Thor: Ragnorak (2017)

[slik]

Marvel.com, Deadline.com, Hollywood Reporter have all announced the following cast members as villains in the film. The Hulk will also appear in the film.



Cate Blanchett as Hela
Tessa Thompson as Valkyrie
Jeff Goldblum as Grandmaster
Karl Urban as Skurge

[slik]

"Odin...finds a way"

[Shadow]

Jeff Goldblum as...the Grandmaster? We got us some Elders of the Universe up in here!

[Kalyx triaD]

Hot damn at that cast.

[Fignuts]

This is looking awesome. I've been waiting for Hela since the first movie, and Cate Blanchett is an absolutely fantasic choice.

Skurge's last stand is one of the most memorable moments in the history of Thor comics, and I fully expect them to do it here.

Thor is my favorite comic series, and I've been a little disappointed that his movies haven't been on the same level as other marbel films. They've been fun, don't get me wrong, but I'm really hoping that this is Thor's winter soldier.

[Kalyx triaD]

They released concept art of Hela and that is looking like Hela.

[Sixx]

Weird casting for Valkyrie, but guess I'll just wait and see before I start moaning.

[Kalyx triaD]

Oh we know why you think it's weird...

[Destor]

My only guess is Valkyrie will be Heimdall's sister now instead of Sif. Which im fine with. Heimdall and Sif being different colors has bothered the hell out of me so im hopeful this will give me closure.

[Shadow]

Natalie Portman reportedly will not be back for this installment. Cause you know, she can't be seen as a superhero actress. Solution, recast with Keira Knightly. Nobody will know the difference.

[Destor]

Natalie Portman reportedly will not be back for this installment. Cause you know, she can't be seen as a superhero actress. Solution, recast with Keira Knightly. Nobody will know the difference.

I would much rather them focus on sif and enchantress love angles than jane foster and portman is legit my favorite actress

[Sixx]

Oh we know why you think it's weird...

Oh, shut the fuck up.

Asgardians shoudln't be black.

[Fignuts]

If Portman is out, they should just write off the character, and focus more on asgard itself.

[Kalyx triaD]

Space people can be black. There's chicken in space. I assume.

[JimmyMess]

Oh, shut the fuck up.

Asgardians shoudln't be black.

Idris Elba is fucking badass.

[Simple Fan]

Oh, shut the fuck up.

Asgardians shoudln't be black.

I agree, not to many black people in Norse mythology, but then again it's mythological.

[Ruien]

Why do people care so much of the color of someone's skin? It's fucking fictional. It's not like they have a black guy playing George Washington or some Asian as Martin Luther King Jr.

[Ruien]

Thor could turn into a female and it shouldn't be a big deal at all.

[Destor]

Why do people care so much of the color of someone's skin? It's fucking fictional. It's not like they have a black guy playing George Washington or some Asian as Martin Luther King Jr.

Because his sister was already cast... as white

[Ruien]

It's fictional. And is a white and black family that odd for anyone still?

[Destor]

It's fictional. And is a white and black family that odd for anyone still?

It is for Nordic Gods yeah

99% of scenrios, totally normal..this one? Super fucking weird.

[Reavant]

Seeing as they are Asgaurdian, you could make the argument that races work differently there.... Sif could still be Heimdals biological sister.

[XL]

It is for Nordic Gods yeah

99% of scenrios, totally normal..this one? Super fucking weird.

Are they Norse gods? Or are they worshiped as gods by the Norse? If it's the latter it's not surprising that the Norse would represent them reflected in their own image, much like Jesus as a blue-eyed white boy.

[Destor]

Seeing as they are Asgaurdian, you could make the argument that races work differently there.... Sif could still be Heimdals biological sister.

Theyve portrayed the races of other relms pretty consistently in the past, hence Hogan is asian (looking.)

Its a pretty big contradiction and i hope they remedy it by simply having Valk be his sister.

[Kalyx triaD]

Or they can never bring it up ala Charles and Juggy.

[Destor]

Or they can never bring it up ala Charles and Juggy.
Thats the kind of shit i would expect from fox

[Fignuts]

Sif and Heimdall being related isn't even close to being as important as charles and jugg's relationship.

When it comes to main characters, I prefer them to be accurate to the source. I don't mind so much with supporting characters.

[Reavant]

yea i didnt even know they were related

[Destor]

Sif and Heimdall being related isn't even close to being as important as charles and jugg's relationship.

When it comes to main characters, I prefer them to be accurate to the source. I don't mind so much with supporting characters.

I dknt disagree about juggs and chuck EXCEPT marvel =/= fox so it's moot.

And sif is very much an integral character once you get into strictly asgard stories.

[Sixx]

http://www.comicbookresources.com/article/report-thor-ragnarok-will-draw-influence-from-planet-hulk-guardians-2-villain-revealed

Hulk won't be the only one with a new look. Allegedly, Thor's long locks won't be making an appearance, and the Asgardian will rock a shaved head instead.

Hahaha, bald Thor, the hell?

[Destor]

http://www.comicbookresources.com/article/report-thor-ragnarok-will-draw-influence-from-planet-hulk-guardians-2-villain-revealed

Hulk won't be the only one with a new look. Allegedly, Thor's long locks won't be making an appearance, and the Asgardian will rock a shaved head instead.

Hahaha, bald Thor, the hell?
I'll believe it when I see it

[Kalyx triaD]

Probably more buzzcut than bald, which is fine.

[Sixx]

It's not.

It's the motherfucking Thor aka Goldilocks.

[Fignuts]

Yeah, fuck that.

[Disturbed316]

Thor has to have long hair.

[Sixx]

http://www.slashfilm.com/thor-ragnarok-set-photos-chris-hemsworth-haircut/

boo

[Destor]

Dislike, greatly. Cant believe there wasnt acaluse in a contract about this somewhere.

[Sixx]

Dislike, greatly. Cant believe there wasnt acaluse in a contract about this somewhere.

read somewhere the comics will follow. new series "unworthy thor" will have him bald or short-haired or whatever.

[Destor]

*sigh*

[Damian Rey 2.0]

Why is it so bad that he's cutting his hair?

[Rammsteinmad]

Yeah, it's not that big of a deal, surely.

[Destor]

Why is it so bad that he's cutting his hair?

This a serious question?

[Destor]

Thor cutting hair is like Black Bolt joining the Opera

[Sixx]

i can't believe we're having this conversation again

[Fignuts]

Thor without hair, is like batman without a cape.

[Lock Jaw]

Batman has had some badass moments without a cape

All depends on the story here. If Thor just cuts his hair "just because", it is bad...... but if his hair is cut against his will because he is stuck on a gladiatorial planet fighting The Hulk, then I will accept it....

[Sixx]

Batman has had some badass moments without a cape

All depends on the story here. If Thor just cuts his hair "just because", it is bad...... but if his hair is cut against his will because he is stuck on a gladiatorial planet fighting The Hulk, then I will accept it....

see, batman had some moments without a cape. thor never had a buzzcut. long hair is one of his trademarks. this is really a terrible idea.

[Fignuts]

Batman has had some badass moments without a cape

All depends on the story here. If Thor just cuts his hair "just because", it is bad...... but if his hair is cut against his will because he is stuck on a gladiatorial planet fighting The Hulk, then I will accept it....

Yeah, I mean that's fine.

But as a hardcore thor fan, it's my job to overeact and complain without even knowing the context of the decision.

[Lock Jaw]

see, batman had some moments without a cape. thor never had a buzzcut. long hair is one of his trademarks. this is really a terrible idea.

I thought I remembered some Thor or other having short hair for awhile.... (Ultimate Thor maybe? I dunno, I never read it)

[Sixx]

nah, ultimate thor sometimes had a ponytail.

[Fignuts]

Ultimate thor had his hair burned off in ultimates 2, but it fit the whole downfall adpect of the story. He was meant to look pathetic, and humiliated.

[Rammsteinmad]

Come to think of it, I wouldn't mind seeing Thor with short in the comics. I did a quick google search and couldn't find anything to show it's happened before, would be a refreshing little change, and it's hair, for Christ's sake it's not exactly a permanent change. I think it'd look pretty badass and I could imagine him "returning" or some nonsense in the middle of a huge end-of-the-world battle and have Wasp or someone be like "hey, I like the new look" or something.

[Rammsteinmad]

http://pre05.deviantart.net/1081/th/pre/i/2012/351/c/4/thor_short_hair__o_by_roidboy-d5ochdz.jpg

[Lock Jaw]

I think I might just be thinking of Triple H

[Damian Rey 2.0]

It's just hair fellas. Sounds like it could be used to add another layer to his character. I like the idea.

[Sixx]

http://pre05.deviantart.net/1081/th/pre/i/2012/351/c/4/thor_short_hair__o_by_roidboy-d5ochdz.jpg

that's from deviantart, cmon.

[Fignuts]

lol seriously

Did you really think thats legit?

[Fignuts]

You can see the "baby's first photoshop" shading ffs

[Lock Jaw]

I don't think he was claiming it was real. He just said he couldn't find anything from the comics, but wouldn't mind seeing it. He then posted some fan art of what Thor with short hair could look like.

[Rammsteinmad]

Yeah, LJ's spot on. I probably should have mentioned that. :y:

[Lock Jaw]

I don't know how anyone could take it any other way

[Corporate CockSnogger]

This is a terrible idea

[Kalyx triaD]

I don't mind.

[Nicky Fives]

use it as a storyline.... bad guy chops off his hair to emasculate him, Thor vows revenge... Seems very basic.

[Kalyx triaD]

There's a few set pics showing Thor, Loki, and Odin on earth dressed as normal people.

[VSG]

Thor cutting hair is like Black Bolt joining the Opera

Thanks for reminding me about the Inhumans movie that is never going to happen :'(

[Blonde Moment]

As long as the movie isn't crap i can l;ive with the hair

[Damian Rey 2.0]

I'm sure it won't be

[Destor]

Thanks for reminding me about the Inhumans movie that is never going to happen :'(

Well...at some point maybe..

[Blonde Moment]

Well...at some point maybe..

Right after the Gambit movie

[Destor]

Right after the Gambit movie

:lol:

[VSG]

:'(

[Sixx]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cv256K8UIAA1aDD.jpg

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cv3FGUKUAAAhAMU.jpg

http://oi63.tinypic.com/2eogpsn.jpg

http://oi63.tinypic.com/102jlsi.jpg

https://www.comicbookmovie.com/thor/thor_ragnarok/first-look-at-tessa-thompson-suited-up-as-valkyrie-on-the-set-a146371

[Fignuts]

Badass.

[Sixx]

https://www.comicbookmovie.com/thor/thor_ragnarok/take-a-closer-look-at-the-god-of-thunders-new-costume-in-thor-a146364

so i guess if we do see him with short hair, he's gonna cut it/lose it during the movie.

[Fignuts]

As long as there is an explanation for it, I'm alright with it.

[Kalyx triaD]

Valkyrie!!!

[Sixx]

this thread title kinda bothers me.

[Fignuts]

Why?

[Lock Jaw]

Prob because of "Ragnorak"

[Sixx]

yeah, somehow the misspelling makes it sound so stupid to me.

[Rammsteinmad]

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Already looks ten times better than Justice League.

[slik]

I think that looks fun!

[Destor]

OMG


That looks HELA GOOD (see what I did there?)

[Rammsteinmad]

That shot at the end of Thor and Hulk coming to blows, it's like a cool throwback to the original Thor with the winged helmet. Looks cool.

[JimmyMess]

that looks like so much fun!!!

[Lock Jaw]

:lol: at Thor being excited to fight Hulk. Totally not the reaction I was expecting.

[Kalyx triaD]

The MCU can't lose.

[Rammsteinmad]

:lol: at Thor being excited to fight Hulk. Totally not the reaction I was expecting.

I thought he was excited because he thought Hulk would team up with him? Hence the dismay when Hulk kept coming?

I dunno. I shouldn't overthink a two-minute teaser.

But you're wrong. :p

And his reaction was still funny and not what you'd expect. Probably play out nothing like that in the actual film though.

[XL]

Nah. Definitely a "thank god, I know this guy, there won't be any fighting here". I wouldn't be surprised if the "I know him from work" line isn't in the finished movie though.

It looks like they might have made a legitimately good Thor film (as in one that sits amongst the most popular MCU movies rather than soundly a step behind the top picks).

[Simple Fan]

Looks good. Thor vs Hulk should be fun.

[RP]

Is Mark Ruffalo going to be in this? I just hope there is some storytelling about how Hulk got to space in the first place. I imagine they would have to do this considering the Planet Hulk story arc was launched from the Civil War.

[Destor]

Is Mark Ruffalo going to be in this? I just hope there is some storytelling about how Hulk got to space in the first place. I imagine they would have to do this considering the Planet Hulk story arc was launched from the Civil War.
Perfectly within the Grandmasters abilities

[Lock Jaw]

Nah. Definitely a "thank god, I know this guy, there won't be any fighting here".

THERE'S ONLY ONE WAY TO FIND OUT!!!!



Someone get me a time machine.

[Kalyx triaD]

Mark was on set so we should see Banner.

[Shadow]

Yeah they finally got Hulk back in the MCU. Also NO MJOLNIR! HOW COULD THEY KILL OFF THE BEST CHARACTER IN THE MCU!?

[Sixx]

he will get another one.

[XL]

Is Mark Ruffalo going to be in this? I just hope there is some storytelling about how Hulk got to space in the first place. I imagine they would have to do this considering the Planet Hulk story arc was launched from the Civil War.

He's last seen in the quinjet. I assumed he flew it into space figuring he was too dangerous to be around, maybe hit a black hole or something and poof, he's in outer space.

[Sixx]

Mark was on set so we should see Banner.

well, he also does the motion capture and they mix his voice with ferrigno's.

[Kalyx triaD]

The Quinjet crashed in the sea. I'd guess he was teleported out by Sakaar forces.

[RP]

He's last seen in the quinjet. I assumed he flew it into space figuring he was too dangerous to be around, maybe hit a black hole or something and poof, he's in outer space.

I thought Iron Man and Reed Richards tricked him into the spacecraft and then launched him into space because they thought he was a danger to innocent people?

[Disturbed316]

Loved the trailer, really looking forward to this one.

[Damian Rey 2.0]

Boy that looks like blast.

[Ezra]

Can't believe they made me excited for a Thor movie. Who is the chick that beats up Thor and looks to demolish Asgard?

[Destor]

Can't believe they made me excited for a Thor movie. Who is the chick that beats up Thor and looks to demolish Asgard?
Hela


http://img.cinemablend.com/cb/d/8/b/e/2/a/d8be2ae0a99ee56a91c57918a59cf2bd48f67579dfa301f2d1d19b720723d654.jpg

[Shadow]

he will get another one.

But it won't be the same!

[Sixx]

actually there were always two mjolgnirds in asgard. there were copies, but there were 2 originals

[Tom Guycott]

I just assumed he'll end up with a movie updated "half axe" version. You know, for new toys and shit.

That form of hammer always bugged me though. Looks like some sort of giant camp hatchet by Fisher Price.

[slik]

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[Kalyx triaD]

I love the MCU.

[Ezra]

This is looking to be amazing. I wonder if they will explain how the Hulk learns to talk.

[Kalyx triaD]

"Puny god."

[Fignuts]

Fenris and Surtur!

Fucking Jormungandr has to be in this now.

[Sixx]

Karl Urban as Skurge looks awesome.

[Fignuts]

Yeah he does.

They are literally taking my favorite villains from the comic, and knocking it out of the park with all of them.

[Sixx]

I wouldn't mind seeing Gorr the God Butcher someday.

It's a pretty new character but I loved that storyline.

[Fignuts]

I was just going to post that.

If they continue Thor past Infinity War, the Villain has to be Gorr. Such a great story.

[Rammsteinmad]

Oh my fucking God this looks amazing. Legit laughed out loud at the banter between Thor and Banner. Absolutely incredible! To quote a great and wise man; "I love the MCU".

[Shadow]

...................THIS IS AMAZING!

[Malfeitor]

*yawn*

[XL]

Out Tuesday. Very much looking forward to it, which is a surprise as the Thor movies have been the lower points of the MCU.

[Ruien]

Ya but this one has the Hulk.

[Fignuts]

Thought it was out Nov 3rd.

[Lock Jaw]

Probably out sooner in the UK like some movies are for some reason

[Fignuts]

UK can go to hell

[Sixx]

Ha, this is always sillyfunny to me. We get Marvel shit earlier. US gets it Nov. 3rd, we get it this Friday. No idea about the UK, but Tuesday seems like a fucked up day for a premiere.

[El Vaquero de Infierno]

Yep, out tomorrow in the UK; I'll see it on Friday.

[XL]

Very unusual to open on a Tuesday here tbf. We do usually get Marvel movies a week or so earlier, no idea why though.

[Kalyx triaD]

Saw a clip with Goldblum and he's even more playing himself than usual. Which is win.

[mitchables]

Movie was awesome. Easily the best of the Thor franchise, arguably maybe the best MCU film in general. Looks great, is hilarious, weaves in Planet Hulk and a bunch of other cool stuff. Might strike some people as maybe a touch too light but I thought it was bloody brilliant. Korg (and Miek, but mostly Korg) is a goddamn standout. Such a different characterisation but honestly he is amazing. Whole thing is just bucketloads of fun.

[Rammsteinmad]

arguably maybe the best MCU film in general.

I love how I hear this about pretty much every MCU film over the last couple of years! (Not being sarcastic). :D

[El Vaquero de Infierno]

Saw it today; definitely the best of the Thor films.

[Swiss Ultimate]

I'm glad. The first Thor film was such a let-down. Never saw the second.

[slik]

I am one of the few who enjoyed the first Thor film. The second one, yeah, definitely not my favorite MCU film...just a big 'miss' outside of the villain looking cool.

Glad this one is more like GOTG and getting good reviews, looking forward to seeing it when it opens in the U.S.

[Sixx]

I am one of the few who enjoyed the first Thor film. The second one, yeah, definitely not my favorite MCU film...just a big 'miss' outside of the villain looking cool.

Glad this one is more like GOTG and getting good reviews, looking forward to seeing it when it opens in the U.S.

The hell do you mean "few"? Lots of people liked it, it made money, holds a solid 77% on Rotten Tomatoes. Could do without that fucking idiot, Kat Dennings, though.

I liked Dark World as well. It got a little less positive reviews, but positive nonetheless. And again, fuck off, Kat Dennings.

[Lock Jaw]

I liked the first Thor......

The second one is perfectly forgettable but isn't a terrible movie or anything.....

I enjoy Kat Dennings' talents.

[Sixx]

I liked the first Thor......

The second one is perfectly forgettable but isn't a terrible movie or anything.....

I enjoy Kat Dennings' talents.

Yeah, talents.

[Kalyx triaD]

Kat's fine as fuck.

[Impeccable]

It is probably my favourite of the MCU. So many laugh out loud moments.

Cate Blanchett was also perfectly fuckable throughout. Never thought of her in that light before.

[Rammsteinmad]

Great movie! Not the best MCU one, but a hell of a lot of fun! And yeah, Korg is awesome!

[Fignuts]

Yeah, this was incredibly good.

Said before that Thor is my favorite comic book, and I'm so glad it finally got it's "winter soldier" in the MCU.

Loved the touch of Jack Kirby's art style throughout the film. I've never been able to sit down and read a lot of earlier 60's and 70's comic book books. Too campy and old fashioned for me. Thor was always the exception, and Kirby's art was a big reason. And the 80's sci fi soundtrack really compliments it well.

Hela. Holy shit, Hela. I've never seen a character I love so much knocked so far out of the park. I was 100% confident after the casting that she would be great, and it still surprised me to see how well the character was treated.



Skurge is another character they nailed perfectly. His iconic death scene was really well done too.

So many god damn ester eggs that I probably missed a few. I very much appreciate the Beta Ray Bill monument, I'll tell you that for free.

Loved that we finally get to see Thor really utilize his god of thunder powers, and I love even more that they put in the "Are you god of hammers?" line from the books.

[Sixx]

Yeah, this was incredibly good.

Said before that Thor is my favorite comic book, and I'm so glad it finally got it's "winter soldier" in the MCU.

Loved the touch of Jack Kirby's art style throughout the film. I've never been able to sit down and read a lot of earlier 60's and 70's comic book books. Too campy and old fashioned for me. Thor was always the exception, and Kirby's art was a big reason. And the 80's sci fi soundtrack really compliments it well.

Hela. Holy shit, Hela. I've never seen a character I love so much knocked so far out of the park. I was 100% confident after the casting that she would be great, and it still surprised me to see how well the character was treated.



Skurge is another character they nailed perfectly. His iconic death scene was really well done too.

So many god damn ester eggs that I probably missed a few. I very much appreciate the Beta Ray Bill monument, I'll tell you that for free.

Loved that we finally get to see Thor really utilize his god of thunder powers, and I love even more that they put in the "Are you god of hammers?" line from the books.



I thought the US premiere was today.

[Fignuts]

Theater in my town premieres movies on thursdays for some reason.

[GD]

Taika Waititi is amazing! What a great watch.

[slik]

Most fun Marvel movie ever. Every character is so entertaining in it. Valkyrie might be the biggest surprise of the whole thing.

[Lock Jaw]

Just got back from it. Was enjoyable.

Was cringing and went "ugh" at the beginning of the film, but really got into it later. Good to see another MCU film where there is a "major change of consequence".... Asgard legit getting destroyed and its populace flying around in a space ship is a cool concept that really shakes things up.

Hela definitely one of the best MCU villains thus far. Liked when she was narrating her backstory over those pictures, flashed me back to LotR......

I like Cate Blanchett as a villainess I think...... I really enjoyed her in that Indiana Jones that everybody hates too.......

[Destor]

I really enjoyed this. To marry the three major plot points thats they did...so well handled. Plus the ammount of the universe theyve built on....just so well handled. Very pleased.

[Fignuts]

The only nitpick I have is that you see in the mural that Hela wielded Mjolnir before Thor, but it's not touched on at all, or even so much as mentioned anywhere else in the film. Thought that was rather odd, and it would have made more sense for Hela to take Mjolnir back rather than destroy it.

[Fignuts]

Also, the chances were slim to begin with, but the possibility of another Thor film with Gorr the God Butcher is nonexistent now. No way do they go for such a grim, serious story after the success of Ragnarok. If they make another film it will likely keep the same tone.

[Destor]

Would have played out better thematically as well, but still...nitpick for sure

[Impeccable]

The only nitpick I have is that you see in the mural that Hela wielded Mjolnir before Thor, but it's not touched on at all, or even so much as mentioned anywhere else in the film. Thought that was rather odd, and it would have made more sense for Hela to take Mjolnir back rather than destroy it.

Yes, this. I missed it the first time I watched it, but I went again on Friday and spotted it and thought why would she destroy it if she wielded it? It would have had greater impact had she stolen Mjolnir away/taken it back from Thor and wielded it throughout.

[Destor]

As of this morning film is at 122 mil. Another 30mil day (likely) will take them to just 30mil shy of covering production costs (180mil.)

Marketing budget aside this will be a big earner.

[Kalyx triaD]

This movie was an acid trip.

[Damian Rey 2.0]

Good or bad acid trip, tho?

[Kalyx triaD]

Very good. The tone is not like Guardians the way I thought. Both are funny, the Guardians have character humor - silly people in serious situations. Thor 3 is movie that kind of accepts the MCU is an absurd place, with more slapstick style humor. But yeah total acid trip. Visually wild. Not on Strange's level but still wild.

[Fignuts]

Tremendous acid trip.

Going to reiterate that the soundtrack is amazing. Going to go see it again this week.

[Kalyx triaD]

If Justin Lin is still doing He-Man he needs to take notes on this.

[Sixx]

Finally got to see it. Got arrested because the drunk me decided to punch a guy during the Thor vs Hulk scene.

[Sixx]

In my defense, his laughter was so fucking stupid.

[Fignuts]

lol

[Kalyx triaD]

They totally did this.

https://twitter.com/chrishemsworth/status/928381340717809664

[Lock Jaw]

And this

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[Lock Jaw]

That actually wasn't so funny. Sorry.... didn't actually watch it before I posted it.

[Sixx]

By the way, I absolutly loved Jeff Goldblum in this.