Confused is not the word for all these classes of world ending movies where the youth are shut out causing them to fight the old school for freedom and information that will lead them to a functioning part of the world that will allow them to make their own decisions and ultimately seeking out a new way of life that would allow less stringent rules and a better future for all. Included in these series of world ending movies where people are also categorized by class is the Maze Runner/Scorch Trails, The Hunger Games trilogy, Tomorrowland, The Giver, District 9 and Elysium. I found myself overlapping stories, making Divergent and Maze Runner fitting nicely together. Having pointed out Hollywood’s new obsession, let me add that it isn’t all bad. While these movies are dealing with similar themes, some are doing better than others. I like the Maze Runner series better…
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Mar 26, 2016 @ 13:04:26
Maze Runner is the only one I haven’t seen. I think these films are a sign of the times. This planet is making that gradual and necessary transition. Instead of thinking like a individual, we are thinking about the health of the whole (the planet, starvation, disease). Yet, the old regime will only give up their power and comfort kicking and screaming. Nice article.
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Mar 27, 2016 @ 02:24:54
Yes, the critique is very well written!
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