Director: Robert Schwentke
Writers: Brian Duffield (screenplay),
Akiva Goldsman (screenplay)
Stars: Shailene Woodley,
Ansel Elgort,
Theo James
Storyline
One choice can transform you-or it can destroy you. But every choice has
consequences, and as unrest surges in the factions all around her, Tris
Prior must continue trying to save those she loves--and herself--while
grappling with haunting questions of grief and forgiveness, identity and
loyalty, politics and love. Tris's initiation day should have been
marked by celebration and victory with her chosen faction; instead, the
day ended with unspeakable horrors. War now looms as conflict between
the factions and their ideologies grows. And in times of war, sides must
be chosen, secrets will emerge, and choices will become even more
irrevocable--and even more powerful. Transformed by her own decisions
but also by haunting grief and guilt, radical new discoveries, and
shifting relationships. Tris must fully embrace her Divergence, even if
she does not know what she may lose by doing so.
User Reviews
Setting
your expectations low for a movie is always a good idea. That way you
never come out disappointed. With Insurgent, I figured it was just the
same film as Divergent, just rehashed. It's not exactly a fresh and bold
new idea, but it did feel different than the first. And definitely
better. With newcomers Octavia Spencer and Naomi Watts the film gets
elevated by terrific performances across the board. The cast is great
but the CGI doesn't look as fake and the story is less(ish) confusing
than Divergent. I will say it didn't bother me at all later in the
movie, but it was quite funny and awkward to see Ansel Elgort, Miles
Teller, and Theo James all with Shailene Woodley on screen together,
considering they have each been a film love interest.
The main
problem with Divergent was the screenplay. I thought it was too
confusing for someone who wasn't familiar with the book series. While
Insurgent will be puzzling for newcomers, I felt less confused this time
around than last. There's a lot going on. Whole lot of characters that
fall in and out of the story without much to do at times, but the
performances saved the film. I think if you try to forget about the
unexplainable elements of the film your viewing experience is enhanced.
For example, I don't remember too much about Tobias' back story or even
the exact intentions of Jeanine, but I let the movie play out without
complaining. Jai Courtney's character, though terminator like, was an
improvement over the one-note character in Divergent. I also thought the
chemistry between the leads of Miles Teller, Theo James, and Shailene
Woodley were much better this time around. Woodley one again gives an
emotionally powerful performance, even if not all of it is actually
real, it felt legit. I keep talking about her ability to cry on screen
but it's true, the woman can shed a tear.
I think one of the main
problems with the film is the inconsistencies with some character
decisions. I didn't read the books but I just became baffled with some
of the directions that Miles Teller and Ansel Elgort's characters. There
is too much back and forth for my liking. Kate Winslet and Naomi Watts
both steal each of their respected scenes. And although for the former
there isn't a whole lot to do, I enjoyed watching her character arc
unfold. The ending is a big animal to tackle. And without spoilers I
cant talk too much about it, but I will say I was pretty indifferent. I
almost feel like they could end the franchise right there. But at the
same time I guess there is more of this world to explore, no pun
intended. So with a few unneeded characters and with plenty of confusing
character decisions, Insurgent turns out to be an okay sci-fi. It's
nowhere near as poor as the reviews and much better than the first, but
there's still plenty to improve on for the next.
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