Divergent
I saw it yesterday. It was good, just not really mindblowing.
It had it's moments, I thought it was an interesting story and I enjoyed it, but it didn't blow me away.
It had it's moments, I thought it was an interesting story and I enjoyed it, but it didn't blow me away.
Till the end of the line.
Exactly my reaction. Not incredible, but not bad at all. I was a little worried about it because I heard it was getting pretty bad reviews, but I thought it was just fine.
I’ve been going to a lot of movies with my group recently, so we saw previews for this over and over again. The first time I thought it looked interesting, but I had no desire to actually see it. But each subsequent time it looked more and more appealing, and at around the same time we all changed our minds to ‘We might actually want to check this out’ and so last weekend we did.
I am glad we went, it was quite enjoyable. I knew nothing about the story, I didn’t even realize it was a series I thought it was one book, so I had no idea what to expect, I just followed along, but I liked it. The story idea was interesting, and I really liked the take on the villain motivation.
So if you’ve been on the fence about this one, I encourage giving it a try. As a rental when it comes to dvd at least. You probably won’t find it outstanding, but I’m fairly certain you’ll at least find it enjoyable.
I’ve been going to a lot of movies with my group recently, so we saw previews for this over and over again. The first time I thought it looked interesting, but I had no desire to actually see it. But each subsequent time it looked more and more appealing, and at around the same time we all changed our minds to ‘We might actually want to check this out’ and so last weekend we did.
I am glad we went, it was quite enjoyable. I knew nothing about the story, I didn’t even realize it was a series I thought it was one book, so I had no idea what to expect, I just followed along, but I liked it. The story idea was interesting, and I really liked the take on the villain motivation.
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I liked the book. So that makes me kind of want to see it. But I'm not sure I want to get invested in another series with how horrible she (the author) butchered the third book.
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This movie struck me as a mix of Hunger Games and Ender’s Game. HG where we have a female protagonist who is forced to become the hope of her people against a dystopian society by challenging the social system put in place to maintain order. EG where we see these kids learn to become soldiers and watch them climb up through the program by facing various challenges. And they come together in a plot that I’m more intrigued by the more I think about it.
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*yells* AHHHHHHHHH
*cough* Sorry.
I don't plan on watching the movie.....at least not for a long time..like until my curiosity gets the better of me. But even before I cried my heart out in the third book, I wasn't excited for the movie.....I didn't approve of most of the cast. And they took out Uriah! *glares*
So, yeah. I don't plan on seeing it. I loved the first book. And now that I know how everything ends....*sighs*
Sorry, that was far too dramatic.
*cough* Sorry.
I don't plan on watching the movie.....at least not for a long time..like until my curiosity gets the better of me. But even before I cried my heart out in the third book, I wasn't excited for the movie.....I didn't approve of most of the cast. And they took out Uriah! *glares*
So, yeah. I don't plan on seeing it. I loved the first book. And now that I know how everything ends....*sighs*
Sorry, that was far too dramatic.
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I've seen the trailer, but I probably won't go see it. I feel like it's too similar to most teen action stories such as the Hunger Games, The Maze Runner, etc. Maybe I'll read the books sometime, though, I dunno.
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Man, the longer this ruminates in my brain the higher my opinion climbs. This has really grown on me a lot since my original impression in the theater. I still don’t think the movie itself was overly spectacular, but I am getting more and more taken with the story the more I think about it. I don’t know if it is actually this deep or if I’m just putting a lot into it myself, but there is some serious philosophy going on in here!
Yeah, my 2 friends and I are big fans of the series, but they think the last 2 are just as good as the first, where as I loved the first book, mehed the second, and didn't really like the last one (for reasons)Knight Fisher wrote:I liked the book. So that makes me kind of want to see it. But I'm not sure I want to get invested in another series with how horrible she (the author) butchered the third book.
I want to see the movie, but I'm not expecting it to adhere to the book too much, and definitely not be as good as the book.IrishTiger wrote:*yells* AHHHHHHHHH
*cough* Sorry.
I don't plan on watching the movie.....at least not for a long time..like until my curiosity gets the better of me. But even before I cried my heart out in the third book, I wasn't excited for the movie.....I didn't approve of most of the cast. And they took out Uriah! *glares*
So, yeah. I don't plan on seeing it. I loved the first book. And now that I know how everything ends....*sighs*
Sorry, that was far too dramatic.
Agree with all of what you said, except I do sorta plan on watching the movie.
And it's horrible that they took out Uriah, and yet they are still putting him in the next movie? What? It doesn't make ANY sense. (I suppose it might make some sense)
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I really want to see the movie but I haven't gotten someone to go with me yet.
Loving your analysis, bookworm. I haven't thought about it that deeply, perhaps because I've only read the 1st book so far.
Loving your analysis, bookworm. I haven't thought about it that deeply, perhaps because I've only read the 1st book so far.
I thought it would be REALLY BAD and redundant, but once I saw it my mind was blown. Better than THG and all the other YA storylines going around right now. But I also didn't read the books first, so I had no opposing idea as to who the cast should be. Haha.
I find it interesting that both Divergents that we know the origins of were from Abnegation. Do you think that’s just a coincidence, or is there more philosophy at work here?
I think growing up in that environment of being taught to put others above yourself may make them more likely to foster multiple qualities and therefore become Divergent, because you can use all the other qualities to aid your primary quality of service to others.
I think growing up in that environment of being taught to put others above yourself may make them more likely to foster multiple qualities and therefore become Divergent, because you can use all the other qualities to aid your primary quality of service to others.
Your theory's probably right. It was three divergents from Agnegation, actually.
That's an interesting perspective, bookworm. I just finished reading the book, and am hoping to see the movie (eventually). I heard that it stays relatively close to the book, which makes me happy.
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I only know the two, is the third only in the book? Or in one of the later stories?Charis wrote:It was three divergents from Agnegation, actually.
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Or do you mean the mom? Because she wasn't from Abnegation, she went there. She was originally Dauntless.
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I LOVE THIS MOVIE!!
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What’s also interesting is that the Divergents both went to the same place: Dauntless. I wonder if there’s a philosophy to that as well. I’m less sure there’s a force driving Divergents to Dauntless than I am about a force causing Abnegation to be Divergent, but it’s possible.
If you’re centered in a desire of serving others then your two primary choices would be to stay in Abnegation and continue aiding in humanitarian service or to move to Dauntless and begin civil service. The purpose behind the Faction system is to force a limited perspective on people, meaning Divergents would have a fuller perspective. As such it could be that with their more complete perspective on society they may see Dauntless as the more vital line of service since Abnegation’s service of helping people will mean nothing if it isn’t overseen by Dauntless’ service of protecting the people.
If you’re centered in a desire of serving others then your two primary choices would be to stay in Abnegation and continue aiding in humanitarian service or to move to Dauntless and begin civil service. The purpose behind the Faction system is to force a limited perspective on people, meaning Divergents would have a fuller perspective. As such it could be that with their more complete perspective on society they may see Dauntless as the more vital line of service since Abnegation’s service of helping people will mean nothing if it isn’t overseen by Dauntless’ service of protecting the people.
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Hmm, very interesting thoughts, Bookworm. I actually decided to search around the internet to see if I could find ay articles that talked about something similar and I found this: http://empiresandmangers.blogspot.com/2 ... rgent.html
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2 Corinthians 12:10 Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ’s sake. For when I am weak, then I am strong.
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In three words I can sum up everything I've learned about life: it goes on. ~Robert Frost
Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle. ~Philo of Alexandria
Joshua 1:9
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I probably should go in Abnegation but I wish I had enough courage to go into Dauntless but I'd probably like it most in Erudite--I love to learn things. If it all didn't go wrong, that is.