Review of The Giver (2014) by Scremptspension — 16 Aug 2014

I felt the movie was another one of those adaptations that did well, with a few honest cinematic elements and changes. In addition, it can provide enough entertainment to spark interest in the book. Great acting by star actors and actresses, with even a brief cameo by Taylor Swift (exceptional brief performance). However, the film's book, The Giver by Lowry would have made it difficult to come up with an intense climax as the studio's trailers made it seem. Having read the book, it was surprising how intense they were making it look. This gives the viewer a slight underwhelming feeling by the end of the movie.

The Giver is not by any means a must-have for your collection. It is, after all, a Young Adult Novel adaptation. And the genre's history, as we've seen, has created few must-haves. It is an average film, that's certain to entertain, but you shouldn't expect mind-blowing.