Taika Waititi Breaks Down a Fight Scene from Thor: Ragnarok | Notes on a Scene | Vanity Fair

In this episode of "Notes on a Scene," Taika Waititi, the director of "Thor: Ragnarok" breaks down a scene between Thor and Loki, played by Chris Hemsworth and Tom Hiddleston. Taika explains the challenge of comedy versus action, the character arc over the three Thor movies, and the symbolism hidden in small actions. Also, see Thor's new haircut...

An idiosyncratic, somewhat fledgling director being handed the reins of one of Marvel’s big light shows can, in a way, feel like a triumph. A budding auteur has gotten the summons from Hollywood—a major career boost for them, sure. But also it’s good for us; it means our superhero movies—which are just a part of life now, and we must accept them—will be better, crafted by more thoughtful hands than some paycheck-mad, blow-’em-up hack’s. Everybody wins!



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[CodeBriarbrook]

“Actors are very valuable and we do not want to damage the actor” 😂🤣

[andressamoreira]

when he said hello i thought he was going to say “my name is korg, i’m made of rocks, but don’t let that intimidate you”

[Zinferbuddy]

"Some would say it's the laziest way" lol I friggin love this director

[formoftherapy]

This was incredibly unhelpful yet educational at the same time.

[PhoebeGrigor]

It's very curious seeing him in a serious setting - of course he had to be serious when directing a massive freaking film, but it's kinda great to see him getting all technical

[Sushi-kbey]

He seems like a cool guy, I feel like he’d direct something crazy, like a movie about hitler or something lol

[michaela_nk]

I like what Taika points out here: comedy is much harder than other genres. So much comedic effort was put into this film and I can confidently say that it was done successfully. Amazing work, undoubtedly one of the best MCU films so far. I'm so happy I decided to go watch it, after all.

[hofficalz]

Taika's name means “magic“ in Finnish. That alone is a reason to trust him

[elizaheathen]

I want to watch him doing that to every scene from every film he's ever made for hours on end

[Cyian]

"breaks down a fight scene"
fight scene: thor throws loki

[DejaMiru]

hahah hes still hilarious without playing korg "they're not this small. this is perspective, theyre back in the distance"
"my biggest regret in making thor ragnarok is not being acknowledged for my amazing design, a box, a flying box. and no ones ever done that before" ... its humor you cant try too hard for.

[flannels]

“What else can I say about Chris he’s a perfect man”

[timetochronicle]

I just realized Waititi contributed the one thing the Thor movies sorely lacked - Kirby's crazy visuals. True, the first Thor movie brought Asgard to life, but the early Thor comics were popular because of Kirby's crazy designs

[allthings.stranger]

“Thor ragnarok’s director” YOU DIDNT EVEN PUT HIS NAME

[SafeDangr]

It's really cool to see how much Taika's ability to keep the pacing up in this movie extended all the way down to the dialogue. The movie never once felt rushed and it still blows my mind how he managed to streamline that first act without making it a hectic mess.

[DrakeBrunette]

Can you imagine how much better Thor 1 & 2 could have been with this director at the helm? The first two Thor films were so mediocre in my opinion and this guy really brought the 3rd to life. Out of the 18 MCU films thus far...this one is really close to being my favorite!

[everhirstseyt]

He seems to give the actors clear direction (stand still, say the lines fast). As opposed to other directors who might say intangible stuff like "more passion, more oomph, more fire" etc

[Ramix]

2:48 "they're not this small, this is perspective, they're back in the distance" lmao

[gabrielmachadobsb]

Wooow his voice is different than when he's acting. I could swear he sounded like korg all the time 😂

[KeziahC]

If Taika brings Loki back for Thor: Love and Thunder I will actually cry with happiness