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‘Thor: Ragnarok’ delivers fun, thrilling adventure

Ni Nyoman Wira (The Jakarta Post)
Jakarta
Thu, October 26, 2017

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‘Thor: Ragnarok’ delivers fun, thrilling adventure Thor (Chris Hemsworth) (The Walt Disney Studios/File)

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em>Thor: Ragnarok, the latest film from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, delivers a fun adventure despite the fact that Thor fights without his faithful hammer Mjolnir and with his home Asgard in great danger.

Thor (Chris Hemsworth) faces multiple problems: First, his father, Odin (Anthony Hopkins), the king of Asgard, is dying. Second, the Ragnarok premonition, which would result in the destruction of his home in Asgard, is likely to become true. Third, Hela (Cate Blanchett), the goddess of death, has arisen and wants to rule Asgard. Hela is not Thor's typical enemy as she is far more powerful, with the ability to easily crush Thor’s hammer, Mjolnir.

Thor (Chris Hemsworth, left) and Loki (Tom Hiddleston) are in search of their father, Odin, on Earth.
Thor (Chris Hemsworth, left) and Loki (Tom Hiddleston) are in search of their father, Odin, on Earth. (The Walt Disney Studios/File)

However, after falling defeat to Hela, both Thor and his adoptive brother Loki (Tom Hiddleston) are trapped on Sakaar, a planet on the other side of the universe. In order to escape and save his home, Thor is forced to fight in a gladiator-like match against the Hulk (Mark Ruffalo). Although both superheroes know each other through the Avengers, a team of superheroes of which both are members, the Hulk does not seem to remember Thor. Throughout all this, Hela has successfully entered Asgard and threatens its civilization.

Thor needs to rescue Asgard before it is too late, but he also needs to be vigilant as traitors lurk everywhere.

Asgard's goddess of death Hela (Cate Blanchett) wants to rule Asgard.
Asgard's goddess of death Hela (Cate Blanchett) wants to rule Asgard. (The Walt Disney Studios/File)

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Helmed by New Zealand director Taika Waititi, the third installment of the Thor series has received positive reviews from several film critics in the United States. Waititi does not hesitate to insert comedic moments that are sure to trigger big laughs from audiences.

A gladiator-like match between Thor (left, played by Chris Hemsworth) and the Hulk (right, played by Mark Ruffalo).
A gladiator-like match between Thor (left, played by Chris Hemsworth) and the Hulk (right, played by Mark Ruffalo). (The Walt Disney Studios/File)

Following a trend in superhero films, Thor: Ragnarok features several surprise cameos. The movie also features Led Zeppelin’s “Immigrant Song," which fittingly plays as background music while Thor is in action.

Thor: Ragnarok, which also stars Tessa Thompson and Idris Elba, hits theaters across Indonesia on Oct. 25. (asw)

On set with director Taika Waititi (upper left) and Tessa Thompson, who plays Valkyrie (center).
On set with director Taika Waititi (upper left) and Tessa Thompson, who plays Valkyrie (center). (The Walt Disney Studios/File)

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