Obviously spoilers! (Although if you haven’t seen it yet, what are you even doing?) 

Matt Damon somehow ‘Jason Bourned’ his way into ‘Thor: Ragnarok’ and those of us with the eagle eye were pretty much bouncing on our seats like idiots and gasping for air when that moment arrived. However, it is incredible how his amazing cameo went mostly unnoticed by many, not because it was not up to the mark, but he blended so damn well with the scene that it was almost camouflage! Still, how could anyone miss him? 

What is insane is that Damon did not have a sneaky see-and-miss cameo but had a full-fledged appearance involving a scene from a play, where all eyes were literally on him. STILL, the audience was clearly so engrossed with the movie that they glazed over who was in the scene. Did YOU catch his cameo? Or are you in the glorious club of those who missed it?

The scene came pretty soon into the movie, when Thor comes back to Asgard and witnesses a weird picture unfolding as his oh-so-noble father Odin is behaving in a very odd manner. Surprise! Turns out it was Loki (no, he is not dead from ‘Thor: The Dark World’) disguised as Odin and watching a play where his ‘supposed death’ was being honoured. This is where Damon makes his entrance, as he plays Loki complete with the green-gold outfit and greasy black wig. 

Two other A-list cameos were also part of this silly yet absolutely brilliant scene, as a weepy, emotional Thor crying over the dying body of Loki was portrayed by Chris Hemsworth’s own brother Luke and Odin by played by Sam Neill. 

I remember sitting in the hall and losing my mind watching this incredible scene unfold before my eyes as I practically stuffed my fist into my mouth to stop myself from fanboying. I mean it was so out of the blue and it was MATT ‘effing DAMON for heaven sake! 

However, I was absolutely dismayed by the total lack of reaction by the audience. Although, I did hear a few expletives from somewhere in the back. I even poked the dude next to me saying, “dude that’s Matt Damon!” and he had the nerve to ask me, “really? Are you sure? Oh yaaaah” 

Anyway, the scene set the perfect tone of hilarity in the opening moments, from where the plot unfurls perfectly. The ‘real’ Thor realises that the ‘real’ Loki is alive and that the ‘real’ Odin has been exiled, and thus the story begins.

Full points go to the ‘Thor: Ragnarok’ team for keeping the amazing cameos under wraps for such a long time. Pretty sure everyone was threatened with their lives in order to keep this secret iron-clad bound. 

Hollywood Reporter quoted screenwriter Eric Pearson saying that he had no clue about the casting decision until July, after which he was practically sworn to secrecy.

“It was one of those, ‘Don’t tell your wife. You cannot tell anyone.’ [Marvel exec] Brad [Winderbaum] took me over to the side, and showed me the picture [of Damon] in full costume and I lost my mind,” he said. 

So now, if you have missed the cameo, you know what to do. First, bang your head against the wall real hard for being an ignorant fool and then go watch it again. Seriously! 

The God of Thunder might scare almost everyone with his mighty hammer Miolnir, but this time, Thor isn’t just bestowed with a ton of superpowers but an impeccable sense of humour that will make you love him instantly.

With an amazing cast and perfect comic timing, director Taika Waititi has crafted one of the best Marvel films in recent times. Unlike the first two films which were weighed down with unnecessary drama, this one is happy, fun and most importantly, engaging. You have Thor who refuses to take himself seriously and that’s all you need to enjoy this film.

Plot: The family saga of Thor continues in the third film as Loki (Tom Hiddleston) is being his douchy self and the Asgardians have to deal with a vengeful Hela (Cate Blanchett), the goddess of Death. Her sole motive is to burn Asgard down and turn it into ash. Meanwhile, both the brothers have been banished to some backwards planet which is ruled by the Grandmaster (Jeff Goldblum). The only way for Thor to get off of this planet is through brutal combat. And this is where the Hulk comes in. You have all seen the trailers and have a fair idea of what to expect, but let us tell you that the battle between the two heroes is truly awe-inspiring.  

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So sit back and let us tell you why ‘Thor: Ragnarok’ is the must-watch film this weekend!

A Hilarious, Comic Romp

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From the very first scene, Thor is cracking jokes. Be it dangling in front of a Surtur, the fire demon or fighting the mighty Hulk, he’s got a quick tongue which leaves us in splits. And we thought he was too stubborn to even flex a laughing muscle!

All Hail Taika Waititi

In an excellent move, Waititi has used the narration of the film as a backdrop rather than wrapping the entire film around it.

Trying to bring out the best, he blends the frenetic action from ‘The Avengers’ and some of the humour from ‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’, proving that you need some sort of creativity if you aim to entertain the viewers.

Thor Has A 21st-Century Sense Of Humour

This is the smartest way anyone has dealt with the character of Thor so far. Despite being a part of the Avengers, he has never really gotten that ‘legendary’ status in the Marvel universe. His fantasy realm doesn’t really excite us nor can he be called Marvel’s best creation. But Taika Waititi did what other directors couldn’t; he tapped into the comedic skills of Chris Hemsworth, thus freeing him of his heavy macho avatar. We totally love this new Thor, by the way!

Witness The Hulk Like Never Before

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For the first time, you get to see Hulk in a way that leaves you slack-jawed. From playing the bestial monster to the mild-mannered Bruce Banner, Mark Ruffalo is absolutely phenomenal. The additional cast is great as well, with the standout being Tessa Thompson who plays Valkyrie.

The Film Has A Few Potholes But It’s Not Enough To Detract From The Overall Story

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Of course, the story has various potholes which leave you with more than a few ifs and buts. You have a superhero, an unavoidable catastrophe, and an evil force that just can’t be killed. The CGI and VFX isn’t as amazing as you’d expect it to be but despite all this ‘Thor: Ragnarok’ gets away with it because of its utterly entertaining script and writing. 

MensXP Verdict: After watching this, we’re totally rooting for the God of Thunder and we bet you will too! Try and catch all the silly names the team come up with when comparing themselves to The Avengers.