Not your typical "teenage action" movie, really worth a watch!

Rating: 10/10 (16 January 2015)

***May Contain Spoilers***
Imagine yourselves waking up in a metal cage with no recollection of your previous life, including your name, your parents' name, where you came from and how you got there. This is what happens to Thomas, an eager and curious teenage boy, who finds himself in the Glade, a place surrounded by walls which protects him and other boys from the horrors and mysteries of the Maze that surrounds them. Life seemed at peace at the Glade, until Thomas arrived, and then all hell brakes loose.
For such an unknown cast (aside for Thomas Sangster and Will Poulter, which already made a name for themselves in GoT and Meet the Millers, and of course, Patricia Clarkson as the "Wicked" doctor), the acting was fantastic. No stuttering, no monotones, and their facial expressions made them look like real A-listers.
The setting had an apocalyptic feeling to it, like the boys were survivors of something horrible, and were put in the Glade for their own protection. The Grievers added an macabre effect to the story, making the Maze much more frightening. The plot was fast-paced, and every scene drew the line between those who wanted to find a way out to those who, despite all the dangers, wanted to stay in the Glade. However, the plot took a sharp turn after the appearance of Teresa, and I think that a lot of scenes were cut after that, because there seemed to be many plot holes, like Ball (the director) was in hurry to get to the climax. Dylan O'Brien was excellent as the main character, and led to story with amazing skill and professionalism.
As I haven't read the books, I had absolutely no idea who created the Maze and why, until the boys and Teresa found out for themselves towards the end of the film.
All in all, the movie was great and I enjoyed every minute of it! 10/10