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DJC-May 21, 2023

I love this movie because the characters are unique. The Maze Runner is really different from the book. My favourite character is Mimo because he is very courageous. This film is very thrilling and suspenseful. You should watch it!

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JohnnygeeJan 28, 2023

I mean it was alright to see once. Movie had its typical cheesy moments, and I can’t understand why they would have a chubby kid set in this movie, made no sense. The maze itself was disappointing as well and it felt like everything wasI mean it was alright to see once. Movie had its typical cheesy moments, and I can’t understand why they would have a chubby kid set in this movie, made no sense. The maze itself was disappointing as well and it felt like everything was rushed.

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mikesgold2KJan 11, 2023

Ciekawy koncept oraz tajemnica z tym związana. Realizacja już średnio wypada, aktorstwo stoi na różnym poziomie i boli to otwarte na kolejne części zakończenie

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7

BruterakeOct 24, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. É um filme bom só acho bem caído umas mudanças em relação ao livro e como seria melhor se o filme fosse mais longo pra gente passar mais tempo vendo o sofrimento pra sair do labirinto acho tudo meio rápido no filme.… Expand

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10

GiugiOct 2, 2022

Really nice and compelling children's movie, very engaging and good in all respects. It does not have too many defects and is really suitable for the whole family even if at times it is perhaps a little too raw.

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5

DolphinReviewsJul 21, 2022

It has some cool parts but is a very mediocre film overall. The best out of the trilogy.

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akshatmahajanNov 16, 2021

I was avoiding this franchise due to bad reviews but decided to give it a try myself. I enjoyed this part. It was entertaining and fun to watch. Yes, direction, story and acting was not that strong but I think it's okay for these type ofI was avoiding this franchise due to bad reviews but decided to give it a try myself. I enjoyed this part. It was entertaining and fun to watch. Yes, direction, story and acting was not that strong but I think it's okay for these type of movies to be like this. Overall, you must give it a try. You will surely enjoy watching it.… Expand

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atabeyordekciAug 19, 2021

Thomas is deposited in a community of boys after his memory is erased, soon learning they're all trapped in a maze that will require him to join forces with fellow "runners" for a shot at escape. (5)

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ChristmasLoverAug 4, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Double thumbs up the bed maze runner movie sad that chuck died he was one of my favorite characters from the movie… Expand

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Sebabru77Jul 30, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The movie is different from the book, some details should have been put, for expample the griever didn’t die due to the wall, but it fell down into the cliff.… Expand

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10

Max_MaximumJun 9, 2021

Great trilogy, I love this movie. To all fans of teenage action movies, science fiction and dystopia, I recommend

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10

Max_ChernenkoJun 9, 2021

It's my favorite movie. I like everything about it, I would watch it endlessly

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glommanJan 30, 2021

I actually think that the concept of this movie is very interesting, if it had been more along the lines of Cube or The Platform, but what you get here is an incredibly fast-paced YA movie with sometimes hilariously bad dialogue. I just thinkI actually think that the concept of this movie is very interesting, if it had been more along the lines of Cube or The Platform, but what you get here is an incredibly fast-paced YA movie with sometimes hilariously bad dialogue. I just think it's hilarious that mankind, on the brink of extinction, decides to build a massive maze structure to experiment on some dull teenagers. That's exactly what I'd do. Also, the organization keeping them there is literally called "Wicked", subtle as always. ALSO, Thomas, the generic white male protagonist is apparently incredibly suicidal and decides to run through the maze multiple times, seeing his comrades getting brutally murdered and all that doesn't touch him in the slightest.
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FilipeNetoJan 29, 2021

After the success of "Hunger Games", it seems that the young adult film market is hungry for similar films, where young teenagers are purposely exposed to deadly danger for some crazy reason. After seeing both franchises, I feel that it isAfter the success of "Hunger Games", it seems that the young adult film market is hungry for similar films, where young teenagers are purposely exposed to deadly danger for some crazy reason. After seeing both franchises, I feel that it is terribly difficult not to give in to the temptation to compare the "Maze Runner" and "Hunger Games" films because they are extraordinarily similar, although "Maze Runner", for several reasons, is much more adult and raises even deeper moral questions.

In "Hunger Games", we saw a dystopian future in a kind of new Roman Empire where a dictator, in a centralist megalopolis called, simply, Capital, throws young couples into an arena to fight to the death, as if they were gladiators. Well, this film gives us almost the same thing, with slight changes: the arena is a maze, we don't know what puts the kids in there, and we don't know what's outside the maze, but it doesn't seem like anything good. However, the point where the film actually gains an important advantage is the mystery factor: like Thomas, we, the audience, do not know anything of what is happening, and we will have to follow the boys to find out. Another thing that I found interesting is the way in which the film is concerned with showing and developing young people's relationships with each other: we have suspicion, admiration, conflicts and, after a certain moment, crossed love interests.

The film features a number of young actors, but almost all are safe bets and have already proven their talent in other works. This is the case of Dylan O'Brian, the protagonist, and the actors Aml Ameen, Ki Hong Lee, Kaya Scodelario and Thomas Brodie-Sangster. The cast's performance is quite good, and they are very committed to their characters. I really liked the work of O'Brian, Lee and Will Poulter, I think they are the strongest actors in the film. Scodelario is an interesting actress, but I think that in this film she didn't have much to do besides being the love interest of almost the entire cast.

The film has excellent production values and there is a lot of money tied up in high quality CGI that makes the maze look like an amazing death machine, made by someone who can only be mad. The biomechanical creatures that inhabit the maze are equally extraordinary and intimidating. The film has excellent cinematography, is visually magnificent and makes the most of light and colors. The soundtrack also deserves a mention. Composed by John Paesano, whom I did not know, it is an intense soundtrack, with an epic and deep sense.… Expand

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5

ManzanettiAug 15, 2020

Decent effects, the rythm is not that bad, it's entertaining. But it is a dumb movie overall, perfect for a lazy Sunday afternoon. Don't expect too much from it.

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DiptanshuMay 4, 2020

Entertaining,suspenseful good movie!Great music and acting,amazing story and screenplay sometimes it was unpredictable but at the end it was.visuals and greivers look good,starting felt like divergent the intro and basic theme but it wasEntertaining,suspenseful good movie!Great music and acting,amazing story and screenplay sometimes it was unpredictable but at the end it was.visuals and greivers look good,starting felt like divergent the intro and basic theme but it was better and standalone after sometime and it was slow but nice intro,the mazes scenes were surprising and intense the whole overview of maze was shocking and conflicts between garry and thomas was good the deaths were emotional and the greivers fight was shocking but not impact-full,ending was amazing with hint of sequel and little dark too!Overall suspenseful and entertaining movie!… Expand

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AWESOM-0Apr 28, 2020

I love Sci-Fi and I dislike YA. But when you add the fact that we all have been quarantined for awhile now, you can see why I watched it. It’s Lord of the flies but without much of what made It great. The lead did a good job but most of theI love Sci-Fi and I dislike YA. But when you add the fact that we all have been quarantined for awhile now, you can see why I watched it. It’s Lord of the flies but without much of what made It great. The lead did a good job but most of the other actors were so so.… Expand

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JohnCorleoneMar 29, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The concept of the movie is great there's no denying that. However, the acting portrayed is absolutely awful especially from Thomas (Dylan O'Brien) every time I see him run I want to chop his legs off to not see another second of it. It's so over exaggerated just run normally for god sake. Not to mention his awful performance overall along with the other actors in this movie. Shambolic.… Expand

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9

JACK15qMar 7, 2020

This moive is amazing. Good acting and I love the idea of the movie. Its very exciting.

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JamesFMcJan 24, 2020

Caterpillars with robot legs attack hot-sweaty running teens in a concrete maze. Acting was a "yeah okay I kinda believe it.. kinda". The "mystery" was so cookie cutter my mouth started watering; despite this I couldn't take my eyes off it 7/10

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JPKDec 7, 2019

Satisfying Start
This adaptation of the 2009 novel has some flaws, But it’s mostly a win.

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imthenoobNov 19, 2019

I think time would have been better spent exploring the characters and building them rather than focusing on these weak-looking monsters to add a bit of action into the film. I also thought the pacing was totally off in the second half. TheI think time would have been better spent exploring the characters and building them rather than focusing on these weak-looking monsters to add a bit of action into the film. I also thought the pacing was totally off in the second half. The film came to a grinding halt and failed to get even interesting in the slightest, It was almost too predictable IMO.

And it kind of sucks because I enjoyed the cast and the premise, at first, but as the film went on, I kind of lost interest. They didn't do a good enough job carrying your interest throughout and maintaining the mystery.… Expand

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therunnerJul 31, 2019

you can travel to another world... full of pain and hard-life. you can travel with the characters and feel the same as they feel. if you like action and sci-fiction then you love it

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Akalion1Jun 7, 2019

The movie was amazing and had some similarities with the book itself. The characters looked exactly like what the books description

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5

TyranianMay 21, 2019

Maze Runner is almost good and O'Brien does well, but it's plot doesn't live up to its promising premise.

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YoloKnightsFeb 25, 2019

Maze runner has great actors and a great storyline with twists. The Movie has beautiful effects and environment. The books on the other hand describes the feelings better then the movie, but that does not make the movie worse. Book loversMaze runner has great actors and a great storyline with twists. The Movie has beautiful effects and environment. The books on the other hand describes the feelings better then the movie, but that does not make the movie worse. Book lovers would probably say to read the books instead but if your not into books the movie won't be a disappointment.… Expand

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ErikTheCriticSep 26, 2018

The film has some really interesting and exciting moments. It also has really good acting from the majority of the cast. However, it does have some really shaky action scenes and a few plot holes.

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CineAutoctonoAug 26, 2018

"The Maze Runner" was a good movie, the story was good although the story of the labyrinth was not explored further, and the persoanjes were regular and the special effects were good, it was a regular adaptation of James Dashner's book that"The Maze Runner" was a good movie, the story was good although the story of the labyrinth was not explored further, and the persoanjes were regular and the special effects were good, it was a regular adaptation of James Dashner's book that Despite that, it is a very good proposal.… Expand

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vaxKAug 17, 2018

Just AMAZİNG FILM you need to watch this film series! that s very good i am giving 10 points!

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LivingTribunalJun 18, 2018

It's not the best, but it's one of the rare good teen sci-fi films. However, don't expect same from the other films.

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4Nick3Mar 4, 2018

This movie is full of feelings because it's done so well. With next to zero flaws, just take it for what it is, and you'll enjoy it.

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BroyaxFeb 11, 2018

Si vous vous attendiez à une variante de Cube, vous allez tomber de haut... de très haut même. Après tout, ils sont 4 sur l'affiche et on pouvait subodorer une histoire similaire faite de survivants dans ce "labyrinthe" géant infesté deSi vous vous attendiez à une variante de Cube, vous allez tomber de haut... de très haut même. Après tout, ils sont 4 sur l'affiche et on pouvait subodorer une histoire similaire faite de survivants dans ce "labyrinthe" géant infesté de créatures bio-mécaniques (le rare point rigolo du film). Mais il n'en est rien ou si peu, car on est ici dans l'optique d'un "Divergente" et de cette série de films pour ados idiots, tirés de bouquins pour des ados idiots (pléonasme).

Or; un film pour les ados, c'est encore pire qu'un film pour les mômes, parce que ce groupe d'une trentaine de branques sont à la fois cons comme des balais, niaiseux et ont l'allant et le charisme d'endives avariées. Les dialogues sont dignes d'une sitcom qui se voudrait l'air grave et dramatique dans ce pathétique Koh Lanta de science-fiction ; la violence est édulcorée, voire carrément inexistante : pas une goutte de sang, on se croirait dans Agence Tous Risques : c'est produit par Disney, cette merde ou quoi ?

En outre, il ne se passe pas grand-chose ou presque rien pour ainsi dire et lorsqu'il se passe éventuellement un truc, l'action de ce Club des Cinq (x5) y est confuse et très mal réalisée. Puis, la fin arrive (enfin) et débouche sur une révélation tirée du chapeau aussi bancale que tout le reste de ce film pourravenaze et bidon qui... appelle une suite et encore une suite après elle... On a trouvé donc une nouvelle recette pour faire du fric sur le dos des débiles et quoi de mieux que les ados attardés à cet effet !… Expand

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5

CinemaxFeb 11, 2018

Wess Ball no se molesta en recordar lo que sucedió en las anteriores entregas, por lo que si es la primera película que ves de esta saga, debes de haber usado mucho tu imaginación para atar cabos.
Por otra parte los diálogos en algunas partesWess Ball no se molesta en recordar lo que sucedió en las anteriores entregas, por lo que si es la primera película que ves de esta saga, debes de haber usado mucho tu imaginación para atar cabos.
Por otra parte los diálogos en algunas partes de la película, algo flojos, e incluso recitados robóticamente.
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Hurricane16Feb 4, 2018

Just enough fun to live up to the novel .

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MasterRileyJan 28, 2018

The Maze Runner's story revolves around a really interesting premise, full of mystery and answers that you are slowly fed as the movie progresses along. It is backed up by really solid direction and performances from the actors. I foundThe Maze Runner's story revolves around a really interesting premise, full of mystery and answers that you are slowly fed as the movie progresses along. It is backed up by really solid direction and performances from the actors. I found myself easily getting invested in the characters and their motivations. Even though it is an adaptation of a young adult novel series, it surprisingly stands strong as a good and entertaining movie.… Expand

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amheretojudgeJan 16, 2018

you saw a griever..

The Maze Runner

It's mysterious and gripping in it's first hour but after that it dips down to the same overlong repetition.

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spacebear1Jan 8, 2018

Wes Ball's The Maze Runner is a film that proves that YA novel adaptations CAN be good but some directors are just lazy. I loved most of the characters, especially, Newt, Thomas, and Minho. The action sequences were intense and exciting. ButWes Ball's The Maze Runner is a film that proves that YA novel adaptations CAN be good but some directors are just lazy. I loved most of the characters, especially, Newt, Thomas, and Minho. The action sequences were intense and exciting. But sadly this film is filled with some cliches and bland characters and lack of development that is hard to overlook. But in the end, I really like this movie and its a great start to and exciting film trilogy.… Expand

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MacdealerJan 3, 2018

A decent movie for teenagers. Not as great as hunger games and divergent, but a nice way to kill some time.

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Mihael_Prislin0Dec 28, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. First time I've seen this movies, I wasn't quiet satisfyed! But after second watch, I was stunned! The visuals, and the end when Chuck dies! It was a smash! Although the sequel wasn't that good, I hope that The Death Cure will be better than The Scorch Trials and maybe even the first one!… Expand

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SrPepeNov 18, 2017

Hay partes que son bastante aburridas y la historia avanza lento. Sin embargo, la película es en general entretenida y muy buena, una historia interesante con grandes actores.

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robertoiglesiasNov 1, 2017

The Maze Runner(2014) is so cool, adventurous, and very exciting. The acting was well developed along with the characters, the plot was interesting, and the action rocks.

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rah7ragMay 31, 2017

The movie don't follow much of the book, but i've to agree that the movie is amazing. I love every single scene, Wes did a very good work. All the actors did a amazing work and I hope they make others big movies like this one.

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MonkiReviewsMay 28, 2017

I didn't expect much, but it had some good parts. They spent a lot of time figuring things out to try and improve it. The maze running, didn't last that long sadly.

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ZerpnosMar 5, 2017

Teen Wolf dizisinden sonra yıldızını parlatan Dylan yine Teenage denebilecek bir filmle karşımıza çıkıyor. Deney için labirente bırakılan gençler neden burada olduklarını bilmiyor ve koşucu dedikleri kişilerin labirenti keşfettikten sonraTeen Wolf dizisinden sonra yıldızını parlatan Dylan yine Teenage denebilecek bir filmle karşımıza çıkıyor. Deney için labirente bırakılan gençler neden burada olduklarını bilmiyor ve koşucu dedikleri kişilerin labirenti keşfettikten sonra gelen bir koşucuyla birlikte kurtuluşlarını konu alıyor. Bitişi açısından devam filmi geleceğini işaret eden film, izlerken aksiyon ve gerilimi sizlere sunuyor.… Expand

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douggriJan 6, 2017

The thing which is so positively painful about the MR movies, as with all movies lately, they are an offensive remix (ripoff) of about ten other films/TV: Lord of the Flies, Lost (admitted by author), but also The Matrix (with exact wordingThe thing which is so positively painful about the MR movies, as with all movies lately, they are an offensive remix (ripoff) of about ten other films/TV: Lord of the Flies, Lost (admitted by author), but also The Matrix (with exact wording "'lets skip the training and dive right int""Hell yes"), Gladiator (with exact wording "we stick together or we die trying"), The Island, those annoying three pronged mechanical monster arms in War of the Worlds, Spiderman and every other film which can't think of an original arm device for its schlepped together terrorizing monsters, most obviously The Walking Dead, Mad Max, and a bunch others. Only saving grace is that the boys are earnest and too young to know the disaster they are creating so are somewhat endearing in their stupidity to sign on for this train wreck. Pretty much all of their careers are toast. It could have been an amazing film if they would ave just spent more than a week writing the screenplay and attempting a plot that made some kind of sense. It goes around in circles and nothing ever gets answered or resolved and Death Cure is going to be just as bad.… Expand

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RalfbergsDec 25, 2016

While the whole concept seemed quite interesting to me and the film was ok, it was still lacking something in the story to make it properly great. I mean the whole story at one point turned quite repetitive or I don't know, basically itWhile the whole concept seemed quite interesting to me and the film was ok, it was still lacking something in the story to make it properly great. I mean the whole story at one point turned quite repetitive or I don't know, basically it didn't have much in there which would make it interesting throughout - once you know the characters, in the middle of the movie, it gets a bit stale. At least the ending was interesting so I hope the second movie will be better.… Expand

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SamusbooksDec 19, 2016

The Maze Runner is incredible,and the history is fantastic,but with the time,the movie is boring,and the story lose his rtyme.Resuming:Assist this movie,but the history isn't surpreendent.

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JoellemmJul 27, 2016

Intriguing premise and well designed visuals are let down heavily by uncompelling characters, further hindered by a bland cast. Where there should be an intriguing ending, is let down by the feeling the plot was rushed and underdeveloped.Intriguing premise and well designed visuals are let down heavily by uncompelling characters, further hindered by a bland cast. Where there should be an intriguing ending, is let down by the feeling the plot was rushed and underdeveloped. Also, the are so many plot holes it becomes frustrating even for the most open-minded of individuals. Awesome visuals, and some exciting moments make it entertaining enough.… Expand

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joshgascoJul 11, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The start of the film was a fantastic start to a film. It kept you guessing and wondering what was in the maze and how all of the characters got there in the first place. However, when Thomas finally enters the maze is where the film gets terribly bad... the maze's mystery is a disappointment and it leaves you to thinking of why "nobody survives a night in the maze." This film is packed throughout with the character's stupidity; the film doesn't develop characters well either.… Expand

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NeoGeoJun 10, 2016

In comparison to the book, this is a major, ungodly letdown. I don't even need to say more. Read the book if you haven't. Just please do it. How long it takes varies really. But it's better than wasting your time on this.

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MortazzaMay 25, 2016

Basandomi solo sulla pellicola, e non avendo letto il libro, posso dire di essermi trovato di fronte un buon film, ricco di suspance e che tiene incollato lo spettatore dall'inizio alla fine. Buona la prova degli attori, da cui onestamente miBasandomi solo sulla pellicola, e non avendo letto il libro, posso dire di essermi trovato di fronte un buon film, ricco di suspance e che tiene incollato lo spettatore dall'inizio alla fine. Buona la prova degli attori, da cui onestamente mi sarei aspettato molto di peggio. Aspettando di vedere il seguito ( o i seguiti), consiglio vivamente questo.… Expand

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koothrappaliJan 17, 2016

Maze Runner é o tipo de filme que você tem que amar ou odiar. Não é uma adaptação muito fiel ao livro, porém isso não faz o filme ruim. Muito pelo contrário. O filme possui um elenco de jovens maravilhos, um direção razoavelmente boa e umaMaze Runner é o tipo de filme que você tem que amar ou odiar. Não é uma adaptação muito fiel ao livro, porém isso não faz o filme ruim. Muito pelo contrário. O filme possui um elenco de jovens maravilhos, um direção razoavelmente boa e uma história super original e cativante que faz você querer assistir toda a franquia em um único dia. Você assisti esse o filme e se imagina nele, você faz teorias da causa de tudo aquilo e muito mais. Um filme super interativo. E o melhor de tudo? Tem a linda, maravilhosa e talentosa Kaya Scodelario pra fazer o filme ficar ainda melhor.… Expand

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codeblueDec 13, 2015

I watched the movie and I didn't understand many of the parts. Then I read the trilogy and realized the universal truth that the book is always better than the movie.

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AnnaDudinaOct 22, 2015

‘The Maze Runner’ by James Dashner is a film of dystopia. It’s really spectacular film for teenagers. Trailers prior to its release left me in two minds but I was thoroughly enthralled.
The cast includes familiar actors such as: Will Poulter‘The Maze Runner’ by James Dashner is a film of dystopia. It’s really spectacular film for teenagers. Trailers prior to its release left me in two minds but I was thoroughly enthralled.
The cast includes familiar actors such as: Will Poulter (Gally), Dylan O’Brien (Thomas),Thomas Sangster (Newt) and Blake Cooper as the quirky Chuck. In Summary the story follows a group of boys (Gladers) who live in a glade (special settlement) positioned in the centre of a giant maze. They are unaware of the reason why and of whom they are because their memory has been altered. The glade is protected by a wall to the maze which closes at night concealing deadly monsters known as grievers. Runners of the maze try to find an exit but are unsuccessful despite 2 years of searching until the main character Thomas arrives who is sent to reveal the hope of escape.
Sometimes it can be difficult to see the film version of a book where characters/settings aren’t as you imagined or the storyline isn’t quite the same but I was pleasantly surprised. The cast and scene worked well and despite the slight difference in storyline the main body of events were present. Fortunately, I read the book after the film. So I could enjoy watching “The Maze Runner”. Overall the casting was brilliant, the storyline was thrilling and the grievers were frightening but I would like to see more details and elements according to the book. So if you’re going to read this book, I’ll highly recommend you firstly to watch the film.… Expand

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aidenb99Oct 14, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I am very disappointed in this movie. Comparing this movie to the book is liking saying there was no book at all. I was so excited hearing that there was going to be a movie based on the book. I feel like if there were no book to compare this movie with the movie would have done just fine. There were so many changes to the story in the movie than the story in the book.
Changes:
1) Thomas and Teresa in the book could communicate through each others minds.
2) Instead of them using a camera (or whatever thing they took out of the Grievers) they find a hole that is very well hidden to escape the maze.
3)They do not get picked up on a helicopter, instead it was a bus.
There are a lot more changes in this movie, but these are the ones that annoyed me the most.
Now the sequel is out I don't even plan to see it knowing how the story will probably be about 80% changed from the book just like before, which completely destroys the storyline. Although the acting was great I feel like the movie was not put together as well as it should have.… Expand

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SH1Oct 11, 2015

This movie had something going for it in the beginning, with its tribalism and the promise of an interesting journey ahead. This was completely destroyed by the ending and ridiculous cybernetic monsters.

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diegonelliSep 20, 2015

Well I watched this film for the first time and I was expecting less, because lots of people told me that it was terrible. But I liked it. It's not very similar to Dashner's story but it's still a nice film. I'm going to watch the ScorchWell I watched this film for the first time and I was expecting less, because lots of people told me that it was terrible. But I liked it. It's not very similar to Dashner's story but it's still a nice film. I'm going to watch the Scorch Trials soon.… Expand

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cecldSep 18, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Bit cheesy and predictable in places but the action sequences are amazing and special affects. It'll leave you wanting to find out what happens next, doesn't talk down to kids and actually very scary in parts, also leaving you gripping the edges of your seat and heart racing, very interesting twist at the end that I hope they'll explain more on and go into the issues of morality of WICKED in the next movie, that was hinted about near the end and generally is a good movie, not the best movie ever but still a pretty good one and one I wouldn't mind watching again. Nothing to scream and shout about but a still a very entertaining watch.… 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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morfilAug 25, 2015

I was pleasantly surprised when I watched this film.

Although we saw similar plots before, I have to say that there was something new in this one. It was not all repetitive from the previous films of the same kind, it had something new inI was pleasantly surprised when I watched this film.

Although we saw similar plots before, I have to say that there was something new in this one. It was not all repetitive from the previous films of the same kind, it had something new in it. Those big spiders we saw before in some other films, I can not recall which ones but some similar animals were shown all the time in other sci fi films. The maze was spectacular and scenes inside were great. I really enjoyed it.

Acting was good for the teen actors, I especially got fond of the character of the chubby little boy.

All in all I have to recommend this film, especially to the crowds who enjoy sci fi films. Go for it!… 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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evilgamer3560Aug 9, 2015

Rather good premise borrowed by the source material but **** application
Token blacks, an asian is the best guy, a stronk independent womin comes out of a box to give the guy a romantic interest, guy gets cucked by a black dude, it's as if aRather good premise borrowed by the source material but **** application
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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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WasptarAug 7, 2015

This is another film where at least half of the critics have got it wrong. I was so surprised with how good this movie is. Great acting and an intriguing plot make this far superior to the Hunger Games. It doesn't rely on needless violence toThis is another film where at least half of the critics have got it wrong. I was so surprised with how good this movie is. Great acting and an intriguing plot make this far superior to the Hunger Games. It doesn't rely on needless violence to succeed and avoids many cliches that seem to cloud a growing number of screenwriters judgement. Haven't read the book which I think has added to my enjoyment.… Expand

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RattazustraAug 5, 2015

This is a movie that is so disgustingly bad, it even beats how bad the novel it is based on is. There is absolutely nothing in the whole movie that carries any weight. The actors are mediocre, the characters they play are hare-brained andThis is a movie that is so disgustingly bad, it even beats how bad the novel it is based on is. There is absolutely nothing in the whole movie that carries any weight. The actors are mediocre, the characters they play are hare-brained and everything around them makes no sense at all. None of the characters act even remotely like a human being. They keep secrets for secrets' sake, conceal important information from each other for the hack of it and eventually the whole story is artificially revealed to be complete and utter nonsense with the sole purpose of luring more naive viewers into watching the next movie. To make all that even worse, even the movie itself lies to the audience. Things are stated that clearly aren't true. The maze is said to be changing, yet for the most part it is not and people are mapping it. Rules just established a moment before are broken as if they meant nothing, which is among the biggest problems of the film, because they really don't. Nothing in the movie matters, starting with the fact that the characters are barely characters at all. All in all it is a complete waste of time.… Expand

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vladimir9911Aug 4, 2015

Good movie to watch when you are bored . I expected a crappy hunger games-type thing but it really surprised me. The acting was good, as was the story. The finale was somewhat expected but surprising nontheless. In general, a really goodGood movie to watch when you are bored . I expected a crappy hunger games-type thing but it really surprised me. The acting was good, as was the story. The finale was somewhat expected but surprising nontheless. In general, a really good movie, that gives a bit of fresh-air to an almost abused genre.… Expand

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TrueLiesJul 20, 2015

*SPOILERS!*

We start this **** show rat race out with boring characters and an over the top story line. At the end of this maze we discover an interesting twist... that twist of course being that the movie will never get better, you wasted*SPOILERS!*

We start this **** show rat race out with boring characters and an over the top story line. At the end of this maze we discover an interesting twist... that twist of course being that the movie will never get better, you wasted your time, and you will never get it back. The End.… Expand

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skarrJul 12, 2015

Why oh why does Hollywood keep producing crap is simply beyond my understanding. I was about to leave the theater, but I stayed just so I can fully say this was total garbage. For the love of the silver screen fire whoever wrote the scriptWhy oh why does Hollywood keep producing crap is simply beyond my understanding. I was about to leave the theater, but I stayed just so I can fully say this was total garbage. For the love of the silver screen fire whoever wrote the script and never employ them again. The plot is predictable, the story is lame, the ending, well...let me just say...there is no ending...everything hangs in the air...franchise and what not-

If I go to the theater I want to watch a movie and not a series....STOP IT WITH YOUR FRANCHISE TRILOGY **** The best trilogies started as a full contained movies....just stop ....please!!!!… Expand

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EvilWolfieJul 11, 2015

Essentially, modern Lord of the Flies. Spirited performances wasted in service of typical characterizations, resulting in minimal investment. For what is essentially a locked-room movie, there aren't many twists
or discoveries. PossibleEssentially, modern Lord of the Flies. Spirited performances wasted in service of typical characterizations, resulting in minimal investment. For what is essentially a locked-room movie, there aren't many twists
or discoveries. Possible strategies of escape discarded early, rather than explored. Solutions drop into hero's lap far too often. Cinematography is quite good. Fleshy-machine hybrid monsters and the rusted totalitarian design of the maze is cool.

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spencieJul 3, 2015

I am a huge fan of the books and when I went into the movie theater I loved the movie already since the book was so great. The Maze Runner movie was something else, it was a fun movie and I liked it but it added to much and took out to much.I am a huge fan of the books and when I went into the movie theater I loved the movie already since the book was so great. The Maze Runner movie was something else, it was a fun movie and I liked it but it added to much and took out to much. This movie was not even close to the amazing book but it was still a fun movie, the visual-effects was a different story but the movie was still a fun and thrilling adventure through the maze with some of the funnest characters ever. This movie is worth watching if you have not read the books, but if you read the books you do not really have to watch the movies you won't miss out on much.… Expand

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zack1133572Jul 2, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The book was way better. In the movie, they change and removed parts from the story. They even changed how Chuck dies. Instead of him dying by a knife wound from Gally, he dies a from a gun shot. Also in the movie, Thomas was ignorant at the beginning. They changed how Teresa escape and meet Thomas. They also changed how they found out about "WICKED". They also changed "WICKED" into "WCKD". It's like the director didn't even f***ing read the book. Did he/she get someone to read book and make the movie by memory? This is the last time I even watch a movie based on a book.… Expand

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LizzyBennetJun 29, 2015

The first 30 minutes of the film was exciting and thrilling. Since I watched this before reading the book, I was intrigued and curious about the holes in the movie. I could have given a better score if the plot was clearer, the charactersThe first 30 minutes of the film was exciting and thrilling. Since I watched this before reading the book, I was intrigued and curious about the holes in the movie. I could have given a better score if the plot was clearer, the characters portrayed as they were in the book, and more development in the action aspects.

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XenonJun 18, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Extremely lame movie most of the time. It begins with a lot of tension which gets lost immediately because of the way the movie focuses on the relationship of the members of the maze prison. This is done by using an extremely high amount of teeny clichés and bad voice acting it almost made me quit the damn thing. The only interesting part of the movie is when they first enter the maze. All that comes after is simply bad story leading to them finding out who's behind the maze and seriously that's so full of illogic crap i wont even write about it. 2/10 because most of the gang died in the end. I enjoyed that.… Expand

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CharnutboyMay 19, 2015

I don't get why everyone hates this movie. I honestly think it may be one of my most underrated movies ever seen. There are several good things about this movie that many people find bad, and I just don't understand why. Here's a list of whatI don't get why everyone hates this movie. I honestly think it may be one of my most underrated movies ever seen. There are several good things about this movie that many people find bad, and I just don't understand why. Here's a list of what I find compelling:

+Great performance by Dylan O' Brien and the other actors/actresses

+Pretty good story (one might say that it is overused and a mere copy of The Hunger Games, but I enjoyed it and found several differences)

+Relatively believable drama

+Orgasmic visuals

+The "Maze at Night" scene (fight me)

It's far from perfect and nothing close to the books, but a movie cannot be judged by how accurate to a book it is. The ending is lame, yes; I do believe that all movies, even if a book-to-film translation, should have a solid ending instead of a cliff-hanger.
But I do have to say, The Maze Runner was a blast. I may have what people call "a different (or even bad) taste" because I actually DO enjoy this movie better than The Hunger Games and Divergent (especially Divergent), but I'll go ahead and give The Maze Runner a double-thumbs-up.… Expand

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IACMay 3, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great visuals and action sequences, had me on the edge of my seat when we were in the maze, but left me rolling my eyes most of the time when we weren't. Heavy on exposition, light on character, curious in it's heavily biased gender commentary? I felt the actors had very little to work with in terms of depth, and the more we learn about the world of Maze Runner, the more complete nonsense it is. Maybe instead of building a multi-billion dollar maze armed with two ton bionic scorpion monsters, WCKD could have better focused its funds building idyllic green glades for apocalypse survivors to live in? Gally changed his mind last minute, got through the maze on his own without the key so he could...??? Hold them at gunpoint, spouting meaningless maze rhetoric? Manipulate us into caring that one more maze kid predictably died after like ten of them just got ripped into bloody pieces? O'Brien is a talented actor but he can only do so much in yet another clichéd "chosen one" narrative that has no interest in creating unique or interesting characters.… Expand

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GameloreApr 27, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Seems to be riding the wave of the "let's make a movie out of a series of books and target it to teenagers for some reason" craze that people turned into a thing after Harry Potter and possibly LOTR. The movie was actually halfway decent, with an interesting, shifting maze to explore, and a bizarre scenario in which the characters found themselves. Too bad the movie spent about 60% of its time focused on the encampment, rather than out exploring the maze. Also, I was very upset that we only got to see the characters learn and uncover secrets of the maze rather than getting to uncover the mysteries ourselves. Rather than present any sort of mystery to the audience for any length of time, it felt like we were quickly shown solutions to mysteries in hindsight, or in passing. The maze exploration was the best part of the movie, but only accounted for about 5% of it. Another 25% of the movie was action sequences that were also halfway decent, but didn't substitute for much less budget-intensive mystery, suspense or exploration.

The vast majority of the acting and drama was of a made-for-TV style and wasted frames of the movie; the black guy was the worst actor I think I've ever seen in a movie, using "black sounding" lines that felt forced and totally unrealistic: way too friendly for how little he knew the new recruit. Unrelatedly, at the end, as the group stormed the command center with only sticks and primitive found objects, they discover a massacre and handguns are lying in reach of the dead. Rather than, you know, upgrade from STICK to GUN, their primary concern is to gently kick the guns away from the dead. Oh yeah, that's totally what I would have done. It should have been a weapon upgrade shopping spree moment, but instead, it was the common "kick the gun away" routine / gesture on autopilot even though it made absolutely no sense for them to do that there. Then someone got killed.

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DavidV293Apr 14, 2015

It was surprisingly good. I was expecting a boring cliche type teen movie. I was wrong. The movie did left me out in some scenes but they wen't back. I enjoyed the movie and the actors.

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CherryxldApr 11, 2015

The Maze Runner es un film que plasma su idea de una manera interesante y que consigue ser bastante funcional.

Esta película, que parte de un concepto interesante, te adentra en un viaje lleno de misterio, pistas sin resolver y piezas aThe Maze Runner es un film que plasma su idea de una manera interesante y que consigue ser bastante funcional.

Esta película, que parte de un concepto interesante, te adentra en un viaje lleno de misterio, pistas sin resolver y piezas a las cuales hay que encajar, además de esa intensidad que da a medida que se va desarrollando, y que en toda su trama deja claro el objetivo que se quiere cumplir: Encontrar una forma del salir del laberinto. Al final, este largometraje no resulta predecible, si no entretenido, con buenas ideas y con los que se aprovecharon muy bien sus menos de 40 millones de dólares de presupuesto y dejándote con ganas de lo que viene a continuación.… Expand

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rpg4lifeApr 4, 2015

not sure why this movie is rated so low. I personally loved it! one of my favorite movies to come out last year! Great acting, story, huge twists that you dont see coming, and pretty suspensful. This movie should definately be around anot sure why this movie is rated so low. I personally loved it! one of my favorite movies to come out last year! Great acting, story, huge twists that you dont see coming, and pretty suspensful. This movie should definately be around a 8.5ish. Im just giving it a 10 because of the extremely low score it doesnt deserve.… Expand

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HubabalubaApr 4, 2015

The movie was great, I haven't read the books and I'm not going to read it either(Not because I didn't liked the movie, but because I hate books). Great actors, but really have to say Dylan O'Brien was clearly the actor who I would like toThe movie was great, I haven't read the books and I'm not going to read it either(Not because I didn't liked the movie, but because I hate books). Great actors, but really have to say Dylan O'Brien was clearly the actor who I would like to see more of in these movies.… Expand

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JoseRMar 31, 2015

I had some sense of hope when i went to see this, however i was confronted with a young adult dystopia story with such a vague storyline that constantly makes no sense and then has the ignorance to say to people that spent money to see itI had some sense of hope when i went to see this, however i was confronted with a young adult dystopia story with such a vague storyline that constantly makes no sense and then has the ignorance to say to people that spent money to see it that it is truly "the beginning". Im not going to pretend i've read the book, but the film was disappointing. So many things were poorly done, the way the group are always vague to the main character because instead of them saying what normal people say they have to be vague just to add more pointless mystery. The acting of a lot of these actors is also fairly poor and the ending "video" is a complete **** of exposition for no other reason than to try and get some interest in you going to the cinema to see the impending sequel. As it ends and shows the vastness of the maze you begin to realise that these people built an immensely large maze in hope that it may tell them something about why these children are immune. In my opinion if I was asked to describe the film in one word it would be "Absurd"… Expand

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acaiberryMar 20, 2015

The visuals and some of the acting cast make this movie a 4 but the plot itself already dooms the movie. This movie came at the right time as teen sci-fi movies like Hunger Games or Divergent are starting to make big strides in the industryThe visuals and some of the acting cast make this movie a 4 but the plot itself already dooms the movie. This movie came at the right time as teen sci-fi movies like Hunger Games or Divergent are starting to make big strides in the industry right now. I have no idea about the music but it's sometimes nonexistent as I think it was intended that way. However, for those wondering if they should watch this film or not, the movie is extremely as random as the maze itself and the plot goes from alright to crazy.

Be warned about this movie and enjoy the intense action that exists. I kept giving this movie a chance throughout the duration of it but I ended up sorely disappointed. I may I have set the expectation a bit too high and didn't read the book.

Word to describe: confusing. really sometimes I didn't understand anything
Watch this with a friend at least because watching this alone is just really a not good idea. I can't describe it in words right now. Bring that annoying friend because maybe he or she won't want to watch movies with you anymore after this.… Expand

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InqMar 18, 2015

While this movie isn't graced with either amazing acting or a phenomenal script, it manages to create something that I actually forgot movies could instill in me: A sense of wonder - "What could possibly be in that maze / What could be behindWhile this movie isn't graced with either amazing acting or a phenomenal script, it manages to create something that I actually forgot movies could instill in me: A sense of wonder - "What could possibly be in that maze / What could be behind all this / What is the ultimate goal?" - Questions I haven't really asked myself in other movies because they're usually so straight forward that I either don't care or the answer is trivial. I'd recommend it to anyone who's up to watching a movie that approaches storytelling a bit differently.… Expand

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SkitteMar 16, 2015

I can't express how I really feel about this movie, but is a good feeling though. Mainstream, these are my thoughts:

Pros: - Unpredictable turns of the story ( as soon as I didn't read the book ) - Great acting - Cozy shooting placeI can't express how I really feel about this movie, but is a good feeling though. Mainstream, these are my thoughts:

Pros:

- Unpredictable turns of the story ( as soon as I didn't read the book )
- Great acting
- Cozy shooting place
- Great use of actors
- Where is good is evil too

Cons:

- Terrible score (background music)
- So so clichee.… Expand

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MattBrady99Mar 13, 2015

Is it just me or Dylan O'Brien looks a bit like me. The movie is about the main character of the film wakes up trapped in a massive maze with a group of other boys, he has no memory of the outside world other than strange dreams about aIs it just me or Dylan O'Brien looks a bit like me. The movie is about the main character of the film wakes up trapped in a massive maze with a group of other boys, he has no memory of the outside world other than strange dreams about a mysterious organization known as W.C.K.D. Only by piecing together fragments of his past with clues he discovers in the maze can Thomas hope to uncover his true purpose and a way to escape. This movie started off pretty good with the opening scene, but then the movie turns into a rip-off of other franchise. The acting was pretty good in the movie and the characters are fine, but the ending has to be the worst ending that I have seen this year. Overall the maze runner is a matinee film with some problems, but a movie is never perfect.… Expand

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Tss5078Feb 23, 2015

The Maze Runner series really appealed to me and long before it was a movie, I read all four books. I was hoping that like The Hunger Games, The Maze Runner would be a page for page telling of the story, but it wasn't and in fact severalThe Maze Runner series really appealed to me and long before it was a movie, I read all four books. I was hoping that like The Hunger Games, The Maze Runner would be a page for page telling of the story, but it wasn't and in fact several important elements crucial to the sequels were left out. The story begins with a boy named Thomas (Dylan O'Brien) waking up in an elevator, surrounded by dozens of other boys. Thomas has no memory other than his name and quickly learns that none of the other boys do either. They are all trapped in the middle of a maze with no idea why or how to escape. This film was done well, but compared to the book, it is like a seventh graders book report. All the players are the same and the events are relatively the same, but all those little things that made this series so special and unique were left out. The film is just a simple story with some terrific special effects, but the book was really extraordinary and non-readers will never have any idea of just how good this movie could have been. Teen Wolf's Dylan O'Brien stars and really was the perfect choice to play Thomas. Unlike some of the other casting choices, O'Brien really seems to jump right from the pages to the screen in a defining role that almost seemed made for him. Thomas was the same in the movie as he was in the book, but he was the only one. It's very hard to be objective about this, because if I hadn't read the book, I still would have enjoyed the film, but realizing just how much of the story is missing really bothers me and skewed my review of the film. The story is unique, the special effects are great, and their some very good young actors here, I still highly recommend The Maze Runner, but if you are a reader and you enjoy Science Fiction, by all means read the book first.… Expand

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asmaanurgFeb 22, 2015

The Maze Runner is a really good movie. Although it seemed to stretch a bit before the action starts, I really liked the way I felt when the movie ended, so it must be a good thing.

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DuduziuzFeb 16, 2015

O filme foi capaz de prender atenção e vai desvendando parte do mistério a cada conversa entre os personagens. Às vezes, explica até demais. De qualquer forma, tem um enredo interessante e garante boas horas de diversão.

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Red-Opposom-098Feb 12, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Saw the movie with a couple of my friends when it first came, and I was kinda on edge because of the mixed reviews. But the movie is pretty good, some parts were pretty confusing, like the ending, (my mind blew of how confused I was) The movie did have a couple boring moments but it made up for it by having a couple intense scenes. But there's this one part near the end if you get disgusted real easy (kinda a light spoiler) where theres this disease that they show at the end of the movie that has this guy who has a brain disease (don't remember that much) and he dosent have any skin. But anyway I'd say you'd enjoyed and its a pretty good time… Expand

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benoskiFeb 11, 2015

As somebody who's read the book, I give nothing but praise for this great film adaptation. There were some changes (obviously), but overall, it stayed true to the plot of the book. All the actors did their jobs perfectly, and the film wasAs somebody who's read the book, I give nothing but praise for this great film adaptation. There were some changes (obviously), but overall, it stayed true to the plot of the book. All the actors did their jobs perfectly, and the film was well-paced. I don't like how people hate the ending, though. The book ended that way, so I expected it to end that way.

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SuperficialityFeb 7, 2015

I've read the complete trilogy, and enjoyed every single page. I feel that the ratings are a bit low but they always seem to be for movies based off of novels. The movie focused very well on the maze and the violence, but not so much onI've read the complete trilogy, and enjoyed every single page. I feel that the ratings are a bit low but they always seem to be for movies based off of novels. The movie focused very well on the maze and the violence, but not so much on character development. Still, it had me on the edge of my seat. Terrific and terrifying, would recommend 9/10.… Expand

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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

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dougaussieJan 26, 2015

Missed it at the cinema, so saw it on DVD today. I generally liked this movie, I like mazes. it kept me intrigued right till the end but i'm a little less wiser as to what these kids are? clones? DNA modified humans? its all a big test? hopeMissed it at the cinema, so saw it on DVD today. I generally liked this movie, I like mazes. it kept me intrigued right till the end but i'm a little less wiser as to what these kids are? clones? DNA modified humans? its all a big test? hope there is a movie number two.… 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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TheQuietGamerJan 23, 2015

Darker than your average YA book turned movie. It starts off kind of slow and it takes a bit to get into Thomas (Dylan O'Brien) as the lead, but once things get going it's an entertaining movie that keeps you interested in the mystery. EvenDarker than your average YA book turned movie. It starts off kind of slow and it takes a bit to get into Thomas (Dylan O'Brien) as the lead, but once things get going it's an entertaining movie that keeps you interested in the mystery. Even if this movie seems solely created for setting up big stuff in a sequel.

It's got a talented cast playing these strong, likable group characters. There's also some nice action and a cool dystopian world that I wanted to learn more about. The problem is that it doesn't really answer any questions at all. What little explanations it does offer make no sense and just leave you with even more questions. Especially when you find out everything you have been told might be a lie.

This sort of vague progression seems only in place to set things up for a sequel. Whether or not it's like that in the book I cannot tell you as I have not read it. However even if it did this type of formula doesn't work too well for this movie. It doesn't ruin it, but certainly hurts the overall experience.

Still it's an enjoyable watch. One that is sure to please fans of movies like the Hunger Games series and Divergent. Even better is that it isn't preaching the same message of non-conformity that many other similar movies are. It's more wrapped up in it's own thing. Overall a solid first outing that has left me wanting more, even if mostly for the wrong reasons. I'll be coming back for the answers to questions, some of which this movie should have offered. I still think it's a solid flick though.… Expand

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DokaluJan 22, 2015

This movie is so much better than what you would expect it to be based on the title. It's intriguing and fascinating. It builds up a very mysterious story that you are going to want to unravel all the way through. The plot sometimes can seemThis movie is so much better than what you would expect it to be based on the title. It's intriguing and fascinating. It builds up a very mysterious story that you are going to want to unravel all the way through. The plot sometimes can seem a little dumb, but the film is still great. The acting is very nice, great casting, good script and nicely-done directing. There are going to be maybe some things that you won't understand, but there's no problem with that because the story doesn't end in this movie, it prepares you for a sequel (one that I really hope that comes to life). I would have liked they explained much more things, though, but that's ok compared to how awesome this movie is.… Expand

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JBattenJan 18, 2015

I quite enjoyed this movie, the start was slow and until you got about halfway through it is then when you start to get into it. Once I got to the ending it still left me with some un-answered questions. Despite this it was great to watch andI quite enjoyed this movie, the start was slow and until you got about halfway through it is then when you start to get into it. Once I got to the ending it still left me with some un-answered questions. Despite this it was great to watch and I really enjoyed it. I would recommend this movie.… Expand

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jesscaJan 15, 2015

A total disappointment, being a fan of the novel I was let down entirely. Bad acting, the story was not followed well, it practically made no sense, I do NOT recommend.

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booknerdJan 6, 2015

I read the books as you can tell by my username. he book was a lot better more details but the reason why it was so different from the movie is because its better. the book is a lot better. but they had to do it the way they did it for theI read the books as you can tell by my username. he book was a lot better more details but the reason why it was so different from the movie is because its better. the book is a lot better. but they had to do it the way they did it for the people that didn't read. but I was a little disappointed.… Expand

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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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