interesting concept, poorly executed

Rating: 6/10 (21 December 2014)

One of the biggest problems this movie has is its star, Shailene Woodley, is not leading lady material. There is nothing about her or her acting that stands out and takes command of the movie. All the actors were more on the boring side, mainly due to the fact the movie is at such a slow pace. More needed to happen for an adventure sci-fi movie. Another thing was the movie never explained why the Erudite thought they should control everyone and why the other 4 factions wouldn't gang up on them and stop them. Also what is going on outside the city walls. I wonder if any of the sequels go there?
FINAL VERDICT: It's an OK teen movie, better than the Twlight films, but nothing great.