Review: Silliness Rules the Throne in Taika Waititi's 'Thor: Ragnarok'

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There was a time where DC was all intense and dark, and Marvel was light and silly. Yet, over the years, Marvel got serious. And it was great. But a large part of me missed the silliness (and let’s face it, we could all use a little silliness right now, if only for a couple of hours to escape the shitshow happening outside!). With Taika Waititi’s Thor: Ragnarok, that silliness is back by the space-ship load. Waititi sets the tone early and it’s evident that, for that time you spend in the cinema, all will be well. Big, bold moments are set up and immediately torn down with a witty one-liner that takes the legs out from under you and, despite some pretty twisted content, you’re never really worried because you know you’re in very safe hands. ›››

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