Critics praised how the film solved the "Thor problem." The character was too serious; the universe was too mystical. By injecting the movie with the absurdist humor of Flight of the Conchords (Waititi’s background), Marvel allowed the franchise to laugh at itself.
Mark Ruffalo's Hulk also gets a significant amount of screen time, and his character's journey is a highlight of the film. The dynamic between Hulk and Thor is particularly well-developed, and their banter is some of the film's funniest moments. thor ragnarok full