Young adult dystopian flicks take a post-apocalyptic turn…
It’s a current trend in Hollywood for YA (young adult) dystopian novels getting the movie treatment. The Maze Runner is another one of those, except it’s a new breed as it’s instead set in a post-apocalyptic world, rather than a dystopian future.
The Wes Ball directed premise surrounds a group of young boys stuck in the middle of a forest-like entrapment (think Lord of the Flies), the only way out is through a creepily mysterious maze. But when Thomas (Dylan O’Brien) arrives, he breaks the rules set by the boys vowing to go against the maze and brings a sign of hope to escape back into the real world.
What gives this film such intrigue is its confusing and mysterious nature throughout the film. It has you asking questions from the beginning, as things occur on their own merit without explanation. You will scratch your head at times, while at the same time wait patiently to see what is actually going on.
It all of course leads to the climax of the film, where it attempts to reveal the messiness of what is actually going on. I really wanted a big pay-off, but alas it’s yet another book series turned film series where we will have wait to learn more in future sequels.
Dylan O’Brien (of Teen Wolf fame) owns this film though as the lead of the film, Thomas as he brings hero to a whole new level without getting all too cocky about it either. Plus, the only female here Kaya Scodelario as Teresa also proves a worthy addition to the predominately male cast.
Oh and let me praise this young adult flick for steering clear from all that typical cheesy romantic leads falling in love sub-plot.
VERDICT: A new spin on the teeny dystopia craze, with an enthralling and captivating mysterious plot that will have you hooked till the very end.
Overall Rating:
8.5/10
See the trailer for the enthralling flick below:
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– Shahbaz Malik.
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