Thor: Ragnarok
2017 · Directed by Taika Waititi
Original language: English
- action
- adventure
- comedy
- science fiction
The story
Thor is imprisoned on the other side of the universe and finds himself in a race against time to get back to Asgard to stop Ragnarok, the destruction of his home-world and the end of Asgardian civilization, at the hands of a powerful new threat, the ruthless Hela.
What it’s like
Saturated, candy-bright colour pushed to the edge of the frame: molten orange deserts, emerald jungle canopy, Asgard's gold halls flaring against stormy skies, and the Sakaarian arena lit like a neon carnival. The camera stays busy and mobile, with quick whip pans, playful inserts and reaction zooms, while synth-heavy 80s pop and bombastic orchestral cues trade places in the mix, so the sound feels like a mixtape played at full volume. The vibe is loud, goofy and warmly irreverent, with a sincere heart underneath the jokes, best suited to a Friday night with friends or a lighthearted escape when you want big spectacle without much to think about. The pacing is brisk and rarely still, with comic banter landing every few minutes, and the emotional register swings between sly ribbing and genuine grief, following a self-doubting god learning to find his footing alongside a wisecracking rival who becomes an unlikely ally. Violence is frequent and stylised: sword and hammer fights, a gladiatorial battle, and a dark, cruel villain whose threat is conveyed through menace more than gore, with some bloodless deaths and sudden peril. It suits viewers who want fun, colourful action with a wink, and who don't mind a lot of noise.
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