AN ACTION-PACKED ROLLERCOASTER RIDE

Rating: 8/10 (23 May 2019)

After two average films, Thor returns with the bang that we all wanted. 'Thor: Ragnarok' is a riveting film that features a lot more than our expectations. Marvel made a clever move by showing the funny side of Thor, which is one of the most important aspects of the film. Unlike 'Thor' and 'Thor: The Dark World' which featured Thor as a very serious character, this film has a hilarious version of Thor. But it seems a bit odd. It's because we've seen a serious version of Thor in the previous film, while here, we see Thor cracking jokes at each and every moment. But overall, it works. On the other hand, Cate Blanchett, who plays the role of 'Hela' makes the character one of the best Marvel villains. She's got an interesting story, which every villain is supposed to have. Moreover, the team-up of Thor, Loki, Valkyrie and Hulk is eye-popping and one of the funniest and the most entertaining team-ups ever. Other characters, like the Grandmaster and Korg add an extra bit of humour and energy to this film. The climax is mind-blowing and makes the best use of the 'Immigrant' song.
But there are a few issues with Loki. As we've seen in previous Marvel films, Loki was a mischievous and a clever villain, who was so thrilling. But in this film, he's shown as a silly and ridiculous character, who looks like he doesn't give a damn to what's happening around him. I do appreciate the idea of telling this dramatic story in a light-hearted and an amusing way. The execution is appreciable, but at the same time, there are some flaws. The humour is over the top. It kills the drama and the tension.It seems very odd when it constantly switches from drama to comedy. Another part where the film struggles a little is that it just rushes from one plotline to another.
Overall, 'Thor: Ragnarok is a huge win for Marvel which presents a lot more than you could expect. It's everything that you would want a superhero film to be. It cannot be missed. There isn't a single point, where the film seems dull and yawn-inducing.