Thor: The Dark World
dir. Alan Taylor (2013)
The humour is well-pitched. The acting can’t be faulted. The score, however, is an unremitting attempt to push epicness upon the viewer, while the CGI makes everything too easy. There’s value to be had envisaging Natalie Portman and Tom Hiddleston swapping roles.
Terminator Genisys
dir. Alan Taylor (2015)
Conceptually, the first two Terminator films were perfect, leaving no room for escalation. (Instalments three and four thus nose-dived pointlessly.) Terminator Genisys tries something different, retrofitting the franchise with less menace but more humour. Though not a classic, it’s at least enjoyable.