Historically, the second film in a YA series is when the franchise really picks up.
And it is at this very least that I can sayInsurgentis a better-looking, more expensive film.
In a few key sequences, it is even an engaging one.
And as it turns out, there are varying degrees of Divergent with the only 100 percent(!)
Divergent person in this world being…Tris Prior.
To sayInsurgentis exposition-heavy is to suggest that the Titanic might have a water problem.
Yet, theDivergentsequel has one very humanistic ace up its sleeve in Shailene Woodley.
Despite being the super special Divergent of this universe (100 percent!
), Tris is strangely passive in her own story.
Teller does manage to enjoy some scenery chewing as the smug smartass cadso its a typical Miles Teller role.
Yet, the core problem remains the world in which they inhabit.
In the previous entry, I was distracted by how much of Lois Lowry this Veronica Roth yarn borrowed.
However, since we know so little about Tris blank slate personality, it is ultimately moot.
Abnegation, Erudite, et al.
are more than faction titles; theyre the sole indicators of each characters scant personality and function.
In this universe, divergent also feels like a euphemism for milquetoast.
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Rating:
2 out of 5
