Thor Ragnarok Movie Review Opens in theaters November 3 from Disney Marvel Studios

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by Chaim Marks
Entertainment Blogger

Cast: Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston, Cate Blanchett, Mark Ruffalo and Tessa Thompson 

Disney and Marvel Studios do it again, with a third installment to the Thor movie series. Thor Ragnarok, which industry insiders are predicting will dominate the box office, is a direct sequel to Thor: the Dark World. 

After seeing this before nationwide release, I have to tell you it is the best of trilogy yet! It is a sensational action-packed feature with a perfect amount of action, drama and comic relief. Thor draws material from two very popular comic storylines, the Thor Ragnarok saga and Planet Hulk.

Chris Hemsworth, who was last reviewed on MBE for his stellar performance in Ghostbusters (2016), reprises his role as the Norse God of Thunder, Thor. 

This time he faces adversity from an old, forgotten foe: Hela. She is played superbly by two-time Oscar winner Cate Blanchett (Blue Jasmine, The Aviator). Blanchett's character presents the most villainous and powerful enemy Thor has ever faced. 

On his path to saving his home world, Asgard, Thor encounters and befriends new and old allies alike, the Hulk reprised by Mark Ruffalo from the Avenger movies; Valkyrie played fiercely by Tessa Thompson; and the mischievous Loki played again by Tom Hiddleston. 

Director Taika Waititi (What We Do In The Shadows, Flight of the Concord) brings a humorous and fun style to Thor Ragnarok. His choice of actors and his use of constant humor are what really make this move great. The casting of Cate Blanchett as the FIRST Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) villain, Hela, was outstanding. She was beautiful and she alone is a reason to see this movie. 

Meanwhile Hulk emerges as a whole different character in this movie. He is nothing like the green monster audiences will remember from Avengers 1 & 2. This time Hulk is funnier! He is more evolved and really adds a nice supporting role (in addition to comic relief) in Thor Ragnarok.

Waititi’s style of directing by incorporating many moments of comic relief fits perfectly in what fans have come to expect and hope for from a Marvel Studios feature film. It never feels forced. It comes naturally and it really keeps the audience entertained from the opening credits till the end. 

One thing is for sure. This is the funniest Marvel movie yet. The audience would not stop laughing.

Here is my wife and me at the Thor Ragnarok movie screening we attended posing with some of this film's actual costumes and props on display at Arc Light Cinema Hollywood

Thor Ragnarok is a fast- paced, massively funny film. So, get your popcorn ready. You’re in for an exciting movie treat when this opens in theaters nationwide on November 3rd!

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