Solid, Though not Great.

Rating: 8/10 (21 March 2014)

Divergent is a solid film. For those who read the book like me, it generally remains faithful and captures the spirit of the book well. Shailene Woodley shows great acting chops in the lead role. It's not a perfect film. Sometimes you wanted to see a bit more of the political backdrop going on while the main character is going through her personal journey. Unlike the Hunger Games Films (Of which I love those books - haven't read the 2nd and 3rd Divergent Books yet) thus far, with similar themes - the Movie doesn't peek into scenes beyond the Protagonist's prospective to add depth. But overall the film keeps you interested. 3 1/4 out of 4 Stars.