Mixed feelings.

Rating: 6/10 (7 October 2014)

So, I went to watch this movie twice at the theatre. Surprisingly, after enjoying it the first time, I left the second time with mixed emotions. I genuinely enjoyed it the first time (obviously why I went again when I was offered), it was suspenseful and interesting. I loved that the protagonist was a male, and the whole maze concept was intriguing. After the second time, I realized a lot of problems with the film and why I was disappointed. A good movie should never leave you with as many questions as this one did! The main character, Thomas, is a "hero" but really is not...he is part of WCKD and now he is with the kids they tested on? The only girl in the movie, Teresa, is weak and boring (she reminds me of Bella in Twilight). Why is she the only girl?! It never explains the note. Why does everything go wrong when Thomas comes? The only character that I have a connection to is Chuck, barely. There needs to be an emotional investment with the main characters. Speaking of main characters, I felt like they should have made more of the other guys more important. I have so many questions about this whole world and system and I was so mad that they barely answered them. I don't mean to attack the film, I just feel like this could have been a much stronger franchise, unfortunately it is not going to be unless they fix it in scorch trials.