Tyler Stretch

This movie could motivate you to request a refund, especially after the hype. I haven’t read the books, but I can already tell the movie doesn’t follow one ounce of information portrayed in them. The film is a harsh mix between Hunger Games, X-Men, and Divergent. It unfortunately hopped around too much, but was extremely predictable. There was alot of stage-pickup from the main character, as she’s had some acting experience (Rue - The Hunger Games <3). Not dissing on any of the actors personally, I just would expect a little more seriousness out of something with this kind of “dark” plot of kids being murdered for their “abilities” and a revolution to stop it. From what I’ve read, the book is alot darker in concept than what this movie ever reaches, as it appeals much to a “tween” audience than anyone else. That may be in part to the director, who’s only other films have been Kung Fu Panda - and not even the original one. If the series continues, I hope it mirrors the production budget jump Hunger Games experienced from the first to the second and third films. Even then, it has big shoes to fill.