With the same concept, cast, action scenes, special effects and end credit bonuses, films from the Marvel Cinematic Universe are starting to look and feel the same. Fortunately, the choice of putting the great comedic director from New Zealand Taika Waititi whose films from his homeland include What We Do in the Shadows (2014) and the Hunt for the Wilderpeople from last year elevates the latest saga of the God of Thunder from the rest. The usual ingredients for a comic book movie are there but it is spiced up with marvelous comedy this side of the Guardians of the Galaxy series of Marvel.
Chris Hemsworth is back as Thor and so is Tom Hiddleston as his adopted mischievous adopted brother Loki. It is such a delight seeing the two on the big screen together and they do have chemistry. The heavily promoted bromance between Thor and Bruce Banner aka Hulk (Mark Ruffalo) pales compared to Hemsworth and Hiddleston. Anthony Hopkins still brings prestige even though in only a few scenes. The casting of two time Oscar winner Cate Blanchett as the villain Hela is the icing on the cake. She's having fun unleashing her evil side and it clearly shows. There are some surprise appearances that will make you smile and I won't spoil it.
Thor: Ragnarok runs for 2 hours and 20 minutes and it's well worth your time and hard earned money. It is best seen on the big screen to appreciate the visual effects and it's great cast. Don't forget to stay to the end credits.
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