Thor: Ragnarok (2017)

Thor: Ragnarok

• Often regarded as the best Thor film, I would definitely have to agree with that sentiment. Compared to the first two Thors, this one just seems so much more colorful, fun, and lively. And I do really like the first two, so the fact that they can still improve at this point in the series is great. The story isn't anything amazing, mostly because it's the cliche "evil person wants to dominate the universe" kinda ordeal. Thor is also thrown on the Island of Misfit Toys, which he has to escape, and that also feels a bit generic. However, everything still adds up to a pretty awesome time. In regards to characters, there's not one person I don't like, though Loki feels slightly wasted, and *almost* like he was there just to be there. Hela's character also didn't stick out to me, and I don't really see her as super intimidating or an amazing villain. But I loved Jeff Goldblum, and he always excels in anything he does. And of course, the character I definitely loved the most was Thor. He is just so loveable and badass, no matter what the circumstance. To me, the biggest improvement that this film does on the first two is his outfit/hair. His typical long haired look is good, but after his haircut and eye loss, it just WORKS. I also like how he starts to resemble his father, which I thought was a nice thing to add. Oh yeah, and getting more Hulk is always great. The first time around I was not a fan of the writing around Hulk, but this time, I absolutely loved it. The VFX are pretty solid, and though there's a couple somewhat clunky moments, everything looks very smooth, full, and vibrant. The music was really great too, and many of the themes were so fun to listen to in the climactic situations. It was blood-pumping and courageous, which is perfect for this type of film. I also really loved the inclusion of "Pure Imagination", which is the greatest song ever written for a film (obviously not this film, but a film nonetheless). Overall, this film is well made, though it slightly lacks in the story and character departments. But it's still my favorite Thor film, as well as the best. I would still recommend it to all superhero/Marvel fans. This film is officially Berry Approved, so go check it out now!