A teenage boy gains consciousness in an unknown world unable to remember his own name, failing to recognize how, where, and why he was there. He is welcomed into a civilization that seems to be in the same situation, with no memory of identity or origin. The landscape is encased around a towering wall, strictly forbidden to go beyond. The boy learns that behind the walls lies a complex maze filled with dangerous obstacles, which nobody has survived a night inside to tell the tale. To decipher possible escape routes, runners venture into the maze to memorize pathways. Despite this, three years have passed with no true success. Disaster emerges as the truths of this world are revealed for the first time.
The Maze Runner is a highly entertaining dystopian film that I would recommend to people who enjoy adventure or action-packed thrillers. The storyline is well executed with enjoyable suspense and anticipation. Each character is presented with a specific personality or trait, which makes them memorable throughout the film. The protagonist may be considered typical, but the role is well-played to fit the narrative. The film overall has some violence or intensity that may not appeal to everyone. In all, I enjoyed this watch and would continue to follow along this movie trilogy.
Based on the novel by James Dashner
Rated PG-13
Review Written by Isole, 8th Grade