Divergent

Cast: Shailene Woodley, Theo James, Kate Winslet,Jai Courtney
Director:Neil Burger              
Genre: Action,Thriller


You cant help remember 'Hunger Games' while watching this. So if you liked that, you will not be disappointed by this one :) Though keeping expectations low will be helpful :)



You may look forward to:

• Here again we have some futuristic post war drama, all thats left over, lets tame remaining people and create a better society by the handful of powerful men. The script isnt any new, all through familiar but doesnt bore you either. It has a certain pace and that keeps you entertained till the end
• Shailene Woodley, damn she is like another replica of Jennifer Lawrence from Hunger Games, be it the face cut or the caricature. She thankfully doesnt try imitating her as such. She is chosen to do a job and she does it well, but no where close in comparison to Jennifer
• Unlike 'Hunger Games', even if the movie belongs to the lady, you have a strong male contender-Theo James. He has almost equal standing if not the lead and definitely makes a mark
• Jai Courtney was fab, tough guy with tough looks. I like! :)

What you can sleep over:

• The love story angle. So very predictable, scene by scene, as well cliche :)
• The director could have done  much better job

The dampeners you should be aware of:

• I cannot accept Kate Winslet in roles like this. OMG! Been slapped and dashed to the floor by a lady who is practically no one!! Damn!!Why such a role after all!! She can do so much better :(
• It isnt as mind boggling and eventful as Hunger Games. None of the training scenes were very convincing in order to create 'Dauntless' army. Neither the action scenes as awesome

My rating: 3/5