Divergent is a science fiction film based on novel of the same name by Veronica Roth published in 2011. It is set on post-apocalyptic Chicago where the community is divided into five fractions - the Abnegation, Candor, Erudite and Dauntless. Abnegation runs the city while Dauntless are tasked to protect the site. The story follows Beatrice Prior (Shailene Woodley) who's father is part of the ruling council, Abnegation. During her test, she was found to be a divergent by Tori (Maggie Q) who tells her to keep her score secrets. Then during the choosing ceremony, she decided to go with the Dauntless Faction. She then had to undergo numerous test with the other new dauntless recruits while getting to know Four (Theo James) more. While undergoing training, she see's Jeanine (Kate Winslet) who leads the Erudite factions and founds out about their impending plans. Together with Four, they went on to try stop Jeanine's plans and in return flee the city to protect themselves.
What I Like:
I haven't read the book yet so I am not sure if it follows it or not but the story is quite interesting. The scenes and the storyline kept me glued to the screen. The scenery was spectacular especially on how they depicted post-apocalyptic Chicago. The actors did great depicting their characters especially Shailene Woodley, Theo James and Kate Winslet.
What I didn't like:
Other than the zip-line scene, there wasn't really much action to the film. It was almost more of the evolving love interest between Beatrice and Four rather than the plight of the factions. But like what I said, I haven't really read the book.
Verdict:
Definitely a good movie. Would I watch it again, ummmm...
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