Brought back my interest in Action/Adventure films

Rating: 10/10 (16 April 2014)

This film is absolutely incredible! I can't believe the effect it's had on me. Honestly, I can't remember the last time I came out of the cinema and actually discussed my excitement for the forthcoming sequels! Ordinarily, I loathe action type films because the story is so predictable and they all have the typical conventions the action genre is famous for: violence, lavish sets, a love interest etc.
Don't get me wrong. Divergent has all of those things, but thankfully they're included in such a tasteful and meaningful way, so that it really draws you into the plot and makes you believe that in fact you are almost there. The acting is also extremely believable and Kate Winslet, Theo James and Shailene Woodley do an excellent job at convincing you that this dystopian adventure could be a very real possibility in the future, especially as you can draw connections between each type of faction in the film to the supposedly non-existent ones that are present in our current society. Scary...
Furthermore, all of these great assets were boosted further by the cleverly configured graphics that again helped you envisage what Chicago could look like in a post - apocalyptic world. I also thought it was a good call not to use 3D because often the essence of the story is lost to fancy yet unnecessary CGI techniques, but that wasn't the case this time at all and it was a breath of fresh air.
Truly, I would recommend this film to anyone because I think it has something for everyone be it drama, romance or action. Plus, the storyline leaves you on the edge of your seat and how many films achieve that?. It's a really good watch. Superb even! Can't wait for the sequel Insurgent!