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Star Wars Episode 9:Restored Hope: Part 1 (Chpt. 6)( Fan Fic to finish right)

Act 2-E (previous parts 1-5 below)

Kylo Ren and his Knights of Ren along with General Hux and Fallon are in the medical bay of his star destroyer. Kylo tests out his newly attached robotic hand checking to see how well it functions. He stands up from the medical bed. Kylo says “ We’re going to take all our power, the entire fleet across the galaxy and make everyone bow in submission resistances or not.” Fallon says “ I know your upset, I need, we need that rage within you. But I need you to refocus on the fact that a bigger threat is coming where survival matters more not superiority.” Kylo then says “ This so-called threat you said that is coming to a region of the galaxy that is controlled by the fiercest force in the galaxy. Me and the first order. The resistance, The Jedi, the threat, are all minuscule compared to my goals, they all can die.”

General Hux says to Kylo “ My lord I want the reign and the superiority of the first order to be felt and respected and feared as well but if we spread our forces thin in that way we will just be as minor as the first order began.” Kylo says to him “ Who told you to speak? I did not command an opinion from you. I am the supreme leader and my word is law.” One of the Knights ask “ May I speak my lord?” Kyle nods yes, the Knight begins to say “ You said, master, that they will come to us If we wipe out our enemies now the rest of galaxy will fall in line.” Kylo says “ This is true I will let them feel all my anger.” General Hux asks “ What are your orders, my lord?” “ Kylo says “All defenses up, weapons armed and battle stations ready.”

General Hux, Fallon, and the Knights bows and walks out of the room. Fallon pulls the knight that spoke in the medical bay to the side and said in a whisper “If I asked for you to do a service for me what would be your stance?” The knight answers “ You are the First one trained under Snoke. To do a service for you would be an honor out of my devotion for my path.” Fallon asks “ What if that service conflicts with your master?” The knight looks at him with an inquisitive look. Fallon smirks and says “ You sit with that?” He walks off while the knight watches him walk away.

Chewie, Poe, Rose, and Dj are in the cockpit of their ship existing hyperspace being greeted by the military force of the First Order in the Veldobah system. It lies between the unknown regions and the outer rim. It is the planetary stronghold of the entire First Order.

The captain on the main star destroyer radios to them. “Cruiser state your purpose and identify yourself.” DJ replies “ I’m a merchant my Id number is 82nnn92012. The captain replies “ What is your cargo?” DJ answers “ Electrum batteries.” The captain then says “ Pull to hangar bay 05.25.77 for inspection” They begin to navigate to the hangar on the planet. Dj says to Poe, Rose, and Chewie ‘ You have to hide on the ship we are all wanted in this region, I gave them a fake I.D, I’ll be fine but you three not so much.” Poe looks DJ in his eyes and says “ You Better not screw us over.” They begin hiding in panels and Dj lands the ship.

The stormtroopers are walking through the ship examining it with a scanner. DJ is standing outside the ship with the head customs officer who is standing with Troopers. He turns to him and says “ IIII’m not the name in your log. I’m actually Dyjarrin (die.gar.en) Okarr. The officers face gets flushed and the troopers raise their blasters at him. He says “ Wait one minute, I can make a trade for ssscatuary. I have 2 resistances leaders and a soldier on that ship. Chewbacca the Wookie and Poe Dameron the Poe Dameron. Their hiding. Get that arrangement with your superior or I’ll bbblow up this hangar with a bomb in my jacket.”

The stormtroopers find Rose and Poe and Chewie on the ship hiding within the cargo. They are ordered to come out with their hands up. They exit the ship and are handcuffed. Poe lunges at DJ and says with anger “ You treacherous deweezer how could you?” Dj replies “ Please captain you should have seen this coming it’s in my nature. Only self-pppreservation for me.” They shock Chewie with an electric rod and they get hauled away. DJ gets escorted elsewhere to meet the superior officer.

DJ is waiting in an office sitting at a desk. Time has passed and he is getting restless and nervous. General Hux walks in. Dj finds his composer and says “ If you took any longer I thought I would have to blow this place up.” General Hux comes around the desk and sits in front of him. General Hux says “For a man with a bomb I’m glad you have a long fuse.” DJ replies “ I’ll give up some time because we all have something to live for.” General Hux asks “ Mr.Okarr what is that for you? DJ answers “ My life.” General Hux passes over a data card with the terms of DJ’s freedom. He takes it and looks over it. General Hux asks him “ How did you acquire the most wanted enemies of the Order?” DJ answers “ It doesn’t matter I brought them now.” General Hux then asks “ If you are done reviewing the terms do you agree and accept them?” Dj answers “They seem to be Ssssatisfactory.” Out of the datapad, a needle projects out and pokes a prick in DJ’s finger and drop of blood falls into a container housed under the needle. The datapad loads and analyzes the blood and a green icon appear on the screen when it is done. General Hux says “Mr.Okarr you are a free man and a wealthy man among the government of the first order. I hope you take this as a second chance and make better choices living with your famous name.” DJ shrugs his shoulders and says “ Maybe.”

He gets up from the desk and beings to walk out of the office. He stops and turns around patting himself down looking in confusion. He finds a folded piece of paper and says to Hux “ I need all the units sent to this account here.” Hux walks up to him and grabs it. He looks down at it and says “ It will be arranged Mr.Okarr and I hope I never see you after this again.” DJ Replies “ If you believe hard enough.” DJ walks out of the office and Hux looks at him exit with irritation.

Jacen and Temiri radio into Rye and Ahsoka on the falcon. Jacen says in a whisper “We’re getting ready to come out of hyperspace approaching Veldobah. As soon as we exit hyperspace you have to hide the falcon immediately.” Rey replies “ Okay, I got you. You have to find the location of the students and let us know.” Jacen then says “ Roger that.”

The star destroyers come out of hyperspace and the millennium falcon immediately powers up and speeds down to the planet.

One of the operating officers report the captain of the broken star destroyer “ Sir an object or debris has been removed from the ship should we track it?” The captain says “ Yes it could be our saboteurs send probe droid to inspect.” The droid gets launched from the Star Destroyer speeding towards the planet with haste and purpose.

The Millenium Falcon lands in the outskirts of the planet. The probe Droid crash landed and isn't too far away from their landing spot and closing in.

Jacen and Temiri are gathered with the legion of Stormtroopers. A first-order commander is giving orders to the troopers to look out for the saboteurs and what sections they will be reassigned too.

Jacen and Temari walk over to the Commander. Jacen waves his hand in doing the Jedi Mind trick. He asks “ Where are the prisoners being held?” The commander responds “ In the prison.” Jacen shakes his head in frustration, he does the Jedi mind trick once again. “ Where is the location of the prison on this planet?” Jacen turns his head towards Temiri, Temari gives him a thumbs up. The commander replies “ It is located in the south-west region of the capital city” Jacen gives Temiri a slight head nod of agreement then asks the commander “ How do we get there?” The commander answers “ By train.”

They take the train speeding towards the city.

The probe droid arrives in front of the Millenium Falcon and begins to scan it. Suddenly the whiz and flash from a lightsaber slash it.

Rey stands with her lightsaber ignited.

Rey retracts the blade and Ahsoka comes from behind the falcon and says to Rey “ More shall be coming soon, we should move.” Rey tells her “ No let them come, either way it will lead us to the prison.” Ahsoka says “ Or dead.”

A first-order officer messages Kylo Ren through the intercom and says “ My lord we have received a transmission from the probe droid that it is the Millennium Falcon. What are your orders? Kylo responds “ Send two units, bring them in alive”. Fallon Says to Kylo “I’m going to assist they have something I need. Kylo says “ Alive Fallon.” They look at one another face to face. Fallon smirks. Fallon gets on his speeder and goes towards the falcon.

The units of Troopers arrive at the Falcons location.

Fallon arrives just moments later to stand alongside of the troopers. The commander says “ Come out and surrender or prepared to be boarded. You have 10 seconds.” The millennium falcon powers up and beings to levitate and turns around the back engine burns a majority of the troopers. Fallon and the others get away. They regroup and begin firing with their blasters.

Fallon extends his hand and uses the force to control the cockpit and the functions on the falcon.

The ship lands. The entrance door opens and Ahsoka throws one of her lightsabers and uses the force to control at as cuts through troopers. She jumps off the falcon and lands in front of Fallon. She extends her hand calls her lightsaber back to her. Rey is in the cockpit screaming for her. She hears the whisper of Luke and it says “Go.” The falcon speeds off.

Fallon and Ahsoka are facing one another with her Lightsabers drawn. Fallon says to her “ Our alliance was made out of survival against those monsters. My goal hasn’t changed. Give me the compass Ahsoka.” She replies “ Your motives are your own I will stop you by any means.” Fallon says “ Well so be it.” They duel.

Rey is panicking in the Falcon and a star destroyer on the planet pulls the ship in the tractor beam and lands in the hangar bay.

The troopers come on the falcon and tell her to surrender. She is full of shock.

Finn is in a holding cell full of misery and frustration that is sitting within his soul.

Poe gets pushed into his cell by a trooper.

With levity in his voice, Poe says to him. “ Cheer up buddy, your best friend is here for a daring rescue.” Finn recognizes its Poe and hugs each other full of brotherly affection.

Finn says to him “ You shouldn’t have come this was Kylo’s plan all along. He kept me alive knowing a rescue attempt would happen so he can wipe out whatever will come off the resistance or kill all of as a message. You shouldn’t have come.” Poe replies “ I’m never going to forget you set me free and you have saved me and others countless times ever since you joined. You more than my brother, you're a symbol of choice and freedom. And I’ll make sure my debt is paid.” Finn says “Fine. How did you get here?” Poe answers “ Well went to Maz, she had DJ on a debt to take us and he betrayed us when we arrived.” Finn asks “ Who is us?” Poe replies “Well um Rose and Chewie” Finn exclaims “Rose!” Finn continues “ DJ failed us before he only knows one way and she shouldn’t have come you should have not let her come.” Poe looks at Finn in the eyes and says “We’re going to get out of here ok buddy. I got somethings in place.” Finn scuffs and says “ Somethings? That's not reassuring Poe. Somethings. I have a bad feeling about this”

Jacen and Temiri are walking the corridors of the prison looking for the Jedi students.

Rey gets escorted by stormtroopers to Kylo’s throne room to be met by Kylo sitting on the throne with the knights of ren surrounding him. Her appearance is firm and brave but internally her emotions are unsettled.

Kylo walks calmly off of the throne towards Rey. He makes it to her, one of the stormtroopers gives her lightsaber to him. Kylo takes it and examines it for a moment. He stops and looks at Rey and Says. “ It may take some time but you and this lightsaber always find a way back to me. It is the will of the force Rey.I don’t want this war....this conflict. Everyone before you and I have laid this path out in front of us. I just want to set matters straight.” Rey says to him “Killing and subjugation? It will only continue to bring resistance and fear Ben. You’re following the path of Snoke that's not you .” Kylo replies “I’m trying to course-correct.” Rey then says “ Do it with me, Not with dominance and bloodshed but with guidance and peace.” Kylo then says “ How can you give guidance and peace when you don’t have it within yourself? I sense your conflict. I know you’re not complete with your training. My offer still stands. Rey replies “ My answer still stands.”With frustration in his voice, Kylo says “ Then you are foolish.”

Kylo hands her lightsaber to one of the knights of ren he tells him “ Keep it safe for our collection. He says “ Walk with me, Rey.” He and she and the knights exit the throne room and get on an elevator.

Poe and Finn are sitting in their cell. Two stormtroopers open the door and command them to come with them. They proceed to leave the cell and Temiri and Jacen knock out the troopers and put them in Finn’s cell. Finn says “ what’s that about?” He looks at Poe and asks “ Is this you?” Poe shakes his head no “ I still have another plan in place. Poe then says “ Well I would like to thank my rescuers.” Jacen removes His helmet.

He says “ I’m Jacen Syndulla a Jedi. They were taking you two to be executed, heard on the radios. They have the Jedi students there.” Finn says “Wait I remember you, you are the one who took Rey away.” Jacen replies “I didn’t take her anywhere she chose to come. Wait how do you know Rey?. Poe says We knew Rey since the fall of the New Republic. Jacen then says “Oh yeah almost 5 years ago. We need for you to come with us as a decoy to surprise them to get Rey and the students.”Finn says “ Rey is here? This can’t get any worse.” Jacen asks why. Poe answers “We have 2 of our own crew here as well.” Poe looks at Finn and Asks ‘ What do you want to do bud?” “ Finn answers “ We’ll help them release Rey, the Jedi, and the rest of the prisoners.” Temiri says “ That’s good a plan.” Poe says “ That's a smart Kid.” Finn says “ I know how they move and operate”.Finn turns his head looks at the troopers locked in the cell.

Finn says “ I hate wearing this I thought I would never have to wear this again.” Poe says “For the last time buddy.” Finn puts on his helmet and says “ I’ll go release the prisoners you free Rey and the other. Met us in the transport station in the east wing.” Everyone says “ May the force be with you and go off in their separate ways.”

Kylo is standing next Rey in the execution room. He says to her “ I want you to see this Rey. I want you to see that the path of the Jedi is folly.” I want you to see as Luke did. A repetition of failure. You will see that my path is the only path and you will join me for the peace of the galaxy.” She replies “ You are set in your ways. Luke has taught me more than you ever will.” I would choose death with my students over the death of freedom in the galaxy.” With a strain of anger in his voice, Kylo says “It’s not a lack of freedom, its protection! Protection of the fallacies taught before us.”

Poe is with Temiri and Jacen. Temiri escorts Poe in the execution room.

Poe stands with the Jedi students. Temiri stands to the side. Poe looks up at Kylo Rey and the Knights of Ren. Poe says loudly with an echo in the room “Hey Kylo good to see you again, you look angrier as ever! Black still fits you well Rey darling you’re just as beautiful as the last time I saw you.” Rey smiles sincerely at Poe. Kylo scuffs. Kylo looks down at Temiri and asks “ Where is the traitor that I sliced open? He should be here too.” Temiri replies “ He was escorted by another unit.” A knight turns to Kylo and in a whisper he says “ Master, I only sent for one unit to retrieve them.” Kylo yells to Poe “ What deception is this Dameron?” Poe replies “ I wouldn't say deception, more like craftiness.” Kylo turns to Rey “ I’ll find Finn and Kill him in front of you, I will decimate the resistance in front of you. But they will have to do.” Rey says “ Kylo no please don’t do this or let me be with them.” Kylo says “ No live with the failure like Luke did.” Kylo gives a hand gesture to kill the group and the firing squad prepares their blasters.

Jacen dressed as stormtrooper has his lightsaber ignited quickly and effortlessly slicing through the troopers.

Temiri joins him as well in igniting his lightsaber and they are flashes in the room of their blades.

The Knights of Ren Jump down from the balcony and surround them all.

Temiri and Jacen retract their lightsaber blades. The students and Poe raise their hands in surrender. Fallon walks into the execution room where everyone is and throws Ahsoka on the ground on her knees.

Fallon says “ I found my former ally and got what I need, but our motivations have changed and she means nothing to me.” Kylo and Rey say “What?!” Fallon continues “ Yes we allied with one another to fight the evil in the great beyond but our methods differed. We either end this now and prepare for what’s to come or we get slaughtered. The choice is yours supreme leader.” Poe then says “Third option we can all live. We all survive.” Fallon replies “No it’s not.” Rey hears the whisper of Luke faint in the wind “Trust the force.” The imperial alarm goes off as a wailing noise throughout the prison.

Finn is standing above a panel panicking while pressing buttons and all the prisoners are released from their cells.

Finn runs off looking for Rose. A riot ensues in the prison. Finn hides in one of the cells and takes off the trooper armor. He is running through the corridors yelling Rose. Finn gets cornered by a few unruly inmates.

The main inmate says in a sleazy tone “Once a First order trooper always a first order trooper. or should I say once a coward always a coward? Let's see how cowardly you are?” A set of worry comes into Finn’s soul.

Out of nowhere, Chewbacca comes and quickly and harshly beats up the inmates.

Finn smiles in relief and says “Chewie I’m so happy to see you. You’ve always been the Wookie.”

Among all the confusion Finn and Chewie find Rose. Finn walks up to her and says “Hey Rosebud.” She looks at him with attitude and says “ I hate that name.” He says “ It’s fitting for a reunion.” She then says “ I came to save you, not you saving me.” Finn replies “We came to save each other. How about that?”

Finn says to Rose and Chewie “We have to make it to the east wing to the vehicles and meet Poe and the others”. Rose says “Others?” Finn answers “You’ll see.” They run through the chaos of riot.

Back in the execution room everyone is standing confused at the sounds of the alarm. The Jedi students take advantage of the confusion and use the force to push the Knights to the ground and force pull their lightsabers back to them. Ahsoka grabs Poe's hand and she and the students use the force to run off in a burst of speed out of the execution room, only looking like a blur.

Kylo from the top of the balcony yells “GET UP NOW AND FIND THEM!” He regains his composer. He roughly grabs Rey by the arm and enters the elevator and says softly to her “ Not a word Rey.”

The Jedi run out of the prison they use their skill to overpower troopers and take their and vehicles. Poe says to them “ We have to go to the east wing, that's our exit out of here.” They all hurry off that way.

In his room of memorabilia and collections, Kylo and Rey walk towards the back to the case and opens it slowly. It is revealed to be a newly reformed helmet. He says to Rey “ Snoke tried to discredit my persona in this mask, but I was his greatest weapon wearing it, now look where that got him.”

Rey says to him “ Putting that back on makes you a hypocrite of living in the past instead of letting die.” Kylo replies “ Past, present, or future this has always been me.” He puts it on.

They proceed to walk out the room ut before leaving he grabs Darth Vaders saber and Anakin’s old saber and puts it on his belt. they walk out together.

Poe and the Jedi arrive at the east wing of the facility which is a holding bay for multiple vehicles. Coming from behind a crate Chewie and Rose and Finn show themselves and Finn waves to them. They all run to meet each other. Finn asks ‘Where’s Rey?” “Rose looks at him slightly annoyed. Jacen nods his head nodding no. Poe says to Finn “ Hey bud remember when we first met this something we’re doing again.” Finn says “ Yeah history repeating.” Poe then says “On a wider scale. I fly you fire like before.” Finn nods in agreement.

The entire group quickly runs over to a ship. Fallon the Knights of Ren and a legion of Troopers surround them. Kylo holding Rey follow right behind them.

Rey says gently to Kylo “ Please Don’t do this.”

He ignites both lightsabers and says “ This is on you for not joining me.”

Rose and Finn hold hands believing it is their last moment with one another.

Jacen and Temiri stand in front of the group ready to defend. Ahsoka is comforting the women and kids.

Suddenly a series of explosions all around take place at the facility and the hangar.

Everyone on both sides are knocked back and confused. Poe and Finn are next to each other on the ground in pain Finn ask “ Why did this happen?” Poe beings to laugh and say “ I told you I had something planned this was it. With a little help.”

Dj comes firing on a spaceship.

Poe stands up and helps Finn up and the tells everyone to get up. They all Run towards a ship. Finn and Roes find blasters on the ground and find cover and provide cover fire for the Jedi children along with Ahsoka to make it to the ship. They arrive on board.

Jacen and Temirie and the male and female Jedi students are killing stormtroopers and fighting off a few knights of Ren that conscious.

Through all the chaos and the fighting Poe, Finn, and Rose with Jacen and Temiri the all the Jedi students make it on to the ship. Poe gets in the cockpit in the main piloting chair and Jacen sits in the copiloting chair. “ Poe radios to Dj “ Thanks for coming through on this. I’m glad you used the bombs in the right way” Dj replies “You're welcome, it wasn't for you though I have my reasons.”

Dj turns the ship around and beings firing on the troopers and the base while Poe tries to get the power and all systems running on their ship. The first order dives out the way of Dj’s fire. Kylo stands in front of the fire. uses the force along with Vaders lightsaber to deflect the flag. Dj focuses in to shot him. Kylo extends his hand and catches the giant blast and stops it mid-air. Poe looks down from his ship and says “ I forgot he can do that.” Jacen says “ He is plenty strong with the force.”

Kylo force pushes the blast right at Dj’s ship. He knows that it his last moments. He radios to Poe and says “ Tell Maz I’ve paid my debt. Tell her my life is my own.” He and the ship blow up.

Fallon extends his hand to control the ship of Poe and the others also Jacen is confused. The power of the ship is flickering on and off. Ahsoka meditates with her knowledge in the force to combat his Fallon’s tactics.

Rose looks at the worry of the Children, she notices panic and frustration on the men and women. She sees the effort on Ahsoka's face, and the concern on Finn and Poe. She walks over to the arsenal on the ship and grabs a series of grenades. She walks over to the door and op plus the latch and it opens the vacuum of the sound alerts everyone. Finn runs over to her Finn asks yelling over the loud sound of the wind What do you think you doing?” She looks deep into his eyes and puts her hand on his face and says “ You gave me the best four years of my life. Seeing your good nature gives me hope.It shows me why we fight. They need you, The resistance needs you, the galaxy needs you. Finn says “ Why are you doing this? You don’t need to do this, we can do this together.” Roese says ‘ We’ve done so much together and you made this dire time in the galaxy feel radiant like a sun. Remember I came to save you. Now we saved each other.”

Rose Jumps out and Pull the pins from the grenades. Finn Jumps out of the ship right behind her yelling her name. Poe yells Finn’s name from the cockpit and runs over to the open door. Ahsoka quickly jumps into action from her meditation and uses the force to pull Finn back in and Poe grabs Finn and holds him, restaining while he screams for Rose in agony.

The grenades go off and explode and Rose gets consumed by the fire. The Knights of Ren and Kylo and Fallon suppress the blast. Jacen gets the power of the ship fully operational and the fly off-world with torrents from the ground firing at them.

Rey tries to reach out with the force and grab the blue lighted lightsaber but is unable too.

Kylo stands up trying to readjust himself. He looks at Rey and says “ Your loyalties and confusion left you weak. ” He speaks to the troopers available and says “Gather up other units from other sectors to acquire the fugitives use all our resources.”

Out of nowhere a giant gust of wind blows everything over. Knocking everyone down in the hangar. The bust of wind dissipates all the fire around. The atmosphere becomes dark and cold. The wind gathers together as a twister. It shrinks and materializes into Luke.

Luke stands between Kylo andy Rey the Knights of Ren follow behind Kylo and stand behind him. Fallon is off in the distance looking on with curiosity and bitterness.

Kylo says to Luke “ So this moment, this scene looks a little bit familiar.” Luke replies “ There is a big difference between now and then.” Kylo asks “ Oh yeah what is that uncle?” Luke slightly nods his head towards Rey. “ There's her to change the tied and I am not the same Luke.” Kylo then says “ I wish you would learn how to die.” “ Luke replies “ All the killing and destruction you brought you never learned how to live.”

Luke causes a blinding light that that distorts everyone vision and He and Rey vanish.

Rey finds herself on the floor of the falcon waking up slowly with Luke’s lightsaber next to her. Luke’s voice heard ever so slightly and says to her “ Get up and Go.” She hurries and Jumps the main chair start up the falcon and flies off-world.

Kylo yells “ I WANT EVERYONE AFTER THEM!”

The ship with Poe and the others come out of hyperspace to the edge of the Valdobah system to be greeted by the armada of the resistance lead by Lando.

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comic-watch · 7 years ago

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THOR heads to outer space with Guest Stars galore along for the ride!

THOR: RAGNAROK US Release Date: November 3, 2017 Runtime: 130 minutes Writers: Eric Pearson, Craig Kyle, & Christopher Yost Director: Taika Waititi Production Company: Marvel Studios Cast: Chris Hemsworth as Thor, Tom Hiddleston as Loki, Cate Blanchett as Hela, Idris Elba as Heimdall, Jeff Goldblum as Grandmaster, Tessa Thompson as Valkyrie, Karl Urban as Skurge, Mark Ruffalo as Bruce Banner / Hulk, and Anthony Hopkins as Odin.

What You Should Know: If you haven’t seen Avengers: Age of Ultron or Captain America: Civil War, this story explains where Thor and the Hulk were, after and during, those films. You don’t NEED to see them to understand Thor: Ragnarok, but it certainly helps tighten one’s focus.

What You’ll Find Out (SPOILERS): While searching for the Infinity Stones for 2 years after the events of Age of Ultron, Thor becomes imprisoned by Surtur, the fire demon of Asgard. Thor learns from Surtur that Odin has disappeared from Asgard and that once he unites his crown with the Eternal Flame in the Hall of Treasures, the prophecy of the end of Asgard will be upon them: Ragnorok. Thor relies on his trusty hammer to free him and help him defeat Surtur, taking the crown and believing he has thus prevented Ragnorok from taking place. Thor returns to Asgard to find Heimdall also missing, and Loki impersonating their father. Forcing Loki to take him to Odin, they head to NYC, where Loki left him in a nursing home, which is now being demolished. Suddenly, a portal appears, swallowing Loki. In his place is left a business card with an address: 177A Bleecker Street.

At the home of Stephen “Doctor” Strange, its revealed he sensed their presence and wanted to offer assistance. See, he also monitors the dimensional highway into the earth and sensed a foreboding with Loki, who he allows to keep falling for 30 minutes while Thor and the Master of the Mystic arts chat.

Doctor Strange sends them to Norway, where Odin stands alone on a cliffside overlooking the sea. He tells them he is dying. He warns them of Hela, his first child, former leader of his army. She was a bit too ambitious, after helping Odin conquer the Nine Realms. She wanted more. So she was banished from Asgard until the day Odin passes. He dematerializes into gold dust and drifts out over the sea and into the skies, which quickly grow dark and rumble. Enter Hela, their sister. After some bravado, Thor attacks by throwing Mjolnir at her, only to have her grab the hammer and destroy it with her bare hand. Calling Skurge for help, they begin to ride up into the cosmic transport only to have Hela in their wake. The three siblings clash in the funnel until Loki and Thor are cast out separately, allowing Hela alone to arrive in Asgard.

Thor lands it what appears to be a junkyard. With no weapon, he is overwhelmed by a group of local scavenger aliens, who in turn are taken out by a female warrior in a flying ship. She is taking Thor with her, whether he wants to go or not. She subdues Thor with an electric stun device attached to his neck and drags off with him.

Meanwhile, Hela is setting up her “birthright” in Asgard, and making Skurge her Executioner. She kills the Warriors Three and many Asgardian soldiers that stand against her. When she hears of defectors, she decides to raise her army and her Fenris wolf from the dead with the Eternal Flame.

We see someone steal Heimdall’s sword from the Bifrost gate. Later its revealed to be Heimdall, with the “defectors”, the citizens of Asgard, hidden inside a mountain.

Thor is brought to a strange planet where a being called the Grand Master reigns supreme. He governs over his Contest of Champions, pulling the most powerful from all over the cosmos, to battle each other, gladiator style, to the death. He will not be allowed to leave planet Sakaar unless he can defeat his current Champion, or die. While restrained, Thor sees Loki amongst the denizens of Sakaar. He asks him for help to escape but the ever-diabolical Loki has other plans. He also learns that the woman who captured him is an Asgardian Valkyrie, they are calling Scrapper 142. She explains that Hela killed the Valkyrior ages ago.

In the arena, the Grandmaster introduces the “Lord” of Thunder, to Thor’s chagrin. His opponent is revealed to be the Hulk.

Instantly recognizing his “work friend” Thor thinks all is done, but the Hulk isn’t having it. He fights Thor, even mimicking the same move he used on Loki in the first Avengers film, much to Loki’s delight. It’s a raging battle that’s almost a standstill until Thor summons lightning to gain the upper hand. Just as he is about to be victorious, the Grandmaster intervenes by “buzzing” Thor’s neck device, shocking him, and allowing the Hulk to win the battle.

In their quarters, Thor learns that the Hulk was brought there via the Quinjet he was last seen in, at the end of Age of Ultron. Sending for 142, he tries to convince her and the Hulk to help him escape and save Asgard.

With neither budging, Thor breaks free of the quarters and makes it to the Quinjet, where the Hulk has followed. He sets off a recording of Natasha, the last he saw of her when he left Sokovia, and it triggers his transformation back to Bruce Banner. Severely confused, since he has been the Hulk for 2 years straight, and assuming the Battle of Sokovia just finished, Thor explains their situation to the frazzled scientist.

The Grandmaster sends Loki and 142 to find the Hulk and Thor but when they meet, a struggle ensues between Loki and 142, causing him to make her relive the final battle of the Valkyrior against Hela. She decides to help Thor, as does a calmed and still slightly frazzled Banner.

Discovering a wormhole to lead them to Agard, they make their escape from Sakaar, only to have Loki attempt to double-cross Thor again, by delivering him to the Grandmaster. Anticipating Loki’s betrayal, Thor strands him on the planet with the battle slaves they recently met and befriended.

Arriving in Asgard, the heroes begin battling Hela, army, and Fenris. Banner becomes the Hulk to destroy the giant wolf, while Thor and Valkyrie battle Hela. Loki and the slave gladiators arrive in a giant barge and join the battle. Heimdall rescues the citizens of Asgard by bringing them to the large barge after Thor decides there’s only one way to end this battle. Skurge has a change of heart and allows his people to escape in the barge by sacrificing himself.

Battling Hela, Thor loses his right eye, but visions of his father Odin have helped him realize Ragnarok must happen in order to defeat Hela. With the Asgardians and his friends aboard the ship, Loki finds Surtur’s crown and places it on the eternal flame.

Surtur is reborn, more powerful than ever, and begins destroying Asgard, and everything in it, including Hela.

With his people saved and now being declared King, Thor commands the vessel to fly to Earth.

MID-CREDITS SCENE: Thor’s sail barge suddenly comes face to face with a spacecraft that dwarfs their own. POST-CREDITS SCENE: The Grandmaster falls into a heap in the cosmic junkyard, right at the feet of some of his rebellious former subjects.

What Does This Mean for the Future? That big ship at the end seems like bad news. But we won’t have to wait long to find out with Avengers: Infinity War hitting theaters in 6 months, May 4th, 2018. The 17th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, they continue to test waters and explore new palettes with a grandeur that can only be described as comic-books-come-to-life. Scenes I never thought I’d see on film are right there, in front of my eyes on the big screen. Now let’s be clear. I’ve learned how to go into a film without any expectations. I don’t allow my inner fanboy to blow a gasket over differences between the comics and films. Marvel has their brand CLEAR for all to see: Marvel CINEMATIC Universe. An alternate telling of the source material through a different artistic medium. I feel the reason Marvel Studios has been so successful is that they have stayed so true to the spirit of the source material. They have become the juggernaut of the film genre.

That being said, let me get the negative out of the way. Some of the pacing of this film could have been better. There were times I felt a beat was either missed or skipped ahead, some scenes seemed too long while others seemed too short.

I found the humor to be quite organic from the characters. Thor and The Hulk’s rivalry, so well received in the first Avengers film, with just one scene, is played great here. There’s been just as much humor in Avengers comics over the years. Again, it’s a different medium, an alternate universe. I can enjoy both!

The vivid colors, reminiscent of what we saw in Guardians of the Galaxy, continues to play a prominent role in our perception of this shared universe. Yeah, its a dirty universe out there but color is not lost on blue tint filters.

The soundtrack is ignited with Immigrant Song by Led Zeppelin. GoTG director James Gunn hit the jackpot by adding classic hits to his franchise, and I’m glad to see other MCU films utilize classic pop/rock hits, even sparingly, in this fashion. (I especially loved the nod to Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory!)

Chris Hemsworth is as charming as ever as Thor. Tom Hiddleston takes a back seat in villainy this go-round, but his moments on screen are always fun. Idris Elba is given much more to do this time, and I’m glad because I think he is one of the more underused characters in the MCU, but I think it’s just because his character, by nature, plays a more static role. But with the fall of Asgard, his role has now changed. Karl Urban and Sir Anthony Hopkins both personify their roles as Skurge and Odin respectively. I really enjoyed Tessa Thompson as Valkyrie and look forward to seeing more of her. Jeff Goldblum is perfect as the hedonistic Grandmaster. Mark Ruffalo’s Bruce Banner plays so well in a team-up film. I wouldn’t mind seeing him and She-Hulk in a film! And finally, Cate Blanchett, as the deliciously evil villain we’ve yearned for in a Marvel Film. She eats up and spits out every scene she is in. So thrilling to see a character, whose visual design has always been one of my favorites, so well interpreted on screen.

This film places our hero in an assumed predicament at the end. Even though we will find out what happens next in Avengers: Infinity War, I wouldn’t mind seeing another Thor Team-Up film sometime in the future.

Rating: 8.5/10 Final Thought: The most entertaining of the series, Thor: Ragnarok is quite different due to the big risks Director Taika Waititi takes. They pay off well. Go see this roller-coaster ride! There are plenty of easter eggs for comic fans to drool over as well. Relax and enjoy this fun and action-packed film.

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Where to begin?!? Where to begin! I suppose with ALERT: THERE WILL BE SPOILERS! Now then… While a fan of Marvel, its Cinematic Universe, and Thor in all film appearances (& beyond, er, before…), the Thor films have not been among my favorites. That is until now. Directed by Taika Waititi (What We Do in the Shadows; Flight of the Concords), Thor: Ragnarok lands among the best of the Marvel Cinematic Universe's 17 film releases to date with a hero make-over that goes beyond the aesthetics. (Hello, Stan Lee!)

In his seventh film appearance (eighth if you're counting "Easter Eggs"), both Chris Hemsworth (Ghostbusters; Vacation) and his alter ego have evolved. There is a confidence and maturity in both character (c'mon...the dude's like 1,000[ish] years old, now) and portrayer (far younger than 1,000 making it a little more impressive...I suppose) that allow for some deft Asgardian humor that is intentional rather than merely situational amongst Midgardians.

The Lord...er, God of Thunder might only be slightly more humble, but he has learned to laugh at himself even when the punchline hits him right in the gut. The synthesis of ego and gained humility allow for a more aloof immortal who is (somewhat) more relatable to mere mortals. Yet, he remains determined, commanding...throne worthy.

As the film opens, we get a recap of Thor's adventures through the galaxy (ies?) courtesy of some boastful reminiscing on his part. In a cocksure feign of reluctance, he concedes his lack of success in obtaining any of the Infinity Stones. However, he's not catching up with Jane about their time apart, or chatting up a Valkyrie over an endless tankard of beer. No. His attentive friend is a skeleton with whom he shares a hanging cage. The humor in the opening scene sets the stage for what is to come...plenty of laughs throughout in the undoubtedly funniest of Thor films (& one of MCU's, too).

Of course, director Taika Waititi makes sure to remind us that this is still a world in which there will always be battles to be fought with plenty of exhilarating action. So, after one last chuckle at a fashionably late hammer, we are bestowed with some classic Thor wielding and soaring in a Hel-a well-executed choreography synched to Led Zeppelin's "Immigrant Song." Fitting in so many ways. (Some which extend beyond film)

Speaking of Hela...Cate Blanchett (...Benjamin Button; Lord of the Rings; how does one narrow the list??). Yes. Just Cate Blanchett, because how does one capture the essence of a preternatural occurrence within a supernatural realm with mere mortal locution. The challenge could be likened to preventing Ragnarok. Alas, similarly, it has already begun.

Blanchett makes for a magnificently mesmerizing and majestic Hela, Goddess of Death. Ambitious, vile, violent, and exceptionally exquisite every evil instance such that she captures one's adoration, adulation, and complete devotion. She is Thor's (lest we forget Loki's) spectacularly sinister sister. Odin's first-born; executioner capturing the nine realms at his side. Rightful heir to the throne?!? Oh, let the sibling rivalry ensue. Alas, the Goddess of Death can be as droll and sardonic as only a depraved sibling can be while unleashing sadistic brutality upon any and all.

Which brings us to Loki (whom we sorta skipped over, but Hel-o, Cate). Of course, Tom Hiddleston (Kong: Skull Island; High-Rise) is equally enchanting; unfailingly charming in his reprisal of Loki, God of Mischief. When Thor returns to Asgard from his rocked out Zeppelin driven defeat of Surtur, he discovers monuments and memorials to his "late" brother Loki have taken over. Stumbling upon Odin (Sir Anthony Hopkins of...really? Ok...Hannibal; The Elephant Man) feeding on grapes, he is met with a bewildering theatrical reenactment paying homage to the royal family (with Loki as the beloved hero played by none other than Matt Damon! And Thor by another Hemsworth...Luke!). Oh, the fear in Odin's eyes when...wait a minute...Loki!

Off to New York in search of Odin. The laughs continue on Midgard (Earth, people. It's frickin' Earth, OK.) Some wizardry not at the hands of Loki, and we're off to a family reunion of sorts...Thor, Loki, Odin, Hela; courtesy of Benedict Cumberbatch's (Star Trek: Into Darkness; Sherlock) Dr. Strange and a strand of Thor's h. Dr. Strange, it seems, has also unearthed a sense of humor. (I look forward to more of it in his future appearances.) Needless to say, as often happens when family gathers, all Hell[a] breaks loose. A sibling brawl ensues that leaves one's toy (Thor's Mjölnir) destroyed by another (the bratty Hela), and results in all three (Thor, Hela & Loki) coming to blows on an astral rainbow highway straight out of MarioKart. (Just a typical day in any multi-child household.)

As with any highway, there are going to be some wacky exits along the way. Thor's exit off the sparkly highway lands him in Sakaar where he can only be food...or, a contender. As he is subdued and about to be made a meal by a gaggle of scavengers, a ship arrives and out stumbles Thor's drunk rescuer. His hero(ine)'s intentions turn out to be less about benevolence, and more about survival. She, 142, presents him to the Grandmaster (supreme ruler of Sakaar) and collects a generous reward for his delight in the contender that she has brought him. Tessa Thompson (Creed; Dear White People; Westworld) is commanding as the fierce and feisty 142.

Jeff Goldblum (Jurassic Park; Independence Day) tickles as the fanciful, freaky, 14 million(ish) year old Grandmaster that teased us in a GoG2 Easter Egg. (Perhaps, you're more familiar with his brother...Benicio del Toro's Collector.) Goldblum infuses the "First Lost/First To Be Found" with his quintessential quirk. Palatable in a rather endearing way; pushing creepy just the same. Spared the melting stick (yes, it really is called that), Sparkles, the Lord of Thunder (as the Grandmaster has baptized him) must now enter the gladiator ring in the "Contest of Champions."

Imagine Thor's delight and Loki's mortification (yes, he's in Sakaar...arrived weeks ago) when the current (& reigning) champion is none other than a friend of Thor's from work! It's Hulk! More comedic territory to cover with Mark Ruffalo (Now You See Me; Shutter Island) re-emerging as Hulk (and, eventually, Bruce Banner), but it's best to watch for yourself. We'll just fast forward through the highlights…

142 turns out to be a Valkyrie (legendary Asgardian female warriors & Thor's childhood dream job). She joins Thor and his friend Bruce (with whom she shares this feeling of familiarity as if they've met before...blah, blah) who's also the strongest Avenger, but wearing Tony Stark's Duran Duran Rio t-shirt (shout outs all over the place there). They form "The Revengers" with Loki as a sorta member, sorta prisoner, a sorta hero (wait, what?!?), sorta not; and, start a revolution with the help of Korg (delightfully animated by none other than a playful Taika Waititi). Out of The Devil's Anus (you heard [read] me), they soar to rescue Asgard which is a people, and not a place. (Phew! That was a mouthful.)

The elegant Idris Elba returns (& captivates) as Heimdall. Karl Urban joins as the imbecile Skurge. If you've seen any of his more outstanding performances, or have had a chance to speak with him as I have...Commercial Interruption: Check out my interview with Skurge's alter ego, Karl Urban! (Shameless cross-promotion is in my job description.) Back to my point, his performance as the moronic, survivalist Skurge is superb as Urban is a complete contrast to his onscreen alter ego.

Written by Eric Pearson, Craig Kyle, and Christopher L. Yost; based on comics by Stan Lee, Larry Lieber, and Jack Kirby. Presented by Marvel Entertainment from Marvel Studios for Walt Disney Pictures (or, something like that), tickets for Thor Ragnarok are now available. GO! NOW! RUN! Fill in the blanks for yourself! Peace out. Wait...I almost forgot! There are TWO Easter Eggs! [drop mic] Grade: A+

About Judith Raymer It was the classic movies shown Saturdays after the morning cartoon lineup that piqued Judith's curiosity for film. That curiosity would give way to a lifetime of exploration and contribution to media productions of all sorts — meandering through the worlds of fashion, public relations, advertising, film and television.

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