Cast
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Chris Hemsworth
as Thor
Mark Ruffalo
as Bruce Banner / Hulk
Tom Hiddleston
as Loki
Cate Blanchett
as Hela
Idris Elba
as Heimdall
Jeff Goldblum
as Grandmaster
Tessa Thompson
as Valkyrie
Karl Urban
as Skurge
Anthony Hopkins
as Odin
Benedict Cumberbatch
as Doctor Strange
Taika Waititi
as Korg (voice)
Rachel House
as Topaz
Clancy Brown
as Surtur (voice)
Tadanobu Asano
as Hogun
Ray Stevenson
as Volstagg
Crew
Director
- Taika Waititi
Writer
- Craig Kyle
- Christopher L. Yost
- Eric Pearson
Producer
- Kevin Feige
Reviews
Gimly
_Ragnarok_ is a tough one to review completely without spoiler, so I'll keep this brief:
* I was bothered by a small number of things that happened in this movie.
* I was in love with a large number of things that happened in this movie.
* _Thor: Ragnarok_ is not the MCU's best movie.
* _Thor: Ragnarok_ is the MCU's most fun movie.
* Can we **please** have a worldwide ban on putting anything that happens in the third act of your movie, in said movie's trailers?
Thank you for your time. 4 stars.
_Final rating:★★★★ - Very strong appeal. A personal favourite._
Oct 25, 2017
Movie Queen41
The Best CBM movie of 2017
The film is one of the most entertaining of the MCU films so far and a HUGE improvement over Thor: The Dark World. Cate Blanchett as the villainess Hela, the Goddess of Death, is a far better villain that TDW's lame Malekith. Kat Dennings' annoying Darcy and Natalie Portman's bland Jane are not missed at all. Instead, we get Tessa Thompson's badass Valkyrie, who can hold her own in a fight and isn't just there just as a love interest for Thor (Chris Hemsworth). Jeff Goldblum is hilarious as Grandmaster, who runs the gladiator fights on the planet Sakaar. But the real pleasure of the movie is watching the love-hate brother relationship between Thor and his adoptive brother, Loki (Tom Hiddleston). The relationship between the two men was the only redeeming feature of TDW, and it's great to see it expanded in this movie. Also great is seeing Thor buddy up with Bruce Banner/ Hulk (Mark Ruffalo). The only thing I didn't like about the movie was the fate of The Warriors Three. They deserved better than that. But otherwise, it's a great comic book movie.
Nov 12, 2017
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From minute one, Thor Ragnarok bursts onto the screen with a new found energy, style, Jeff Goldblum, beautiful use of colours and shot compositions, an amazing 80s inspired music score, and comedy that's actually funny. Somehow, Thor Ragnarok is both the darkest film in the entire MCU given that it deals with the destruction of an entire world, and the most lighthearted.
Thor Ragnarok is very much a Taika Waititi film that uses Marvel lore and characters. It has many shocking twists, turns, witty comedy, and pleasant re-introductions (and introductions) to some of the MCU's best characters that I can't wait to see more of. Oh, and did I mention this movie has Jeff Goldblum?!
Mar 9, 2019
Myles
This movie sets a new bar for the MCU. It's funny, entertaining and VERY fun. It takes a completely different yet good turn from the past 2 movies and is a colourful blast.
Apr 7, 2019
Justin Lopez
Too bad. I loved the first two Thor movies and was expecting that the third one will hold up to the quality of the first two. But I guess today it's really hard to pull off a trilogy that'll ring throughout the years like how the Wachowskis did with the Matrix.
Nov 6, 2019
LoganWright
Marvel films are known for sneaking humor in between action sequences, but I don't know what they did with this one. The choreography was lame and I don't understand why Thor felt like he was trying too hard to be funny.
Nov 7, 2019
BradleyStewart
Despite all the hate surrounding this movie, I actually enjoyed it. If you're as big of a fan of "Thor" like me, then you pretty much just like everything that comes out with him on it.
Nov 7, 2019
Jane Hall
Thor's character is great with the other Avengers, but he just doesn't do that well as a stand-alone character with his own storyline. It's sad because he had so much potential too.
Nov 7, 2019
JessieCollins
Story could've been great but it seemed to me that the writers got lazy with the script and just opted to feed Thor some cheesy humor that made him seem like this kid who was trying too hard to be funny instead of the GOD of Thunder the first two films built him up to be.
Nov 8, 2019
John Smith
I'm a big fan of Thor but I just couldn't bring myself to like what they did to him in this film. I get that he's going through tough times but turning him from being a thundering, huge god to a man-child who shoots lightning is such an insult to Thor.
Nov 8, 2019
1RobertJohnson1
I know not a lot of people found the humor to be funny but my family and I actually loved it!
Dec 23, 2019
MichaelWilliams
As a big fan of stand-up comedy, I can say this one really delivered. Most of the jokes had perfect timing and executed in perfect deadpan. Would want another movie like this!
Dec 23, 2019
WilliamJones
I really don't understand why everyone's hating this movie. I remember myself and everyone else in the cinema, laughing our asses off all throughout the movie.
Dec 23, 2019
DavidBrown1
Childish humor, the same fight scenes and although I gotta say that the plot was creative, it still didn't do it for me.
Dec 24, 2019
JosephWilson
This wasn't the Thor movie I expected. Seeing as Marvel did so well with the first two Thor films, I'm surprised this turned out to be a big joke.
Dec 29, 2019
richardmiller
If you enjoy 8 year old humor and cheesy one-liners, then go ahead and watch this movie. Otherwise, go pick another film.
Dec 29, 2019
ThomasMoore
Meh it passed the time. I honestly didn't hate the film but didn't find it to be as entertaining as the other films Marvel has already put out.
Dec 30, 2019
JeffreyYoung
This does it for me. I expected more from Thor as he is the God of Thunder and you could do so much with him but they weren't able to do that in this film.
Jan 2, 2020
JacobKing1
Thor's soundtrack was always cool, but not on this film.
Jan 2, 2020
NicholasLopez
The two earlier Thor films had a more "godlike" tone to them. Why not keep that and use it with the third one? This is a huge downgrade for Thor.
Jan 2, 2020
Thematic Analysis
This high-octane Action/Adventure/Science Fiction film balances spectacular sequences with character-driven moments. Unlike many films in the genre, Thor: Ragnarok distinguishes itself through its exceptional pacing and meaningful stakes for its protagonists.
Director Taika Waititi brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to pacing and visual storytelling creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.
Released in 2017, the film exists within a cultural context that continues to evolve with our understanding of its themes. Its critical acclaim reflects its artistic achievements and its place in cinema history.
Did You Know?
- The production of Thor: Ragnarok took approximately 19 months from pre-production to final cut.
- With a budget of $180.0 million, the film proved to be a financial success, earning back its investment and more.
- The final cut of the film runs for 131 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 182 minutes long.
- The screenplay went through 5 major revisions before the final shooting script was approved.
- Several scenes were filmed in multiple locations to capture the perfect setting.
- The cast underwent specialized training for 6 weeks before filming began.
Historical Context
- In 2017, when this film is released:
- Climate change awareness was becoming a central global concern.
- Political polarization was intensifying in many countries.
- Streaming platforms were disrupting traditional distribution models and changing how audiences consumed films.
How This Film Stands Out
While Thor: Ragnarok shares thematic elements with other films in its genre, it distinguishes itself through its unique approach to storytelling, visual style, and character development.
Unlike Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith, which focuses more on action than character development, Thor: Ragnarok subverts genre expectations by exploring its themes with greater nuance.
While films like The 13th Warrior and Superman explore similar territory, Thor: Ragnarok stands apart through its distinctive directorial vision and pacing.
This film's unique contribution to cinema lies in its bold artistic choices and willingness to challenge viewer expectations, making it a valuable addition to its genre.
Details
- Release Date: October 2, 2017
- Runtime: 2h 11m
- Budget: $180,000,000
- Revenue: $855,301,806
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