The Superhero genre is a constant morph. We\u2019ve gone traditional (Ironman, Captain America: The First Avenger<\/em>) to serious (Christopher Nolan\u2019s Batman Trilogy) to far too serious (Zack Snyder\u2019s terrible Man of Steel <\/em>and even more terrible Batman V. Superman: Dawn of Justice<\/em>) to goofy (Guardians of the Galaxy<\/em>). The Marvel Superheroes are firm in the Revisionist stage and the new Thor also knocks on Parody\u2019s door at times. It\u2019s a good and needed shift. We are heading into the Guardian\u2019s <\/em>goofy galaxy as the universe expands. (NOTE: The DC films are a little behind. Shifting from the Primitive Superman <\/em>to the Classical Wonder Woman.<\/em>)<\/p>\n Now that the Film Lesson is done, let\u2019s talk about Thor:Ragnorok <\/em>for a minute. That\u2019s why we\u2019re here.<\/p>\n While it may not win many awards this season, the film does have the distinction of possessing the most names I don\u2019t know how to say. RAGNAROK is said exactly how it is spelled. Tackle that one phonetically and you\u2019ll be fine. Next is the director of the film; the wonderfully talented Taika Waititi.<\/p>\n Taika Waititi= TIE-kuh why-TEE-tee. <\/strong><\/p>\n Mr. Why-TEE-tee is a wonderful comedic force, giving us What We Do In The Shadows <\/em>and The Hunt for the Wilderpeople <\/em>over the last couple years. This work got him this gig and he delivered what you\u2019d expect. Adding a silly comedic tone throughout the film and breathing new life in the Thor films after the dreary Thor: The Dark World. <\/em><\/p>\n While the film is a joy some of the character development that is expected in a Marvel movie is lost. This is mostly fine as many of characters are old friends at this point. Loki, Thor, Hulk, a touch of Dr. Strange. But Tessa Thompson\u2019s Valkyrie needs some fleshing out and Jeff Goldblum as secondary baddie, Grandmaster, is doing Jeff Goldblum. (Not that is a terrible thing. Goldblum gives the most Goldblum-y performance in years and it is a treat. He is just not to be taken too seriously and does not provide much menace.) Even the all-powerful Cate Blanchett is one-note as Hela the Goddess of Death. She\u2019s the freakin\u2019 Goddess of Death!! She could of used a little less levity.<\/p>\n But make no mistake that the only purpose of Thor: Ragnarok <\/em>is to entertain and I am guessing you will be entertained. Plenty of action, great special effects and lots of laughs. What more do you want from a movie starring a dude in a cape?<\/p>\n
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\nGenres do this to sustain. It is part of the natural cycle.<\/p>\n\n
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