"That's probably illegal!" Taika Waititi talks Thor Ragnarok

[@bbcradio1]

Watch Ali talk to pretty much everyone from The Avengers, including Thor, Hulk and Loki here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z2nMlIyHepWEjac And tell us what you're looking forward to from Thor: Love and Thunder.

[@BelindaBotha-gh8vk]

Please don't do another interview with him! He is one of the worst directors I have ever seen in my entire life! thor Ragnarok could have been 10 times better if he wasn't the director!

[@bobpagemaximilliandeuce5748]

killstreak666 Your tripping

[@eduardomontiel8434]

The 1975 live completo. :'v

[@Oosh21]

The rivers of man-baby tears.

[@starrynight9873]

Wow, is this the whiny comment section? Anyway, all I`m looking forward to is more Taika (unlike some of the people above me, but honestly, who cares).

[@kentonkruger8333]

Everyone in the comments (fairly) praising Taika, but can we take a second and credit the interviewer too? Very nice balance between nerdy and general questions, mix of humour and detail, good questions to allow Taika to just riff while still keeping it in form, and obviously a solid knowledge base of the director, movie, and source materials.

[@Karin_Allen]

That's Ali Plumb, and he's *always* this good. Once you learn that, you start saying, "I'm a simple [pick your gender]. I see BBC Radio 1, I click."

[@daveyjownz]

@@Karin_Allen This might become true for me as of today. Tired of interviews being hard carried by the person being interviewed.

[@jessejive117]

Now that’s gay

[@kentonkruger8333]

@@jessejive117 Yes, praising and admiring someone for doing a great job is definitely gay.

[@Karin_Allen]

@@kentonkruger8333 Too bad Jesse isn't worthy of that praise, huh? But if we give him enough time, he might make it through puberty and learn what being a man *really* means.

[@tomtripp5417]

Taika has easily become one of my favourite people I hadn't heard of 2 years ago. He's like a cross between a baby yoda and Carl from up

[@bbcradio1]

We want to see that movie.

[@maikofr6735]

@@bbcradio1 yes we will

[@pandaking886]

I don’t like him

[@user-ey1ms7dj8i]

@@pandaking886 hey!🤨

[@tenofivelips]

Please watch the movie What We Do in the Shadows. If you haven't already.

[@TheFranc77]

- How do you direct Jeff Goldblum? - You don't.

[@wesley-skyehayes26]

life, finds a way...

[@nickv1212]

Goldblum and Waititi need to more films together. Their personalities and styles go together so well.

[@cjstryder5079]

@@milesalpha1 Geez you sound like a lot of fun😂

[@keithg460]

@@milesalpha1 I see your point, just keep in mind that the MCU was always intended to be different from the comics. It's the lowest possible denominator used to serve the most important Marvel characters and take them into the best cinematic direction. Hell, they took a thousand comic books and condensed them to 20 movies. There's no perfect answer, but I think they are more reimagining the characters rather than killing them. The comics still exist, this is just movie version.

[@Azelarc]

Being true to the comics is a pitfall. See how DC failed miserably. Stuffs that are "cool" in the comics aren't necessarily tasteful when copied into the films.

[@SuperBC1975]

"My Name is Ali Plumb and I work for the BBC." Taika Waititi: "You're representing BBC Radio 1. You need to come In here and be strong." Nice pep talk Taika. Can't wait for "Thor: Love and Thunder." If the movie has Taika's signature oddly wonderful humor I'm all good.

[@stinkingyeti]

Is that the one with the probable Lady Thor?

[@vigorelli11]

@@milesalpha1 Go on and make your own version of the new thor movie then. Stop complaining. You act like marvel studios actually owe you something

[@jackmcdonald5237]

@@milesalpha1 ...Ok, so two things one, how is it a disaster, and 2 no, it's actually from The Mighty Thor comic from 2015, which had quite a decent run and was pretty popular. IFYKYK. And clearly you don't.

[@harshbhandari9070]

He shat in Love and Thunder

[@joeyluka6553]

This guy is perfect for Thor movies. Just the right amount of comedy for a Marvel movie balanced with good action sequences to make it a Marvel Movie

[@phamvietlong5409]

No, he's not. Waititi's usage of humor in Thor 3 was very excessive, the characters can't go 5 mins without making a joke of themselves. He also broke character with both Thor and Banner. Thor, while good-natured in essence, is short-tempered and grumpy most of the time. And Banner is tormented and haunted by his alter-ego, as he blamed himself for the damages Hulk's done whenever he lost control and let Hulk out. They both became too goofy and out of character. If you want a relatable and rootable character without being an excessive joke, look at the Russo Brothers' "Captain America: The Winter Soldier". It's got great moments of humor, but the overall theme is serious and it delves into Steve's struggle of purpose and identity.

[@joeyluka6553]

Phạm Việt Long I think the movie and character of Thor suited them and the movie, the comedy was not too much but also, seriousness was not needed in this movie the subplots in the winter soldier like HYDRA and Bucky made it a very serious situation, this is different here, it’s just a family affair

[@OneTwentyOver80]

@@phamvietlong5409 Ragnarok is the highest rated Thor movie by a long shot and among the highest rated of the MCU. It was an awesome, fun movie that had mass appeal. Meaning it made a lot of people happy and entertained, which is the purpose of a flick such as this.

[@Emerauldy]

I agree with Phạm Việt Long, although the movie was hugely entertaining, Thor was suddenly self-aware and able to laugh at himself, as well as being able to joke around with other people. This was never something that he was able to do before. Remember in Age of Ultron when everyone was trying to lift the hammer, and it was all fun and games until Cap showed he could move it? Thor completely sobered up when that happened because someone else being as *good* as him was a threat. People like that can't make fun of themselves. Nor has he shown himself even to be able to catch half of the jokes thrown around in the Avengers films. He was a straightman like Cap. This Thor had a personality transplant because Marvel realized how lucrative non-serious films like Guardians of the Galaxy are and because it was what Chris Hemsworth wanted. It was a ridiculous film. It was a fun film, but it was more like Peter Quill Goes to Asgard than anything else.

[@mickeye6428]

@@phamvietlong5409 None of the major characters in Ragnarok ever make a joke of themselves. If you think the Hulk or Thor were out of character in this movie you don't get those characters. No one is grumpy all the time.

[@jonathanstratton321]

One of the things I love about Ragnarok is that it didn’t feel like they were pandering to anyone. It felt like they were focusing on making a good movie and they succeeded.

[@Acrocanthosaurus]

Instead of making Valkyrie a six foot two inch blond Germanic goddess like in the comics they made her a 5 ft 4 inch Person of Color with no charisma whom Thor gave his rightful thrown too despite her being a murderer. Didn't Pander?

[@ElMagnificoRe]

@@Acrocanthosaurus no charisma? The f are you smoking

[@jeringatai3156]

@@Acrocanthosaurus or...they went for the best audition. But hey, go ahead and show your racism

[@Acrocanthosaurus]

@@jeringatai3156 replacing a giant white blonde with a little brown person who can't act is the racist aspect of all this. I would love to see the audition tape. 10 bucks says it proves me correct.

[@Amartin-mu6oj]

@@Acrocanthosaurus You sound like the only racist here

[@hassanfarah3548]

He is the only director when I hear he makes a film I just watch with no doubt

[@jugdar13]

Added to my list alongside Quinten Tarentino and Christopher Nolan

[@vishrutbajaj337]

You need to watch more movies then dude

[@michaelab1128]

I love how proud of his own movie he is. Like a big nerd, just as excited as the rest of us. Also Ali is the straight up best.

[@Itskfx]

Wow. Can’t wait to watch this brand new movie. Wonder if it will be a game changer in the MCU.

[@tellmesomething2412]

😁😁😁

[@The_Worst_Warlock]

doubt it looks too goofy

[@north9849]

Seems like it could be too much of a departure,

[@Itskfx]

John Flynn Nah everything will remain fine for the next 5-6 movies I think. Definitely not coming toward the end.

[@Itskfx]

Miles Patterson You. Can’t just copy away every thing from the comics. Tou NEED to bring something extra to the table. Your opinion is EXTREMELY minor as everyone who watched this movie enjoyed it. It was a fresh air in the MCU. Sure, Hemsworth might not be that in to the character but he portrays it very well.

[@TM-id5yy]

I have never seen an interview where this man isn’t enjoying himself(the mc) he’s literally a good host. The people he interviews ARE always comfortable and it’s something worth watching. He always asks the right questions- I could literally watch an interview about a film I don’t know about and may not be into it but then at into it because of him.

[@sofie4172]

I JUST started watching all the "newer" marvel movies to just watch this movie from taika, and it was definitely worth it! Love his humor, his way of storytelling and conveying emotion in this and his other movies!

[@isaochy4197]

I just did the exact same thing yesterday, starting with the first captain America which in my opinion was not so great. Will still watch Taika’s though.

[@jjmiles7173]

I didn't like it when I first watched it, but then I smoked a lot of pot. I only get his vision when my eyes are red basically. Lol.

[@Nat_the_Chicken]

@@isaochy4197 Yeah Winter Soldier was the only Cap one I really liked. Later on with movies like Homecoming, Black Panther, Guardians, they started introducing new styles of action and humor that really outshone the base Avengers for a good while.

[@p.s.csdeaky8530]

This one of the best new KZbin uploads during quarantine time, it involves Taika Waititi, Flash Gordon, Thor Ragnarok....oh and one of the best modern movie critics, thank you BBC Radio 1.

[@the.friendly.misanthrope]

Ali Plumb is my favourite interviewer by a long shot. He is polite, interested, well informed, lets people finish their thoughts. That has become such a rare thing. T H A N K you so much!!!

[@Ok_Sounds_Good]

I love how he called the next one Ragnarok 2 not Thor 4 😂

[@Khazandar]

Which pretty much guarantees what kind of train wreck we can expect, yet again.

[@maxnaz47]

Yeah, Ragnarok 2: Surtur fulfills the prophecy by destroying Asgard, again... 🤣🤣🤣

[@rodriguezelfeliz4623]

@@Khazandar but a beautiful train reck nonetheless

[@Yashverma189]

i like this Taika guy, can probably direct Deadpool someday.

[@karinalobos9308]

I think he could make a PG-13 Deadpool work.

[@ArthArmani]

it would be the best deadpool movie ever

[@olivia7357]

That would just be too powerful

[@josephdouglas9685]

Taika and Ryan have worked together before on one film that between them will remain nameless and on the up coming Free Guy. I think they would enjoy that, perhaps Deadpool 4.

[@Spr1ditis]

@@josephdouglas9685 You are thinking of Seth Rogen, neither of them are Seth Rogen!

[@pemo2676]

its great watching taika stuff after our flag means death he's wayy getting his name out there even more now, as both a director and actor, which is absolutely fantastic

[@kibble24]

Taika is so endlessly entertaining. I feel like he'd be a great dude to get stoned with

[@maxnaz47]

Except the dude works so hard he'd likely be asleep in a random position within minutes, even without being stoned...

[@yarn7130]

Can Ali just talk about fun movies at us for 15 mins a day during quarantine? Please?

[@bbcradio1]

We're digging through the archives to bring you as much Ali as we can!

[@JesseCohen]

BBC Radio 1 we'd appreciate it if you'd pay him to do this from home, for now, as it will help us feel better. Additionally it will, in all likelihood, drive your channel traffic through the ceiling. I watch a few choice "cinema" content channels. Ali is the best interviewer, consistently, bar none. And easily ranks in my top 5 for "easy to listen to" presenters overall. Your efforts in this regard would be greatly appreciated in these difficult times. And I'm certain the queen would, for these reasons and others, approve of him getting a raise to boot. That is all, thank you.

[@DejligeTico]

@@JesseCohen - you can hear Ali talk about movies on his podcast "Radio 1's Screen Time". It got interviews and reviews.

[@JesseCohen]

DejligeTico yeah, binged most of those already, I was just hoping to secure him MORE work going forward. Not that I think BBC hasn't got the memo yet...😉

[@lindseysquire8417]

More proof that Taika and Jeff Goldblum are the most chaotic duo in history.

[@sonofdarvin]

Just a random comment, because we all like Led Zeppelin, My boy Thor and Taika Waititi

[@stargazing6498]

I read this comment with korg's voice and it fits

[@doctorsuave]

@@milesalpha1 you actively clicked a video that is nothing but a conversation with the “idiot director.” Why torment yourself? Or are you simply spreading negativity because it makes you feel bigger or more worthy?

[@jonathanansleymusic4992]

You saved Thor! I love what you did in this movie!!!

[@rizkyazidan9186]

Interviewer: how do u direct Jeff Goldblum? Taika: *you dont*

[@theaussiebackflipboy]

Imagine what this film would have become if they'd handed it over to an established/popular director like Spielberg or Lucas. Always good to know that a studio is willing to take on a relative unknown quantity.

[@Sole_man]

I seriously hope in the next Thor movie they have a band on top of a mountain rocking out while Thor has an epic battle 😎✊

[@Khazandar]

Sure, at this point, why take anything seriously. In fact, why not just have Gabriel Iglesias play Thor while we're at it! Let's go wild! -.-

[@hansikarose51]

OMG YAS

[@jeringatai3156]

@@milesalpha1 ah yes, sexism at its finest

[@pritimukherjee4835]

@@milesalpha1 you know jane weilds the hammer in the comics right, and the comic was pretty popular and had a massive audience also her character in the comics is better than most new characters in the MCU like dr strange or black panther (RIP). Not everything is propaganda. I don't see you people when they whitewashed khan in star trek.

[@LizRealGirlBeauty]

Getting Zepp to agree to let you use a song in a movie takes a lot of convincing. And money. You basically have to beg.

[@aidanjanemcintosh6919]

unless you are Shrek

[@helplmchoking]

@@aidanjanemcintosh6919 well yeah, but the shriek films (or the first two and kinda the third) were fantastic and their soundtracks are still well known 20 years later

[@cataciudad9938]

MA BOY ALI PLUMB BACK AT IT AGAIN WITH THE GREAT INTERVIEWS

[@benzaiten933]

can not wait for "Love and Thunder"! I love Thor:Ragnarok and was delighted when they revealed Taika would direct another one!

[@Azire]

This guy saved Thor.

[@ChristinaB9782]

This is one of the best interviews I've seen for Thor Ragnarok and I just love Taika and Ali was awesome too!! 💜

[@stefangrubesic2708]

Love how he said on how to direct Jeff Goldblum "You don't" 😂😂

[@pizzerialavella8599]

@@milesalpha1 why are you so obsessed with the comics

[@respectablebogan3276]

This was one of the best interviews I've ever seen, well done BBC

[@warmonger2500]

"He's not an idiot, when he works..." , my favorite line.

[@SiobhanMalcolm]

Favourite marvel movie, the comedy, timing, storyline, everything 👌🏾

[@sarcasticbimbo1420]

Same. It's usually my go-to movie when I'm in a Marvel mood.

[@leviathxns]

It brings me so much joy tbh

[@schawdaya]

Taiki was the perfect choice to direct Ragnarok, easily one of my favorite marvel movies. It was so damn fun.

[@ChristinaB9782]

I have watched this video like 10 times because of the banter between these two guys! Yeah, it's a few yrs old, but it's just so perfect and puts me in a happy place!! Love 'em both!! ⚡💜

[@Maverick8t88]

Just watched Ragnarok last night. Absolutely love this movie. It’s the best thing to happen to the MCU since 2008.

[@yemokami2081]

The smile on is face he is so proud it’s precious

[@SanDra-uk6df]

i noticed when taika agrees with something he makes the most adorable smile possible which also looks like the meanest smile at the same time. I absolutely love it oh and he is a genius too

[@florinaradu3766]

Taika is so amazing omg

[@SiriuslyBlack7]

Taika Waititi loves Jack Kirby's work. +50 cool points to Gryffindor.

[@teruphoto]

First reaction: I saw this already. And then the realization that this is the full version... brilliant! Please keep these coming 🙏🏻

[@Eddyx8x]

Ali always does the best interviews!

[@TheOriginalsquish]

so glad I'm seeing this interview now. very helpful for this new movie I definitely have not seen yet.

[@raykehr1832]

It’s not often you hear Zepplin in the movie but when you do.

[@Crazitygaming]

Growing up in New Zealand i have had my fair share of movies from Taika, Boy, Hunt for the wilder people and Ragnarok just to name a few. Its so nice seeing someone following in Peter Jackson's footsteps. Plus found out me and him are from the same iwi. Te Whanau-a-apanui :)

[@Victoria-xu2nj]

Omg In the beginning he was literally directing the interviewer . Telling him how to say his introduction in the interview to be more confident ! 😂

[@howardbartlett3419]

Taika has got to be one of my favorite people.

[@Yashverma189]

Ali Plumb: how much do you tweak the scripts to make it your own? Taika: . Yes.

[@christopherdavies7213]

Makes me want to watch the movie all over again.

[@クラウススタジオプロダクション]

gotta say it, MCU really nailed picking the legendary songs incorporated in all of their movies. Back in black, Immigrant song, Come and get your love, you named it.

[@AIAllar]

I just rewatched all 3 thor movies and let me just say this. Thank god for this guy and his sense of humor. Made the movie soo much more enjoyable to watch. That subtle humor is why Marvel movies are so much better than DC movies in my opinion

[@umamanikoth6755]

i love this shit because the movie really hit its stride like it kinda brings you back to the early marvel days and it has really good character development for thor and loki and it introduces really cool new characters and then they all got messed up by infinity war and i will never forgive them for that.

[@chadfrazier4095]

Thor is my favorite of all! Took me a while to adjust to ragnarok.. but when I adjusted... I understood the direction thor would be taking. Now he is with the Asgardians of the the Galaxy. Thank you so much

[@blunew467]

Legend. Saved the Thor movies after the weak link that was Thor the Dark World, Hunt for the Wilderpeople is a really great underrated movie too! Haven’t seen JoJo Rabbit tho and I’m more excited for Thor Love and Thunder more than most of the upcoming MCU movies.

[@wisdomfeeteverywhere4389]

4:28 this is why thor ragnorok worked, the first two thors were so serious so stiff and no flexibility for the characters to develop and shine and after them two someone who just cared about what the audience saw

[@DeepanjanDatta]

Ever since I guffawed all the way through "what we do in the shadows" - Taika has been one of my favorite movie people. And he just took Thor to the next level!

[@brenna_boop6341]

Taika having his name stitched into the back of his jean jacket is a Taika Mood

[@DJ10ROCS]

Outstanding content! Totally geeking out watching that!

[@thomasmanning8402]

"How do you direct Jeff Goldblu-" "You don't"

[@Jenizz]

Welcome to 'Have I seen this before or did I just imagine it?' :D

[@amyleebritney]

02:50 the "ooohhh" was too cute

[@charlielouise6921]

"it showed them he's not an idiot... when he works"

[@becky408]

"...giant space dragons..." The proud look on his face

[@helend6774]

Jeff Goldblum's character reminded me of Sam Rockwell's Zaphod Beebelbrox.

[@DorotaGabal]

Ali Plumb is my favorite interviewer! He asks questions that get the interviewees excited, and open up.

[@lucytaylor4178]

Take being from New Zealander is the biggest flex New Zealanders have on other countries. Absolute bloody legend mega talent of a man

[@ResoluteRiot]

2:20 that is basically the first Love and Thunder poster

[@drakkonusfrostburn4038]

1:46 Am I the only one who thought of Raiden's Torpedo during this scene. All he needed was to shout gibberish.

[@squatlemur77]

i like how they had 2 of the main boys from jurassic park. makes me happy

[@DessyGeorg]

Thor Ragnarok has one of the best Soundtracks ever, as all of Taika's movies btw.

[@needyverse]

‘Ragnarok-ier’ I’m done

[@tillakiz]

Taika sympathized Chris so much so that he allowed him to change Thor image entirely and improvise a lot. Chris was so bored with classical Thor already.

[@73Stargazer]

I have discovered that Taika is very precious and I need more

[@misterseba0150]

So funny, so alive, just like his movies, Thor Ragnarok Is kinda underrated af

[@olentie]

Thanks Taika for giving the obvious answer to the Lady Sif question.

[@nateplew4099]

Dont hang out in alleyways kids, hang out in Norwegian fjords

[@doruksesli5426]

Petition for this interviewer (Ali) to get his own show ⬇️

[@jacob_90s]

2:20 Soooo Val Hallen from the Justice Friends. Yeah we all need that.

[@jacquihollyhead]

I love him

[@kirtfulcher6288]

Any Red Dwarf reference makes a video instantly awesome.

[@thedevil6633]

Whoever whatever says about Marvel movies, for me Thor Raganrog is the best one for me. It has everything. Fun, humor, action, satire, good story, never gets boring, makes fun of it self, can be serious also... Just perfectly imperfect!

[@allthings.stranger]

Agreed. It takes a spin instead of trying to be pretentiously dark and serious. Taika developed characters in this movie better than some had 3 movies to develop. He gave them more relatability and made them easier to understand and have fun watching.

[@skyviolet]

If he dares to be bigger than me and make a name for himself... He should remake Wizard of Oz..

[@XaneDaniel]

Wow. I would definitely watch his version of Wizard of Oz. What a good idea. :O

[@carys7417]

Lady Sith is literally in New York, doing Blindspot

[@amysaysbye]

6:01 i just SCREAMED because Red Dwarf was my childhood 😭😭 didn't expect to hear it mentioned here

[@Qrzychu92]

This interviewer should be taugh at journalism schools! he is great

[@Sole_man]

I hope he includes the guitar player on a mountain with a Sabre tooth tiger in Love and Thunder 🤩🤩🤩

[@derickspawn6706]

Thor Ragnarok was amazing!!!💯

[@britturk123]

Taika when serious looks like a ringer for Yilmaz Guney a legendary Turkish/Kurdish actor from the early 70's when I saw the thumbnail picture I thought it was him.

[@mohansaivisal]

They let me put immigrant song in the movie That's an understatement

[@davidcripps3011]

He's being so polite answering the same questions for the thousandth time!

[@Epsilonsama]

This was one of the few Marvel movies that I watched a second time at the theater, it was that good.

[@CrashHeadroom]

Taika basically turned a metal album box cover into a movie, its damn amazing.

[@lalalallalalallalala]

Wait how is this just coming out now... idc it’s awesome I’m happy

[@e.carroll6164]

That was a great interview.

[@BerylLx]

We need this guy more. A lot more.

[@muzikmystro]

Poor Ali. I just wanted to give him a hug. But he found his confidence and nailed it! Taika seems like such a good dude.

[@thaothao26]

He's incredibly interesting and fun to listen to! Bravo another great film.

[@dutcharest9731]

the editor is severely underrated

[@joelturner5957]

that confidence line is pretty accurate