Thor: Ragnarok is easily the most fun in the MCU up to this point. Taika Waititi’s direction turns cosmic doom into a non-stop comedy-action hybrid, complete with neon-soaked planets, a killer synth soundtrack, and Hulk vs. Thor in an arena. Chris Hemsworth finally gets to show his comedic chops, and Cate Blanchett as Hela is genuinely menacing.

Absolutely not. Thor: Ragnarok deserves a first viewing in the highest quality possible—preferably 4K HDR or at least 1080p Blu-ray. The visual splendor of Sakaar, the fiery depths of Hell, and the rainbow bridge of Asgard are stunning works of digital art.

The year was 2017, and the digital seas were choppy. For a certain breed of movie-goer—the ones who preferred their cinema served via a magnet link rather than a theater ticket—the letters were a lighthouse in the dark.

of a mechanical keyboard. On the screen, a green progress bar crawls across a BitTorrent client. The file name is a digital incantation: Thor.Ragnarok.2017.720p.BluRay.x264-[YTS.AM]

: PG-13 (for intense sci-fi violence, action, and brief suggestive material). Technical Specs & Physical Media

If you want a tiny file for a phone, tablet, or older TV, this YTS rip does the job. But for the vibrant visuals and action, seek a 1080p or 4K release if you have the bandwidth/storage. The movie itself is 5/5; this particular encode is a 3.5/5 – acceptable for convenience, but not justice to the cinematography.

: Stars Chris Hemsworth as Thor, Tom Hiddleston as Loki, Cate Blanchett as Hela, Mark Ruffalo as Bruce Banner/Hulk, Jeff Goldblum as the Grandmaster, and Tessa Thompson as Valkyrie. : 130 minutes.