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Nobilis1984Sep 22, 2014

Decent film based on a book.

The audio book which I have heard and this was ok. After a good, mysterious beginning of the audiobook was weak but it was good end. The film offers nothing new except to the nice effects. A nice movie whichDecent film based on a book.

The audio book which I have heard and this was ok. After a good, mysterious beginning of the audiobook was weak but it was good end.
The film offers nothing new except to the nice effects.
A nice movie which requires no stars and a decent but provides fast by looking story.… Expand

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LamontRaymondSep 19, 2014

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's a fun and energetic movie for the most part, and Dylan O'Brien (the comic relief from "Teen Wolf") is an excellent new leading man. It almost felt like the entire first season of the CW's "100" in 2 hours. However, much like many other of YA novel-to-movie flicks, it ends with a massive "to be continued" scenario, so you never really get to the guts of what's going on. Sure, I'll probably see the second one, but this trend in not creating first-installment sci-fi films that can stand on their own (like the initial Star Wars) is becoming troublesome.… Expand

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grandpajoe6191Aug 22, 2015

"The Maze Runner" is a pointless movie; a non-sensical plot, terrible acting from B-list actors, and the usual cliffhanger ending that probably will (and did) bring up a sequel to follow up to this film. Nothing really to see here.

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BshopOct 2, 2014

Good movie for what it was - a young adult book converted to a movie.
Never read the book, and was surprisingly good.
Worth a rent from Redbox or Netflix.

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FallsDownzOct 15, 2014

Well another movie that based upon another best-selling novel , it seems that Hollywood are full of this kind of movie now days such as Beautiful Creatures , Mortal Instrument , I Am Number Four or even The Hunger Games .

The Problem isWell another movie that based upon another best-selling novel , it seems that Hollywood are full of this kind of movie now days such as Beautiful Creatures , Mortal Instrument , I Am Number Four or even The Hunger Games .

The Problem is yes some of this type of movie works but much more of it fails to deliver for example Beautiful Creatures that actually has an interesting idea but the way it tell the story is just not working when it on the screen and it's pretty much failed.

I have to say that i haven't read the book before so this review will come from my experience entirely on the movie (Even though i know before go to see it that it actually has a sequel) .

The Maze Runner is a movie that's actually has an interesting idea like others Bases upon Novel movies , It talks about Thomas who trapped in this Huge Maze and they has to find the way out of this Maze.

So the idea of unique and complicated Maze is there but the problem with this movie is it's has a really bad mindset of which way it's going to go , it's like the movie know that it have to have another sequel so they focus and spend a lot of time to set-up the sequel and that's okay but the problem is when they focus too much and spend too much time on set-up the sequel , they actually forget to spend time in this movie as well which mean everything in this movie feel rush and half-ass instantly , everything just come and goes really quickly without you really knowing why and that's not only affect on the story telling it also affect everything in this movie.

Such as the characters that feels rush and you just barely even know anyone at all you maybe remember 3 or 4 characters but that's actually it , meanwhile when other characters dies you will just like "who the hell is that" and the main character Thomas even call their name which makes me think " Exactly when did they even talk to each other ?" .

Another Hugh Problem with this movie is the main reason behind all of this event that happen in the movie is just "Absurd" i'm not sure when you read the book you maybe can understand and get that but when it actually on the movie it's just feels so over the top non-sense and when you top that up with rushing storytelling it become even worst.

Even though the movie has a pretty good chasing/running scene that pretty exciting and the leading actor Dylan O'Brien doing pretty good job , it's just not enough to make up for really rushing storytelling that just ruined everything in the movie especially The Maze that feels nothing like a Maze it's has no complicated and mystery what so ever in the last 30 minutes of the movie you will even see the characters just walk in and out like shopping mall this is by far the most unforgiving thing in this movie , if your movie call "The Maze Runner" make sure you make the Maze actually a Maze not just some hallway stuff that have no unique to each area and boring as much as possible.

When i'm reviewing this it's actually announced that this movie will have at least another sequel coming 2015 and that's makes me concern , i have to say that The Maze Runner have a HUGE potential but it just failed really hard to deliver because of how much they rush the storytelling to set-up another sequel , i hope they will spend more time on next one and actually make it works or else it will fall to the same problem over and over again.… Expand

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GarfoodleSep 25, 2014

While it's not the best movie, it still follows in the footsteps of Hunger Games and Divergent. It's an ok teen novel made movie that's still worth seeing,if you're into that kind of thing.

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RubinglassSep 20, 2014

Another dystopian future movie circling around a teenage cast. It reminded me a lot of Hunger Games and Divergent, but it felt a little bit different in various ways. A lot of the time I found myself thinking I was watching a cinematic videoAnother dystopian future movie circling around a teenage cast. It reminded me a lot of Hunger Games and Divergent, but it felt a little bit different in various ways. A lot of the time I found myself thinking I was watching a cinematic video game. It was beautiful visually and the story felt like an adventure all the way to the end.
Some of the characters seemed to be placed there just to drop some one-liners, others had more of a depth. I found myself liking most of them.
The story was built up successfully, it wasn't as predictable as other typical "teenage-movies" tend to be, and it didn't reveal major plot details immediately but rather left its audience unaware but not confused.
That said, it had some oddities and plot holes that I'm sure are explained in the book. From what I heard from my friends who have read it, it was a disappointment story-wise.
In conclusion, it is a movie you definitely can enjoy, but if you've read the books - be warned!
It is but loosely based on the book. Just be prepared for that and you'll most likely have a good time.… Expand

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historyprof11Sep 23, 2014

For those who love the book, this movie does an decent job at keeping you entertained and give you an idea of what it felt like to live in the Maze. However, it does a horrible job of following the storyline in the book to the detriment ofFor those who love the book, this movie does an decent job at keeping you entertained and give you an idea of what it felt like to live in the Maze. However, it does a horrible job of following the storyline in the book to the detriment of the movie. Most of the characters in the movie bear little resemblance to the characters in the book. Why they so dramatically changed characters I do not know, but when combined with the mediocre acting, it makes the watcher feel less invested in the characters and almost an indifference to whether or not they make it.

I am rating this movie higher than my review may sound because as much as I am disappointed in the relation to the book, the movie itself kept me entertained and in suspense and I am looking forward to the next installment.… Expand

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StevieGJDSep 19, 2014

This move felt like more of a setup for the next movie in the franchise than any movie I've ever seen. I did not read the book. For me, it had moments of tension, moments of obviously overwrought conflict and moments of action/sci fiThis move felt like more of a setup for the next movie in the franchise than any movie I've ever seen. I did not read the book. For me, it had moments of tension, moments of obviously overwrought conflict and moments of action/sci fi potential greatness. There were far too few of the latter, but enough to keep you in the game. After Elysium and The Giver (among others), do we really need another evil, manipulative, corporate, blond sleazebag at the center of the controversy? Could the bad guy be any more simplified and obvious? As I understand it, the screenwriters actually toned the bad guy down too, which makes one wonder how ridiculous he was in the book. Do we really need an ending that is 100% about the franchise? It was so clearly tailored to be the launch of a movie franchise that I actually heard a notable gasp in the theater, which is not a good sign. The only meaningful female character had no story and no point, other than as a plot device (which could have been accomplished other ways). They don't even deal with the clear sexual tension of dropping a single young female into a world of adolescent males, which is cowardice. But, I actually liked the movie. It was, more or less, well paced. The conflict seemed honest. The young male actors were pretty good, though it was hard to see the bad guy being portrayed by the kid from "We're the Millers." The monsters were an interesting combination of organic and technology, but were otherwise unexplained. At the end, one is left with the notion that this could end up being a good story, but that this is only a limp preamble. I hope this is the case, as I would like to see what happens next.… Expand

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YaysuzSep 30, 2014

This is one of those movies where you say to yourself that it is the best movie ever. But when someone asks you what you think of it you just say it was okay.

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TVJerrySep 22, 2014

Yet another YA bestseller comes to the screen. This time the dystopia is a "glade" inhabited by adolescent boys and surrounded by a massive labyrinth. As is typical with this genre, the new boy (Dylan O'Brien) arrives, challenges theYet another YA bestseller comes to the screen. This time the dystopia is a "glade" inhabited by adolescent boys and surrounded by a massive labyrinth. As is typical with this genre, the new boy (Dylan O'Brien) arrives, challenges the traditional thinking and ventures more deeply into the maze's mysteries. There's a bit of action, but mostly paranoia and confusion, as discussed often and intensely by the young cast. The premise does set up an intriguing scenario, but the end merely serves as a teaser for the sequel.… Expand

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DontBeNastySep 20, 2014

Its an average book adaptation. The movie builds on something interesting only to completely demolish and make it irrelevant at the end. Acting is fair, action is quite active and effects are convincing.

Typical movie for drooling,Its an average book adaptation. The movie builds on something interesting only to completely demolish and make it irrelevant at the end. Acting is fair, action is quite active and effects are convincing.

Typical movie for drooling, screaming teenage girls in my opinion.… Expand

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emeraldstormSep 12, 2015

Of course, I like movies of this theme, and so it's going to earn some points merely for that. There are good parts of it, but in other ways, it's implausible. And maybe it should be called "Maize Runner", because it has a lot of corniness.

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3ebfan511Aug 9, 2015

Reminds me of M.Night Shymalans "The Village". Decent beginning, but once the plot is revealed, becomes really stupid. (I liked the Village better.)

This movie also has some really dumb dialogue and apparently clueless characters, toReminds me of M.Night Shymalans "The Village". Decent beginning, but once the plot is revealed, becomes really stupid. (I liked the Village better.)

This movie also has some really dumb dialogue and apparently clueless characters, to try to painfully make the main character seem like the only "smart" one, but its not even believable the level of stupidity the characters encompass early on. It was OK for the first 20-40 mins and was all downhill from there. Very mediocre. Worth seeing if you really like YA sci-fi films with semi-bad endings.… Expand

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sanyrubJan 26, 2015

Better than expected is the best thing that can be said about this movie. No, it is not great, with only very young actors in the cast the performances are weak (except for the leading actor maybe), the movie ends without really explainingBetter than expected is the best thing that can be said about this movie. No, it is not great, with only very young actors in the cast the performances are weak (except for the leading actor maybe), the movie ends without really explaining anything and it is prepared for a sequel. It will not move you or stand the test of time. But it is surprisingly entertaining but slightly better than a similar film released the same year like Divergent. It was not needed to see it in theaters but you can stream it and you will have a good time.… Expand

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BrianMcCriticDec 17, 2014

For the most part The Maze Runner is an enjoyable film with an ending that falls flat. The Maze itself is compelling and some of the characters are interesting so this is definitely a recommendable film. B

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diogomendesDec 31, 2014

After the disappointing movie known as "Divergent", I wasn't expecting another YA film, but guess what? "The Maze Runner" came out and I watched it yesterday. So, is it better than most of average YA fare? Absolutely yes. Although it's notAfter the disappointing movie known as "Divergent", I wasn't expecting another YA film, but guess what? "The Maze Runner" came out and I watched it yesterday. So, is it better than most of average YA fare? Absolutely yes. Although it's not refreshing as it should be (mostly because of the exposition which I think it's too much), the movie does a commendable job at letting the actors give excellent performances and the director smartly offers some stunning visuals.

A boy wakes up in an elevator with no recollection of his name, where he comes from, or where he is. As he emerges from the earth, he finds himself in a community of boys, living in a glade. As the boy slowly starts unearthing memories, such as his name, Thomas, he also finds out more sinister things from the other boys about the place he's landed. The boys are held prisoners within the centre of a gigantic maze, and for three years they've been looking for a way out. And now it's up to Thomas to find that way. But the road isn't going to be easy, as any who dares enter the maze finds himself hunted by the Grievers.

Like I said earlier in this review, the acting and the directing are pretty good. Wes Ball seems to have an understanding of the movie's pace. As the movie flows throughout the movie, we get to understand the characters and the build up of what it's going on the maze. I perfectly understood the story thanks to its sweet premise. There is one intense scene where Thomas is trying to hide so that the Griever can't see him, and I loved that part. I also like the tone and the visual effects.

Overall, it was pretty enjoyable and if you're a fan of "Young Adult" movie, you will love the sequel set-up, YES, there is going to be a sequel. The ending will explain that. As I was saying, it gives occasionally expository dialogue, but the movie is well acted, nicely directed and the atmosphere is just appealing.

And I'm gonna give this movie a 6.5/10.… Expand

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MellowLikeYelloOct 2, 2014

While I enjoyed the set up and the first 2/3 of the movie, it fell apart in the last 1/3. Fine performances, if not a bit hackneyed, and not bad direction. But that ending! God, what a flub that was. I will probably see the second one (onWhile I enjoyed the set up and the first 2/3 of the movie, it fell apart in the last 1/3. Fine performances, if not a bit hackneyed, and not bad direction. But that ending! God, what a flub that was. I will probably see the second one (on video) just to see if they right the plane and make sense out of it.… Expand

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itsrobert13Nov 12, 2014

When the studios wants to adapt any novel to the big screen, they doom themselves because the adaptation of a novel is a gig risk. And a lot of studios don't know how make it. Maze runner is a good example of this fail.

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Desihughes120Nov 16, 2014

To my previous review I said some negative things but still gave a generous five. But I do greatly recommend that u read the book series, I'm on the second book and James dasher is an incredible author! The book is much, much better than theTo my previous review I said some negative things but still gave a generous five. But I do greatly recommend that u read the book series, I'm on the second book and James dasher is an incredible author! The book is much, much better than the movie. I love the series!… Expand

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Hurricane16Feb 4, 2018

Just enough fun to live up to the novel .

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Thunder5555Feb 4, 2015

There's not much to say about this movie. The plot is .. plain. You can probably guess what's going to happen in almost every scene. Characters are taken from every other movie with a group of kids/people. Hero, friend, leader, bully andThere's not much to say about this movie. The plot is .. plain. You can probably guess what's going to happen in almost every scene. Characters are taken from every other movie with a group of kids/people. Hero, friend, leader, bully and helpless kid.
It's not bad nor good. It just is.… Expand