Thor: Ragnorok [DVD]

I don't like comic books or comic book characters at all, but I loved this movie. For me, everyone did a fabulous job with his or her role, and there was no weak link. I loved Chris Hemsworth as Thor, loved Tom Hiddleston as Loki, loved Idris Elba as Heimdall, loved Jeff Goldblum as Grandmaster, and I especially loved Mark Ruffalo as the Hulk. He provided so much humor. For those who are sentimental, there's Sir Anthony Hopkins as Odin. Just fabulous, gorgeous scenes with his sons.The women, too, were fabulous. I generally don't like Cate Blanchett at all, but she was great as Hera, and unrecognizable. Beautiful Tessa Thompson was terrific as the Valkyrie warrior, Scrapper 142 (she needs a serious love interest). I could go on and on, but suffice to say, everyone brought his or her best to this movie.There are no weak spots in this film, no chance to refill your soft drink or grab a snack. Do that before you put the DVD in the player. It's almost non-stop action. And, best of all, at least for me, is that it has off-the-cuff comedy, especially between Ruffalo and Hemsworth.I think it's important to note that you don't have to be a fan of comic books or even Scandinavian mythology to understand and love this movie. I wasn't. Oh, I did know some mythology, and I brushed up a little on it before watching this, but it's certainly not my forte, nor is it required. This is a movie for everyone, of every age. If you're looking for a great family night movie, this would fill the bill nicely. No gratuitous sex scenes, no excessive violence (but a lot of fighting), and no stream of swearing. I don't think I remember any swear words. Kudos to the writers.Bottom line: This is a movie I think people who love action will enjoy, people who love mythology will enjoy, people who love comic book heroes will enjoy, and people who love comedy will enjoy. There is really nothing to dislike in this movie. As I said, I am not a comic book or mythology fan at all, and I enjoyed this movie. I wouldn't want to watch one every day, or even every week, but I'm very glad I watched this one last night.

Great seller. Great movie

I took my wife to see this and she is not a comic book fan AT ALL! We are both 60+ seniors and we both enjoyed the movie immensely. I'm grew up on the "Silver Age" of comics, mostly DC with the occasional Spidey, Submariner, Hulk, Iron Man, & THOR.. WOR, Channel 9 in New York used to run a Marvel series back in the late 60's and I loved 'em (You can watch them on YouTube). As a matter of fact this was the show that created the great Spidey theme song that even The Ramones covered. "Spider-Man, Spider-Man, does whatever a spider can..." is a tune that I still sing to this day. Getting back to the subject at hand - "Thor: Ragnarock". Chris Hemsworth is charming and extremely likeable and that is what makes this movie work so well. It's a special something that even Downey Jr. doesn't have. While RDJ is likeable, his charm seems to be slightly forced. It’s not as comforting as Hemsworth's charm seems to be. I'm a hetero through & through yet I have to admit to having a wee bit of a bro-mance with CH. As a child of the 60's & 70's I prefer Hemsworth's Thor with the long locks. I mean when you think of Thor, you think of the Hammer and the long blonde, Scandanavian locks but he's so handsome he could have a freakin' Mohawk and he would look amazing.I'm not a huge Mark Ruffalo fan and while he has done a good job with his run of the Hulk character, when he is in the David Banner "mode" (for lack of a better term) is cerrainly the weak link of all the main character. Though it's in the Hulk form where he really shines. The one and only unique Jeff Goldblum is as quirky and charming as always - even whilst playing a villain. As usual Tom Hiddleston's Loki is frustrating. Though, this is not a knock on Hiddleston - on the contrary. I say frustrating only because of his likeability as an person makes you wishing he was always one of thd "good guys". I don't want to add spoilers so that's all that I'll say about Loki. Idris Elba as usual is magnificent as is Cate Blanchett, who is almost unrecognizable as Hela. She's the actor that Streep use to be. Tessa Thompson who I became of aware of in "Creed" where her quiet sensuality almost stole that movie was another bright spot in a movie that had many.What really pushed this movie to the top 5 of my favorite super hero of all-time - ironically - was the COMEDY! Yes, I said comedy. I went to see this weeks after it had hit the theatres so there was my wife, myself, & two guys in the theatre...an that was if! Well the four of us were belly laughing throughout the entire movie. Even during most of the many action scenes. Laughter is what will always come to mind when I think of "Thor: Ragnarock", knee-slapping laughter.

Hilarious!!! Absolutely hilarious!!! I do have one criticism, tho. I don't like that they used the music from Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (Gene Wilder.) Yeah, hate the music. But the movie is a 10/10. I absolutely love it, and I'll recommend it to my friends.