Dying is easy, comedy is hard.
Its an age-old truism that, at least in entertainment, always persists.
Even the Norse mythology genocide in the films title is a punchline.
They even had Robert Redford stuck in a glorified cameo to pove it!
WhenThorworks, likeGuardians of the Galaxyand the most recent Spidey adventure, its lighthearted charms are infectious.
Just so long as you dont think about it too hard, of course.
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Ragnaroks virtues and flaws are apparent in simply how the film is divided.
That is also why the mid-section takes up a full hour.
The threequel about Marvels most illustriously coiffed superhero begins redundantly enough.
And then, after much fan service and narrative rambling, confront their father once more.
(Alas, the game Blanchett isnt so lucky.)
2devoting more time to Rocket and Yondu hanging out than on the cosmic potential of Egos powers.
Suddenly, a narrative detour turns into a comedic goldmine.
How can that go wrong?
Other winners include re-introducing Mark Ruffalos Bruce Banner and his green-meanie alter-ego as a gladiatorial foe.
Its just irresistibly funny.
At least until they all have to go back to Asgard to defeat Blanchett.
Then the story falls back into MCU banalities and dutifully closes the plot with a gray-scaled, computer-generated overload.
