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PipeCFeb 17, 2016

An almost exact mix of "The Hunger Games" and "The Divergent Series"

One year more, and more best sellers have come. A teenage girl abandoned by her parents, five threatening waves, one brother to the rescue, and a couple of guys to fallAn almost exact mix of "The Hunger Games" and "The Divergent Series"

One year more, and more best sellers have come. A teenage girl abandoned by her parents, five threatening waves, one brother to the rescue, and a couple of guys to fall in love. "The 5th Wave" is an adaption of the book of the 2013 written by Rick Yancey. Its main protagonist is the talented and beautiful Chloe Moretz as Cassie Sullivan, a high school student who is threatened by one group called "The Others ", she will need to survive in a dystopian world full of dangerous and enemies for one reason his younger brother. Director J Blakeson returns to be in the director's Chair and possibly create a successful and profitable franchise, emphasizing the script created by Jeff Pinkner, Susannah Grant and Akiva Goldsman that gives light to the atmosphere so off.

In the beginning, the character played by Chloe (Cassie) is the kind of good American girl cliche of some films. She attends a party up to certain time because her parents are home, loves his brother and sing you a song of good night, it's the same again. This middle class girl suffers a rapid transformation process, it all begins with the arrival of the aliens.

Appears momentarily the first wave, a pulse electromagnetic which leaves the town in shock. With a surprising and boring short duration each wave dismantling quickly, each with a duration of about 3 minutes, missed the potential that It had the introduction of the phases. Floods, tsunamis and tidal waves attack the world, establishing a short but sexy scene of Cassie escape and her brother.

The third phase is the flu, and shows us the introduction of characters with short duration and unnecessary (Cassie best friend) used only to create a dramatic scene, the same thing again.

As it was logical her family seek refuge after harrowing moments. The girl has to deal with horrible things (deaths, falls, lost, pains and all that stuff) but the worst is what gives way to the plot of the film, the abduction of her brother.

The training of the young soldiers is very similar to the tone in "Kingsman: The Secret Service", taking refuge in a room for everyone and subjecting them to harsh tests. The performance of Maika Monroe (Ringer) was quite successful and arguably is one of the young promises next to Chloe Moretz who truly have the honor to be called "actresses".

They have arrived and the plot twist of a discovery is maintained in a stable limit, being predictable for some but unimaginable to others. So finally the 5th wave happens, and the argument starts during this.

Walk through the dangerous forest with a gun makes see a totally powerful Lady and is on the road where it meets the twin "Four" ( The Divergent Series) Evan Walker (Alex Roe) a survivor with secrets who is madly in love with Cassie.

The work of Sam Sullivan (Zackary Arthur) is as to the height of the roles of older people, can tell no difference with his companions, this boy have future.

"The 5th wave" might be more successful if its producer Sony would have expected a little more of time, when the really interesting sagas like "Divergent" or "Maze Runner" had finished and the hungry young people will ask for new franchises. But they didn't , and now it seems to be an almost exact copy of its competitors. This film was not disappointing, but this was not the best time for Cassie.… Expand

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EnterViewmentMar 1, 2016

Everything about 'The 5th Wave' is very middle of the road. It isn't exactly a bad movie but nor is it one I would go out of my way to suggest people should go and see. A major problem with the film is the lack of originality in itsEverything about 'The 5th Wave' is very middle of the road. It isn't exactly a bad movie but nor is it one I would go out of my way to suggest people should go and see. A major problem with the film is the lack of originality in its narrative. As you watch it you start to see where the story of the film is going from a mile off, turning intended plot twists into confirmed predictions. Now this isn't to say that the film doesn't have entertaining moments, it does, but with the narrative being so by the numbers, the general flow of the film (particularly when it reaches the second act) starts to grind and become less engaging. A positive aspect for the film is the cast, in particularly Chloe Moretz (Kick Ass) who delivers a lot more range than any of her previous works, and takes to the lead role rather well. Considering this is the first movie of a planned trilogy and although I found it overall to be quite underwhelming, I would still like to watch the sequel as I can see there is potential, although perhaps that's more in the young actors rather than the film itself.… Expand

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JazzTheManFeb 5, 2016

The 5th Wave doesn't deliver, but it doesn't disappoint. The movie throughout is dull, and it tries too hard to bring in action and suspense. Good concept, but bad delivery.

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not_muellerMar 26, 2016

I went and saw this movie because Zootopia was sold out. From what I'd seen on the trailers, it looked like another Hunger Games/Divergent. I was right. I watched another female protagonist deal with family issues as she stumbled through theI went and saw this movie because Zootopia was sold out. From what I'd seen on the trailers, it looked like another Hunger Games/Divergent. I was right. I watched another female protagonist deal with family issues as she stumbled through the forest alone with nobody that could help her. Until, of course, she met a boy that she originally didn't like until she saw him bathing in a river. It was arguably better than most movies of its kind, however, given that it had some moments that actually made me cry. However, the part before "the first wave" was cheesy, a classic red-solo cup party with drama about a boy she liked. That part felt forced and awkward, probably because the director hasn't lived as a teenager today- understandable. The duration of the film in the first four waves was emotional and devastating, major props for that. However, aside from a few good scenes, everything else following that was much worse. Between flat characters (the "agressive one", the "kid that needs protected", the "smart one"), another plot where the teenagers have more power/skills than adults (probably meant to make teenagers feel empowered), and a rushed romance, the movie felt flat from a beginning that could have separated it from other movies of its type.… Expand

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jbrown8989Jan 26, 2016

Didn't really know what to expect from the movie as I had never read the book. The movie started off really good with the different waves but then turned into a bit of a teen drama movie in the end

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RalfbergsDec 25, 2016

I liked the idea of the movie and it was quite interesting throughout, I don't know why it has so many negative reviews. Only thing which I did not like was towards the end that it basically didn't solve anything and that some of the thingsI liked the idea of the movie and it was quite interesting throughout, I don't know why it has so many negative reviews. Only thing which I did not like was towards the end that it basically didn't solve anything and that some of the things started to be too weird and did not make sense. Plus they made it kinda that it will have sequels and if it is trying to make itself as another Maze Runner, Hunger Games etc franchise I think that's a bad idea.… Expand

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TVJerryJan 27, 2016

Not being familiar with the novel, I was expecting a flick about an alien catastrophe. The first 30 minutes were promising, with devastating attacks on our planet. Then it drops Chloë Grace Moretz (with her shampoo commercial hair) into YANot being familiar with the novel, I was expecting a flick about an alien catastrophe. The first 30 minutes were promising, with devastating attacks on our planet. Then it drops Chloë Grace Moretz (with her shampoo commercial hair) into YA territory, as she struggles to find her brother and save civilization. The typical tropes of the genre kick in (burgeoning romance, youngsters leading the effort, a sweet kid). That might have been acceptable if the holes in the logic didn’t make the whole thing seem stupid. It was relatively well paced, but the action was mediocre and the teen drama dragged it down.… Expand

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KadeemluvmusicJan 25, 2016

There's no star power in The 5th Wave. I love Chloe Grace Moretz, but she should've know better. Although there were a few good action sequences, but it's just another YA adaptation filled with a boring premise and lacking story. Unlike TheThere's no star power in The 5th Wave. I love Chloe Grace Moretz, but she should've know better. Although there were a few good action sequences, but it's just another YA adaptation filled with a boring premise and lacking story. Unlike The Mortal Instruments: City Of Bones, I'd say it's strike #2 for Sony because if they make one more YA-based movie, then I'd rather watch an somewhat decent Divergent and Ender's Game.… Expand

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TheKavehJJan 24, 2016

There are so many plot problems with The 5th Wave, but it's just like every YA dystopian film. Some parts are enjoyable, but most parts are just so cliched and boring.

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TheQuietGamerFeb 26, 2017

I really enjoyed the setting in this movie. It's kind of got a post-apocalyptic feel as our heroine is left to scavenge supplies on her own in a new world where she can't trust anybody and is without the everyday comforts she once took forI really enjoyed the setting in this movie. It's kind of got a post-apocalyptic feel as our heroine is left to scavenge supplies on her own in a new world where she can't trust anybody and is without the everyday comforts she once took for granted. It's something that sets the movie apart from the average YA novel flick. There are quite a few issues though, so there's more than a bit of wasted potential.

The most notable thing is how this feels like a budget attempt at the Hunger Games. Special effects are really dated and a few of the actors are B-level at best. Mix in a few YA movie tropes and you've got a movie that happens to stumble over it's own feet here and there. The biggest issue is just the plot. Things are fine when you're watching Moretz try to survive, but they take a turn for the ridiculous when you follow the other characters. It's too absurd to believe that the military is training high-school aged kids and younger to be elite soldiers while all the adults apparently just sit around and do nothing. A twist near the end makes this all a little easier to swallow, but doesn't change the fact that it's nonsensical to the point of stupidity.

I did find the movie to have it's enjoyable elements though. The characters are likable, Moretz is a great lead, and I dug the end of the world vibes I was getting from it. It's a little more unique than just another Hunger Games wannabe. There's also some solid action.

The movie could definitely be a lot better. You're going to have to put of with some cheesiness, preposterous plot points, and Maika Monroe's irritating performance and ear-bleed inducing dialog, but there are worse movies out there. If you enjoyed other Hunger Games-esque movies like Maze Runner then this should still prove worth a watch. Most likely though as just a rental.… Expand

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DukeJonMar 16, 2023

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Starts off promisingly enough, as an end-of-the-world gritty survival drama. But half way through it turns into a teen romance. The plot doesn't seem very plausible; why would the all powerful aliens do 99% of the work in killing off the human race then just train up a bunch of children to finish off their dirty work for them? How did Evan plant so many bombs he blew up a base without anyone noticing? The ending offered no closure as it's the end of a first part of a series that will never be continued. The best part of this movie is Chloë Grace Moretz. She puts in a captivating performance as the lead.… Expand