Thor: Ragnorok [4K UHD]

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.

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.

Due doverose premesse: 1) è un film che strizza assolutamente l'occhio a chi ha seguito la saga del decennio avengers, ci sono tanti incastri, tanto riferimento e tante storie che danno per scontato che noi già conosciamo. E' un film molto interessante e godibile, ma per chi non ha visto altri film di questo filone cinecomics, o almeno i primi due thor (soprattutto per il rapporto loki thor e thor hulk) non è apprezzabile in pieno. 2) E' un film strano (la mano di taika waititi è evidentissima) tanto che appena visto, l'ho bollato come schifezza, l'ho definito addirittura infantile e che copiava inutilmente la comicità di Guardiani della Galassia, solo che fuori contesto, Thor non è Starlord e Loki non è rocket... e invece no, mi sbagliavo. L'ho rivisto, ho cambiato la mia chiave di lettura e devo dire che è un signor film. Perchè? semplice, perchè Taika Waititi ha fatto una cosa che nessuno prima d'ora era riuscito a fare con un supereroe come Thor, che, ricordiamoci, è un Dio. E come fa un Dio a piacere allo spettatore? come fa un essere così superiore a essere preso come modello e far immedesimare lo spettatore? ebbene qui si riesce, qui il Dio cade, il dio perde il lungo capello biondo, il dio perde un occhio, il dio fallisce il dio diventa umano per tantissimi aspetti, ecco che il dio diventa empatico per lo spettatore (per capirci, cosa che continua a non riuscire con superman. Davvero un gran film. Detto questo, che lascia il tempo che trova perchè non sono un critico e nemmeno un esperto di cinema, ma solo un appassionato, per cui è un parere assolutamente soggettivo, parliamo dello Steelbook. Bello, davvero bello. Prima di tutto, per fortuna, continua la scelta di non cambiare la costina, seppur io ci preferisco il titolo del film, la scelta di metterci i volti dei personaggi protagonisti gli da quanto meno un senso di continuità, lo apprezzo, perchè io li voglio tutti in fila e in collezione, per cui l'aspetto grafico è importante. Inoltre anche l'intera scelta di colori, dal rosso acceso della copertina, col dio battaglier, fino al retro dai toni piu' variopinti, risulta molto gradevole. Davvero un bel pezzo di collezione.

La película llegó muy bien en la fecha prometida, tiene audio en inglés, francés, español y portugués así como subtitulos en los mismos idiomas antes mencionado. La recomiendo ampliamente.

Easily one of the better entries in the MCU. A perfect mix of humor, action, and a great storyline, as well. More importantly, this can easily be considered as a reference quality 3D disk. I have no idea whether is it was all converted "in post", or whether the VFX were generated as native 3D, but however it was done, it just continuously depicts a solid feel of depth, and there are plenty of individual moments/events where the film makers exploit 3D to have something flying toward the viewer. Again, just a whole lotta fun to watch, and definitely a presentation that you will enjoy re-watching (and showing off to friends, if you have a good quality 3D set).

Great movie and bluray quality

Thor has always been presented with a degree of daft humour. The first movie built in several hubris-busting moments where he would make absurd declarations and get cut short or put in his place while trying to earn back his hammer and his father's respect. The second had the very amusing and pomposity busting presence of Jane Foster's team, and a rarely-better Loki. After the slightly grim style and rather dull bad guys of Thor - The Dark World', 'Ragnarok' pushes things to a whole new level. Waititi brings us a genuine Action-comedy. Don't be scared by that, because although I was a little anxious about what to expect, he has a deft hand at blending violence with comedy, and serious notes abound among the levity. The story is fairly simple: Thor returns from the chaotic nine realms to realism something is amiss at home, and an ensuing major plot development (that I won't spoil) then unleashes Hela, the Goddess of Death upon Asgard. Kate Blanchett revels in the camp villainy of the role, dripping theatrical menace and bad-girl style as she tries to seize Asgard against a torrent of resistance. Meanwhile Thor and Loki end up trapped on another world, with Thor facing gladiatorial games reminiscent of ancient Rome at the hands of Jeff Goldblum's quirky 'Grandmaster'. Here, in this blazingly colourful, 80's hued setting, the film enters comedy territory even further with a wealth of brilliantly memorable characters too numerous to list. Suffice it to say that Thor's adventures here hold the interest just as well as the rest of the movie, and we get emotional moments, heroic moments and brilliant fights, as well as some character-advancing scenes. The comedy is fast, brilliant and often a little lewd, and is intercut with visually astonishing battles and epic moments. All of the characters get the kind of hero-strut moments that send a tingle down your spine, and Waititi proves talented at sneaking in emotional character development amidst action and humour with a deft hand. Some folks may struggle with just how excessive and humorous the film becomes, but it amply rewards viewers who relax into its craziness and enjoy the ride. Breathtaking, retina-scorchingly beautiful (that 'heavenly' battle image!!!), mind-bogglingly inventive with its visuals and approach, you may not see another sequel this brave and exotic for the rest of the decade. The years must-have purchase.