WHAT’S IT ABOUT
In Marvel Studios’ “Thor: Ragnarok,” Thor is imprisoned on the other side of the universe without his mighty hammer and finds himself in a race against time to get back to Asgard to stop Ragnarok—the destruction of his homeworld and the end of Asgardian civilization—at the hands of an all-powerful new threat, the ruthless Hela. But first, he must survive a deadly gladiatorial contest that pits him against his former ally and fellow Avenger—the Incredible Hulk!
MOVIESinMO REVIEW
They have finally brought Thor into the 21st century. They updated his costume, changed his hair and gave him a likable personality. Thor: Ragnarok is a 100 percent improvement over the other 2 films. Even his enemies have a certain charm about them. True Thor fans might not like it because it is a huge departure from classic Thor. That group of fans can watch the first two movies and be happy. Ragnarok is for those of us wanting to be entertained in a more modern way. Right from the beginning, Thor is chained up and shows us his “Earth” side. He’s calm, he jokes, and he kicks but, of course. A big part of the story is Hela, the Asgardian goddess of death, the daughter of Odin, and Thor’s sister. As for the comic book geeks, yes, I know it’s different. In the movie, Hela was Odin’s right hand as she helped him conquer many lands until he had a change of heart and imprisoned her. The wrath she spreads once she is resurrected is immense. She is so much more powerful than Thor, which is what makes his defeat by her imminent. Now we get more changes in Thor as he (and Loki) are on the run. Thor gets captured, he gets a haircut, and he’s forced to fight. For those that follow the comic books, you get the only taste of Planet Hulk you are ever going to see on the big screen. This, of course, is where Thor is held captive and where he has his fight against the Hulk. This battle, along with many others, are both exciting and comedically entertaining. All through the film, we are introduced or reintroduced to Loki, Dr. Strange, the Grandmaster, a Valkyrie, Korg and so many others that help move the story along. These characters, along with so many more, actually play important roles in the advancement of the story. Huge battle scenes happen throughout the movie as the final fight leaves us with a lot of uncertainty regarding the future and existence of Asgard.
DVD/BLU-RAY/DIGITAL
Genre – Comic Book
Street date
Digital – February 20th 2018
DVD/Blu-Ray –March 6th 2018
Video – 1080p
Screen Size – 2.40:1
Sound – English DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1
French Dolby Digital 5.1, Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1
Subtitles – English SHD, Spanish, French
Extras
Audio Commentary: Director Taika Waititi can’t seem to help himself being the endless comedian, providing one of the funniest commentaries in a long while, making it a definite listen for fans.
Director Intro (HD, 2 min): Viewers have the option of enjoying a bit of Waititi’s silly humor before starting the movie where he sarcastically explains his creative intentions and the film’s unexpected influences.
Finding Korg (HD, 8 min): Waititi returns for another comedic piece on his creative choices, praise for his work behind the camera, providing the voice for Korg and the character’s role in the film.
Sakaar: On the Edge of the Known and Unknown (HD, 8 min): Piece dedicated to discussing the planet, its unique attributes and any relevant information related to the plot.
Getting in Touch with Your Inner Thor (HD, 7 min): Star Chris Hemsworth talks a bit about the character, his evolution through the films, the changes made for this second sequel and Hemsworth’s performance.
Unstoppable Women: Hela & Valkyrie (HD, 6 min): Spotlighting the performances of Cate Blanchett and Tessa Thompson with thoughts on the female characters.
Journey into Mystery (HD, 6 min): Quick breakdown on how the plot fits into the MCU timeline, the original sources that influenced this film and the intent behind the 1980s visual style.
Team Darryl (HD, 6 min): Next in a series of comedic shorts with Thor’s ex-roommate bunking with the Granmaster.
Marvel Studios: The First Ten Years – The Evolution of Heroes (HD, 5 min): Series of interviews providing a brief history on the MCU, the characters and lead up to the new Infinity Wars.
8-Bit Sequences (HD, 3 min): A pair of animatic storyboard sequences in the classic 80s video graphics.
Deleted Scenes (HD, 6 min): Five excised sequences that didn’t make it to the final cut.
Gag Reel (HD, 2 min).
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