‘Immigrant Song’ Makes a Comeback in Thor: Ragnarok
If you’re currently on a search for a movie that will provide exuberant laughter, along with action scenes that shake you to your bones, then Thor: Ragnarok should be topping your list. This installment in the Marvel cinematic universe has earned itself a high ranking on my personal list of favorites, and it’s use of “Immigrant Song” by Led Zeppelin was definately a contributing factor to that. If you haven’t heard it, go give it a listen; possibly while watching this movie. Though the Thor movies have never been considered the most successful of the Marvel films, this installment has proven its place in the universe.
Director Taika Waititi, who actually makes an appearance in the movie as the voice of Korg (who I think to be the most likeable character in the entire Marvel universe), brings the continuation of the story of Thor to its best level of existence. Though he was nominated for an Academy Award in 2004 for Two Cars, One Night, his work in this movie had the genius hilarity of Blake Edwards, tied together with mesmerizing visuals that could be inspired by JJ Abrams. For someone who started off with short films, he has taken a great leap of faith into the world of franchise films; but that leap was worth it. He brings with him an entirely new vision of these movies, and there is a new amusing undertone that had not previously been in these movies, courtesy of this director.
As Thor is trying to save his planet without the help of his trusted hammer, his characrter is constantly finding ways to make jokes in the most uncertain and precarious of situations. This is purely because the writers for this movie, which include Eric Pearson and Craig Kyle, among others, created a script that intertwines humor amidst a world that is quite literally being destroyed by Ragnarok. For example, “Because that’s what heroes do” seems to be a line Thor says a lot, though out of all those times it’s never timed perfectly, creating an opportunity for the audience to quite literally laugh out loud. Every scene and its corresponding dialogue seamlessly flow with the situations, and it’s evident that the writers wanted to make the conversation seem natural and realistic, even though the majority of the movie is science fiction and fantasy.
There’s another perk in store for those of you who have been following the Thor movies ever since the first one came out in 2011, and it has to do with a famed character named Loki; someone you may have strong feelings about. But whether you admire or despise him, it’s safe to say that Tom Hiddleston’s character continues to undergo exemplary character growth in this film, finally getting the credit he deserves. The state that the brother’s are entwined in becomes steadfast in this movie; as Thor grows into his role as the true leader of Asgard, Loki grows alongside him, realizing that he must only change some aspects of his personality in order to make up for past mistakes. Knowing this, however, does not mean he gives up his mischievous manner (he is the God of Mischief, after all), and watching this movie may solidify the some opinions of people, while swaying others to the side that favors Loki’s startling compelling characteristics.
Whether you’re someone who’s been following the Marvel movies since the very first Iron Man, or if you’re simply a fan of the God of Thunder that is Chris Hemsworth, Thor: Ragnarok is a work of visionary excellence that will brings smiles to the faces of entire families. There are scenes for everyone; from intense moments of (literally) end-of-the-world circumstances, to jokes that everyone can understand, to character development that rips at the heartstrings. Waititi has brought a kiwi into the world of Marvel, and it was not disappointing. So go grab a friend and take a gander at Thor: Ragnarok.
