Review of Insurgent (2015) by Jess_Hill — 11 Jul 2015
Hard one to rate, as my opinion is so coloured by having read the books. The timeline is compressed to an almost ridiculous degree, with the events covered comprising both the second and most of the third novel, making for a fragmented and oftentimes unbelievable series of apparently ill-conceived decisions resulting in totally hole-filled plot.
The performances are solid, but unremarkable, though some of the action sequences are quite good. Cinematography is occasionally excellent, though other moments are difficult to focus on. The pacing is very fast, and the storyline and exposition feel rushed and incomplete.
It's not entirely without merit, but if you haven't read the novels, I anticipate the experience would be disengaging and confused. I still enjoyed it on one level, but it's not a particularly worthwhile cinema experience.
6.11/10.
This review of Insurgent (2015) was written by Jess_Hill on 11 Jul 2015.
Insurgent has generally received mixed reviews.
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