A disappointment

Rating: 6/10 (22 March 2014)

I was hoping for something like The Hunger Games. However, the story just didn't draw me in and Woodley's acting doesn't compare to that of Jennifer Lawrence. Of course, I realize that is setting the bar really high. Maybe I expected too much.
The story seemed to leave a lot of loose ends. First, I couldn't 'buy' into the concrete living quarters. It was never believable or even understandable.
Second, empty trains seem to always be moving throughout the city, just ready for people to jump on.
Third, the actual daily living situation of the entire city was left unshown and unexplained. Did the kids go to school? Did anyone have a 'normal' job? Were there any shops? Who, or which faction, would perform which jobs? The setting was never complete enough to make any of it 'real.' Even fantasy needs some supporting structure.
Jai Courtney made his character really interesting. There was something repellent, attractive, and interesting about him all at the same time, which left me wishing we got to know his character better.
All in all, it may be worth your time and money if you have few options one evening. However, don't expect something on par with The Hunger Games.