Fast-Paced From Start To Finish

Rating: 8/10 (19 April 2014)

I expected this movie to be a boring teenage love story because I had never actually seen the previews. Boy was I wrong! The movie starts out kind of slow, but then picks up after the choosing ceremony, and keeps on going without stopping until what seems like a 45 minute long climax scene that makes you wonder how many levels it'll step up.
I enjoy Jai Courtney's portrayal of Eric the Dauntless leader, and the Dauntless faction as a whole. If I was a bit more physically fit I could possibly be one of them. I also enjoy seeing Maggie Q getting a post Nikita role as big as that of Tori.
I do have a few nitpicks though. I don't like how slitting your hand open is shown as being mandatory as it sends a bad message. Also, the relationship between Tris and Four seems to send the vibes that a student having a relationship with her teacher is perfectly OK.
I also think another actor could've pulled off Jeanine better, like Jane Lynch or Kristen Wiig, maybe even Cameron Diaz. It just didn't seem like Kate Winslet was the right choice.
If you're OK with having your kids witness a lot of physical and gun violence, go see this movie. You won't regret it one little bit.