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THOR: RAGNAROK

Thor: Ragnarok impressed me because of its excellent action and style. The acting is top level and the wonderful direction captures every detail with an 80s retro feel. This is sure to be a crowd-pleaser for all Marvel fans.

The story is about Thor (Chris Hemsworth), the God of Thunder and former Avenger, who finds himself in the toughest match of his life when he is pitted against Hela (Cate Blanchett), the Goddess of Death, who destroys his hammer in a fierce battle. Thor escapes through a space portal, but is transported to Sakaar, a planet known for its gladiator matches hosted by the Grandmaster (Jeff Goldblum). Imprisoned, Thor is forced to fight on the gladiator ring, only to find out his opponent is the Incredible Hulk (Mark Ruffalo), who is unaware of their previous comradery. Meanwhile on Asgard, Hela is the new leader and executes a strict dictatorship. Despite being captured, Thor is trying to set up a team with the Hulk, Valkyrie (Tessa Thompson) and Loki (Tom Hiddleston) to escape and stop Hela before it is too late.

Chris Hemsworth, as Thor, excellently presents his desperation, despite being a hero of great power. His new-born comradery with the Hulk is well presented, due to their great chemistry. Cate Blanchett, as Hela, is one of the best villains in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, due to her nefarious behavior and interesting backstory that shines a new light on Asgard's history. Mark Ruffalo, as the Hulk, is excellent in his Jekyll-Hyde personality between being Bruce Banner and being the Hulk. Due to this, he is my favorite character in the movie. Jeff Goldblum, as the Grandmaster, is quirky and fun like always. Tessa Thompson, as Valkyrie, provides an initially flawed companion to Thor, but stops running away from her problems and face them, when she decides to team up with Thor. Tom Hiddleston, as Loki, is as deceptive and charismatic as ever.

The direction by Taika Waititi is splendid. Every scene in the movie is filled with style and well-timed comedy. My favorite scene is when Thor activates his true potential in the final battle against Hela because it is a huge leap for the character, and it leads to one of the most epic battles in the whole Marvel Cinematic Universe. My only problem with the movie is the tonal shifts the movie faces because the movie is filled with comedic scenes. However, in serious and emotional scenes, they feel rout of place.

The message of the movie is about believing in yourself. Thor is only able to last in the battle with Hela when he realizes his true potential is beyond his hammer. I give this film 4.5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 10 to 18 because of its intense action and suggestive references. The movie releases in theaters on November 3, 2017 so check it out.

Reviewed by Arjun N., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, age 15

Marvel movies... They are either works of art with great plots, or completely confusing and the plots are like earbuds in a pocket - tangled and time-wasting. This one isn't (thankfully) the latter. It has humor around every corner which blends well into the story, making it quite enjoyable. This new, highly anticipated third film has cutting-edge CGI. Colorful new worlds are brought to life with realistic scenery and quirky new characters. It's surprising what modern-tech can do for a movie's quality.

Thor: Ragnarok is action-packed, like most of Marvel Studios blockbusters. The music really helps drive the already epic fight scenes to make them feel even more epic. There is also a really interesting storyline. It takes Thor into many different places and situations. I really enjoyed watching this film and am excited to see how Marvel will wrap up all the films that they have made and will make.

The jokes enhance their fair share to the story. They are witty and fun and take nothing away from the thick plot. Most are quick witted and fit in well into what is happening. Very few are cringe-inducing or make you feel disappointed in the world. Two are especially funny, one is about the battle tactic 'get help!,' about which you will have to discover for yourselves. The other joke is when Thor puts together a team to fight Hela (Cate Blanchett) and calls them the 'revengers.' An obvious nod to the Avengers.

Like many modern films, there is very realistic CGI, but this one is more artful than most in the computer generated imagery area. All things - the projectiles, spaceships, even monsters look detailed to the point of realism. The scenery is also beautiful, the real ones as well as the computer generated ones.

The fight scenes are quick and smooth and also look great with modern CGI. The camera angles, the weapons, even the grunts all enhance the action. The music helps the action more than anything else by amplifying the epicness of the combat. The plot is interesting and flows pretty smoothly. It begins with Thor (Chris Hemsworth) who fights monsters and then gets stranded on a faraway planet where people are captured off the streets and forced to fight. He finds Hulk (Mark Ruffalo) and tries to get him to help in taking down the death goddess, Hela, who is invading Asgard after breaking Mjolnir, Thor's magic hammer. She is the reason Thor is stranded.

I like this film a lot, for its humor, CGI, plot and more. It is the best in the Thor trilogy. Some smaller things I like include the short Doctor Strange cameo and the inclusion of the "Contest of Champions." I liked the cameo because they never really have been placed in previous films, other than the ones from 'Marvel Man' Stan Lee. The Contest of Champions is cool because I have heard of it before, mostly from the Marvel game, which I admit to playing a bit myself.

I give this movie 5 out of 5 stars, because it is very well done and I recommend it for ages 9 to 18. It does have a fair share of violence and some inappropriate language as well. This blockbuster will be in theaters November 3, 2017, so make sure to go see it!

Reviewed by Nathaniel B., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, age 11

The science fiction film, Thor: Ragnarok fascinated me with its special effects, animation and all the technology used to make it so spectacular. It's very impressive how technology has improved over the years and how the previous Thor movies and this one reflects that. I believe one thing that attracts the Thor audiences as well as other superhero movies is that they love to see all the new technology implemented. It's thrilling to see. I also like that they added another side to this film. This one, of course, has a storyline related to the previous Thor movies, but the new film has its own unique touch that makes it stand out from all the previous ones. A lot of times, people complain that all the movies in a series have pretty much the same plot and here, this is not the case. This film has a completely different plot than the previous ones, which makes it more entertaining and exciting.

The storyline is about Thor being imprisoned on the other side of the universe and outside his own world. This situation leads him to commit some absurd actions, like having to face his former ally and avenger Hulk. He later finds himself in a quest for survival and on a mission to prevent the all-powerful Hela, his own sister, from destroying him, his world and his people.

My favorite scene is when Thor and Loki's sister, Hela makes her big entrance, showing that she is powerful and that she wants to control anything in her way. I love this scene because it sets the tone for how the movie will develop. She pits herself against her two brothers, claiming that she is there to stay and will fight them to get what she wants. At that moment, you understand there will be conflicts between these siblings and they are on two separate teams. It makes you expect and analyze what is about to happen. I also like this scene because this is the completely new part of the Thor story.

The positive message that this superhero movie teaches is that it's best if you have perseverance and courage to deal with problems in your life. The characters all have these qualities that they use to achieve their goals. In Thor's situation, it is beneficial for him to use this because what he has to go through is very rough. He has to process the fact that his own sister wants to destroy him, his world and his people. If he lacked the courage and perseverance to get past that, he would not have been able to fight for what was right. In real life, sometimes very difficult situations get in our way and keep us from doing what we want. That is when you pull out these qualities that help you keep going and strive for what is best. And that is what this film teaches the audience. I rate this movie 4 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 12 to 18. This is available in theaters now so go check it out.

Reviewed by Alejandra G., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, age 15

Thor is imprisoned on the other side of the universe 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.