The Thor movies have not always been as well-appreciated as their other Marvel Cinematic Universe cohorts.
The last film in the series, 2013’s Thor: The Dark World, is consistently rated as one of the weakest MCU installments. That might all be changing with Thor: Ragnarok, however. Marvel drafted Taika Waititi, an acclaimed director known for offbeat eccentric films like Hunt for the Wilderpeople and What We Do in the Shadows, to direct the new film, and early trailers indicated that Hemsworth was finally bringing some of his comedic levity to the Thunder God.
Early reactions to Thor: Ragnarok started coming through social media on Monday, and many of them are very praiseworthy. In particular, critics highlighted the humor of the film — and it appears Waititi was able to make his own mark on the MCU. Others called out Tessa Thompson’s Valkyrie and Mark Ruffalo’s Hulk as scene-stealers.
Thor: Ragnarok is just plain fun. It's hilarious from start to finish with quirky performances & exciting action. Tessa Thompson is the MVP. pic.twitter.com/7GyYG4IZZ5
— Germain Lussier (@GermainLussier) October 9, 2017
#ThorRagnarok is SO much fun I almost can't take it. The best: Thor movie, Cate Blanchett scene stealing, Jeff Goldblum Goldblum-ing.
— Kara Warner (@karawarner) October 9, 2017
#ThorRagnarok is a ton of fun! Self-contained MCU plot, but character work is awesome, and the adventure a thrill. Best of the Thor movies! pic.twitter.com/tQ8DuCcwxM
— Evil Eric Eisenberg (@eeisenberg) October 9, 2017
Hulk is once again the scene-stealer, and a lot of it is that he can finally talk. Great to see him back on the big screen. #ThorRagnarok
— Evil Eric Eisenberg (@eeisenberg) October 9, 2017
#ThorRagnarok is the best Thor movie BUT still think it’s really good not awesome. Hemsworth, Hulk & Tessa all great, though. And Goldblum! pic.twitter.com/rY6ItFzdjN
— Jim Voodooda (@JimVejvoda) October 9, 2017
#ThorRagnarok is magnificent. They added so much humor that goes perfect w the action. @TessaThompson_x is Badass @MarkRuffalo is incredible
— Xilla Valentine (@BlogXilla) October 9, 2017
THOR RAGNAROK is hilarious & weird & offbeat & retro & sublime. Love how Marvel let Taika Waititi make a movie that's Waititi-ish as hell.
— Kevin Polowy (@djkevlar) October 9, 2017
Loved ‘Thor: Ragnarok’. @TaikaWaititi did an awesome job. Movie is loaded with his trademark humor. Laughed beginning to end. pic.twitter.com/kfROuqSyVe
— Steven Weintraub (@colliderfrosty) October 9, 2017
#ThorRagnarok: a goofy good time. Easily the funniest non-Guardians MCU flick – EVERYONE in it is funny. Great music (Mothersbaugh), fights.
— David Daniel (@CNNLADavid) October 9, 2017
Btw, #ThorRagnarok is solid MCU fun. Great music, Blanchett is awesome, looks/feels like an 80's video game. Slight, but wholly entertaining
— Scott Mendelson (@ScottMendelson) October 9, 2017
Thompson is great too, a subversion of the "bad-ass" female action figure. At its best, #ThorRagnarok has an occasional GHOST PROTOCOL vibe.
— Scott Mendelson (@ScottMendelson) October 9, 2017
After seeing #ThorRagnarok I can say that @chrishemsworth’s Thor will become many people’s No.1 favorite Avenger. The guy shines in this.
— Conner Schwerdtfeger (@ConnerWS) October 9, 2017
#ThorRagnarok ??ABSOLUTELY ROCKS! I was totally blown away by the story, action, effects, performances, & one of Marvel's best soundtracks! pic.twitter.com/I6ZA9l6pEc
— Umberto Gonzalez (@elmayimbe) October 9, 2017
