The other reviews forThor : Ragnarokhave started to pour in , and they point to yet another crew - pleaser from Marvel Studios . A positive critical reaction toThor : Ragnarokis scarce surprising , as the absolute majority of the films to be released as part of the MCU have garner positive revaluation . In this case though , it look likeThor 3might in reality best itsThor - centered predecessor in quality , a rarefied happening for a threequel .

Thor : Ragnarokrepresents a noticeable change in vogue and tone from the pastThorsolo film , thanks in magnanimous part to the hiring of directorTaika Waititi , who has a long curriculum vitae in the world of comedy . This irreverent coming put up in stark contrast to the fairly serious tone of voice of the priorThormovies , taking the overallThorfranchise to wacky place it has n’t go before . Along with the wacky , though , fare a regenerate sense of sport and agitation , which is important to have as theMCU set about its landmark tenth year .

introduce below are spoiler - free excerpts from a fistful ofThor : Ragnarok’searly reviews . While some brushup are n’t as positive as others , the initial   consensus seems to be that thisThor / Hulkteam - up is a good time , and begs to be regard with a crowd of corresponding - minded Marvel fan . Thor : Ragnarokmay not be the most dramatic entrance in the MCU canyon , but it might just be one of the most merriment .

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The Wrap- Alonso Duralde

" It ’s not surd to think a vernal interview completely losing their minds over the rush and activity of “ Thor : Ragnarok , ” and then loving it all over again when they realize how funny it is . [ … ] This latest expedition for the boom god plays more to the vertiginous “ Guardians of the Galaxy ” crowd than to those who prefer their superheroes to be grim and gritty . But Waititi and screenwriters Eric Pearson , Craig Kyle and Christopher L. Yost have it off how to balance bet and silliness , which is exactly what this movie needs . Audiences committed to the ongoing expansion of the Marvel sieve universe will issue forth by feeling well-thought-of for their devotion , while those who are n’t concerned in the set - up for the next ten movies in the franchise can have merriment and get on with their lives . "

Variety- Peter Debruge

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" Whereas the two previous Thor moving-picture show were somber battle epic train by Kenneth Branagh and Alan Taylor , respectively , the latest was clear conceived as a wacky adventure funniness . Irreverent almost to the point of ingroup , that approach match comfortably within the wheelhouse of Kiwi director Taika Waititi , for whom this undertaking was about 100 time the scale of his next most expensive production . "

IGN- Jim Vejvoda

" Thor : Ragnarok is as slick and cheeky as the Guardians of the Galaxy movies , and embraces a deliberately ‘ 80s space opera esthetic and synth grievance . This makes for a fun and often screaming romp , and a motion-picture show that looks as vivacious and out there as an erstwhile Jack Kirby Marvel comedian . But it also encapsulates the MCU ’s increasing desire to go for the joke , to mock its own unconditioned silliness , even at the expense of the characters and setting Marvel Studios has expend age now base . "

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EW- Chris Nashawaty

" Director Taika Waititi , a New Zealander with an telling idiosyncratic brand of absurd ( Flight of the Conchords , What We Do in the Shadows , Hunt for the Wilderpeople ) , bring his caffeinated pinball game energy to the often - stoic Asgardian he - valet , goosing the predictable , sometimes - tramp plot beats and tired tropes of the men - in - tights genre with giddy hits of WTF laughing gas . It ’s amazing that Waititi — a newbie in the jungle of bodied filmmaking — was capable to interject so much of his unique vocalism into such a citizens committee - approved Jagannatha . "

Heroic Hollywood- Nick Kazden

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" Thor : Ragnarokis   not a arrant motion picture , but its strength far overbalance the negatives .   The characters , pace and action culminate in a movie that is easily Marvel ’s best . Not only does the movie find like a satisfying , self - take narration , it does a great job setting up new predicaments for the maturate God of Thunder . Hopefully , Marvel Studios lets Taika Waititi stick around and do whatever he desire because he turn in a comedic masterpiece that will go down as one of the most fun sci - fi / fantasy movies of the last ten days . "

THR- Sheri Linden

" With Taika Waititi at the helm , the clash - of - worlds CGI extravaganza blasts free of the late installation ’s leadenDark World . gargantuan fire monsters in stygian underworld notwithstanding , even the story ’s central bad guys are zany play , hammed to the hilt by Cate Blanchett and Jeff Goldblum . "

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free-base on the above recap , those who happen the MCU moving-picture show to be too comedic for their tastes likely wo n’t find a lot to love inThor : Ragnarok . This late escapade for the God of Thunder look to be the most externally hilarious in Marvel Studios ' account , and seems to not take itself seriously in the slight . Debates can be had over whether or not that is a expert thing for theThorcharacter , but in the abstract , it would appear thatRagnarokis easily the most fun film he ’s headline to escort .

Thor : Ragnarokwill of path have some competition for November ’s most entertaining superhero film , as the DC   Comics tentpoleJustice Leaguewill also release next calendar month . After the smash success of the in general upbeat and non - cynicalWonder Woman , it’ll be interesting to see just how far in the direction of pure funJustice Leaguegoes , and if if it can perhaps number closely to matchingRagnarokin that department .

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