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Thor 3: Ragnarok Review Thread
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Frostinferno
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Yeah well I need to wait to see what my boy has to say about it before I buy a ticket.
I'll also not tolerate IM3 slander. It's a top 5 MCU film.
He actually gave it a positive review (barely).
Enjoying a movie with visual spectacle, rote plotting, and a happy ending doesn't mean the bar is low. It means you managed to have a good time at the movies. I like Avatar too. I wasn't taking a shot at your taste, I was drawing a comparison.
Beaniedude
Member
Dude, Taika is directing this?
I'm in solely based off that.
I'm in solely based off that.
I was talking about the ending of the movie in particular. I just don't think it was a particular high note or anything unique. I've made my opinions on the overall movie itself pretty clear in various threads, but I don't begrudge anyone who actually likes it. I was just taking a swipe at the idea that the way the movie ends was particularly noteworthy.
J_ToSaveTheDay
Member
It's sounding like exactly what I want from this film. Been eager to see it since the teaser/trailer cycle began. Love the Guardians-esque space imagery (and color use), I like the obvious comedic vibe, and I like the big-time use of other Marvel heroes as full-time co-stars (hey Hulk!).
Hemsworth has deserved a start-to-finish incredible script from the very beginning, I love his portrayal of the character but think he's been associated with extremely flawed stories so far.
Hemsworth has deserved a start-to-finish incredible script from the very beginning, I love his portrayal of the character but think he's been associated with extremely flawed stories so far.
It's basicly "Thor of the Galaxy" with a funny retro touch. Watch the first trailer. No comparison to Dark World. Was completely suprised myself. Hela looks so good.
Ok I'm in!
And now that I see it yeah I already saw that trailer,forgot about it, but well, it's a Thor movie so I gotta be wary lol
Sgt. Kabukiman
Banned
Sounds really good. With this and Homecoming, this might be the first time that I'm going to enjoy two MCU films in a row. Crazy times.
But while I don't mind the film being a comedy at all, I'm bummed that because of it we'll probably never see an adaptation of this story:
Best version of Ragnarok and my favorite Thor comic.
But I guess Hemsworth gouging out his eyes and hanging himself before killing the old gods who rule the multiverse might have been a little bit too much
But while I don't mind the film being a comedy at all, I'm bummed that because of it we'll probably never see an adaptation of this story:
Best version of Ragnarok and my favorite Thor comic.
But I guess Hemsworth gouging out his eyes and hanging himself before killing the old gods who rule the multiverse might have been a little bit too much
Noooooooo i love shorter films
CaviarMeths
Member
Not Winter Soldier and Guardians? Or Ant-Man and Civil War?
The runtime is confirmed to be 130 minutes long.
Sgt. Kabukiman
Banned
Nope, sadly.
I like First Avenger and Homecoming, that's kinda it.
Not that I find the rest terrible, they're just not for me.
I thought Civil War and to a lesser extent Winter Soldier were really good when I first saw them but they didn't really hold up the second time around. First Avenger is uneven obviously but Cap's portrayal and the Peggy romance are so good that I can easily revisit that movie and still enjoy it.
when i bought my 9:30pm ticket for thursday next week (after a 4 hour flight) i thought itd be a 100 minute film based on the rumors. Now im worried ill be falling asleep on public transit on the way back to my hotel.
Glad the reviews are good tho.
Ant-Man is top 5
SolidChamp
Banned
I know you guys really, REALLY like it when MCU films review well (and they pretty much always do, without fail. Thor 2 anyone?). Its great that Ragnarok is seemingly every bit as entertaining as it looks. Im on board.
But dont hate me for pointing out that the comic book genre has been suffering greatly from formulaic popcorn fluff, due largely to the action figure spectacles the MCU churns out.
Its also very telling that were here applauding the creative license that directors like Waititi and Coogler are getting; it means theres not enough of it.
And yes, there is nothing in the MCU that comes close to filmmaking caliber on display in LOGAN. That is a VASTLY superior film to most other offerings in the genre.
Im just suffering from the fatigue. Im grumpy as shit. Im gonna go see Blade Runner 2049 again.
But dont hate me for pointing out that the comic book genre has been suffering greatly from formulaic popcorn fluff, due largely to the action figure spectacles the MCU churns out.
Its also very telling that were here applauding the creative license that directors like Waititi and Coogler are getting; it means theres not enough of it.
And yes, there is nothing in the MCU that comes close to filmmaking caliber on display in LOGAN. That is a VASTLY superior film to most other offerings in the genre.
Im just suffering from the fatigue. Im grumpy as shit. Im gonna go see Blade Runner 2049 again.
I'll see you in the Ragnarok OT when the rankings begin
Wafflecakes
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CaviarMeths
Member
Ah fair enough. I think First Avenger is a little underappreciated, or maybe not now as it seems a lot of people have re-evaluated it. My first go with it, I had trouble reconciling the pulpy war film aesthetic with the Star Wars laser guns, but in a post-Avengers world, it doesn't bother me anymore. I consider all 3 of Cap's movies to be incredibly solid. Civil War may actually be the weakest of the bunch. Most of it is really good, but that airport scene really just doesn't belong in the movie at all.
Cause I haven't seen Thor 3 yet
ReplacementPelican
Member
Not bad so far.
Thing is, I've read a lot of reviews so far and will maybe see what those same critics have said about previous Taika movies, I don't think if Wright would have made Ant-Man it would be 100% - 8.5 average, everyone loves it but I love Wright's movies and it would probably feel that good to me so it would be interesting to see if those people love his previous movies as that would give me a litmus test for how much I should enjoy this.
Same with Taika. I love his movies, his style, his humour so I think this will be one of those MCU movies that I love.
SargerusBR
I love Pokken!
The only bad MCU movie is Iron Man 2.
CaviarMeths
Member
Ranking time? Ranking time.
1. Winter Soldier
2. Iron Man
3. Guardians
4. Iron Man 3
5. Avengers
1. Winter Soldier
2. Iron Man
3. Guardians
4. Iron Man 3
5. Avengers
To this day I'll never understand how people enjoyed Ant-Man. It was 10% interesting/funny mashed against 90% generic superhero movie.
I'd put it and Doctor Strange at the bottom of any MCU pile. Along with Iron Man 2 and the first two Thor movies. The bunch that I wouldn't recommend to anyone unless you're hardcore into superheroes.
I'd put it and Doctor Strange at the bottom of any MCU pile. Along with Iron Man 2 and the first two Thor movies. The bunch that I wouldn't recommend to anyone unless you're hardcore into superheroes.
And Age of Ultron. The rest range from average to great.
Primethius
Banned
I won't do a ranking right but I think I'm in the minority in that Iron Man 1 is not in my top 5. I enjoy it, I respect it for kicking off the MCU, and I do love rewatching it, but there's a bunch of MCU movies that I've watched since that I've enjoyed far more.
Here we go!
1. Winter Soldier
2. Avengers
3. Civil War
4. Guardians of the Galaxy
5. Iron Man.... 3!!!
My list honestly changes depending on my mood, but I have seen each of these films quite a bit and find them thoroughly entertaining.
At the bottom lie Thor 1 (I enjoyed 2 better), Hulk, and Iron Man 2. None of these are offensively bad, but not films I will return to. Iron Man 2 is the worst of these.
Recently, Guardians 2 and Strange were a bit of wasted potential but really enjoyable films with several highlights nonetheless. Guardians 2 had a bit too much jokes that fell flat to me and Strange was another origin story with the same structure.
1. Winter Soldier
2. Avengers
3. Civil War
4. Guardians of the Galaxy
5. Iron Man.... 3!!!
My list honestly changes depending on my mood, but I have seen each of these films quite a bit and find them thoroughly entertaining.
At the bottom lie Thor 1 (I enjoyed 2 better), Hulk, and Iron Man 2. None of these are offensively bad, but not films I will return to. Iron Man 2 is the worst of these.
Recently, Guardians 2 and Strange were a bit of wasted potential but really enjoyable films with several highlights nonetheless. Guardians 2 had a bit too much jokes that fell flat to me and Strange was another origin story with the same structure.
Eh Age of Ultron is fine. Messy and tries to do too much, but it also has some solid beats.
People joke, but I'd honestly say that Thor 2 is a bad movie.
shira
Member
Better than Iron Man 3
1. Spider-Man: Homecoming
2. Guardians of the Galaxy 2
3. Civil War
4. Guardians of the Galaxy
5. Iron Man
Last two years have been great for the MCU, 2015 was weak.
I rewatched it in the background as I did some work recently. It's like "Stuff Happens: The Movie," where a plot is progressed but with absolutely zero real drive, meaning, or consequence. It has fuck-all to say about the character, about Asgard, or about any grander idea beyond "Bad guy wants thing; must stop bad guy."
Thor's big rebellion is ultimately just a repeat of the original movie's opening, implying he's learned nothing. His entire arc is "I wanna be on Earth." And then is returned with his dad (even if it's Loki) just going "Okay." I suppose it's also supposed to be somewhat Jane's movie too but... even then, it says nothing about her either.
It's just utterly meaningless, and doesn't have much going for it to impress in any facet beyond the fact that I like some of the art design and Tom Hiddelston continues to be very good in that role.
Beren the Empty-Handed
Member
You guys forgot the mediocrity of The Incredible Hulk. At least Iron Man 2 has RDJ. I'm not sure what Incredible Hulk has going for it - if it has anything at all.
Lifejumper
Member
Honestly one of the funniest clips i have seen this year.
I liked Incredible Hulk's opening couple acts when it was just him on the road, trying to lay low. The University sequence gets a bit nuts, and the climax just boils down to Hulk vs. Evil Hulk grimacing and growling at eachother. But it understood that this phase of the Hulk's story, it's a monster movie, and needs to be treated as such.
Thor 2 is the worst MCU movie for my money. I just didn't care about anything, most of the actors seemed bored, terrible villain, embarrassing comic relief, bland grey visuals everywhere, yet more focus on Jane Foster. Uh.
It's the only Marvel film I would actively avoid watching again during a film night with buddies or something.
It's the only Marvel film I would actively avoid watching again during a film night with buddies or something.
I liked Iron Man 2 more than 3 *runsaway
both are very bad movies
This, both Thor movies are the worst IMO. This movie not having Jane and that other girl is like the best selling point to me.