Sheep Movie Review: Thor: Ragnarok (2017)

Thor: Ragnarok (2017)
Director: Taika Waititi
Written By: Eric Pearson
Cast: Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston, Mark Ruffalo, Cate Blanchett, Anthony Hopkins, Benedict Cumberbatch
Nov 3, 2017
Rating: PG-13 (for intense sequences of sci-fi violence and action, and brief suggestive material)
Genre: Action & Adventure, Drama, Science Fiction & Fantasy
Runtime: 130 minutes
Studio: Walt Disney Pictures
In Marvel Studios' "Thor: Ragnarok," Thor is imprisoned on the other side of the universe without his mighty hammer and finds himself in a race against time to get back to Asgard to stop Ragnarok--the destruction of his homeworld and the end of Asgardian civilization--at the hands of an all-powerful new threat, the ruthless Hela. But first, he must survive a deadly gladiatorial contest that pits him against his former ally and fellow Avenger--the Incredible Hulk!

Went to see Thor: Ragnarok with my 16-year-old daughter and we both had a blast! The movie was a mix of action, laugh out loud moments, and thunder and lightning.

Marvel delivers again. It's hard not to get hyped when The Immigrant song plays during the opening and final battle scenes. And you never knew if "bad" Loki or "good" Loki was going show up or if they would make it through the Devil's Anus. Yeah, you read that right.

Wait till you meet Korg! He steals the show, along with Thor's arms and abs. Warning, you get to see Hulk's naked butt. It's green by the way.

I do want to know what the heck happened to Karl Urban?

This is a big screen movie so see it at the theater if you can. Be sure to stay for the two extra credit scenes. And there was a Pacific Rim 2 trailer at the beginning! Coming 2018.

Holly gives it 4 1/2 "knowing what it feels like" Sheep

I give it 4 1/2 "Hela good time" Sheep

This was me last night watching Thor...and no, I have no chill.

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— 2S(@RV_DoubleS) November 2, 2017

SharonS

Movie Review: Crimson Peak (2015)

Crimson Peak (2015)
Directed By: Guillermo del Toro
Written By: Guillermo del Toro, Matthew Robbins, Lucinda Coxon
Cast: Tom Hiddleston, Jessica Chastain, Mia Wasikowska and Charlie Hunnam
Oct 16, 2015
Rating: R (for bloody violence, some sexual content and brief strong language)
Genre: Horror
Runtime: 1 hr. 59 min.
Universal Pictures - Official Site
When her heart is stolen by a seductive stranger, a young woman is swept away to a house atop a mountain of blood-red clay: a place filled with secrets that will haunt her forever. Between desire and darkness, between mystery and madness, lies the truth behind Crimson Peak. From the imagination of director Guillermo del Toro comes a supernatural mystery starring Tom Hiddleston, Jessica Chastain, Mia Wasikowska and Charlie Hunnam (C) Universal

This was a visually stunning movie. The use of color as symbolism, the shadows, costumes, Hiddleston's butt...and how can you go wrong with Charlie Hunnam? It was a Victorian Gothic feast for the senses.

But the story...predictable and linear, not to mention some plot holes and parts that had me thinking "Why didn't they just...?" At no point was I surprised by the twists. There are lots of jump scares with rotten corpses and a lot of blood. A few are properly creepy, but for the most part nothing I haven't seen before. I loved the cast and they did a great job with what they were given. I don't think I could stand to live during that time period...those clothes looked suffocating, but pretty.

If you love the cinematography (also Tom and Charlie) of the trailer then this is worth a matinee price and seeing it on the big screen will enhanced the experience. The rest of you can wait and rent it.

3 1/2 "Crimson" Sheep

SharonS

Sheep Movie Review: Thor: The Dark World

Thor: The Dark World

Directed by: Alan Taylor
PG-13
Cast: Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Tom Hiddleston, Idris Elba, Kat Dennings and Anthony Hopkins

Plot:
Marvel's "Thor: The Dark World" continues the big-screen adventures of Thor, the Mighty Avenger, as he battles to save Earth and all the Nine Realms from a shadowy enemy that predates the universe itself. In the aftermath of Marvel's "Thor" and "Marvel's The Avengers," Thor fights to restore order across the cosmos...but an ancient race led by the vengeful Malekith returns to plunge the universe back into darkness. Faced with an enemy that even Odin and Asgard cannot withstand, Thor must embark on his most perilous and personal journey yet, one that will reunite him with Jane Foster and force him to sacrifice everything to save us all.

Once again, Marvel Studios hits us with a purely entertaining movie. Packed with action, humor, adventure, Stan Lee's cameo and some kick-butt scenes. This one is a popcorn flick for the ages and I loved it!

There's going to be the reviewers out there who pick this one apart. Pfft! I'm sorry, are we going into Thor to see some life changing events? Matters of humanity and earth shattering moments? Or, are we going into this one looking for some fun? I'm looking for fun!

On many levels, The Dark World brings the hammer punch. Chris once again takes on the role of Asgardian sex god. He's smokin hot. Hands down. It certainly helps that the man can act and by Valhalla does he have fun doing it! Pair that man next to Tom, as the evil (but likable) Loki, and you've got yourself some man candy goodness that's both tasty and cavity inducing.  Girls, we should all LOVE these men. They are awesome in the comics and amazing on the big screen!

Fear not fellow men, you get your share of the action and epic CGI effects. Everything that can be blown up, is. Again and again. Plus you have the very sexy Portman to turn things up a notch. Sexy never looked so good on a scientist!

I found myself laughing in this film more then any of the previous Marvel flicks. Time was taken to make the audience laugh and join right in on the adventure. Sure, there's plot holes. Sure, none of the science makes sense. But really, who cares! It's all covered up with the fluff, but done in the best possible way.

Overall, I loved it. Thor can take off his shirt for the whole movie, Loki too. And Heimdall. And Fandral. But I digress. This film is exactly what would you would expect to pay for. Plus some extra laughs for the road.

Make sure to stay past the final credits to get that sneak peak of what's to come!

Getting 4 "Sharon's next baby daddy is Thor" Sheep
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