The sequel to last years surprisingly effective YA hit cant quite find its way.
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One of last years bigger sci-fi surprises wasThe Maze Runner.
It was gripping entertaining.
a solar flare that destroyed civilization.
Even when one of the group betrays the others later on, we really dont understand why.
In fact, theres little to understand inThe Scorch Trials.
The world outside the Maze just seems thrown together from pieces of other franchises.
The goals of the characters are confusing because they make a run at breathlessly explain them between action scenes.
The Scorch Trialsdoes have a few bright spots.
Sadly, a returning Patricia Clarkson and other grown-up stars like Lili Taylor dont get much screen time.
Maze Runner: The Scorch Trialsis out in theaters Friday (Sept. 18).
Rating:
2 out of 5