Loki Movie 2021 Review

Tom Hiddleston and Owen Wilson are both on top form as always, with a chemistry that makes the banter between them feel natural rather than contrived. They and the rest of the cast are a joy to watch, even if their characters are less than fully developed.

The story focuses on the God of Mischief stepping out of his brother’s shadow in a quest to find himself. In order to do that, he must go on a mind-bending journey through the multiverse. Along the way, he meets versions of himself from various timelines.

It’s a fascinating concept that allows the show to explore themes of time travel and determinism without getting bogged down in complex quantum physics. The scripts are also wacky and fun, and there’s plenty of callbacks and easter eggs to keep fans happy. But most of all, it’s a solid superhero adventure with a great central character.

In a world where the multiverse has become commonplace, Loki is a refreshing look at what Marvel can do when it takes risks. The series opens with a bang thanks to WandaVision and then settles into a groove that’s more focused than most Marvel TV shows. It’s still a little slow, but by the end of episode 5, it has a lot of energy and wit to offer.

What I liked most was the cast – Sophia Di Martino was an excellent addition as Sylvie, the gender swapped version of Loki who wasn’t just a copy or an echo. And Gugu Mbatha-Raw was a stern, powerful Ravonna Renslayer with just the right amount of fragility to make her feel truly intimidating.