7 Things That The MCU Can Learn From Thor: Ragnarok

The Music

Whether you’re a Marvel or DC fan (or hopefully, both), you have to admit that the MCU’s soundtracks have been largely forgettable in contrast to its rival’s, which has produced some modern classics. Waititi, though, took a much different approach in Thor: Ragnarok and the impact was felt from the first trailer.

From the power of Led Zeppelin’s thumping “Immigrant Song” to the electronic-styled score, the music had real character and charm, reminiscent to the era of comic books it drew from. It fed into the playfulness of the movie and remained with you long after the credits roll – and isn’t that exactly what a good soundtrack should do?

Rather than stick to the cookie-cutter scores of previous films, the MCU should take this as a positive sign that people want and are receptive to something different and new. There’s no need to reinvent the wheel here or go too avant-garde, but a little more diversity in their soundtracks could do wonders and make the movies more memorable in the long run. Let’s hope that Thor: Ragnarok was a turning point in this regard.