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Thor: Ragnorak review embargo is up: 98% 45/46
Posted on 10/19/17 at 11:03 am
Posted on 10/19/17 at 11:03 am
Marvel must feel super confident in this one
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Critics Consensus: Exciting, funny, and above all fun, Thor: Ragnarok is a colorful cosmic adventure that sets a new standard for its franchise -- and the rest of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
This post was edited on 10/20/17 at 8:03 am
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Posted on 10/19/17 at 11:10 am to The Egg
Will be interesting to see where this lands.
The trailers look awesome but that can always be misleading
The trailers look awesome but that can always be misleading
Posted on 10/19/17 at 11:33 am to The Egg
Matt Singer on Screen Crush
Scott Mendelson on Forbes
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The best Thor movie, but not perfect.
Scott Mendelson on Forbes
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'Thor Ragnarok' Review: Tessa Thompson Rocks, Cate Blanchett Slays In Witty MCU Sequel
This post was edited on 10/19/17 at 11:57 am
Posted on 10/19/17 at 12:06 pm to The Egg
100% with 39 reviews in 
Posted on 10/19/17 at 12:07 pm to dawgfan24348
Smart move on their part giving it a Guardians of the Galaxy feel
Posted on 10/19/17 at 12:32 pm to LSUZombie
I have a feeling that Taika voicing Korg is going to crack my shite up every time he's on screen. Cannot wait for this movie.
Posted on 10/19/17 at 12:41 pm to LSUZombie
Agreed. The tone of the Thor movies never worked for me with how dramatic they were. I found them to be the most boring of the marvel movies, but i'm really excited for this one!
Posted on 10/19/17 at 12:47 pm to The Egg
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Thor: Ragnarok is fun in its own kinetic, comic book fashion but it doesn't have any dramatic urgency whatsoever.
So basically like every other MCU film?
Posted on 10/19/17 at 12:48 pm to RLDSC FAN
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So basically like every other MCU film?
CA: Winter Soldier says hello.
Posted on 10/19/17 at 1:17 pm to RedPants
It's sitting at 100% 31 critics in.
Posted on 10/19/17 at 1:39 pm to The Egg
Isn't this a start of a Hulk trilogy since they can't do a stand alone Hulk film without Universal being apart of it?
Posted on 10/19/17 at 1:54 pm to Tactical1
So apparently it's a straight up comedy. I'm not knowledgeable on comic book stories, but isn't comedy exactly the opposite of what Ragnarok should be?
Posted on 10/19/17 at 2:12 pm to Fewer Kilometers
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Cate Blanchett Slays In Witty MCU Sequel
shes always fantastic
Posted on 10/19/17 at 2:14 pm to RedPants
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isn't comedy exactly the opposite of what Ragnarok should be?
Ragnorak is the ultimate pratfall.
Posted on 10/19/17 at 2:15 pm to RedPants
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So apparently it's a straight up comedy. I'm not knowledgeable on comic book stories, but isn't comedy exactly the opposite of what Ragnarok should be?
Considering the director there was no way this wasn't going to go in a comedic direction.
With that being said, I figured they'd up the seriousness given the upcoming infinity war plotlines as I thought this was a pivotal moment in the marvel universe to finally bring Thanos front and center in opposition to the current group of marvel heroes.
Posted on 10/19/17 at 2:16 pm to RedPants
It would be doing a disservice to the film not to utilize Hemsworth’s comedic talents. It really is his strong point as an actor. The last 2 have fallen a bit flat with me on the dramatic themes front. This looks to be a rollicking roller coaster ride in space- looks like loads of fun- especially Hulk. Looking forward to it.
Posted on 10/19/17 at 2:37 pm to BigAppleTiger
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It would be doing a disservice to the film not to utilize Hemsworth’s comedic talents. It really is his strong point as an actor. The last 2 have fallen a bit flat with me on the dramatic themes front. This looks to be a rollicking roller coaster ride in space- looks like loads of fun- especially Hulk. Looking forward to it.
i would agree with that. i didn't hate the 2 thors, but they're two of my least favorites. he's much better used as comedic, whereas Chris Evans doesn't need to touch funny outside of one liners about how old and outdated he is.
Posted on 10/19/17 at 3:24 pm to The Egg
I was watching ABCs block of comedies last night, and at every commercial they showed a different 5-10 clip of Thor and Banner quipping and each one seemed funnier than the last. So I could see this one being pretty enjoyable.
Posted on 10/19/17 at 3:38 pm to RedPants
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So apparently it's a straight up comedy. I'm not knowledgeable on comic book stories, but isn't comedy exactly the opposite of what Ragnarok should be?
Yes annnddd.... No.
The problem with Thor as a character, is outside of a few real dark representations (namely Ultimate Thor) Thor, and his world, are....goofy. Even more so than typical cheesy 60s-80s comics. Thor's earnestness mixed with his Medieval delivery, a mix of fantasy and sci fi tropes, and colorful aliens and creatures just lead to an always fun adventure.
However, yes, Ragnarok, a modern Thor arc, is super dark. As usual, the MCU is kind of blending old and new stories, old and new tones, and creating something new from it. You, usually, can't view these as direct adaptations of stories, more of a presentation of Silver Age sensibilities, modern trappings, with usually more modern stories.
Even Thor 1 was a blend of the original Thor Arc + a touch of Ultimate Thor + a few other stories. All wrapped up in the tone that Marvel mostly pulls from the Silver/Bronze Age.
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