Thor 3D: Ragnarok
The third Thor film, infused with the trademark humour of director Taika Waititi (Hunt for the Wilderpeople). Follows Thor (Chris Hemsworth) as he attempts to stop the villainous Norse god of Death, Hela (Cate Blanchett), intent on conquering Asgard - and beyond.
Along the way, Thor will encounter familiar Marvel faces including Doctor Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) and his own wayward brother Loki (Tom Hiddleston), before finding himself on an alien gladiator planet ruled by Grandmaster (Jeff Goldblum), where Thor must square off against his ol' mate - the Hulk (Mark Ruffalo). The comic/cosmic adventure also features Tessa Thompson, Idris Elba, Anthony Hopkins and Kiwis Karl Urban and Rachel House, among others - including Waititi himself, in a fashion.
- Director:
- Taika Waititi ('Hunt for the Wilderpeople', 'What We Do in the Shadows', 'Boy')
- Writer:
- Eric Pearson
- Cast:
- Chris HemsworthTom HiddlestonCate BlanchettIdris ElbaJeff GoldblumTessa ThompsonKarl UrbanMark RuffaloAnthony HopkinsBenedict CumberbatchRachel HouseCohen Holloway
Reviews & comments
Rocks in 3D!
My favourite bits in the first AVENGERS movie were the entire audience bursting into uncontrollable, delighted laughter as Hulk suddenly sideswiped Thor, sending the God of Thunder flying off screen, and of course Hulk swinging Loki around like a rag doll, as he pulverised the trickster into the concrete floor. Wacky, cartoonish, broad strokes slapstick...
Is originality in the superhero sub-genre slowly fading?
Thor: Ragnarok is an ambitious entry into the MCU, that fails to find what dominant tone it wants. Its script contains a story full of emotion that constantly conflicts with an array of humorous scenes, resulting in an uninspired, extremely entertaining, dull mess of a film.
Total Film
pressThis is a Marvel movie that knows when to embrace the ridiculous and when to puncture any pomposity, and it's a delight from start to big finish.
Time Out
pressIn a world of portentous blockbusters getting ever darker, it’s a joy to see one throwing on the disco lights.
The Telegraph
pressThe greatest trick this studio wants to pull, at this point, is to make more of the same feel either exhilaratingly fresh, or sufficiently retro-inflected to qualify as a nostalgia trip.
The Guardian
pressAlmost an admission that you can’t play this material straight. This is probably the wisest strategy with Thor.
Stuff
pressIn New Zealand, with Taika already a local hero, it's pretty much impossible not to walk into Thor: Ragnarok without your hopes soaring. I'm so happy to be able to report it doesn't let them down.
New Zealand Herald
pressThe whole thing is frankly insane and risky as hell, but it's paid off. Ragnarok is everything Marvel needs to breathe life into the franchise...
Newsroom
press...while it's a comedic tour-de-force for Hemsworth, it's certainly a Marvel film that doesn't potentially quite stand up to repeated viewings.
Newshub
pressWall-to-wall fun - big screen blockbuster superhero escapism, Marvel merriment delivered directly into the heart of the mainstream multiplex through the Taiki Waititi Kaleidoscope.
New Zealand Listener
pressThe punchlines provide a diversion from a script (by a team of Marvel house writers) that really doesn’t offer much of a story to sustain its two hours 10 minutes.
Empire Magazine
pressDaft as a badger sandwich and twice as funny, this is vintage Waititi, and the boldest, most outrageously fun film Marvel has yet produced.
Total Film
pressThis is a Marvel movie that knows when to embrace the ridiculous and when to puncture any pomposity, and it's a delight from start to big finish.
Time Out
pressIn a world of portentous blockbusters getting ever darker, it’s a joy to see one throwing on the disco lights.
The Telegraph
pressThe greatest trick this studio wants to pull, at this point, is to make more of the same feel either exhilaratingly fresh, or sufficiently retro-inflected to qualify as a nostalgia trip.
The Guardian
pressAlmost an admission that you can’t play this material straight. This is probably the wisest strategy with Thor.
Stuff
pressIn New Zealand, with Taika already a local hero, it's pretty much impossible not to walk into Thor: Ragnarok without your hopes soaring. I'm so happy to be able to report it doesn't let them down.
New Zealand Herald
pressThe whole thing is frankly insane and risky as hell, but it's paid off. Ragnarok is everything Marvel needs to breathe life into the franchise...
Newsroom
press...while it's a comedic tour-de-force for Hemsworth, it's certainly a Marvel film that doesn't potentially quite stand up to repeated viewings.
Newshub
pressWall-to-wall fun - big screen blockbuster superhero escapism, Marvel merriment delivered directly into the heart of the mainstream multiplex through the Taiki Waititi Kaleidoscope.
New Zealand Listener
pressThe punchlines provide a diversion from a script (by a team of Marvel house writers) that really doesn’t offer much of a story to sustain its two hours 10 minutes.
Empire Magazine
pressDaft as a badger sandwich and twice as funny, this is vintage Waititi, and the boldest, most outrageously fun film Marvel has yet produced.
Rocks in 3D!
My favourite bits in the first AVENGERS movie were the entire audience bursting into uncontrollable, delighted laughter as Hulk suddenly sideswiped Thor, sending the God of Thunder flying off screen, and of course Hulk swinging Loki around like a rag doll, as he pulverised the trickster into the concrete floor. Wacky, cartoonish, broad strokes slapstick...
Is originality in the superhero sub-genre slowly fading?
Thor: Ragnarok is an ambitious entry into the MCU, that fails to find what dominant tone it wants. Its script contains a story full of emotion that constantly conflicts with an array of humorous scenes, resulting in an uninspired, extremely entertaining, dull mess of a film.
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