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Hola amigos, buenas vibras para todos.
**Hello friends, good vibes to all.
It's time to talk about the last movie of Marvel's phase four, one that many of us were really looking forward to after seeing Ragnarok back in 2017. To be honest my expectations were not so high, I had them contained given what I had read from people who had already seen it, as I said I like to read a little what the general public says before seeing a movie and if there is something that is marking a little this film is the division of opinions, that is, either you like it or not but it seems that there are not many shades of gray.
It is well known that Thor movies are always a bit quirky, Ragnarok was, and with this one the same was expected, to the point that its director Taika Waititi had warned it, that this story would be very different from what we have seen before. I must say that personally I liked the movie, I liked the "new" Thor as far as personality is concerned, Natalie Portman is always amazing and Christian Bale added another great character to his track record. But, so much comedy and humor was needed?... because we know that this is a very Marvel formula but with Thor: love and thunder they took it to new heights. But well, without wasting any more time, let's talk a little bit about this new story of the Asgardian God.
To put a little in context this story would be the continuation from the events of Endgame, if you remember Thor (Chris Hemsworth) decided to go with the Guardians of the Galaxy to make a kind of spiritual retreat and seek to find a better inner self leaving the whole issue of being a hero aside so the New Asgard would be in the hands of Valkyrie (Tessa Thompson), his faithful friend. In all this time we see how there is an important change in the physique of the God of Asgard since as I said the desire to continue doing what he did for a long time had disappeared. Fortunately all this served for "the new Thor" to come to light and we enjoyed him in this movie.
But when everything seemed to be calm, a threat appears, a villain who has created a very dangerous reputation, he is known as the Butcher of Gods, Gorr (Christian Bale) enters into action with apparently only one purpose, the total elimination of all the existing gods. It is also right here when Jane Foster (Natalie Portman) enters, carrying Thor's hammer, Mjolnir, and who from now on will be called The Mighty Thor. All of them will embark on a mission to stop Gorr's plans. I can already tell you that it will be a journey full of action, many surprises and above all a lot of comedy, but quite a lot I would say.
Marvel has accustomed us to their doses of humor, what can we do? that's their formula and that's what we've been used to over the years. Doses which I have always liked, I think it is a differentiating factor of the films of this universe and partly what has made that today in relation to DC Comics for example, the films are incredibly better. But the risk that was taken with Thor: love and thunder was great because it is not the typical superhero movie full of tension and drama from beginning to end, nothing to see, here we see how in almost all its lines there is a slight touch of grace that when they come together one after another the scenes become a little particular.
But don't misunderstand that we are not talking about the film being unwatchable, on the contrary, I feel that behind all this radical change we saw there is a freshness and a much lighter aura that makes the film strangely enjoyable and there is a very specific fragment in the film that lasts about ten minutes where I asked myself: "What did I just see? I feel that these details are what make this film so special and it is perfectly understandable that it is not for all audiences, hence why the critics are so divided; I repeat, it was a risky move but it was already known that it was going to be like this, I do not understand the surprise of many.
And no, it's not all laughs and love. This story also has its important load of suspense, fear, terror and anguish and it is partly thanks to Gorr. Everything that has to do with the conflict he has, because the background of everything is something extremely personal, makes the film have an important depth in the plot. The battles that take place, all the fighting, the confrontation between this villain and the forces of good, absolutely everything is extraordinary. The cinematography and the effects, a very important signature of Marvel, are crazy, there are many parts where it is a visual pleasure to see what is happening on the screen, they take great care of these factors and that is why the movies are worth so much.
The cast in general is also something very top notch, actors like those already mentioned are joined by Russell Crowe, Matt Damon, Chris Pratt, Jaimie Alexander, Karen Gillan, Melissa McCarthy, among others that make the acting experience another thing that is very enjoyable. Since we mention Russell Crowe, I must say that I liked the approach that this film gives to the figure of the gods, usually and obviously they are a little idealized but here there is a very interesting twist on how one perceives them and how they really end up being. I think this small detail is vital for the whole development of the plot, based on this many things change.
Talking a little more about the characters, as I mentioned, Thor's character is much deeper and more focused than in the past, this is noticeable because the plot wants it that way. In addition to the laughs there is a lot of love and sentimentality which will make this Thor much more mature when it comes to making decisions. As always Chris Hemsworth's work is impeccable, it's absurd how well he plays Thor, I honestly can't see another actor playing the God of Thunder, it's impossible. Being a film with an important comic charge Chris' charisma is undeniable being something that is contagious but when the character is asked for seriousness he also embroiders it in a good way, that duality that few have comes very naturally to him.
And well, what to say about Natalie Portman. And here speaking very personally for me she is perfect, I don't remember a movie where I didn't like her work. Seeing her as a superheroine is something that I would not have imagined would happen and above all that she did it so well, because yes, all those scenes where she had to carry the hammer to face the enemy forces seemed that we were watching one more avenger. Likewise, her character has an important emotional charge and if there is someone that this type of feelings and interpretations are given well is Natalie. Ten out of ten for both characters.
But the one who undoubtedly gets all the ovation is Christian Bale. What kind of villain was launched in this film, one whose engine is not necessarily hate, it is another that in my opinion is much more dangerous and harmful. Although it may not seem like it, he is a character who is driven by love and why not, you can empathize with him a lot, those who saw the movie will know that I am right. He is sinister, dark and incredibly vengeful, all the ingredients to be a good antagonist. Bale has accustomed us to good performances and with them to transformations to which he submits his body to get a better result, that's why all his characters will always be a surprise. I think the best of the film is him for everything that surrounds his story, a brutal performance from the first time he appears on screen until the last.
The conclusion is simple. It is a movie that if you know what you are going to see, if you know that you are going to find a film like probably none of the MCU full of high doses of comedy, love but also with a dark and sinister part a little heavy, then this movie is for you. Yes, for me and I personally don't mind that there is an excess of humor, sometimes inexplicable and sometimes really funny that will definitely make you laugh. But since you will laugh, you might feel sad, euphoric, etc. It is a movie where many feelings come to life.
I give it 7.5/10 because it's not bad at all but sometimes so many laughs seems a little strange given the context in which we are. It's less than two hours long and has two post-credits scenes. Don't hesitate to watch it, it's worth it. Afterwards, you can tell me if I am right in what I say or not. As always I leave you with the trailer.
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Bueno mi gente por hoy es todo, espero que les haya gustado. ¡Un abrazo a todos, nos vemos en la próxima!
***Well my people that's all for today, I hope you liked it. ¡A hug to everyone, see you next time!