The Maze Runner

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TheApplegnomeDec 30, 2014

It’s the mysterious maze, the acting performances and of course the instinct for survival that makes The Maze Runner epic and one of the best movies of 2014.

The movie starts with a unique, mysterious and interesting opening scene and weIt’s the mysterious maze, the acting performances and of course the instinct for survival that makes The Maze Runner epic and one of the best movies of 2014.

The movie starts with a unique, mysterious and interesting opening scene and we are just as confused as the main actor. There’s not even a single moment where I would define myself as bored while watching The Maze Runner, the whole movie is highly mysterious and you really want to know why things are as they are. Therefor is this movie unique on it’s own way. It’s on the same time scary and highly entertaining, and combined with the soundtrack does it make The Maze Runner truly epic. The action sequences are great, and the characters lives are often in grave danger and that made me on several occasions really nervous. I was therefor totally in the movie, and you really want to know more and you feel like you are in the film.

The Maze Runner is about survival, curiosity and hope. The story is extremely exciting and the characters are all stunning. The main character “Thomas” is wonderful, smart and of course curious. He’s so awesome. There’s also clear chemistry between many of the characters, and I really felt close to them all. The Maze Runner is a very well made film when it comes to CGI, details and depth. The film is greater than what my expectations were, and it repeatedly kept surprise me. The ending is exactly as every movie should be like: mysterious, exciting and spectacular. It makes the audience interested for a continuation. Still, the ending could have been even greater if they hadn’t revealed several aspects of the film. But it’s still a great ending, and yes I know many people might hate it, but I disagree.

This is an almost flawless film that truly is of the best of the year.

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LostSandwichDec 28, 2014

Great visuals, great story, great acting, nice special effects make for a very intense, entertaining flick that i would recommend to any viewer, especially those interested in survival of the fittest type flicks. The story is extremelyGreat visuals, great story, great acting, nice special effects make for a very intense, entertaining flick that i would recommend to any viewer, especially those interested in survival of the fittest type flicks. The story is extremely interesting and mysterious, having not read the book i was in the beginning of the flick extremely curious as to what was inside the maze, throughout the entire movie was guessing as to why this maze exists and why these people are in it, which i found out some of the reasons and what was going on, only to be left at a "to be continued" ending, like most first entries in novel to film adaptations. That point aside, the entire movie was extremely tense, i was always fearing a character would die at any moment, i was extremely scared during the moments the characters encountered the main enemy in the movie. The movie may not be as good as the novel, not going as deep into themes and topics. But i can easily forgive any film that is an adaptation from a novel for this, they are taking a novel, something that takes readers hours with many breaks in-between to finish, and cramming it into a two hour flick that anyone can come and watch all at once. Of course the movie won't be as deep the main reason for that simply being it is a movie, not a book.… Expand

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GustoKsmvaDec 28, 2014

The Maze Runner is a perfect film, and dear if you do not like you can only have serious problems excuse'm real sorry ... Dylan is a perfect actor and Kaya is a very talented actress could come to Brazil because you act is excellent.

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WheelzFourReelzDec 28, 2014

Despite having characters that lacked depth, some pretty big clichés, and an utter mess of an ending, The Maze Runner manages to be a well acted, dark, and a pretty enjoyable film altogether.

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Le__XenomorphDec 28, 2014

Maze Runner is a great movie to me and I have not read the novel. It has great suspense, acting, and CG effects. This movie was much better than I expected. 9/10 (Awesome)

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DramaQueen59Dec 26, 2014

I rode the book and I think it's sad that some things are not like in the book. Some actors do not fill with the characters like Thomas Brodie Sanster don't fill with Newt.
But the special effects looks great and, even if the movie isI rode the book and I think it's sad that some things are not like in the book. Some actors do not fill with the characters like Thomas Brodie Sanster don't fill with Newt.
But the special effects looks great and, even if the movie is simplified, I still like how it's done.… Expand

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RacoonishDec 25, 2014

The Maze runner is a movie with semi-interesting setting that ends up being absolute garbage.

Story goes something like this (spoiler free) : You watch teenagers in the forest for an hour, 40 minutes of some mostly boring labyrinth andThe Maze runner is a movie with semi-interesting setting that ends up being absolute garbage.

Story goes something like this (spoiler free) :
You watch teenagers in the forest for an hour, 40 minutes of some mostly boring labyrinth and last 5 minutes watching how astonishingly s***ty ending is there just to tell you to watch the sequel that comes god knows when. Also that one "surprise" at the end will purely shock you by how horribly it was done. Like please did you even try at this point?… Expand

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BradySmithDec 21, 2014

This is a really intriguing movie. Its bizarre world is very fascinating and impressively fleshed out. The maze is a triumph of art direction and seamless visual effects. The characters, though not without some clichés, are for the mostThis is a really intriguing movie. Its bizarre world is very fascinating and impressively fleshed out. The maze is a triumph of art direction and seamless visual effects. The characters, though not without some clichés, are for the most part solidly written. The action is thrilling, the story is engaging, and the aesthetic is realistically gritty. Although the big reveal could have been handled more effectively, and the secret itself could have been more creative, I'm still very interested to see where this franchise goes next. It's one of the better YA adaptations without a doubt.… Expand

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mazerunnerloverDec 20, 2014

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this is the best movie EVER. So much action! I watched it last night not expecting it to be this good. I loved it so much I could watch it every single day… Expand

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csw12Dec 19, 2014

The Maze Runner starts out well with its sense of mystery but the ending was rushed and failed to capitalize on the little things like what is happening. An interesting concept but a theme I've seen a lot over the last couple of years. AThe Maze Runner starts out well with its sense of mystery but the ending was rushed and failed to capitalize on the little things like what is happening. An interesting concept but a theme I've seen a lot over the last couple of years. A movie you see once and never again.… Expand

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gilezyDec 18, 2014

this movie was so disappointing and boring, hardly made any sense i only made it 45 minutes through it and was a waste of my time.

don't waste your time like me watch another movie

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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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MikefromAngusDec 15, 2014

Yes, this movie is targeted at teens. it is cheesy at times and not realistic. But even with all these negatives I still enjoyed watching this movie. The movie made me curious and I was interested in what will happen next. Looking forward toYes, this movie is targeted at teens. it is cheesy at times and not realistic. But even with all these negatives I still enjoyed watching this movie. The movie made me curious and I was interested in what will happen next. Looking forward to seeing the sequel!… Expand

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ydnar4Dec 8, 2014

The Maze Runner is another film adaptation of a popular novel for teenagers, much like the Hunger Games series and other books like Divergent. I did not read the book. It certainly aims for teens as their target audience. Visually the film isThe Maze Runner is another film adaptation of a popular novel for teenagers, much like the Hunger Games series and other books like Divergent. I did not read the book. It certainly aims for teens as their target audience. Visually the film is great, the details of the Maze and creatures inside it are very well done. However there are some clichés hidden in there that seem to arise in any movie for teenagers. The main character has an unneeded amount of courage and the protagonist hates him for really no reason at all. However the movie is a complete mystery in the beginning but the writer managed to tie all the ends up by the ending. The film also sets itself up for a sequel, likely based on the next book The Maze Runner: Scorch Trials. I believe the second movie may even be in development now.… Expand

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vikesh2206Dec 2, 2014

Sporadically positive, The Maze Runner's tense action sequences and dark undertone differentiates it from other similar franchises but as its own movie, it only leaves questions... for it's sequel to answer.

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Tessara_VejganDec 2, 2014

Another crappy movie released this year. Story is s***, acting is s***. Its supposed to be an sf mystery but it fails miserably. I can't believe they are going to release more of this c***.

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CharlemagneNov 28, 2014

A stupid movie dressed up with a lot of sound and fury. It makes extensive use of a new device among bad movies/shows: pretending to be interesting by leading you on with mystery, and when it gets to the end you can tell the explanation wasA stupid movie dressed up with a lot of sound and fury. It makes extensive use of a new device among bad movies/shows: pretending to be interesting by leading you on with mystery, and when it gets to the end you can tell the explanation was haphazardly slapped together after the mysterious elements and not before. It pretends to be smart, but is unaware of how stupid it is. I'm going to go ahead and call this "Fake Science Fiction".… Expand

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nicholasbertNov 26, 2014

A mix between Lord of the Flies and The Cube, the most disappointing thing about the Maze Runner is the background, which we don't learn about until the end. It is supposed to be exciting and to compel us to watch the next two movies, but allA mix between Lord of the Flies and The Cube, the most disappointing thing about the Maze Runner is the background, which we don't learn about until the end. It is supposed to be exciting and to compel us to watch the next two movies, but all it does is take credibility away from the entire story, which is already not very well-structured, being filled with pointless plot conveniences and generally all too linear frame setting. The movie is also somewhat long, yet it seems like time has been wasted here and there to focus on secondary action scenes, where the characters act on impulse and instinct, while it could have been focusing on the actual emotions the character MUST have been feeling when they're trapped in a giant dangerous maze that doesn't seem to have a way out.

It is an action film, so it gets away with having bad acting throughout and average CGI. Its biggest faults are, as I said, the choices and timing of storytelling, and, of course, the fact that it has been presented as a mindless action film when it could have easily been more introspective and less blatant.… Expand

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ConstantineFanNov 25, 2014

The Maze Runner is like the best movie I have ever seen! It's plot was great with really good actors and special effects! I havent had the chance to read the books but im sure its will become a box-office hit!!!!!

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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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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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ScottshakNov 12, 2014

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Wes Ball‬'s first big direction venture couldn't be ignored. Albeit ‪Dashner‬ hands him over his brilliant tale on a silver platter, Wes still makes it appear equally great.

Dashner's story is a reflection of our real world. It makes you ponder, if we too are a part of something inexplicable, that our life is a maze and we are just surviving. Are we also pawns of someone's experiment? Are we supposed to search for a door? Our lives have inevitable elements like ‪‎Gally‬, like a religious preacher who stops people from going out or finding a door, forcing you to stay in the labyrinth, following rules that conventions made! And like ‪Alby‬ who was the oldest who created them for mere extant! ‪‎Will Poulter‬ was brilliant as Gally and ‪Dylan‬ worked really hard to get into Thomas' shoes! His acting is developing. The movie packs in surprises as it climaxes which were subtly portrayed.

The screenplay hasn't much to offer, visual effects are fine. There are some flaws that can be ignored for the amazing concept. Pointing some - The deadly ‪Grievers‬ becoming suddenly less fatal when sticks were poked at them, the clichéd bit of Chuck's fate, the knock that brought Thomas' name back, a gal ‪Teresa‬ who has to be there even though she didn't have a purpose, questions like why couldn't they make a ladder Maze-tall in three frigging years? At least they could have seen where they were at, or if the walls were concrete and they had weapons couldn't they create fractures in the wall and try to climb?

Overlooking every such minute bits it was overall a great movie on its way to become an even greater franchise!… Expand

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DannyGNov 8, 2014

Sterile, Humorless and Chaste! OMG! Please Not A Sequel! I Beg You! The story makes no sense, whatsoever! Nada! Nothing! Not in the slightest! To make matters worse, the ending was nothing more then prepping the audience for a sequel! It wasSterile, Humorless and Chaste! OMG! Please Not A Sequel! I Beg You! The story makes no sense, whatsoever! Nada! Nothing! Not in the slightest! To make matters worse, the ending was nothing more then prepping the audience for a sequel! It was so in your face it was insulting. You mean the audience won't have a clue as to why all those innocent people died unless you come back and waste another 12 dollars! Wow! I will be avoiding any future sequel like the plague!

The Maze Runner also reflects the sterile and chaste expectations of the American movie going audience. For starters, you have young men living together as a colony for up to as long as three years and they all have perfect haircuts! Give me a break! I couldn't believe how well groomed they all were. Did they have a hair stylist pop in from in from another dimension on a regular basis? And how could they all be so clean shaven? Did they bring razors and shaving cream with them? None of these men have delayed puberty problems that I could tell. LOL! Some of them must have developed facial hair after years of being stranded. But what bothered me most was what great shape their clothes were in. These are young men in there late teens and early 20's. Did they bring a seamstress and a washing machine with them, too!? They are supposed to be living like Robinson Crusoe, not like George Jetson!

In this entire awful film there was only one single moment of humor. Even worse it has zero sexuality. Here's all these incredibly good looking and physically fit young men and we don't see a single one of them with their shirt off for a second! Why is non-stop violence, intense screaming and even murder is OK, but not showing off the male body? Why have we become such a warped and sterile society where death and violence doesn't offend in the slightest, but God forbid you show a single male nipple or hairy armpit?… Expand

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shadowsdisobeyNov 2, 2014

I expected more in this film. The depth, the precision, everything. But then again, not everyone has the same thoughts in mind. The emotional depth wasn't strong enough to keep me in a state of amaze, and that bothered me very so. Not untilI expected more in this film. The depth, the precision, everything. But then again, not everyone has the same thoughts in mind. The emotional depth wasn't strong enough to keep me in a state of amaze, and that bothered me very so. Not until the end, that hit me up a little bit. Throughout the majority of the film, The Maze Runner, it tasted bland to my mind and it held no great, strong reasoning for being about. There was no true questioning during the session of indulging within the characters and their relationships with each other. It all was just... there.

I enjoyed the details within the scenery and the new ideas that were taken place, although some of them deserved to have never occurred, but that's alright as well. This would probably be a great movie for the kids, but you have to also consider that there's some slimly scary parts and a bit of bitter language. But, it's all smoothly thrown in there with no strong impact, so your children or kids might just ignore it. Anyways, this is just my opinion. It was alright, I prefer to stay within the books I guess, it's all more in depth. Watching the movie gives you more insight of the different versions that others have concocted. It's all cool. :)… Expand

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WergezNov 2, 2014

I came in this movie with low expectation and that's what I get. I didn't understand my friends were so amazed from it. I would have liked that the labyrinth is more on the focus than problems with the people in the center. I wish moreI came in this movie with low expectation and that's what I get. I didn't understand my friends were so amazed from it. I would have liked that the labyrinth is more on the focus than problems with the people in the center. I wish more action, how the labyrinth plays with the humans sanity. But they threat my sanity with the human interaction. I'm not any kind of emotionally touched. The acting isn't good. There's also not much interesting in the plot. The ending is predictable.
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SEROJOct 26, 2014

Good acting, decent story, great action and amazing visual effects. I HIGHLY recommend it! Looking forward for the second part.. 7/10 for this one :)

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horcrux2007Oct 25, 2014

This was pretty good, actually. The darker approach made it much more interesting than most YA movies and more intense, too. I also liked the turns the movie took. The protagonists were very likable and memorable. The sound, score, andThis was pretty good, actually. The darker approach made it much more interesting than most YA movies and more intense, too. I also liked the turns the movie took. The protagonists were very likable and memorable. The sound, score, and cinematography were probably the best parts though. I'm definitely looking forward to the sequels.… Expand

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lasttimeisawOct 18, 2014

Another YA adaptation gets the green light for a sequel this year, after Shailene Woodley’s star-making vehicle DIVERGENT (2014, 6/10), although both are welterweights compared to THE HUNGER GAMES juggernaut as far as rate of return isAnother YA adaptation gets the green light for a sequel this year, after Shailene Woodley’s star-making vehicle DIVERGENT (2014, 6/10), although both are welterweights compared to THE HUNGER GAMES juggernaut as far as rate of return is concerned. THE MAZE RUNNER is unique in its claustrophobic single-location setting (considerably slims down the budget, an estimated $34 million set side by side with $85 million of DIVERGENT), 90% of time the youngsters (boys exclusively) are entrapped in a glade (so they are called gladers) with the only exit is a giant maze with jumbo cybernetic arthropods named Grievers preying them.
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AGarcia732Oct 17, 2014

Another YA dystopian novel movie adaptation?!? I’m starting to wonder if the market will become oversaturated with these films (though I doubt it). If you’re just looking for one nice movie to be entertained with, you might be disappointedAnother YA dystopian novel movie adaptation?!? I’m starting to wonder if the market will become oversaturated with these films (though I doubt it). If you’re just looking for one nice movie to be entertained with, you might be disappointed with TMR because the movie ends with a cliffhanger and is the first in a quartet of books (and probably future movies). It has an interesting premise (Why are the Gladers in the Maze? Who put them there? Will they ever get out?), but to new moviegoers TMR might feel like simple franchise bait and will leave them with more questions than answers about the world of TMR. You might not get much closure.

The Gladers are likeable characters, but they aren’t developed much and are too similar to familiar character archetypes. Thomas is an OK character, to be honest Newt and Alby are more interesting than he was. This is probably due to Thomas having no memories, and most of his scenes are ones that set up the series mythology and ones where he’s in fight and chase scenes. The rest of the Gladers don’t do much or are there only to advance the plot of the movie (but they’re likeable). You don’t focus on this much though as The Maze Runner is a very fast-paced book and movie. Thomas and the “Gladers” rush from one shocking event to the next dangerous chase, all while trying to find a way out of the Maze.

Even though TMR only has a $34 million dollar budget, the movie still looks visually nice. I loved to see the Grievers, the Maze, the Glade, and the Gladers brought to life from the book! I think they were cast very well: Thomas, Teresa, Alby, Minho, Gally; they all look like I imagined them. To the disappointment of some action, effects-heavy, CGI explosion fans there are no super-big set pieces in TMR, and the fighting is pretty primitive (with almost no guns or heavy hand-to-hand combat sequences). But there’s still excitement with the chases from, and the fighting against the Grievers (bio-mechanical lizard/scorpion-like monsters). TBH the fight scenes could’ve been a bit more professional.

There are a few small things changed from book to movie, but most help the movie become a smoother cinematic tale (albeit slightly cliché) and more understandable to those who don’t know all the info that comes with reading the books. However, others are quite unnecessary.

The movie ultimately spends too long setting up future installments than fleshing out the characters, but it still has enough things going on for you not to get too bored. It’s adrenaline-fueled, suspenseful, and thrilling. I personally think the fight scenes could’ve been better choreographed and more exciting. Also, the characters really could’ve used more development. I think we should’ve got to known the Maze, Glade, and Gladers more because the movie is IMO too short.

PS, for those of you that don’t know, a sequel to TMR (called The Maze Runner: Scorch Trials) is set be released on September 18, 2015 in the United States. Also, a second prequel book has been announced by James Dashner called “The Fever Code” (possibly to be released in 2016).
Score for The Maze Runner: 7.4

%%SPOILER ALERT%% Does it really make sense that, with an unlimited budget and support of the world’s governments, WCKD (or WICKED in the books) decided to make a maze of death in an attempt to find a cure for The Flare? If they wanted to study the brain patterns of the Gladers, couldn’t they put them under complex simulations (like in Divergent)? It’d be stupid if they hadn’t invented the technology, because they have “Transvices” and “Flat Trans” (mentioned in the other books) in their world. They have those futuristic devices, but not simulation serums? Also, why do they only measure the killzone (or brains’) reactions to negative things and dangerous situations? What about positive emotions/situations? Wouldn’t those have to be tested too? I personally think the government and scientists would’ve just exterminated all the infected and they all would’ve hid in some bunker. So I think that the Maze Runner is a bit implausible in that regard. But whatever.

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dot_dot_space_Oct 15, 2014

"The Maze Runner" was a fantastic film, and though it differed somewhat to the novel, I was very impressed. Perhaps the best part was the Grievers (the mechanical/organic crab-like monsters that infest the Maze). They had been done in such a"The Maze Runner" was a fantastic film, and though it differed somewhat to the novel, I was very impressed. Perhaps the best part was the Grievers (the mechanical/organic crab-like monsters that infest the Maze). They had been done in such a frightening way and really made you feel as if you were in the Maze alongside Thomas.
Everything else had been done well - every intense sequence in the book had been done well in the movie, etc. There was one minor problem, however: acting - but only really with the characters of Teresa and Minho. Teresa was portrayed quite plainly, and should have been allowed to keep her native English accent for the movie. She was consistently slipping in and out of accents, some parts of her dialogue in American accent and some in English.
Minho wasn't developed well enough for the audience to care about, in my opinion. His expressions were wooden and he lacked variation in his acting.
The best character (in both acting and development) was Chuck, whose death would easily affect sensitive people. The relationship between he and Thomas was surprisingly well done, too.
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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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RogerdobOct 13, 2014

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I did not read the book, so I didn't know what to expect except that it was a sci-fi story set in some type of post-apocalyptic world. Even though the movie was exciting, the lack of an explanatory ending ruined the entire movie...very little was explained...it was if if this was Part One! However, nowhere in the title did it say "Part One" I really felt cheated and unfulfilled.… Expand

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cumoviesOct 13, 2014

The maze runner is a well made well acted movie with a alright ending and alright story.

my ratting Action 7.9/10 story 7.7/10 acting 8/10 Characters/Character development 7.9/10
overall 7.9/10

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BryoOct 12, 2014

Love the mistery and unknown "halo" around all the story, i was expecting a "teenager film" with love story and all that folllow; never been so wrong. Strongly suggested for entertainment.

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Sary86Oct 11, 2014

I've been sooo disappointed by this movie. I read the book and it IS amazing: it goes deep in topics and feelings, it makes the reader think about important topics of life somehow. I actually guess that the movie will be nice for those whoI've been sooo disappointed by this movie. I read the book and it IS amazing: it goes deep in topics and feelings, it makes the reader think about important topics of life somehow. I actually guess that the movie will be nice for those who didn't read the book because it is an avarage movie with action and suspense.... but, man... this is nothing compared to the books. Dashner is a real genius for what he wrote and for the way he wrote it but the movie just ruined the mystery of the book. Through the pages, you learnt together with the Gladers to know the place around you and you came to understand it and eventually you figured out all the secrets of the Maze. This way, the movie lost the magic and transformed everything in a medium quality thing. The characters are wrong (almost all of them but Newt and partly Thomas), the values are wrong, the philosophy that rules the Glade and the Maze is wrong.. not to talk about the riddle to escape... I will stop here... The movie really sucks if compared to the book.… Expand

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OpinionatedGuyOct 8, 2014

I have read the book first before watching the movie. There were a lot of changes in this movie. For some reason, I don’t feel any remorse about these changes. In fact, I am okay with these changes. It’s understandable that these changes wereI have read the book first before watching the movie. There were a lot of changes in this movie. For some reason, I don’t feel any remorse about these changes. In fact, I am okay with these changes. It’s understandable that these changes were made to make the movie more action-packed. In the book, the plot moves itself and the character development are just fun, interesting parts to read.

The plot is just as good as the book and it’s really fast-paced during the entire movie.

The cast performances were great at the most part. I really enjoyed the performances of Dylan O’ Brien, Thomas Sangster and Will Poulter. They acted as if they were born to play Thomas, Newt and Gally! I am not so sure about Kaya Scodelario's performance about Teresa. She did not convince me enough that she is Teresa, not an actress playing Teresa. I think she is a good actress so I hope she improves her acting in the sequel.

The visuals of this movie are so breath-taking. It’s better than I imagined. It’s amazing and realistic and I said “Woah!” out loud in the cinema. The design of the Grievers were much more scarier than I imagined so it gives props to the visuals as well.

The direction from Wes Ball is really excellent. He cared about making this movie even in the smallest of details.

Lastly, the action scenes made me close to the edge of my seat. It was really well-choreographed which attributes to the cast’s performances.

For people who have read the books, you’re not going to be disappointed despite its changes. And with excellent cast performances from Dylan O’ Brien, Thomas Sangster and Will Poulter, amazing visuals and direction, this movie makes the entire Maze Runner trilogy a promising, better replacement for The Hunger Games.… Expand

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farrrOct 8, 2014

Great story and effects with the monsters,but the rest wasnt that good at all...It was like a show to me,short movie with a lot of questions to answer.

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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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treki999Oct 2, 2014

I would give this 8.5. I did not know the story from the books nor did I watch the trailers. I truly enjoyed the story and the characters. I hope there is a sequel because I will be there on opening weekend.

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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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BigZOct 1, 2014

Never read the book and thanks to the movie, I'm not going to. The pacing made me wonder if Michael Bay had anything to do with this film. It just so recklessly quick and it keeps going and going without explaining anything. There is hardlyNever read the book and thanks to the movie, I'm not going to. The pacing made me wonder if Michael Bay had anything to do with this film. It just so recklessly quick and it keeps going and going without explaining anything. There is hardly any meaningful development in any of the characters, anything we see in any of them within the first 5 minutes of the movie is how they behave for the rest of the their screen time. No progression. It also really bothered me how the many questions were raised in dialogue were never addressed...ever. It was just hole after hole in the story that just could not be saved by the complication of the maze or the crazy monster/alien things that were graphed on to robotic technology...just how far in the future are they if they can do that? And if they can do that then it kind of trivializes the whole idea of using the maze for child experimentation anyway doesn't it? I'm sorry, I wanted to like this, the previews made me curious, but I've been had. Most of the time in the theater was spent wondering what in the world is going on, and not the good kind of wondering. All in all i was waiting for the movie to finish long before it did and the ending didn't seem to clarify much of anything, just raise more questions...I mean...what is the point of the female in this? She does nothing. Not even touching the fact that they threw her in a forest with of bunch of teenage guys who haven't seen a girl in years and there's not even so much as a catcall at her...really? You think they'd be so proper? And how do they stay so well shaven and got such nice fade haircuts when they live how they do? not even stubble? Minor problem I'll admit but it didn't help the world they were trying to create the feeling ya know and the tone was all wrong the casting was weak in some spots, there was emotion just in all the wrong places, I just get upset thinking about how awful this movie is, when it had high potential...this is long..last thing, you launch a franchise because your first film was solid, you don't launch a film because you think your franchise is solid. There are so many problems in the first one that I don't even care what happens next. Terrible waste.… 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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Gamed2longSep 29, 2014

This is a film that has obviously hitched its wagon to the "young adult dystopian fiction is cool right now" wagon and gone for a ride. It is a film based on a book. I haven't read the book but I could tell they must have cut a lot out.
TheThis is a film that has obviously hitched its wagon to the "young adult dystopian fiction is cool right now" wagon and gone for a ride. It is a film based on a book. I haven't read the book but I could tell they must have cut a lot out.
The premise is good. Lord of the flies meets rats in a maze. In the film they do a good job with the maze. It feels large and alive and menacing. Its almost a character of its own. In terms of personal interplay between characters its all cut short. Which reduces the emotional impact of it all really.
My biggest criticism. Many times in the film you are waiting for the "why" to fall into place. You are stuck with the protagonist knowing very little of whats going on or why, being stuck in the maze. But in the end you aren't much better off. Its one of those "wait for the sequel" endings. Except based on how good this film was, I probably won't.… Expand

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FullmetalSep 29, 2014

This film, for me, would be deemed a sleeper sci fi hit. I expected this to be similar to the Hunger Games when it came to a post apocalyptic future with children in a "game" of sort. Some of the acting was wooden, but I expected that to beThis film, for me, would be deemed a sleeper sci fi hit. I expected this to be similar to the Hunger Games when it came to a post apocalyptic future with children in a "game" of sort. Some of the acting was wooden, but I expected that to be the case. Either way, the ending definitely peaked my interest. Some of the things throughout the movie were also pretty mysterious, which goes a long way in engaging the viewer. After the movie, I went and picked up the book series. Didn't really want to wait six or so years to see how the movie trilogy ends, if there is even a sequel.… Expand

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surfkitten82Sep 29, 2014

I loved this movie! It was fun and it kept me fully entertained I didn't get out of my seat even once! I think its a breath of fresh air compared to a lot of action movies this year that just plain stank.

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Phoenix_Wright_Sep 28, 2014

Although it was clear that it followed the footsteps of the hunger games, the fast paced action was enought to keep you in you seat. the only 2 clear problems was the director's parcial inexperience and a cliffhanger for the ending

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Starkiller1976Sep 28, 2014

I liked it almost better than the first hunger games. The ending was a bit confusing but there is going to be a sequel. So no need to complain, good movie in my opinion.

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dMoviezzzSep 26, 2014

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing movie! Very nice, thrilling from the begining till the end. Wow, when I see this movie, my heart beat faster and faster.. I guess the director was good in directing the stories. The character, the conflict, the tension.. Everything goes so smoothly. Although i wonder how the hell that Gally manage to get out of the glade and survived and sad ending when Chuck died. I can't wait to see the second movie, coz it's worth to watch.… Expand

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RamonGuerreroSep 26, 2014

The Maze Runner has delivered a great visual spectacle, with an interesting plot and tense movie moments that makes us stay at the edge of our setas holding our breaths, and most parto of it was loyal to the book.

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WhySoSerious54Sep 26, 2014

Cube(1997 Film) - A group of people wake up in a maze not knowing who they are and how they got there only to try an escape avoiding certain death. Sound similar, well it is. A complete ripoff of the 1997 Vincenzo Natali directed film Cube.Cube(1997 Film) - A group of people wake up in a maze not knowing who they are and how they got there only to try an escape avoiding certain death. Sound similar, well it is. A complete ripoff of the 1997 Vincenzo Natali directed film Cube. Almost every major theme ripped off and copied except delivered much weaker with less tension and less thrills. Only difference is the stupid farming aspect and the open environment. If you want to watch a far superior movie with intense action, suspense, and clever twists go watch Cube.… Expand

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ArtsyTNTSep 25, 2014

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I can sum up this movie with one word. Disappointing.
I can't see how anyone who has read the series would say otherwise.
As with any book made into a movie, I understand the film can't be 100% like the book. Yet, trust me when I say that giving this movie a 2 is me being generous.
The only relation that The Maze Runner movie has to the book is:
1. The title
2. The characters
3. The location
And even then, the differences are noteworthy.

While all the main characters from the book are there in The Glade, hardly anything holds true to the book. The attitude of the Gladers is more along the lines of being carefree and open than that of the tough, cautious and mysterious nature that is found in the book. It felt like a bunch of boys at an unsupervised summer camp that happened to be located in the middle of a maze, instead of a bunch of boys being thrown into the middle of a twisted experiment inside a deadly puzzle-labyrinth. The storyline and spirit from the book is really only evident in the most basic, miniscule amounts.
For those who haven't read the books, the movie should have no problem entertaining and may even leave them excited for the sequel. However, everyone who waited for the movie to see the story in the book come to life on-screen is in for a rude awakening. This movie had the potential to really tell the great story of The Maze Runner, but sadly, that's not what happened.… 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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busbfranSep 25, 2014

The Maze Runner has captured the audience by amazement and originality by exploring uncharted topics and a mysterious world. The movie holds your attention to the credits and leaves the cinema beginning for more, more, more! Although theThe Maze Runner has captured the audience by amazement and originality by exploring uncharted topics and a mysterious world. The movie holds your attention to the credits and leaves the cinema beginning for more, more, more! Although the ending is some what a let down, so is some of the dialogue and acting by particular characters. Although this never really takes away from the overall experience, The Maze Runner is one of the best in 2014! sign me up for the sequel.… Expand

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OhGeezSep 24, 2014

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Alrighty then.

For someone who had not read the book, I guess this movie might be acceptable.

However, for someone who has (me), this is a disgrace to the famed name of The Maze Runner.

(I was looking forward to the part when Thomas beats Gally to a pulp. Then he gets speared).… 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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AlvaradoKTASep 23, 2014

I've never read the series this is based on, neither will I start doing so, yet it's obvious how undeveloped the characters are depicted comparison to what I assume the source portrays them as. From beginning to end, the cast is forced toI've never read the series this is based on, neither will I start doing so, yet it's obvious how undeveloped the characters are depicted comparison to what I assume the source portrays them as. From beginning to end, the cast is forced to depict shallow characters. I bring this up for the reason that the closing scenes lose importance because of this fault in adaptation (I will retrain fom spoilers). Basically we are forced to admire the main character and load his opposite simply on the premise of the books, whose context is absent. The viewer is quickly told who to hate, and without context from the books, this makes the characters and entire film extremely one dimensional. Combine this general flaw, seen in most novel adaptations, with the fact that the starting storyline is ruined by the lame excuse of an ending. The actual maze and the mystery surrounding it held interest in me long until we are shown it's purpose in relation to the characters. Hopefully the follow up will be long enough to develop the cast's roles to legitimately care for their characters. Or not...I won't be watching either way.… Expand

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cdsmusicchartSep 22, 2014

At least there's a dystopian drama that DOESN'T focus on a female lead ("Hunger Games", "Divergent"). Unfortunately for "The Maze Runner", those books and counterpart movies were much more solid.

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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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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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AlbemuthSep 21, 2014

I read the book, so I was expecting a letdown. Thankfully, I was mistaken. Even though I didn't like the first half, as it tries to stay close to the original material and FAILS, the second half keeps a safe distance from it but doesn't takeI read the book, so I was expecting a letdown. Thankfully, I was mistaken. Even though I didn't like the first half, as it tries to stay close to the original material and FAILS, the second half keeps a safe distance from it but doesn't take that many liberties as well, staying in a good middle ground where every book-to-film adaptation should stand. Surprisingly, the ending was better executed in the movie than in the book itself; the kind of ending that truly would've shocked me if I hadn't already knew what was coming. Really worth your time, this one.… Expand

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chwSep 21, 2014

The Maze Runner is as good as the book (I've read it as well as seen this), and the best part about the movie is that it's totally different from the book, like how Gone Girl's ending will be different from the book's ending, as it is rumored to be.

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thejakeberlinSep 21, 2014

The Maze Runner may not be on the level of Katniss Everdeen and her fight, but just like The Hunger Games it gave its young cast room to shine with its creative story. The world inside and out of the maze isn’t just interesting, it’sThe Maze Runner may not be on the level of Katniss Everdeen and her fight, but just like The Hunger Games it gave its young cast room to shine with its creative story. The world inside and out of the maze isn’t just interesting, it’s impressive enough to make you want more. Yeah there could have been a few fixed holes, but the world created is fresh and entertaining. And if the filmmaker(s) can build off what they started here, this can become one of the few more then above average ‘young adult’ book to movie franchises we will see.

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LTRSep 21, 2014

This is a good film. The story is good, the characters are interesting, the maze is a cool setting and is emotional sometimes. This film is a good time.

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AlexDubsSep 20, 2014

I read the books so I already knew what was going to happen and was thinking going in that it probably wouldn't be a good adaptation of the book. I was completely wrong. This movie is great and the next one will be so much better. The firstI read the books so I already knew what was going to happen and was thinking going in that it probably wouldn't be a good adaptation of the book. I was completely wrong. This movie is great and the next one will be so much better. The first book is kinda slow but the second one is just phenomenal. Go see this movie you won't regret it I promise! :)… Expand

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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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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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Viper8787Sep 20, 2014

A solid movie at most points throughout. The acting by the main character wasn't as I had hoped but there were many great performances by supporting characters. A few cool action scenes to keep you into the movie but it does get slow atA solid movie at most points throughout. The acting by the main character wasn't as I had hoped but there were many great performances by supporting characters. A few cool action scenes to keep you into the movie but it does get slow at times. A mediocre ending was a bit disappointing but it is an average overall movie.… 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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mclureSep 19, 2014

I wasn' expecting much until the ending, and altough the cinema was very empty this did turn out to surprise me slightly in the ending when you expect everybody to be either dead and the survivors barely figure out their situation. This isI wasn' expecting much until the ending, and altough the cinema was very empty this did turn out to surprise me slightly in the ending when you expect everybody to be either dead and the survivors barely figure out their situation. This is going to be an episodic like Twilight but with a different kind of story/premise.… Expand

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tvnewsguidoSep 19, 2014

I will never not enjoy watching attractive teens trying not to get slaughtered.

That being said, there is a mystery at work in The Maze Runner that pushes the film beyond some of its YA adaptation brethren. I really wanted to knowI will never not enjoy watching attractive teens trying not to get slaughtered.

That being said, there is a mystery at work in The Maze Runner that pushes the film beyond some of its YA adaptation brethren.

I really wanted to know what's at the root of it all and wasn't at all disappointed with what I found.

While I'm generally an advocate of waiting for the DVD, I think you need to see this one in the cinema to grasp the full scope of the filmmaker's vision.… Expand

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HomeCriticSep 19, 2014

I had a blast watching this. Directing was effective to convey the tension, that alone kept me invested. Characters development was a secondary task (but executed well), because the main spotlight of the film was the mystery of the maze andI had a blast watching this. Directing was effective to convey the tension, that alone kept me invested. Characters development was a secondary task (but executed well), because the main spotlight of the film was the mystery of the maze and questions: why are we here and how we'll escape it?
The creatures that inhabited the maze were nothing short of terrifying - stuff that felt taken out of "Doom" or something similar. The maze itself felt claustrophobic, which added a lot of tension.
The only problems I had with this film were the explanations of major plot points and some weird plot twists. Besides that the film ultimately was a good time.… 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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HaithamBSep 19, 2014

The Maze Runner is an intense and imaginative piece of work that I absolutely adored. However, this movie has a handful of flaws throughout, such as some character development, cliches and "I predicted it" sequences.

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