Yet Another (Oddly Charming) Marvel Setpiece

Rating: 7/10 (15 December 2017)

Look, I was ready to hate this film. I guess "hate" is a strong word, but I was at least ready to feel the sense of fatigue that I've been getting lately from superhero films like Captain America: Civil War and Doctor Strange. And I will admit that there was plenty of the usual CGI explosions and anime-style power-ups that became an arms race to see who could have the most lightning-fuelled spirit visions, or whatever. But what the hell, I enjoyed this film. I loved the dialogue, even the usually cringe-inducing nudge-to-the-viewer quips that pepper a lot of major franchise films these days. I loved Thor, I loved Loki, I loved Jeff Goldblum (despite the fact I can't for the life of me remember his character's name). It's yet another Marvel film, but, damn it, it has charm.