It not have been my most anticipated thing, but I was looking to watch it at some point, until I found out what they did to Trish and Jessica's friendship and then I just dropped my interest in the show.
It's made me like Ragnarok less and less. It has its fun moments and everything, but the total change to Thor's characterization and the overall weirdness? Not for me.
Both of them gave really solid performances, especially in scenes with OdinI feel like Thor has aged pretty well in the decade since it came out. It was the first MCU film to really embrace the cosmic side of that universe and in turn paved the way for The Avengers and Guardians of the Galaxy. There are more than a few things that are wrong with it like Hemsworth's dyed facial hair and the weird dutch angles all over the cinematography but those are just superficial when you look at the bigger picture. Hemsworth and especially Hiddleston really made the movie work.
Side note: Holy crap, it's been almost ten years since Thor and Captain America were first released.
I can understand the humor being off-putting for some but I don't think Thor's characterization was spoiled or anything in Ragnarok. Was he a little more jokey than before? Sure, we know that Hemsworth wanted it because he does have a natural comedic talent which he wanted to incorporate within the character. He does this in Infinity War (a little) and Endgame (a lot) as well. People have said that this doesn't fit Thor but I disagree. In Ragnarok, MCU Thor has spent enough time around humans like the Avengers that he'd naturally adopt some of their traits in his own interactions, such as the occasional humorous quip. But besides that, and more importantly, let's not forget that MCU Thor was never all that serious to begin with:
Most underrated MCU film is an interesting debate in and of itself. Thor is definitely up there for me, same with Doctor Strange, Ant-Man and Iron Man 3, which has grown on me over the past few times I've rewatched it. Captain America: The First Avenger was up there but I feel like it's gotten more love since the Cap sequels and the Avengers movies. Steve's overall arc really enhances the first film.
I'm not saying they were wrong in the direction they took. Clearly, it worked, but for me it was quite a drastic change. I still enjoy Ragnarok. It's fun, entertaining and does a lot for Thor, really. I just preferred the Thor we got in the first movie.I can understand the humor being off-putting for some but I don't think Thor's characterization was spoiled or anything in Ragnarok. Was he a little more jokey than before? Sure, we know that Hemsworth wanted it because he does have a natural comedic talent which he wanted to incorporate within the character. He does this in Infinity War (a little) and Endgame (a lot) as well. People have said that this doesn't fit Thor but I disagree. In Ragnarok, MCU Thor has spent enough time around humans like the Avengers that he'd naturally adopt some of their traits in his own interactions, such as the occasional humorous quip. But besides that, and more importantly, let's not forget that MCU Thor was never all that serious to begin with:
Cap used to be, I agree, but the second act brings it down for me a notch. I'd agree with Ant-Man, Strange and Iron Man 3 being others that are underrated, but I'd also add Captain Marvel. I know a lot of people were down on that one, but it's one of my MCU favs.
The only thing keeping him from the bottom of the MCU film villain list for me is that he made more of an impact than the villains in Ant-Man and the Wasp, which really isn't saying much at all. (No, I don't count Ghost as a villain, same as how I don't count Bucky as a villain in TWS)
I...literally can't remember anything about the villain(s?) from Ant-Man & the Wasp, so yeah, good call.
Yeah, I can see that. Ghost wasn't even led to be the villain, really. I remember seeing some interviews with Paul Rudd and he mentioned that it was more both of them getting in each others ways.
Thor is severely underrated, it was so good and entertaining and most of the characters were at their best. I also have a soft spot for it because it was the first MCU movie I watched. My phase one ranking would look exactly like yours.
While I did enjoy the first two episodes of WandaVision, I was honestly a bit bored. Not enough story spread over basically 50 minutes of episodes. That said, I am just sitting here waiting for the inevitable Pietro cameo.
