'Thor: Love and Thunder' Review: How Taika Waititi Ruined The Fun

'Thor: Love and Thunder' Review: How Taika Waititi Ruined The Fun Himbo Avenger

Chris Hemsworth is back, but that's where the good news ends.

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Thor and Jane's odd couple dynamic doesn't work here.

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Gorr, a MCU villain not given his due.

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Thor: Love and Thunder does have some bright spots, like Russell Crowe.

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With Thor: Ragnarok, Waititi gifted us a humorous hunk who set out hearts (and loins) aflame.

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Thor: Love and Thunder is now in theaters.

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