Will She Be On Fire Too?

Rating: 8/10 (30 March 2014)

This is that one-shot deal I can handle – but if studio management decree that hawking a butt-load of sequels is the way to go, I am not spending any more money on Tris and Four. Besides, I am already hooked on Katniss. To use an old phrase, 'If you snooze, you lose.' And if there are future cinematographic plans for this couple, try something new and turn it into a TV show. I am sure, for kids, this story is fun and excitingand what child does not need another superhero? Of course, always ready to step-up, I want to help and make things better. So, what was missing in this battle of hopelessness against, 'The Man', 'The Collective', 'Lord Business'or whatever it was? Maybe a catchy tune? How about,'Everything is Awesome' – oops – already used in a similar flick. And that would also mean plastic Batman is out too? How about a unique plot? Really - why? This plot needs to be copied a thousand more times, just so we can say there is an even two-thousand similar movies wandering around. Oh and the main character is a girl - who is snatched away from her family - and thrown into an insurmountable situationand this time she doesn't even have her bow and arrow? How crappy is that? Oh booger – I did it again, I mixed Tris up with Katniss. And while I am on this soapboxdid 'Divergent Girl' have a cape on, I wasn't looking? You would have expected it since she's got them powerful, mysterious and fantastic abilities. You know what they are. Yes, they are called Divergence so you best remember that! Knowing that, she should have had a cape – and maybe a giant 'D' splashed across her chest (I know, I am going for realism herejust go with it.) OK – OK, I am being way too hard on this movie it was actually fun and pretty enjoyable. Once again – I did not read the book, so casting did a fantastic job, the storyline was accurate (I guess) and the acting was superb (maybe?). I sat through the entire movie without nodding off (I consider that an honest assessment of the entertainment value of a movie). Bottom linegood movie, and I was entertained.