Review of Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials (2015) by Nick C — 29 Nov 2015
When I first watched The Maze Runner (2014), I thought it was an underground sci-fi thriller like The Cube (1997). Turns out it was a new age alternative blockbuster with teenagers fighting for survival in a dystopian future regime (like the Hunger Games and the Divergent series).
Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials is the second entry of what it seems will be another teen dystopian trilogy. The first movie was a sci-fi/mystery/thriller combination, while this second one focuses mainly on action. I like good action films and this one had a lot of that but like in most cases the original first film and idea are better. Nevertheless this second entry combines the element of urgency with constant running action scenes and is a nice choice to accompany your pop corn with. Direction and sound are nicely executed and the young actors' performances are solid. Dylan O' Brien will some day become a star (of course not as big as Jennifer Lawrence). So if you like your sci-fi mixed with simplistic but intense action this one is recommended.
Grade: C+ (C if you watch it on TV).
This review of Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials (2015) was written by Nick C on 29 Nov 2015.
Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials has generally received mixed reviews.
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