Review of Allegiant (2016) by Gordon H — 22 Aug 2016
What the Cockamamie Horse Crap Was That?!
Originally Written March 18, 2016--.
Tris (Shailene Woodley) escapes with Four (Theo James) to journey beyond the wall that encloses Chicago. For the first time, they leave the only city and family they have ever known to find a peaceful solution. Once outside, they learn shocking new truths that render old discoveries meaningless. As the ruthless battle threatens humanity, Tris and Four quickly decide who to trust to survive. Tris must ultimately make difficult choices about courage, allegiance, sacrifice and love.
What the cockamamie horse crap was that?! I really enjoyed the first two films in this series, but this one was nothing like what I had expected. Having read the Veronica Roth novels on which these films are based, I expected a few story beats in this film that consequently just never materialized. Instead, the screenwriters and director Robert Schwentke chose to go in a different direction, which not only didn't make sense, but was just odd as well. I can see why this film has been universally panned by critics. I didn't like it either. Two stars.
This review of Allegiant (2016) was written by Gordon H on 22 Aug 2016.
Allegiant has generally received mixed reviews.
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