An Enjoyable Experience

Rating: 8/10 (11 February 2019)

I believe this movie doesn't get enough credit. People complain it's a carbon copy of the somehow much more successful Hunger Games franchise, but I feel that's not so. Divergent has a much better and more intriguing setting than the Hunger Games, and from the beginning of the movie, I was drawn into the world of the factions and how to co-depend on one another. Whilst with the Hunger Games, I was desperate for ANY source of interest in the setting.
Each actor gives this performance their best, and though I'm not a huge fan of Tris as a character, Shailene Woodley makes me root for her and gives a strong performance. Jai Courtney also gives an amazing performance as Eric and makes him much more intimidating than in the books.
Obviously, the plot is slightly overdone with the "two teens who are special live in a post-apocalyptic world". But Divergent offers an interesting setting with interesting characters. It's not the best movie, but I certainly enjoyed it more than the hopeless and depressing Hunger Games. I watched this with my family, who all said they thoroughly enjoyed it, and I would recommend it to anyone who asks.