"So much fun I almost can’t take it" – The first reactions to Thor: Ragnarok are in

Thor: Ragnarok is just around the corner and, would you look at that, the first press reaction embargo has been lifted. Reviews are to come at a later date but, as we all know from awkward parties, first impressions count. Has the movie captured lightning in a bottle or has Thor continued his streak of being in slightly disappointing Marvel flicks? Let’s find out…

From Jeff Goldblum to Hulk, the movie is filled with box-office smashes so you’d think it wouldn’t disappoint, right? Thankfully, that looks to be the case. The critics are loving the movie – and are here for Tessa Thompson’s star turn at Valkyrie. And Jeff Goldblum, of course.

The weirdest MCU movie yet?

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Goldblum steals the show

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...or does Cate Blanchett?

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Or Tessa Thompson as Valkyrie?

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Wait, maybe it's Hulk? THEY'RE ALL SO GOOD

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Thor brings the funny

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Bradley Russell

I'm the Senior Entertainment Writer here at GamesRadar+, focusing on news, features, and interviews with some of the biggest names in film and TV. On-site, you'll find me marveling at Marvel and providing analysis and room temperature takes on the newest films, Star Wars and, of course, anime. Outside of GR, I love getting lost in a good 100-hour JRPG, Warzone, and kicking back on the (virtual) field with Football Manager. My work has also been featured in OPM, FourFourTwo, and Game Revolution.