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Re: The reviewer opined that action film directors like Michael
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08 Oct 2017, 18:04
Explanation
You have the word whereas in this sentence, which implies a change in direction. So if the critically-acclaimed directors see characterization and emotional development as “critical,” Michael Bay should find them unimportant (at least according to the reviewer). Important and intrinsic are the opposite of what you want.
Extraneous and peripheral both fit the meaning you need.