedy with a twist of an indie production, but sadly we found a very similar movie to Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.1, having many similarities in the design of the cities, clothes and spaceships. We lose what made Thor movies interesting, and that's the nordic references. Loki plays his most boring role in the MCU, he basically does nothing related to the plot, just repeating the same "I hate you" actions as always. However, Thor does evolve, having a more interesting development in his relations with other characters. You will have fun with this film, but it's far from the best of Marvel movies.… Expand

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LaurentVNov 17, 2017

It was just too damned silly. The fights and the visuals and the scope were all spot on, but then a wowser scene is interrupted by gags out of the Three Stooges playbook. I don't know why it is so hard for movie makers to find that sweetIt was just too damned silly. The fights and the visuals and the scope were all spot on, but then a wowser scene is interrupted by gags out of the Three Stooges playbook. I don't know why it is so hard for movie makers to find that sweet middle ground between "grim as two days of constipation" and "dizzy slapstick". For all intents and purposes, all the characters took their zany and whacky pills, shedding any and all dignity or even coolness. It was worth seeing, but I'm not collecting it (and I have Thor 1 and 2 in my library).… Expand

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TyranianApr 12, 2019

Everything about this film was wrong, apart from great visuals. Not funny, can't be taken seriously, dumb.