Divergent

Name: Divergent
Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Drama, Romance
Released: March 21, 2014
Duration: 139 min
Rating: 48
Cast: Jai Courtney, Kate Winslet, Shailene Woodley, Theo James

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Summit Entertainment | Release Date: March 21, 2014 | PG-13

Starring: Jai Courtney, Kate Winslet, Shailene Woodley, Theo James

Summary: In a world where people are divided into distinct factions based on human virtues, Tris Prior is warned she is Divergent and will never fit into any one group. When she discovers a conspiracy by a faction leader to destroy all Divergents, Tris must learn to trust in the mysterious Four and together they must find out what makes beingIn a world where people are divided into distinct factions based on human virtues, Tris Prior is warned she is Divergent and will never fit into any one group. When she discovers a conspiracy by a faction leader to destroy all Divergents, Tris must learn to trust in the mysterious Four and together they must find out what makes being Divergent so dangerous before it's too late.… Expand

Director: Neil Burger

Genre(s): Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Drama, Romance

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 139 min

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Bill Zwecker

Mar 19, 2014

The strength of Burger’s movie is the fact that a non-reader of Roth’s work can enjoy Divergent and not be confused by any aspect of the storyline. Read full review

James Berardinelli

Mar 20, 2014

Divergent is less action-oriented than "The Hunger Games" but no less compelling. Read full review

The Playlist Todd Gilchrist

Mar 16, 2014

Because there’s some genuinely great ideas in the film, and some terrific character work, but it’s given such uneven attention, alternately languished upon and glossed over, that the portrait Burger creates feels complete without, well, making us feel a whole lot else. Read full review

Lou Lumenick

Mar 19, 2014

Divergent is a clumsy, humorless and shamelessly derivative sci-fi thriller set in a generically dystopian future. Read full review

Mick LaSalle

Mar 20, 2014

This society makes no sense except as a metaphor. The social layout of Divergent was supposedly devised so as to maintain peace, but putting people into airtight factions guarantees conflict. Read full review

The Telegraph Tim Robey

Apr 3, 2014

The more you scrutinise the society Roth and these screenwriters have created, the more it seems a chintzily self-designed dystopia whose rules and entire infrastructure are pure cardboard. Read full review

Joe Morgenstern

Mar 20, 2014

In all candor, and with all the amity I can muster, Divergent is as dauntingly dumb as it is dauntingly long. Read full review

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kivayugimoto

Mar 21, 2014

Definitely a must see movie to see. The Thursday first run show was crowded, and this was people paying $12,25 to see this movie in the Titan X theater. I didn't get to read the book, but I enjoyed the storyline of the movie. They picked the perfect actors for the roles! I willDefinitely a must see movie to see. The Thursday first run show was crowded, and this was people paying $12,25 to see this movie in the Titan X theater. I didn't get to read the book, but I enjoyed the storyline of the movie. They picked the perfect actors for the roles! I will definitely go and read the 2nd book to see what will be coming up in the next movie! Don't miss this one. :)… Expand

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jmay

Apr 20, 2014

Divergent is about a young girl named Tris who seems to be "Divergent". This is a great movie though the book is way better and has more detail unlike the movie which they changed.

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tbeit2

Jun 28, 2017

One of the better YA novel movies. The film succeeds mainly as an origin story for Triss and seeing how she developed and realizes the danger she is in. The film does a good job building the world and introduces some great characters throughout that make you care about Triss's struggle. ItOne of the better YA novel movies. The film succeeds mainly as an origin story for Triss and seeing how she developed and realizes the danger she is in. The film does a good job building the world and introduces some great characters throughout that make you care about Triss's struggle. It also looks great (aside from the guns, which look horrible). The cinematography is beautiful and a joy to look at. Acting is also very good for the most part and it is a consistent movie.

It has its flaws, such as some mundane writing, some weird art design, some cliched story telling (I hope you like your intro and outro narration!) and could have developed some of the side characters more. But overall, I really did enjoy the film. I would give it a 7, but the fact that the cinematography is as beautiful as it is makes me bump it up just a point.… Expand

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TheFilmFanatic

Nov 2, 2014

Divergent is a dystopian science fiction that finds itself suffering from the mould Hollywood has created for recent book adaptations. It is a very formulaic and predictable storyline that is immersed in an intricately-built world. However the acting is insanely good, particularly ShaileneDivergent is a dystopian science fiction that finds itself suffering from the mould Hollywood has created for recent book adaptations. It is a very formulaic and predictable storyline that is immersed in an intricately-built world. However the acting is insanely good, particularly Shailene Woodley, who makes everything feel much more real. The only issue was the repetitive theme of 'Chosen One' fights against oppressive government force. In the end Divergent is a watchable film if you enjoy dystopian sci-fis.… Expand

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heatherm

May 13, 2015

I didn't have particularly high expectations for this movie, and so I was pleasantly surprised that it's a reasonably good offering. The main actress falls flat often, as she doesn't seem to express very much emotion. Her instructor Four is much more interesting, as he takes her under hisI didn't have particularly high expectations for this movie, and so I was pleasantly surprised that it's a reasonably good offering. The main actress falls flat often, as she doesn't seem to express very much emotion. Her instructor Four is much more interesting, as he takes her under his wing and helps her learn to get by in her new faction, showing more knowledge and ability than our main character seems to have. One thing the film does well is lay out the world of the factions and how they work, giving the audience enough information to follow and get by, but still leaving lots of questions unanswered for the later movies. Still, it's not a particularly compelling dystopia, and even Kate Winslet's menacing would-be autocrat can't quite save the movie. One of the most interesting performances comes from Miles Teller, whose character provides the perfect love-to-hate rival. The movie had a reasonably compelling plot arc, but it did leave something to be desired; partly this can be blamed on the necessity of setting things up for the next movie, but it would have been nice if it functioned better as a standalone film to introduce the series.… Expand

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nicholasbert

Jul 27, 2014

Since it seems like a must, I'll admit I haven't read the books. Not that they are literature anyway. But this allows me to give an unbiased review, not conditioned by my previous opinion of the books. One more thing about the books: any book is better than any adaptation, we've experiencedSince it seems like a must, I'll admit I haven't read the books. Not that they are literature anyway. But this allows me to give an unbiased review, not conditioned by my previous opinion of the books. One more thing about the books: any book is better than any adaptation, we've experienced this many times, and there still seem to be people who expect the movie to be at the same level, or even better, than the books. That has never happened.

Anyway, the film was yet another dumb post-apocalyptic action/romance mix, which I've never liked, although I have to admit it's not worse than the Hunger Games. Now, the premise was kind of good: the idea of the factions in particular. But, as always, they've managed to ruin everything with lousy, cheesy dialogue, which we've heard just as many times as many movies like this are out there, and with an immediate look at the characters' first introductions we could decide, right away, if they were good or evil. And the thing is, they stay that way till the end. I call that lack of character development.

The actors were good, I just didn't expect Kate Winslet to involve in such a stupid script. The cinematography was okay, I guess, but then again I'm not an expert in this genre so I might be wrong: from what I read in the reviews it sounds like the consensus veers towards bad special fx. Divergent is nothing special, as expected, and adds nothing to the already inextinguishable stockpile of action carap.… Expand

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Ndaulatana

May 10, 2014

I honestly did not like it. They did not show the important part and not even mention important characters. Dont watch it dont spend your money. When i saw it it ruined my day.

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