Dauntless Movie, Candid Effects, Amiable Tempo, Not That Bad

Rating: 8/10 (20 July 2015)

Divergent is not that bad film as many picture it. I watched it very carefully, through my headphones in order to get a better sound, to hear actors' sometimes quiet whispering, to get a better idea of lavish soundtrack. The whole cast is pretty strong here, and yes, Shailene Woodley as Beatrice "Tris" Prior Theo James as Tobias "Four" Eaton Ashley Judd as Natalie Prior Jai Courtney as Eric Coulter Ray Stevenson as Marcus Eaton Zoë Kravitz as Christina Miles Teller as Peter Hayes Tony Goldwyn as Andrew Prior Ansel Elgort as Caleb Prior Maggie Q as Tori Wu Mekhi Phifer as Max Kate Winslet as Jeanine Matthews Ben Lloyd-Hughes as Will Christian Madsen as Al Amy Newbold as Molly Atwood - they all did a pretty solid and decent work. I must say and dare say the first part is rather nice, and a thrilling piece of work to watch. Yeah, there are weaker moments, too. What many have already mentioned before, the plot is at times terribly predictable, and you can easily tell the next twist before it even happens. Is it so bad? Yes, as it turns a movie a bit sour. No, as it does not spoil the whole movie. The video effects are very spellbinding and the lush soundtrack proves to be a pretty strong point. But still, many, many characters beg for deeper portrayal and a better explanation. Sometimes, some elements seem to be a bit shallow and not that persuasive, it just happens and you have to go with it. I say, this movie should be watched and will be enjoyed, but a second try? I am not sure so much.