But Thor: Ragnarok throws that over-used game plan out from Bifrost into an unknown territory, making it this year's best superhero movie.

It is hard to be vested in his quests because God don't die, hurt as much and can always employ one last deus ex machina that solves the unsolvable problem. It is the same blueprint for many superhero movies, but Thor has the God element that made the stories feel even more preposterous and ridiculous. Same old 'save the world' routines, brooding hero with a burden, a love connection born out of necessity and bloated battle scenes. Frankly, I didn't like the first two Thor movies, the game plan was so clear from the get go.