First Thor 3 reactions promise you’ll be screaming “YES!”

Last Updated on July 30, 2021

THOR: RAGNAROK marks the third Marvel release this year, and for many, it is the most-anticipated. Giving Thor (Chris Hemsworth) a bit of makeover – both physically and stylistically – RAGNAROK is shaping up to be the funniest and zaniest film in the MCU. The movie screened for the first batch of critics last night, and though the review embargo doesn’t lift until October 19 they were free to take to Twitter to, hopefully, praise the film. Praise they did, as critics are universally loving the flick, and in their reactions have given particular nods to the movie’s humor, score and on Tessa Thompson as Valkyrie, who apparently steals the entire show. Check out the reactions below!

The technical work on this movie is spectacular too. Visuals are stunning & Mark Mothersbaugh's score might be Marvel's best.

— Haleigh Foutch (@HaleighFoutch) October 9, 2017

Thor: Ragnarok is just plain fun. It's hilarious from start to finish with quirky performances & exciting action. Tessa Thompson is the MVP. pic.twitter.com/7GyYG4IZZ5

— Germain Lussier (@GermainLussier) October 9, 2017

Thor Ragnarok is one of the funniest Marvel Studio movies thus far, definitely the best Thor film. Loved Mark Mothersbaugh’s score.

— Peter Sciretta (@slashfilm) October 9, 2017

#ThorRagnarok is a ton of fun! Self-contained MCU plot, but character work is awesome, and the adventure a thrill. Best of the Thor movies! pic.twitter.com/tQ8DuCcwxM

— Evil Eric Eisenberg (@eeisenberg) October 9, 2017

#ThorRagnarok is the best Thor movie BUT still think it’s really good not awesome. Hemsworth, Hulk & Tessa all great, though. And Goldblum! pic.twitter.com/rY6ItFzdjN

— Jim Voodooda (@JimVejvoda) October 9, 2017

‘Thor: Ragnarok’ music/soundtrack is fantastic. And some of the visuals are insane. Seeing again as soon as I can. Another @marvel winner. pic.twitter.com/GgCUEiDcmC

— Steven Weintraub (@colliderfrosty) October 9, 2017

'Thor: Ragnarok' has a few surprises I didn’t know about. One of them is A-M-A-Z-I-N-G and possibly the funniest scene in any @Marvel movie. pic.twitter.com/NRNFeftHyQ

— Steven Weintraub (@colliderfrosty) October 9, 2017

Loved ‘Thor: Ragnarok’. @TaikaWaititi did an awesome job. Movie is loaded with his trademark humor. Laughed beginning to end. pic.twitter.com/kfROuqSyVe

— Steven Weintraub (@colliderfrosty) October 9, 2017

Also re #ThorRagnarok, pretty pls @Marvel @thorofficial gimme all the GIFs of Cate Blanchett & Tessa Thompson SLAYING their scenes

— Kara Warner (@karawarner) October 9, 2017

#ThorRagnarok is SO much fun I almost can't take it. The best: Thor movie, Cate Blanchett scene stealing, Jeff Goldblum Goldblum-ing.

— Kara Warner (@karawarner) October 9, 2017

After seeing #ThorRagnarok I can say that @chrishemsworth’s Thor will become many people’s No.1 favorite Avenger. The guy shines in this.

— Conner Schwerdtfeger (@ConnerWS) October 9, 2017

I just saw #ThorRagnarok and Marvel has 100% done it again. Great action, tons of laughs, and some fantastic superhero action.

— Conner Schwerdtfeger (@ConnerWS) October 9, 2017

Btw, #ThorRagnarok is solid MCU fun. Great music, Blanchett is awesome, looks/feels like an 80's video game. Slight, but wholly entertaining

— Scott Mendelson (@ScottMendelson) October 9, 2017

#ThorRagnarok is magnificent. They added so much humor that goes perfect w the action. @TessaThompson_x is Badass @MarkRuffalo is incredible

— Xilla Valentine (@BlogXilla) October 9, 2017

No. 1 @TessaThompson_x is hands down the best part of #ThorRagnarok. She rocks. Hope she's New Avenger someday. Also Cate Blanchett has fun

— Gregory Ellwood (@TheGregoryE) October 9, 2017

#ThorRagnarok: a goofy good time. Easily the funniest non-Guardians MCU flick – EVERYONE in it is funny. Great music (Mothersbaugh), fights.

— David Daniel (@CNNLADavid) October 9, 2017

#ThorRagnarok was an absolute BLAST! Hysterical and seriously kick ass! Also @taikawaititi is a riot!

— Jenna Busch (@JennaBusch) October 9, 2017

These reactions, of course, don't speak for every critic, and we will have to wait for another week or so to find out what completely written reviews say, but so far this assures fans that Taika Waititi's decision to do something vastly different has paid off in spades. Everything the trailers promise – from a visual feast to a hilarious romp – was delivered, and word is Hemsworth does his best work yet as the God of Thunder. Another happy surprise comes in praise for the movie's score, which was a notable standout for a lot of the reviewers.  The Marvel movies aren't exactly beloved for their music (sans Alan Silvestri's AVENGERS work), but it seems Mark Mothersbaugh as hit it out of the park with his work. Shout outs to Mark Ruffalo, Thompson, Cate Blanchett and more signal great work from the whole cast, and come November, it seems we can expect another massive Marvel hit.

THOR: RAGNAROK arrives November 3.