Rebel Moon - Part Two: The Scargiver

Rebel Moon - Part Two: The Scargiver; Snyder knows how to visually construct worlds & stage elaborate action sequences. The attempts to make main characters likeable and more than just cool assassins is less successful. Undeniable artistry happening across departments in service to a tired story; B+

Rebel Moon: Part One - A Child of Fire

Rebel Moon: Part One - A Child of Fire; World building & character introductions take center stage in an initial instalment that intrigues enough to maintain attention yet seems simultaneously hurried & dragged out, if that’s possible? Presents ideas but shortcuts to tropes; B-

Thor: Ragnarok

Thor: Ragnarok; Innate fun that seems removed from the Marvel Universe, a capsule of sci-fi fromage from the past packaged for our present sensibilities. Nice to see Indigenous actors in speaking roles; B+

Thor: The Dark World

Thor: The Dark World; Marvel does it again w/great cast. Blend of fantasy & sci-fi strikes perfect balance of action, humour & gravitas; B+