@@reactswithjax I don't understand your fondness for Valkyrie. Topaz was right, she's a piece of trash. Thor was right when he called her a coward and a traitor.
The reason why Surtur (big fire demon from the beginning and then the end of the movie) was so much stronger at the end and why Hela, who was able to overpower Thor, wasn't able to easily "kill" him like Thor did in the beginning, is because of The Eternal Flame... Remember at the beginning of the movie Surtur himself said that he needed only to be reunited with The Eternal Flame to reach the peak of his powers and "to be as tall as mountains and plunge his sword thru the heart of Asgard"... Now, whether Surtur is, in general, stronger than Hela or Odin or Thor is up to debate; but IN THIS SPECIFIC SCENARIO he is, he is pretty much unbeatable given that he is the embodiment or the realization of Ragnarok, the end and rebirth of Asgard and it's realm... So I think the interpretation is that no matter how strong Hela is, once Surtur got in contact with the Eternal Flame and started down the path of Ragnarok and fulfilling his "destiny", there was little to do to stop him
Well Thor heard the whole Ragnarok story and how it would be triggered, so what does Thor do take the crown to Asgard, surtur had no way of getting to Asgard, he had absolutely no clue Heimdall wasn't the guardian anymore, surtur is older than Odin I'm pretty sure he's had plenty of time to plan this, after many battles with Odin I'm sure surtur excepted defeat. But Thor the master strategist put the grown in the same vault with the eternal flame
My favorite funny moments are Loki falling for 30 minutes, Thor’s hilarious scream, Korg saying “piss off, ghost” then kicking the wall, Loki getting his revenge saying “that’s how it feels,” and Bruce’s voice changing with his veins turning green when he said “made me a little weird.” Fun fact: Taika Waititi the director of this movie also portrayed Korg.
For me this movie was the reason to stop watching Marvel movies. Too much ridiculing of characters. When all characters are just clowns, it's not anymore the same. This was just a parody of it, what Marvel movies might be if done properly. Humor is one thing, but they made Loki and Thor to complete clowns, not anymore main characters. Just incompetent and powerless fools.
Watching MCU movies with my dad has been a bonding thing for us for a long time. My dad loves to use movie quotes, but he always manages to hit me with ones I don't expect. Last week, all I did was ask my dad "Have you seen my phone?" and my dad goes "Doug has. Doug? Our luck. Doug's dead," in his best Korg impression. I had to laugh.
Cate Blanchett was amazing. Thor having the umbrella is actually a callback to the old comics/cartoon. In it he had an alias Dr Donald Blake who had a walking stick. When he hit the stick to the ground he would become Thor. They did it in the scene when they first see Hela. And congrats on knowing Valkyrie was an Asgardian! You were so excited 😂.
My personal favorite MCU film. It was the only MCU film where I couldn’t stop smiling the entire screening of it. It’s pure fan service in the best way and every actor nailed their roles.
This is my favorite Thor film 🙌. I’m glad this story focused more on Thor finding out who he is without his hammer just like how we saw Tony without his suit in “Iron Man 3”
It was so much fun watching you working out who Thor would fight in the arena and how that fight went! A piece of trivia: there was a young boy visiting the set the day they were filming the fight, and he pointed out that Thor and Hulk were "friends from work!" Taika and Chris decided to throw that line into the scene!
"They're about to meet whoever is on that giant ship and I am so excited to figure out who it's going to be!" Knowing your personality, I bet you are going to LOVE that person!!! I have never been so sure of anything in my entire life!
"They sing no songs in Hel, nor do they celebrate heroes, for silent is that dismal realm and cheerless. But the story of the Gjallerbru and the god who defended it is whispered across the nine worlds. And when a new arrival asks about the one to whom even Hela bows her head, the answer is always the same: He stood alone at Gjallerbru... and that answer is enough." - The sacrifice in the end is inspired from this quote from the comics when Skurge the Executioner saves the world(s) by a heroic last stand.
Korg's remark ( He's voiced by Taika Waiiti ) that his rebellion didn't work because they couldn't get enough pamphlets printed up is a reference to 'paper beating rock', and the line about 'three vampires standing close together' was a refence to Waititi's movie, "What we do in the Shadows."
Welcome back, Jax!! This is the movie that changed the MCU's take on Thor and resulted in him becoming hugely popular like Iron Man and Captain America. While the earlier two Thor movies had a more dramatic tone (and were closer to the comic book portrayal of Thor), audiences just didn't love Thor as much as Tony/Steve until this film. The blend of action, comedy and drama was awesome! As others have mentioned, this movie borrowed bits of major comic book storylines. Hulk being champion of the Grandmaster's arena on Sakaar was the biggest one, but Skurge the Executioner was another. In the comics he was one of Thor's oldest enemies, yet he died helping Thor against the forces of Hela. And yes, he also had a pair of AK-47s from Earth named "Des" and "Troy". And Cate Blanchett was amazing as Hela, I'm just sad that her character was apparently was killed off in her first movie appearance. Anyway, your MCU journey continues....onward and upward!
I delayed my vacation for an hour to watch your reaction first! Love seeing your joy in following this story and continually impressed by your attention to details. 🐑❤🔨
Did you know I couldn't make the connection of the tree engraving on the door between Captain America First Avenger & Thor Ragnarok? But Jax, you spotted it in a single go. That's why we love you and love to watch your reactions. You are officially a Marvel's marvel.
I was so excited that I spotted that connection! I love how Marvel adds so many intricate details to their movies. It makes watching them so much more fun! ❤️🎉🐑
Thinking of the Hulk, remember in the 2008 Incredible Hulk movie, when we first see the Hulk in the bottling plant, he actually does speak. "Leave me alone" And that is before we ever see his face, he is just a huge figure shrouded by darkness and some smoke/steam.
Jaimee Alexander (lady Sif) was busy with another project during the filming of Ragnarok. The in-universe explanation at the time was that she was "offworld" and thus considered to still be alive 'somewhere' at the end of the movie.
The soundtrack for this movie is awesome! Cate B. Was excellent as Hela such an amazing villan! Stan Lee was also a great hair cutting villan! Haha 😂 love jeff goldblum in this! Calls Thor "Sparkles" perfect! Haha 😂 Great reaction great comments and lets continue the MCU journey! Luv ya Jax and lamby ❤💛
Fun fact: Surtur is voiced by Clancy Brown aka MR KRABS! Oh and The Grandmaster is often called the brother of The Collector, at the Disneyland GOTG ride there’s a painting of the two playing a board game together.
@@genghisgalahad8465 well, for starters no that’s absolutely Luke hemmsworth. And I just looked it up and no he has never been on its always sunny in Philadelphia that I can find a reference to.
Jaxxxx!!!! Hi fren!!!! Glad you enjoyed this one. I think you caught something that not a lot of people pay attention to on their first time watching… And that would be exactly how much Thor has lost up to this point… It’s something that you can continue to watch as it goes forward with the remaining movies, but not something mini catch on the first time. The amount of loss and suffering that he has gone through, and yet he continues to push forward- is inspiring. Looking back to the first Thor, and then to this one, the path of his growth only continues! Loved your reaction as always! Will see you in the next! You’re Almost to infinity war!!!
You’re absolutely right. Thor has lost so much throughout the MCU timeline. But there is someone else I think has lost just as much. But I won’t mention the name yet. If you’ve watched the rest of the MCU entries from here out you know who I’m talking about.
Loving your MCU journey and have finally subscribed. Your reactions seem very genuine emotionally but also extremely thoughtful. Although I experienced all the movies in the theatre, am enjoying the ride alongside you through them again. No spoilers but it’s going to keep getting better…
Thank you so much!! I'm glad you've enjoyed my reactions. Going on this journey has been incredible. Since I couldn't experience these movies in the theaters, I'm glad I get to watch them with you! I can't wait to see what's to come. ❤️🎉
I am honestly enjoying the progression of your editing skills for your reactions. They are getting so good and funny! Love it. Thanks for all the hard work to entertain us fans.
27:15 in the TV movie Return of the Incredible Hulk, Thor for the first time appears in live-action. The actor portraying him wore a helmet just like Thor is wearing in the arena.
In both the comics and actual Norse mythology Hela is Loki's daughter rather than his and Thor's sister, but they changed it for the MCU as to not make Thor's family tree more complicated than it had to be. As for Surtur, he is the king of Muspelheim and the original keeper of the Eternal Flame. It was made with his fire and strengthens him, so when Loki put his 'crown' in it and he was reborn, he basically became invincible until his destiny of destroying Asgard was fulfilled.
6:50 yep, that's Matt Damon, and it's not the first time he's played a celestial being named Loki, but I don't honestly know if that's just a coincidence. 😂
The inspiration for this film is very interesting. The Hulk aspect is based on Planet Hulk, Gamma bomb causes Hulk to lose control and attack Las Vegas. A group called the Illuminati made up of Namor, Tony Stark, Mister Fantastic, Black Bolt, Doctor Stephen Strange, and Professor Charles Xavier come together and decide that the Hulk is too too dangerous to remain on Earth. So they trick Hulk into entering the Earths orbit to destroy a rogue satellite but the Illuminati use a shuttle to jettison him from the solar system. They plan for Hulk to land on a peaceful planet but instead he enters a wornhole that transports him to Sakaar. Hulk then becomes a popular hero in the Sakaar Arena. Of course the MCU has it's own changes for example Hulk left after Age of Ultron on the Quinjet and ended up travelling through a blackhole leading him to Sakaar but overall it's a very Planet Hulk storyline only taking small slice of the full story from the comics. Edit: Little edit but the Illuminati have no connection to the "real life" Illuminati. There basically a secret society of superheroes with each member representing a certain people or group. So for example Tony represents the Avengers, Mister Fantastic represents the Fantastic Four and the science-based superhero community. Professor Charles Xavier represents the X-Men and the Mutant Community etc. The members all come together to make hard decisions in secret so for example sending Hulk away from Earth. Marvel at the time did not have the rights to X-Men, and Fantastic Four, Namor's rights were on the fence so that's one reason why we've haven't seen them. Tony did have a fun Illuminati app on his phone in Iron Man 2 I believe but yeah to really have the Illuminati as a group you need the other members.
Stuff like this is one of the reasons I love these reaction videos. I absolutely love seeing and hearing from comic fans. Ya'll provide so much information and depth, thank you so much!
I don't know what was better your reaction to Jeff Goldblum or to learning Tessa Thompson (Valkyrie) was indeed an Asgardian❤️😍❤️and then you saw Stan Lee and Hulk❤❤❤This may be my Absolute Favorite Reaction to this Movie❤
There actually was one other time we saw Hulk bleed before this: when he was fighting Abomination I think he impaled Hulk with his own spikes, but for the most part yeah his fight with Fenris was one of the few times he bleeds
It’s been so rewarding watching these movies with you because I think you caught every single reference. And sometimes predicted references before they even happened like the hulk lullaby. Love getting to witness your journey through the MCU❤
I agree, she is one of my favorite reactors because she actually pays attention to the story and the characters. She remembers things from earlier movies and appreciates the overall arc.
That shot of Thor coming down on the bridge while engulfed in lightning is probably the COOLEST shot in the entire MCU, and that's in a movie FULL of awesome cinematic moments like that (like the group of Valkyrie confronting Hela in the flashback). Man, we're so close to the end of Phase 4, I'm ridiculously excited for the next batch of reactions! :D And yeah I think your analysis of the Hulk is pretty spot on (to the point that I think they even confirmed that canonically). He's been Hulk so long that he can speak more and even control his emotions a little. This is generally helped by Banner being able to "focus" Hulk's rage and who's a friend/foe, if he has control over the transformation (you could argue he didn't get to do that when Natasha pushed him off the cliff to force him to transform, but I think it's fine there since he probably still willingly changed).
46:19 The first time we saw the Hulk experience that kind of vulnerabilty was in The Incredible Hulk, when Abomination stabs his chest at the end of the movie ;(
This and Civil War are a couple of my faves amongst the first 20 movies. Your joy at seeing the characters as they came on screen - including Matt Damon... was so much fun. :)
I think in the comics the Grandmaster is the brother or cousin of the Collector, which would fit the style of both in the MCU. Even though I think it was never really confirmed that this is also the case in the MCU. And yeah the end scene is very important of whats coming up soon.
Jeff Goldblum/The Grandmaster is one of the "Elders Of The Universe" survivors of the universe that came before this one. Being immortal, they find one thing to obsess over to fight their ennui. The Grandmaster is obsessed with games, We've also met The Collector in the Guardians of The Galaxy (there's also the Trader, The Gardner, Runner, Champion, Astronomer, ect;)
15:00 Not for the Bifrost, the Bifrost only makes you travel at light speed. If you are knocked out of it, then you are out, nothing more nothing less. Where Thor and Loki ended was a junk ward for space. 23:17 That's the Tesseract.
Thanks for taking the marvel journey and being so great. I loved watching these movies and just like to see other’s joy when they watch them. This is also my favorite way to rewatch the special moments. Nothing more heartbreaking than showing someone your favorite movie(s) and they are uninterested the whole time.
You are so lucky to not be spoiled. Everyone who saw this in the theatre's knew that Hulk was going to be the champion because they showed that scene in the TV commercial's.
I hate this movie, with a passion. Valkyrie is one of the most vile and pathetic excuses for a "hero" ever. She's absolute trash, and Taika began destroying Thor with this movie.
Hulks rage state is simply that in his hulk form, he communicates like a 6 month old. The longer he is in the hulk form (and yes, the growth resets), he grows up.
31:45 "That looks like the same tree from the other movie." Good catch. I'm sure you're right. Yggdrasil (that tree) is a major part of Norse mythology. It is a 'tree" so immense that the nine worlds, including Asgard and Midgard (earth), are held within its branches.
Most people don’t tumble to the fact Hulk is basically a child. But that’s definitely how he’s portrayed in the MCU. Which makes sense. That identity’s life experiences are very limited, and mostly all suck. But here we see Hulk as a PERSON for the first time. He has friends. He makes jokes. Okay, they’re about as sophisticated as Drax’s jokes, but still…
Yes, that's a great way of putting it! This was the first time we saw the Hulk interact with people in a non combat oriented way. It was really cool to see.
The Hulk is really a complex character. His story is more like Dr. Jeckyl and Mr. Hyde. In the comics, Bruce Banner has suffered through trauma since he was a child. As an adult scientist, he is exposed to Gamma radiation which allows him to shape shift into the Hulk. The Hulk’s personality and physical form can be different depending on which persona is manifesting.
54:40 Thor & Hulk were definitely left out of Civil War because of how powerful they are but I also believe both of them would've been firmly on Team Cap if they were there, with them & Wanda the fight would've been over fast 😂
Your (& Lamby’s) reactions all the way through this movie were amazing!!! 😂 Like you, I went into this film not knowing anything about it and was amazed all the way through. One of my favorite MCU movies of all time. Wonderful, wonderful reaction ! ! 😁 … and Lamby, when we get to infinity war… you’re going to have to be really really strong for Jax 😢 ok buddy? ❤
the faces on the building, where they were building the face of Hulk, are faces of former champions. The horse faced one is Beta Ray Bill who in the comics defeated Thor in a one on one to the death duel to win Mjölner, Beta Ray Bill spared Thor and Odin as gratitude for sparing his son made him similar weapon to Mjölner called Stormbreaker which also made Beta Ray Bill able to change to a less conspicuous humanoid form. The other champions on the building were Man-Thing, Ares, Dark-Crawler, and Bi-Beast. Ofc MCU changed a lot from the comics, so I am just saying it from the comics, so there is zero MCU spoilers
I love the character arcs in the MCU. The action is great, the worlds are awesome, the powers epic, but the characterization really carries these movies. You come to love the heroes, so when one dies (like coleson) it hits so hard, and you directly relate to the characters. Very well done. Great reaction as always.
After Surtur was reborn through the Eternal Flame he was far more powerful and about 150 times bigger. Remember at the beginning he said he would grow as big as a mountain.
Good eye catching the tree on the door. That's Yggdrasil the world tree. It's a gigantic ash tree that connects all the realms in Norse mythology. You probably don't remember but that's what Thor was telling Jane about in the first Thor movie when they were sitting by the fire.
So look forward to these. Watched ragnorok the other day to refresh my memory just for this reaction.. let's go.....😊😊..that was so much fun. Your reaction to hulk was hilarious. I haven't laughed that hard in a long time.. very excited for the rest of the reactions
The umbrella is from the comics/cartoons. Donald Blake was Thors alter ego and the name mentioned in Thor movie. Also The Collector and Grand Master are brothers. Also many references to Beta Ray Bill and Planet Hulk comics
I dont know if anyone else has mentioned this, but the line "He's a friend from work" came from a hospital child who got to be on set with them and they added it in
The umbrella is actually a reference to the early days of Thor in the comics. In Journey Into Mystery #83, Thor's origin story, Donald Blake finds a gnarled wooden walking stick in a cave and when he taps it, he becomes Thor. Oh, Donald Blake, the alias he used in the first movie, is also a callback to the comics.
Usually, I can’t stand when an actor chews the scenery, but this cast, especially Cate Blanchett, stopped just short of “too much.” There’s such glee in their performances.
If i remember correctly, at the time where Hela is in Asgard, it's the same time as well when Lady Sif been tasked to search something in MCU series Agents of Shield, what is it though i don't want to spoil that to you, but after that she's been away neither in that series nor in the future MCU movies she hasn't make any cameo at all
This movie confirms that Jeff Goldblum is my spirit animal lol Even though you are nearing the end of this stage for the MCU, I can't wait to see your reaction to the next movie.
RIP Ray Stevenson and Stan Lee. It's difficult to deny the film's significant visual influence from Jack Kirby. Hennah, a Kirby admirer for a long time, said, "Jack Kirby from the 1960s was our inspiration. Since I was 15 years old, I've been a Jack Kirby comics reader. To truly get into it and find it amazing, I was always just affected by this enormous comic celebrity. "Now our set design becomes another world; you have to examine how he obtained his shapes, what was worn by them, what was applied to them, and how he used them," Hennah explained how the production design embraced King Kirby's aesthetic. Although it doesn't resemble Jack Kirby, it does have an effect. Finding something-which is the path of design-finding things, subconscious things, is extremely exciting to me."That was really a Jack Kirby influence, and Mayes Rubio-who's costume designer-took the ball we had and ran with it as well," said Mayes Rubio of the planet Sakaar's design. "So we sort of were on the same page from day one regarding the Sakaarian look, the people, the concept of Sakaar."
The eternal flame predates Odin and can not be extinguished. It's the source of Surtur's power. Hela is not nearly enough to stop him at that point. Odin and his 2 brothers managed to take the flame from Surtur long ago but it costs the 2 brothers their life.
One thing also to keep in mind is that the marvel universe is very vast that every character isnt goin to be with the avengers ...their are other teams within marvel and alot of heroes/antiheroes that work alone. Your observations on catching on to certain things from current and past films are very astute.
9:18 Thor thinking Loki turned into a card is one of my favorite jokes in the MCU ever. Cracks me up every time! Thor: Ragnarok is one of my favorite MCU movies! One of my favorites to watch! Love the cast, especially Cate Blanchet! And she was also a villain in the 4th Indiana Jones movie! Not sure if you've seen those. Definitely ones you need to watch! I love your laugh! I love how excited and happy you are to watch all these movies!!
I really liked your analysis and thoughts at the end of this movie - recognizing Loki as Anti-hero, sympathizing with Thor's enormous loss, and theorizing on Banner's identity issues. Shows how far you've come along the journey, so thank you for sharing.
An amazing 70's 80's vibe that took a lot of inspiration from the colour scheme of the Jack Kirby run of Thor comics of that era. Amazing how the Hulk's reveal was new to you. Unfortunately for anyone at the time it was a massive trailer reveal as was the destruction of Moljnir.
In the comics, Skurge was one of Thor's longest-standing enemies. He was incredibly powerful, almost as powerful as Thor, but he was madly in love with Thor's archenemy who manipulated him into attacking Thor again and again. Finally he realized he was just being used, that he could have been one of Asgard's greatest heroes but instead he allowed himself to become a stooge, a villain, and laughingstock. He has this amazing redemption arc that ends with him blocking the way out of Hel so that Thor, Sif, the Warriors Three, and others could escape. He fights off the legions of the dead for as long as he can, but eventually he is overwhelmed. It's very easily the best death in comics, handled so well that it can make a grown man cry.
"And though the Executioner stands alone, and the warriors of Hel seem numberless, not one sets foot upon the bridge across the river Gjoll. They sing no songs in Hel... nor do they celebrate heroes... for silent is that dismal realm and cheerless... but the story of the Gjallerbru and the god who defended it is whispered across the Nine Worlds. And when a new arrival asks about the one to whom even Hela bows her head... the answer is always the same... he stood alone at Gjallerbru... and that answer is enough."
I loved your reaction to this, it reminded me of all my feelings when I first watched this. I still love this movie but I loved remembering all the surprises with you. Thank you
Loved your reaction to this movie, it is a lot of fun, and the MCU finally shows Hulk the way he is in the comic books: "talking like a young child" plus this film serves as a great bridge to Infinity Wars.
1:07:06 That is a really cool observation of the MCU. I hadn't really thought of it that way before. It also seems very true of life. Hope you are prepared for Infinity War. Not that anyone can ever be truly prepared for that movie, but hopefully you are somewhat ready.
Taika Waititi stated that the script had altered since then and that the final film's aesthetic was still unknown, but that "there are buddy elements to it between Thor and the Hulk." He described Thor: Ragnarok as a "'70s/'80s sci-fi fantasy" and "the most 'out there' of all the Marvel movies," with a tone similar to Big Trouble in Little China. The road trip portion of the film was inspired by 48 Hrs. (1982), Withnail and I (1987), and Planes, Trains, and Automobiles (1987). Waititi also requested that each department's heads watch Flash Gordon (1980) before starting work."Thor: Ragnarok" draws inspiration from two comic-book worlds: writer Greg Pak's acclaimed 2006 story "Planet Hulk" and writer-artist Walt Simonson's epic '80s run on "The Mighty Thor." Here are some "Ragnarok" scenes stolen straight from the pages of those two creative minds' comic books.
If you remember in Captain America, Red Skull said the tesseract was the prize of Odin's war room. It was the same tree, it depicted the World Tree, yggdrasill, which in Norse mythology bridges the realms, and is fractured in Ragnarok. Thor also explains it in the first movie, which came out 2 months before the first CA. Surtr says in the beginning gaining the eternal flame is what makes him powerful enough to destroy Asgard. Korg is played by the director Taika Waititi. The gauntlet you commented on was modeled after the one you saw Thanos wear, but as Hela says, it's a fake. Comic readers knew what it was when we saw it in the first Thor movie, so I guess they were explaining the continuity error between it being in Odin's war room in Thor and in Thanos' possession in Avenger's. The friend from work joke was suggested by a make-a-wish child recipient to them, and it made the cut. From this point on, skipping around is absolutely not permitted. All of it is important and where it leads, you just have to see.
The tree on the door Heimdallr opened for the refugees was indeed the same tree from Captain America: The First Avenger. This tree is Yggdrasil, aka the tree of life and it represents all nine realms. Yggdrasil lies in the center of the universe and it’s branches extend to the heavens and three main roots dig into the ground. These three roots lead to Urðarbrunnr, Hvergelmir, and Mímisbrunnr. The gods also meet at Yggdrasil daily to discuss government and the peace between the realms.
This movie is packed with details. It is even more enjoyable with each watch. Some very good analysis. Chris Hemsworth's brother Luke Hemsworth played Thor in the wonderful play. One of the college girls that asked for a picture is Taylor Hemsworth a second cousin to the Hemsworth brothers. She's the one that said she was sorry that Jane Dumped Thor. The umbrella is actually a reference to Dr. Donald Blake who inherited the power of Thor in Marvel Comics. Mjolnir was disguised as n umbrella. Dr. Blake would bang the umbrella on the ground. The umbrella turned into the hammer and Dr. Blake became The Mighty Thor. We saw the name Dr. Donald Blake in Thor. Valkyrie being called Scrapper 142 refers to her first appearance in Marvel Comics issue The Incredible Hulk #142. The Grandmaster (Jeff Goldblum) and The Collector (Benicio Del Toro) are brothers. Very old. Mark Mothersbaugh of Devo did the music for this movie. I guess he wasn't 'Through Being Cool' and decided to back to 'Working in a Coal Mine'. 'Whip It Good'.
btw, Loki is actually the FATHER of Hela and the wolf Fenris/Fenrir who in the Ragnarök story killed Odin, Loki is also the father of the 8 legged horse, Sleipner that we saw Odin ride in the first movie. Jörmungandr/Middard Serpent/the World Serpent is also the offspring of Loki, the serpent who bites Thor and kills him during Ragnarök, Thor kills the serpent before succumbing to the venom from the serpent....again MCU changed some stuff hehehe The comics are actually really close to the real Asatro mythology
Surtur states in the first scenes he cannot die until he fulfills his destiny and destroys Asgard. Therefore, Hela has no special power to kill Surtur as death csnnot touch him until Asgard is destroyed, that's why even Odin could not kill him, but onlt weaken and imprison him. And for all her expertise at killing, Hela has no cunning and no strategic thought. Her sole drive is to kill.
One of the things that makes me wonder is the fact that Loki and Thor were tossed out of the biforst by Hela only moments apart, yet Loki had been on Sakaar for weeks before Thor arrived. They say time works differently on Sakaar, and it makes me wonder truly how long the hulk actually was there, since he was gone for two Earth Years. I think it could have been "decades".
Anthony Hopkins playing Loki playing Odin is everything. 😂
YES!!! He was brilliant!
Reminds me of Helena Bonham Carter playing Hermione playing Bellatrix 😂
Oh sh*t 😂
@@reactswithjax @4:34 That’s a scooter, not a moped.
Odin has had a lot of good speeches over the years but "Are you the God of Hammers?" may be his greatest single line. Gets me every time.
Very well said! It was a phenomenal line.
@@reactswithjax Love your channel! Can't wait to watch you continue your MCU journey!
@@reactswithjaxYeah, he really…
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…nailed it.
@@reactswithjax I don't understand your fondness for Valkyrie. Topaz was right, she's a piece of trash. Thor was right when he called her a coward and a traitor.
@@McMahonHater She was working as a human trafficer when she kidnapped Thor, then sold him into slavery, as a gladiator.
The "he's a friend from work" line was actually a joke that a Make a Wish kid told the director while visiting the set of the movie. Good job, kid!
There is always one of you, every reaction to this movie... there is always someone 🤣
@@snowflakekiller6905and rightly so
I've watched plenty so far, this was my first time learning it! That's awesome.
Jax they cut Thor's hair because Chris Hemsworth was also doing a men in black movie with the actress who played the Valkyrie
@@TD71859 you're one of today's lucky 10,000!
Korg didn't print enough pamphlets to start his revolution. So his defeat was caused by paper. Another rock paper scissors joke.
And his best friend is a pair of scissors.
@@MWSin1 and tell you what , he stomps on him at the bridge
Real revolutions are started with paper - Michael Scott
The reason why Surtur (big fire demon from the beginning and then the end of the movie) was so much stronger at the end and why Hela, who was able to overpower Thor, wasn't able to easily "kill" him like Thor did in the beginning, is because of The Eternal Flame... Remember at the beginning of the movie Surtur himself said that he needed only to be reunited with The Eternal Flame to reach the peak of his powers and "to be as tall as mountains and plunge his sword thru the heart of Asgard"... Now, whether Surtur is, in general, stronger than Hela or Odin or Thor is up to debate; but IN THIS SPECIFIC SCENARIO he is, he is pretty much unbeatable given that he is the embodiment or the realization of Ragnarok, the end and rebirth of Asgard and it's realm... So I think the interpretation is that no matter how strong Hela is, once Surtur got in contact with the Eternal Flame and started down the path of Ragnarok and fulfilling his "destiny", there was little to do to stop him
YES!!! 🎉 ⚔️
Exactly. His only real function in the cosmos is to destroy Asgard. It's... what he does.
Spot on!💯💯💯💯👍👍
Well Thor heard the whole Ragnarok story and how it would be triggered, so what does Thor do take the crown to Asgard, surtur had no way of getting to Asgard, he had absolutely no clue Heimdall wasn't the guardian anymore, surtur is older than Odin I'm pretty sure he's had plenty of time to plan this, after many battles with Odin I'm sure surtur excepted defeat. But Thor the master strategist put the grown in the same vault with the eternal flame
Surtur is always supposed to be way stronger than Thor. Odin has beaten him before but also lost to him with Loki and Thor fighting with him.
My favorite funny moments are Loki falling for 30 minutes, Thor’s hilarious scream, Korg saying “piss off, ghost” then kicking the wall, Loki getting his revenge saying “that’s how it feels,” and Bruce’s voice changing with his veins turning green when he said “made me a little weird.”
Fun fact: Taika Waititi the director of this movie also portrayed Korg.
'I've been falling for 30 minutes!' is my favorite Loki line ever 😂 something about the way Hiddleston delivers it just kills me every time
the whole loki/hulk thing in the arena was great
Best part of Korg is that his revolution failed because he didn't print enough pamphlets, rock beaten by paper.
For me this movie was the reason to stop watching Marvel movies. Too much ridiculing of characters. When all characters are just clowns, it's not anymore the same. This was just a parody of it, what Marvel movies might be if done properly. Humor is one thing, but they made Loki and Thor to complete clowns, not anymore main characters. Just incompetent and powerless fools.
Watching MCU movies with my dad has been a bonding thing for us for a long time. My dad loves to use movie quotes, but he always manages to hit me with ones I don't expect. Last week, all I did was ask my dad "Have you seen my phone?" and my dad goes "Doug has. Doug? Our luck. Doug's dead," in his best Korg impression. I had to laugh.
My favorite quote from this movie "Another day, another Doug." It is just so "joyfully fatalistic" :D
Cate Blanchett was amazing. Thor having the umbrella is actually a callback to the old comics/cartoon. In it he had an alias Dr Donald Blake who had a walking stick. When he hit the stick to the ground he would become Thor. They did it in the scene when they first see Hela. And congrats on knowing Valkyrie was an Asgardian! You were so excited 😂.
My personal favorite MCU film. It was the only MCU film where I couldn’t stop smiling the entire screening of it. It’s pure fan service in the best way and every actor nailed their roles.
Jax's enthusiasm is so contagious; I feel like a kid watching these for the first time, and I wasn't even that young when they came out!
This is my favorite Thor film 🙌. I’m glad this story focused more on Thor finding out who he is without his hammer just like how we saw Tony without his suit in “Iron Man 3”
and Cap without his shield, and Nat without SHIELD.
Jaimie Alexander (Sif) was busy on her own TV series. She also showed up a few times as Sif on the "Agents of Shield" TV series.
That's awesome!
Honestly, I'm absolutely LOVING this MCU journey soooooo much 🔥 Awesome reactions as always Jax 💙🤝
It was so much fun watching you working out who Thor would fight in the arena and how that fight went! A piece of trivia: there was a young boy visiting the set the day they were filming the fight, and he pointed out that Thor and Hulk were "friends from work!" Taika and Chris decided to throw that line into the scene!
That is such a beautiful piece of trivia! I love that he got to inspire a line in this movie ❤️
I believe that the young boy was actually a Make-A-Wish child, visiting the set that day.
"They're about to meet whoever is on that giant ship and I am so excited to figure out who it's going to be!"
Knowing your personality, I bet you are going to LOVE that person!!! I have never been so sure of anything in my entire life!
It’s been a lot of fun catching up with your MCU journey ❤️
Can’t wait for you to see what that mid-credit scene leads into 👀
Thank you for not spoiling it 🎉🎉
"They sing no songs in Hel, nor do they celebrate heroes, for silent is that dismal realm and cheerless. But the story of the Gjallerbru and the god who defended it is whispered across the nine worlds. And when a new arrival asks about the one to whom even Hela bows her head, the answer is always the same: He stood alone at Gjallerbru... and that answer is enough." - The sacrifice in the end is inspired from this quote from the comics when Skurge the Executioner saves the world(s) by a heroic last stand.
Korg's remark ( He's voiced by Taika Waiiti ) that his rebellion didn't work because they couldn't get enough pamphlets printed up is a reference to 'paper beating rock', and the line about 'three vampires standing close together' was a refence to Waititi's movie, "What we do in the Shadows."
Bruce said that he did not want to fight Hela because it was a family issue when a few years prior he literally beat up his brother!
Haha! True.
@@reactswithjax Thanks! I love your videos especially the marvel ones! Keep up the great work. 💗💗
@@reactswithjax @4:35 That’s a scooter, not a moped. Mopeds are distinctive for resembling motorcycles with the addition of bicycle pedals.
Welcome back, Jax!! This is the movie that changed the MCU's take on Thor and resulted in him becoming hugely popular like Iron Man and Captain America. While the earlier two Thor movies had a more dramatic tone (and were closer to the comic book portrayal of Thor), audiences just didn't love Thor as much as Tony/Steve until this film. The blend of action, comedy and drama was awesome!
As others have mentioned, this movie borrowed bits of major comic book storylines. Hulk being champion of the Grandmaster's arena on Sakaar was the biggest one, but Skurge the Executioner was another. In the comics he was one of Thor's oldest enemies, yet he died helping Thor against the forces of Hela. And yes, he also had a pair of AK-47s from Earth named "Des" and "Troy".
And Cate Blanchett was amazing as Hela, I'm just sad that her character was apparently was killed off in her first movie appearance. Anyway, your MCU journey continues....onward and upward!
The choir singing when Matt Damon Loki dies just kills me every time. So funny.
not only does Matt Damon have a cameo as play-Loki, Chris Hemsworth's brother Liam has a spot as play-Thor
Luke, the older (and smallest) brother.
I delayed my vacation for an hour to watch your reaction first! Love seeing your joy in following this story and continually impressed by your attention to details. 🐑❤🔨
Easily the best Thor movie. By a country mile. And a great setup for infinity war
"Is this a junk yard for the Bifrost?" I never even considered that, wow, Jax asking the real questions.
Did you know I couldn't make the connection of the tree engraving on the door between Captain America First Avenger & Thor Ragnarok?
But Jax, you spotted it in a single go. That's why we love you and love to watch your reactions. You are officially a Marvel's marvel.
I was so excited that I spotted that connection! I love how Marvel adds so many intricate details to their movies. It makes watching them so much more fun! ❤️🎉🐑
@@reactswithjax A big majic tree is a big deal in Norse myths. (Yggrasil)
@@KaiHouston-m6j Friendly amendment - Yggdrasil
Yggdrasil shows up many, many times throughout the MCU, particularly those projects involving Thor and/or Loki.
Thinking of the Hulk, remember in the 2008 Incredible Hulk movie, when we first see the Hulk in the bottling plant, he actually does speak. "Leave me alone" And that is before we ever see his face, he is just a huge figure shrouded by darkness and some smoke/steam.
You are right! I forgot about that.
@@reactswithjaxNot me 💪😉
Jaimee Alexander (lady Sif) was busy with another project during the filming of Ragnarok.
The in-universe explanation at the time was that she was "offworld" and thus considered to still be alive 'somewhere' at the end of the movie.
I hope the movie wasn't planning to kill her character if she was available - The Warriors Three is a lot, no need to get rid of everything.
The soundtrack for this movie is awesome! Cate B. Was excellent as Hela such an amazing villan! Stan Lee was also a great hair cutting villan! Haha 😂 love jeff goldblum in this! Calls Thor "Sparkles" perfect! Haha 😂 Great reaction great comments and lets continue the MCU journey! Luv ya Jax and lamby ❤💛
100% my favorite of the Thor movies and def in the top 5 MCU for sure!
Fun fact: Surtur is voiced by Clancy Brown aka MR KRABS!
Oh and The Grandmaster is often called the brother of The Collector, at the Disneyland GOTG ride there’s a painting of the two playing a board game together.
Fun Fact: the actor playing Thor in the play at the start of the film is Chris Hemsworth‘s brother Luke
That's not Luke Hemsworth. It's the comedic actor from It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia...
@@genghisgalahad8465 well, for starters no that’s absolutely Luke hemmsworth. And I just looked it up and no he has never been on its always sunny in Philadelphia that I can find a reference to.
Jaxxxx!!!! Hi fren!!!! Glad you enjoyed this one. I think you caught something that not a lot of people pay attention to on their first time watching… And that would be exactly how much Thor has lost up to this point… It’s something that you can continue to watch as it goes forward with the remaining movies, but not something mini catch on the first time. The amount of loss and suffering that he has gone through, and yet he continues to push forward- is inspiring.
Looking back to the first Thor, and then to this one, the path of his growth only continues! Loved your reaction as always! Will see you in the next! You’re Almost to infinity war!!!
You’re absolutely right. Thor has lost so much throughout the MCU timeline. But there is someone else I think has lost just as much. But I won’t mention the name yet. If you’ve watched the rest of the MCU entries from here out you know who I’m talking about.
Oh my gosh I’m excited and anxious! :^| Lamby’s gonna be putting in some overtime.
Loving your MCU journey and have finally subscribed. Your reactions seem very genuine emotionally but also extremely thoughtful. Although I experienced all the movies in the theatre, am enjoying the ride alongside you through them again. No spoilers but it’s going to keep getting better…
You've spoiled everything!
People should call you Spoiler Man from now on! In fact, that's what I'm dubbing you.
Thank you so much!! I'm glad you've enjoyed my reactions. Going on this journey has been incredible. Since I couldn't experience these movies in the theaters, I'm glad I get to watch them with you! I can't wait to see what's to come. ❤️🎉
22:28 Jamie Alexander (Lady Sif) was busy shooting her TV series, Blindspot.
I am honestly enjoying the progression of your editing skills for your reactions. They are getting so good and funny! Love it. Thanks for all the hard work to entertain us fans.
WOW! Thank you SO much! I really appreciate it. ❤️🎉❤️🎉
27:15 in the TV movie Return of the Incredible Hulk, Thor for the first time appears in live-action. The actor portraying him wore a helmet just like Thor is wearing in the arena.
In both the comics and actual Norse mythology Hela is Loki's daughter rather than his and Thor's sister, but they changed it for the MCU as to not make Thor's family tree more complicated than it had to be.
As for Surtur, he is the king of Muspelheim and the original keeper of the Eternal Flame. It was made with his fire and strengthens him, so when Loki put his 'crown' in it and he was reborn, he basically became invincible until his destiny of destroying Asgard was fulfilled.
And, Surtur a lot freaking huger in that form!
6:50 yep, that's Matt Damon, and it's not the first time he's played a celestial being named Loki, but I don't honestly know if that's just a coincidence. 😂
The inspiration for this film is very interesting. The Hulk aspect is based on Planet Hulk, Gamma bomb causes Hulk to lose control and attack Las Vegas. A group called the Illuminati made up of Namor, Tony Stark, Mister Fantastic, Black Bolt, Doctor Stephen Strange, and Professor Charles Xavier come together and decide that the Hulk is too too dangerous to remain on Earth. So they trick Hulk into entering the Earths orbit to destroy a rogue satellite but the Illuminati use a shuttle to jettison him from the solar system. They plan for Hulk to land on a peaceful planet but instead he enters a wornhole that transports him to Sakaar.
Hulk then becomes a popular hero in the Sakaar Arena. Of course the MCU has it's own changes for example Hulk left after Age of Ultron on the Quinjet and ended up travelling through a blackhole leading him to Sakaar but overall it's a very Planet Hulk storyline only taking small slice of the full story from the comics.
Edit: Little edit but the Illuminati have no connection to the "real life" Illuminati. There basically a secret society of superheroes with each member representing a certain people or group. So for example Tony represents the Avengers, Mister Fantastic represents the Fantastic Four and the science-based superhero community. Professor Charles Xavier represents the X-Men and the Mutant Community etc. The members all come together to make hard decisions in secret so for example sending Hulk away from Earth.
Marvel at the time did not have the rights to X-Men, and Fantastic Four, Namor's rights were on the fence so that's one reason why we've haven't seen them. Tony did have a fun Illuminati app on his phone in Iron Man 2 I believe but yeah to really have the Illuminati as a group you need the other members.
Stuff like this is one of the reasons I love these reaction videos. I absolutely love seeing and hearing from comic fans. Ya'll provide so much information and depth, thank you so much!
Mcu absolutely butchered Planet Hulk... imagine taking such a great Hulk story and turning it into a Thor sitcom.
Namor is universal like hulk so they had his rights but they can’t do solo movies.
@@David_Scarthat story was just blah anyway but this movie is awful if they did it right it could’ve been good merging them
That beautiful white dragon is called Fuchur (at least in German) - I rode on him in the Bavaria Film Studios when I was a kid :)
In the English version it's Falcor.
I don't know what was better your reaction to Jeff Goldblum or to learning Tessa Thompson (Valkyrie) was indeed an Asgardian❤️😍❤️and then you saw Stan Lee and Hulk❤❤❤This may be my Absolute Favorite Reaction to this Movie❤
Thank you so much!! I'm so glad you liked it! ❤️🎉❤️🎉
There actually was one other time we saw Hulk bleed before this: when he was fighting Abomination
I think he impaled Hulk with his own spikes, but for the most part yeah his fight with Fenris was one of the few times he bleeds
It’s been so rewarding watching these movies with you because I think you caught every single reference. And sometimes predicted references before they even happened like the hulk lullaby. Love getting to witness your journey through the MCU❤
I agree, she is one of my favorite reactors because she actually pays attention to the story and the characters. She remembers things from earlier movies and appreciates the overall arc.
That shot of Thor coming down on the bridge while engulfed in lightning is probably the COOLEST shot in the entire MCU, and that's in a movie FULL of awesome cinematic moments like that (like the group of Valkyrie confronting Hela in the flashback). Man, we're so close to the end of Phase 4, I'm ridiculously excited for the next batch of reactions! :D
And yeah I think your analysis of the Hulk is pretty spot on (to the point that I think they even confirmed that canonically). He's been Hulk so long that he can speak more and even control his emotions a little. This is generally helped by Banner being able to "focus" Hulk's rage and who's a friend/foe, if he has control over the transformation (you could argue he didn't get to do that when Natasha pushed him off the cliff to force him to transform, but I think it's fine there since he probably still willingly changed).
46:19 The first time we saw the Hulk experience that kind of vulnerabilty was in The Incredible Hulk, when Abomination stabs his chest at the end of the movie ;(
This and Civil War are a couple of my faves amongst the first 20 movies. Your joy at seeing the characters as they came on screen - including Matt Damon... was so much fun. :)
I think in the comics the Grandmaster is the brother or cousin of the Collector, which would fit the style of both in the MCU. Even though I think it was never really confirmed that this is also the case in the MCU. And yeah the end scene is very important of whats coming up soon.
Jeff Goldblum/The Grandmaster is one of the "Elders Of The Universe" survivors of the universe that came before this one. Being immortal, they find one thing to obsess over to fight their ennui. The Grandmaster is obsessed with games, We've also met The Collector in the Guardians of The Galaxy (there's also the Trader, The Gardner, Runner, Champion, Astronomer, ect;)
I'm so glad you got to meet Korg. He's great. We need a recap of all the Marvel movies with Korg and Luis from ant man doing the storytelling
Yes, it is Matt Damon! He and Chris Hemsworth are friends. Also, Luke Hemsworth played Thor and Sam Neill Played Odin in that scene.
You're an incredible reactor that actually pays attention to details. You deserve significantly more subs.
Disagree. Her problem is that she thinks she's better than us.
@@tornadochaser2457 in what way has she ever portrayed that?
@@08Derrock This is what I would define as a joke.
15:00 Not for the Bifrost, the Bifrost only makes you travel at light speed. If you are knocked out of it, then you are out, nothing more nothing less. Where Thor and Loki ended was a junk ward for space.
23:17 That's the Tesseract.
Cate Blanchett as Hela is Everything ❤❤❤
She was AMAZING! ❤️
Thanks for taking the marvel journey and being so great. I loved watching these movies and just like to see other’s joy when they watch them. This is also my favorite way to rewatch the special moments. Nothing more heartbreaking than showing someone your favorite movie(s) and they are uninterested the whole time.
Jeff Goldblum is not the only actor from Jurassic Park in this film. Sam Neill (Dr. Alan Grant) appears as the actor playing Odin in Loki's play.
You are so lucky to not be spoiled. Everyone who saw this in the theatre's knew that Hulk was going to be the champion because they showed that scene in the TV commercial's.
This is best & Funniest Thor movie ever.
Fax
I hate this movie, with a passion. Valkyrie is one of the most vile and pathetic excuses for a "hero" ever. She's absolute trash, and Taika began destroying Thor with this movie.
@@McMahonHaterTaika might have started to destroy Thor with this movie.. but how is Valkyrie vile pathetic excuse for a hero? 😢😢
Its not really saying much though lol
@@McMahonHatersuch an overexaggeration
Hulks rage state is simply that in his hulk form, he communicates like a 6 month old. The longer he is in the hulk form (and yes, the growth resets), he grows up.
This is one of my top MCU films. Well balanced all around.
31:45 "That looks like the same tree from the other movie."
Good catch. I'm sure you're right.
Yggdrasil (that tree) is a major part of Norse mythology.
It is a 'tree" so immense that the nine worlds, including Asgard and Midgard (earth), are held within its branches.
Most people don’t tumble to the fact Hulk is basically a child. But that’s definitely how he’s portrayed in the MCU. Which makes sense. That identity’s life experiences are very limited, and mostly all suck. But here we see Hulk as a PERSON for the first time. He has friends. He makes jokes. Okay, they’re about as sophisticated as Drax’s jokes, but still…
Yes, that's a great way of putting it! This was the first time we saw the Hulk interact with people in a non combat oriented way. It was really cool to see.
The Hulk is really a complex character. His story is more like Dr. Jeckyl and Mr. Hyde. In the comics, Bruce Banner has suffered through trauma since he was a child. As an adult scientist, he is exposed to Gamma radiation which allows him to shape shift into the Hulk. The Hulk’s personality and physical form can be different depending on which persona is manifesting.
54:40 Thor & Hulk were definitely left out of Civil War because of how powerful they are but I also believe both of them would've been firmly on Team Cap if they were there, with them & Wanda the fight would've been over fast 😂
Your (& Lamby’s) reactions all the way through this movie were amazing!!! 😂
Like you, I went into this film not knowing anything about it and was amazed all the way through. One of my favorite MCU movies of all time. Wonderful, wonderful reaction ! ! 😁
… and Lamby, when we get to infinity war… you’re going to have to be really really strong for Jax 😢 ok buddy? ❤
27:22 I love how this literally broke your brain for a solid 30 seconds.
Awesome!
the faces on the building, where they were building the face of Hulk, are faces of former champions. The horse faced one is Beta Ray Bill who in the comics defeated Thor in a one on one to the death duel to win Mjölner, Beta Ray Bill spared Thor and Odin as gratitude for sparing his son made him similar weapon to Mjölner called Stormbreaker which also made Beta Ray Bill able to change to a less conspicuous humanoid form. The other champions on the building were Man-Thing, Ares, Dark-Crawler, and Bi-Beast. Ofc MCU changed a lot from the comics, so I am just saying it from the comics, so there is zero MCU spoilers
How could would it be to see an MCU Thor and Man-Thing crossover? Lol
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I love the character arcs in the MCU. The action is great, the worlds are awesome, the powers epic, but the characterization really carries these movies. You come to love the heroes, so when one dies (like coleson) it hits so hard, and you directly relate to the characters. Very well done. Great reaction as always.
After Surtur was reborn through the Eternal Flame he was far more powerful and about 150 times bigger.
Remember at the beginning he said he would grow as big as a mountain.
Good eye catching the tree on the door. That's Yggdrasil the world tree. It's a gigantic ash tree that connects all the realms in Norse mythology. You probably don't remember but that's what Thor was telling Jane about in the first Thor movie when they were sitting by the fire.
So look forward to these. Watched ragnorok the other day to refresh my memory just for this reaction.. let's go.....😊😊..that was so much fun. Your reaction to hulk was hilarious. I haven't laughed that hard in a long time.. very excited for the rest of the reactions
The umbrella is from the comics/cartoons. Donald Blake was Thors alter ego and the name mentioned in Thor movie. Also The Collector and Grand Master are brothers. Also many references to Beta Ray Bill and Planet Hulk comics
I dont know if anyone else has mentioned this, but the line "He's a friend from work" came from a hospital child who got to be on set with them and they added it in
The umbrella is actually a reference to the early days of Thor in the comics. In Journey Into Mystery #83, Thor's origin story, Donald Blake finds a gnarled wooden walking stick in a cave and when he taps it, he becomes Thor. Oh, Donald Blake, the alias he used in the first movie, is also a callback to the comics.
Usually, I can’t stand when an actor chews the scenery, but this cast, especially Cate Blanchett, stopped just short of “too much.”
There’s such glee in their performances.
If i remember correctly, at the time where Hela is in Asgard, it's the same time as well when Lady Sif been tasked to search something in MCU series Agents of Shield, what is it though i don't want to spoil that to you, but after that she's been away neither in that series nor in the future MCU movies she hasn't make any cameo at all
This movie confirms that Jeff Goldblum is my spirit animal lol Even though you are nearing the end of this stage for the MCU, I can't wait to see your reaction to the next movie.
RIP Ray Stevenson and Stan Lee. It's difficult to deny the film's significant visual influence from Jack Kirby. Hennah, a Kirby admirer for a long time, said, "Jack Kirby from the 1960s was our inspiration. Since I was 15 years old, I've been a Jack Kirby comics reader. To truly get into it and find it amazing, I was always just affected by this enormous comic celebrity. "Now our set design becomes another world; you have to examine how he obtained his shapes, what was worn by them, what was applied to them, and how he used them," Hennah explained how the production design embraced King Kirby's aesthetic. Although it doesn't resemble Jack Kirby, it does have an effect. Finding something-which is the path of design-finding things, subconscious things, is extremely exciting to me."That was really a Jack Kirby influence, and Mayes Rubio-who's costume designer-took the ball we had and ran with it as well," said Mayes Rubio of the planet Sakaar's design. "So we sort of were on the same page from day one regarding the Sakaarian look, the people, the concept of Sakaar."
The eternal flame predates Odin and can not be extinguished. It's the source of Surtur's power. Hela is not nearly enough to stop him at that point. Odin and his 2 brothers managed to take the flame from Surtur long ago but it costs the 2 brothers their life.
I didn't know that Odin had two brothers. Thanks for the backstory. ❤️
I love the subtle rock paper scissors joke from Korg; about not printing enough pamphlets.
One thing also to keep in mind is that the marvel universe is very vast that every character isnt goin to be with the avengers ...their are other teams within marvel and alot of heroes/antiheroes that work alone. Your observations on catching on to certain things from current and past films are very astute.
9:18 Thor thinking Loki turned into a card is one of my favorite jokes in the MCU ever. Cracks me up every time! Thor: Ragnarok is one of my favorite MCU movies! One of my favorites to watch! Love the cast, especially Cate Blanchet! And she was also a villain in the 4th Indiana Jones movie! Not sure if you've seen those. Definitely ones you need to watch!
I love your laugh! I love how excited and happy you are to watch all these movies!!
lets just say Thor Ragnarok is the calm before the storm lol
In the immortal words of Optimus Prime, "there are calms between storms."
I really liked your analysis and thoughts at the end of this movie - recognizing Loki as Anti-hero, sympathizing with Thor's enormous loss, and theorizing on Banner's identity issues. Shows how far you've come along the journey, so thank you for sharing.
I am still loving seeing the MCU through your reactions. Thanks for doing these. Can't wait for you to see Infinity War!!!
Tissues. That's all I'm gonna say. Tissues.
48:30 "BIG MONSTER!"
In case you didn't know, the Grandmaster isa brothers with the Collector.
An amazing 70's 80's vibe that took a lot of inspiration from the colour scheme of the Jack Kirby run of Thor comics of that era.
Amazing how the Hulk's reveal was new to you. Unfortunately for anyone at the time it was a massive trailer reveal as was the destruction of Moljnir.
After a while I had to start refusing to watch trailers just to avoid spoilers. They really overdid the trailers towards the end there.
Thors relationship with the Valkyrie is so sweet. They’re like childhood friends. Hulk was one of my fav parts of the movie
In the comics, Skurge was one of Thor's longest-standing enemies. He was incredibly powerful, almost as powerful as Thor, but he was madly in love with Thor's archenemy who manipulated him into attacking Thor again and again. Finally he realized he was just being used, that he could have been one of Asgard's greatest heroes but instead he allowed himself to become a stooge, a villain, and laughingstock. He has this amazing redemption arc that ends with him blocking the way out of Hel so that Thor, Sif, the Warriors Three, and others could escape. He fights off the legions of the dead for as long as he can, but eventually he is overwhelmed. It's very easily the best death in comics, handled so well that it can make a grown man cry.
"And though the Executioner stands alone, and the warriors of Hel seem numberless, not one sets foot upon the bridge across the river Gjoll. They sing no songs in Hel... nor do they celebrate heroes... for silent is that dismal realm and cheerless... but the story of the Gjallerbru and the god who defended it is whispered across the Nine Worlds. And when a new arrival asks about the one to whom even Hela bows her head... the answer is always the same... he stood alone at Gjallerbru... and that answer is enough."
@@johnirving5949 And THAT is how you write an epitaph. Simonson's whole run -- even Frog of Thunder -- was pure spun gold.
I loved your reaction to this, it reminded me of all my feelings when I first watched this. I still love this movie but I loved remembering all the surprises with you. Thank you
I'm absolutely LOVING this Movie
Loved your reaction to this movie, it is a lot of fun, and the MCU finally shows Hulk the way he is in the comic books: "talking like a young child" plus this film serves as a great bridge to Infinity Wars.
1:07:06 That is a really cool observation of the MCU. I hadn't really thought of it that way before. It also seems very true of life.
Hope you are prepared for Infinity War. Not that anyone can ever be truly prepared for that movie, but hopefully you are somewhat ready.
Taika Waititi stated that the script had altered since then and that the final film's aesthetic was still unknown, but that "there are buddy elements to it between Thor and the Hulk." He described Thor: Ragnarok as a "'70s/'80s sci-fi fantasy" and "the most 'out there' of all the Marvel movies," with a tone similar to Big Trouble in Little China. The road trip portion of the film was inspired by 48 Hrs. (1982), Withnail and I (1987), and Planes, Trains, and Automobiles (1987). Waititi also requested that each department's heads watch Flash Gordon (1980) before starting work."Thor: Ragnarok" draws inspiration from two comic-book worlds: writer Greg Pak's acclaimed 2006 story "Planet Hulk" and writer-artist Walt Simonson's epic '80s run on "The Mighty Thor." Here are some "Ragnarok" scenes stolen straight from the pages of those two creative minds' comic books.
Thanks for such an awesome backstory on this movie! This film definitely had a 70/80s sci-fi fantasy film quality to it. ❤️
If you remember in Captain America, Red Skull said the tesseract was the prize of Odin's war room. It was the same tree, it depicted the World Tree, yggdrasill, which in Norse mythology bridges the realms, and is fractured in Ragnarok. Thor also explains it in the first movie, which came out 2 months before the first CA.
Surtr says in the beginning gaining the eternal flame is what makes him powerful enough to destroy Asgard.
Korg is played by the director Taika Waititi.
The gauntlet you commented on was modeled after the one you saw Thanos wear, but as Hela says, it's a fake. Comic readers knew what it was when we saw it in the first Thor movie, so I guess they were explaining the continuity error between it being in Odin's war room in Thor and in Thanos' possession in Avenger's.
The friend from work joke was suggested by a make-a-wish child recipient to them, and it made the cut.
From this point on, skipping around is absolutely not permitted. All of it is important and where it leads, you just have to see.
The tree on the door Heimdallr opened for the refugees was indeed the same tree from Captain America: The First Avenger. This tree is Yggdrasil, aka the tree of life and it represents all nine realms. Yggdrasil lies in the center of the universe and it’s branches extend to the heavens and three main roots dig into the ground. These three roots lead to Urðarbrunnr, Hvergelmir, and Mímisbrunnr. The gods also meet at Yggdrasil daily to discuss government and the peace between the realms.
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This movie is packed with details. It is even more enjoyable with each watch. Some very good analysis.
Chris Hemsworth's brother Luke Hemsworth played Thor in the wonderful play. One of the college girls that asked for a picture is Taylor Hemsworth a second cousin to the Hemsworth brothers. She's the one that said she was sorry that Jane Dumped Thor.
The umbrella is actually a reference to Dr. Donald Blake who inherited the power of Thor in Marvel Comics. Mjolnir was disguised as n umbrella. Dr. Blake would bang the umbrella on the ground. The umbrella turned into the hammer and Dr. Blake became The Mighty Thor. We saw the name Dr. Donald Blake in Thor.
Valkyrie being called Scrapper 142 refers to her first appearance in Marvel Comics issue The Incredible Hulk #142.
The Grandmaster (Jeff Goldblum) and The Collector (Benicio Del Toro) are brothers. Very old.
Mark Mothersbaugh of Devo did the music for this movie. I guess he wasn't 'Through Being Cool' and decided to back to 'Working in a Coal Mine'. 'Whip It Good'.
btw, Loki is actually the FATHER of Hela and the wolf Fenris/Fenrir who in the Ragnarök story killed Odin, Loki is also the father of the 8 legged horse, Sleipner that we saw Odin ride in the first movie. Jörmungandr/Middard Serpent/the World Serpent is also the offspring of Loki, the serpent who bites Thor and kills him during Ragnarök, Thor kills the serpent before succumbing to the venom from the serpent....again MCU changed some stuff hehehe The comics are actually really close to the real Asatro mythology
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Surtur states in the first scenes he cannot die until he fulfills his destiny and destroys Asgard. Therefore, Hela has no special power to kill Surtur as death csnnot touch him until Asgard is destroyed, that's why even Odin could not kill him, but onlt weaken and imprison him. And for all her expertise at killing, Hela has no cunning and no strategic thought. Her sole drive is to kill.
One of the things that makes me wonder is the fact that Loki and Thor were tossed out of the biforst by Hela only moments apart, yet Loki had been on Sakaar for weeks before Thor arrived.
They say time works differently on Sakaar, and it makes me wonder truly how long the hulk actually was there, since he was gone for two Earth Years. I think it could have been "decades".