Thor: Ragnarok – Spoiler Free Review
Well if you can’t be bothered to read more than the first paragraph (which is completely understandable and perhaps preferable) let me just tell you that I really enjoyed this movie. And that’s coming from someone who isn’t into Marvel, but is definitely into films and 2 for 1 cinema tickets on a Tuesday night and bags of overpriced Revels that seem to have a prejudiced Malteaser to toffee ratio and also because it seemed unfair to put a new boyfriend (that’s right, subtle klaxon – I have a new boyfriend) through what I actually wanted to see which was *cough* Jigsaw.
But in hindsight I’m so glad I didn’t see Jigsaw (though I’d still like to see Jigsaw) and I’m so glad New Boyfriend wanted to see Thor: Ragnarok because HELL YEAH it was fun.
Now it’s important to note I’m not a Marvel Nerd – not because of street cred (entirely) but more because I don’t know or understand the innermost complex workings of the story and links to other films. So I can’t comment on that too much (I didn’t even know about the extra scenes in the credits – sacrilege). I’ve not watched Thor: The Dark World (2013) and the first one is just a hazy memory to be honest (watched back in the golden days of Lovefilm before Amazon bought them out). But anyway, what I can say is I thought it was really funny and super entertaining with terrific characters, fun action scenes and some banging music too.
Seeing Thor kick arse to Led Zeppelin’s Immigrant Song was very exciting and you know what, I didn’t think about the time once (with a duration of 130 minutes there’s definitely some potential for pins and needles and aimless shuffling).
Apart from Chris Hemsworth’s sexy voice, handsome dreamy looks and rocking body (I had to say it at least once), the best thing about the film – for me – was the characters and their subsequent dialogue and humour. It’s unsurprising when noting that Taika Waititi directed it – he’s a New Zealand film guy with links to above average comedies (What We Do in the Shadows (2013) being one of them!). His presence explains the self-deprecating, awkward and dry humour that is prevalent throughout (and it also kinda explains the funny man made of rocks with a distinct Kiwi accent). Fun fact – he had it written into Hemsworth’s contract that he must have a shirtless scene. Thank you Taika.
But anyway I digress. On with the review. I was initially most excited to see Jeff Goldblum as the Grandmaster (obviously – I mean as the Law of the Universe states, putting Jeff Goldblum in any movie instantly makes that movie better) but I must say Chris Hemsworth was fantastic and not just because of his sexy voice, handsome dreamy looks and rocking body. He was also reeeeally funny and it struck me what great comic timing he had and how well he played out his numerous, humorous scenes. He’d be superb in a classic comedy film – or maybe he’s already been in one? Who knows. I have my finger so far away from the button I can’t even be sure a button exists. I am pretty sure he was in Neighbours though? Never seen him on The Chase.
But Jeff Goldblum was still an absolute delight and hard to top. Man I love Jeff Goldblum but to be fair the entire cast were brilliant (and very Brit heavy – yay), though – and no offence – I still don’t get the Benedict Cumberbatch and Tom Hiddleston ‘so gorgeous’ thing. But this is supposed to be a film review, not a shallow evaluation of actors and their looks (damn it) so I should just be quiet. I guess I do kind of get the Hiddleston one, when he’s not dressed as Loki. Or when he’s not dressed at all, like in High Rise. Anyway, shut up Emma.
I need to get back on track (again). So apart from the above (excluding my many, ridiculous comments) another reason I really liked Thor: Ragnarok, is because it was set in a different universe / dimension / realm / place other than boring earth and the nerd that has always lived inside me enjoyed that a lot. Plus it didn’t linger to long in any one place (both figuratively and literally), it jumped around and I enjoyed that too. With a long duration (and 130 minutes IS a long duration) you need to switch it up a bit.
And so, 750 words into this ‘review’ and what have we learned. Not much really. Except Tom Hiddleston looked good in High Rise and Jeff Goldblum is a legend. But what’s the story, the narrative? Well there’s the Goddess of Death (played by a dark and sultry Cate Blanchett) who is kind of evil. And there’s a big firey demon thing who I think was Ragnarok (I’m only kidding, I know it was him) and you know, like epic battles and weird planets and spaceships and zany outfits and stuff. Basically a no hold bars, adrenaline fuelled thrill ride (I love saying that) with the added bonus of Jeff Goldblum.
But it was the humour and script that really stood out for me. And Jeff Goldblum.
emmakwall (explains it all) 
Great review. I really liked the perspective from someone that isn’t a huge Marvel fan. Overall I really liked Thor: Ragnarok!
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Thanks so much! I did really enjoy the film and did think it was prudent to point out I’m not usually a mega fan 🙂
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Great review lady xD I am hoping to head out for this sometime soon. Waititi is hilarious, and that is pretty much what got me excited to go and see this.
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I had no idea he’d directed it until I wrote this review and then it all fell into place! It’s so funny, I love his work too 🙂
Thanks Zoe 🙂 🙂
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Emma, you are so funny. AND a great reviewer!
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Oh shucks!!! What a lovely comment, made my day it really did!!! 😀
I’m DELIGHTED you enjoyed it!!
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Hilarious as always HAHA. Enjoyed reading your review!
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Haha, thanks so much!! How are you? I need to do some catching up on your blog, sorry I’ve got so far behind 😦
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I’m sooo busy atm with uni haha 😛 Haha I think we all have! Gotta check out urs too! How’s life treating ya?
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So what happened with the old boyfriend? 😉 😛
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Didn’t work out anymore! Sad but true.
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Aww, sorry to hear that. 😦
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What you felt about Hemsworth is how I felt about Blanchet. Damn that lady was sexy and I dug the head gear too. I wonder if her and her husband have roleplay adventures with her in that outfit because I would. Yes the tone of this movie was awesome. The movie could have continued for another few hours and I would have been just fine
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I found her head gear a LITTLE scary (and reminiscent of the evil Queen in Snow White) but she was very sexy, agreed 🙂
I agree if it had carried on for a few hours I’d have been quite happy too!
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Loved this movie a lot. So funny! Really love Blanchet as well – I think she killed it. Great review Ems!!
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She definitely killed it! I didn’t know she was in it and when I realised it was her initially I was a little surprised (not sure why) but she was super.
Thanks so much Geoff, means a lot 🙂
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funny + delightful Jeff Goldblum = sold!
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SOLD! 🙂 🙂 🙂
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I had a feeling that Goldblum would draw you irrevocably to this one.
(Well done for blaming it on the new boyfriend by the way. Tell him from me, he’s a lucky man!)
I haven’t seen any ‘Thors’, and I won;t be watching this one, even when it comes on the telly. But thanks for pretty much confirming my expectations, with your – always enjoyable – review.
As ever, Pete. XXX
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I told him! Ha ha ha.
Thanks Pete 🙂 xxx as ever!
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Great review. Lots of humour. It had pretty visuals (Hemsworth’s body, Hiddleston, Cate Blanchett’s sultriness). I liked the fact that this review was out of your normal wheelhouse (it’s good to mix it up a bit). And I couldn’t even feel the word count. This review was a lot fun… and it had Jeff Goldblum (always a good thing). Can’t wait to see what you do in the next one.
(…and congrats on the new relationship)
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Thanks so much Mel 🙂 for the congratulations and the very kind comment that made me smile 🙂
I never really plan my reviews…and this one came out like this! Ha ha. I’m glad you enjoyed this film too 🙂 agree on the visuals!
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