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Maze Runner: The Death Cure review@mediaguy3012d
I had watched the other Maze Runner films before so I was not expecting a masterpiece. I was expecting a fun action movie with some cool themes. And that is what I got. This is a great series (at least compared to the other tween sci-fis). It follows the group going into the WCKD city to get their friend and some interesting things happen. It has come cool visuals and some grand themes, kind of like a toned down version of some Resident Evil movies. It is not a masterpiece but it is better than most of the other hollywood garbage they are pumping out.
›Review Film: MAZE RUNNER: THE DEATH CURE (2018)@film-trail3018d
Like The Hunger Games, Maze Runner became one of the few adaptation series of young adult novels that survived the finish line when mostly falling out before even getting a sequel, or more tragically, leaving the rounds (yes, I'm looking 'at you, Divergent). Unfortunately, like The Hunger Games anyway, the adventures of Thomas (Dylan O'Brien) and friends increasingly lose their appeal after leaving the interesting concept that was originally carried. Without the effort of his character to escape from the labyrinth while uncovering the mystery behind it, Maze Runner is just a generic blockbuster that will evaporate from memory once the duration ends, look at the opening sequence of Thomas, Newt (Thomas Brodie-Sangster), and the remnants of "Gladers" take on a mission to save Minho (Ki Hong Lee) from WCKD confinement. Although Wes Ball, who also directed the first two films, knows the basics of packing fast-paced action, the scene is like a mediocre version of the Fast & Furious train heist. Tight, noisy, but difficult to invite the impression, let alone to such interest in the struggle of the protagonist. Call me too serious about this kind of blockbuster, but really a lot of odd moms present fill. An odd moment that imposes an obstacle, or extends an existing obstacle.
Why choose to pick up the carriage first instead of firing at a handful of WCKD troops using a fully-stolen aircraft that has been stolen? It will save time and reduce risk, including the risk of mistakenly choosing a carriage. However, T.S. Nowlin as the scriptwriter certainly would not let it, because The Death Cure needs additional conflict to patch the thin groove. The question is, should it reach 140 minutes? I do not think so. Because of the practicality, the early 90 minutes of The Death Cure is purely a matter of saving Minho with some unsuccessful side plots, from the romance of Thomas and Teresa (Rich Scodelario) to the moral ambiguity of a WCKD vaccine experiment.
The second point should be the main spotlight of The Death Cure. The story never dared to step into the grey area. WCKD, as the name implies, is a group of cruel, selfless, self-sacrificing people who sacrificed adolescent lives for their own safety in the framework of experiments whose outcomes never come to light. Another story if the experiment was successful, which would provoke a dilemma and provoke the mind of the audience. Rather, the film is only interested in pounding through the action that relies on pattern repetition.
All the set-pieces of action always present the following scenario: the main character is in danger-at a glance-at a loss of hope-suddenly another figure appears, out of nowhere, saving everything. The element of surprise is no longer capable when done repeatedly. Dylan O'Brien with nihil charisma plus flat acting was helpless to intensify the intensity. It is precisely Will Poulter who returned as Gally more lively and interesting listened. We know since The Revenant and then Detroit, Poulter has experienced maturity in its performance. He is more mature, knows how to give weight to a word or two, adding to the dynamics in it, The Death Cure has a bombastic third act, featuring massive wreckage wrapped in CGI as well as a capable sound system. Undoubtedly to be an epic treat if the groove that started it did not appear long-winded problems that can be resolved long before. Even the cover will be sweet as well as be touching for the fans who have bound their hearts to Thomas and his friends. Maze Runner: The Death Cure is not a satisfactory final round, but looking at the present conditions, the success of the adult adaptation franchise adult novel adult completing his journey is a thankful achievement.
RATING (6/10)
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›Maze Runner: Death Cure - Movie Review@coldsteem3074d
I am not ashamed to admit that I went to see the first two installments of the Maze Runner trilogy. Not necessarily because I was interested. The first one looked good, but just wasn't that good. I went to the second, hoping it would get better. I went to the final installment, Death Cure because I am already invested in the story. Although it was not any better than the first two. This is a series geared towards teens and tweens that fails to hit the mark (and success) set by Twilight.
A massive plague has turned the world into a dystopian wasteland. A group of children who exhibit immunity to the plague have been turned into lab rats by a corporation called WCKD. They are put through a series of trials to prepare them to survive the world. Or maybe it is to create chemical by-products in their bloodstream from which an antidote might be derived. Whatever the case may be, several of the children have escaped. The escaped children and other children who are deemed to be immune are hunted by WCKD and transported to the last city where they are subject to harsh lab tests and experimentation.
We begin Death Cure with an action sequence with some of the surviving, escaped children chasing a train that is transporting other children who have been captured to the last city. Minho (Ki Hong Li) is in one of the transport cars. Thomas (Dylan O'Brien) and the other survivors engage in a daring escape attempt that involves hijacking a helicopter and pulling off a great train robbery. The fast paced sequence ends with the kids rescuing the wrong cattle car of children. Minho is still destined for the city. The survivors have a plan to flee in a rusty ship to begin over on a distant shore. But Dylan is intent on recovering Minho. Leading a small band, the kids set off toward the last city to engage in a daring attempt to free their friend from the jaws of the beast. But they must contend with ghosts from the past in the process.
One "pro" Death Cure review I read indicated that this film is a stand alone film that does not require seeing the other films to understand what is going on. That is complete and utter nonsense. This film is wholly dependent on the existing storyline to move forward. There are numerous references, reunions and past plotlines that weave into the current story. While you may enjoy the action sequences, you will be lost in some of the dialogue if you have not seen the other stories. I had to put my thinking cap on to make connections to the previous story because I had forgotten much of the earlier story. It is forgettable. The story has some subtext related to class warfare and fascism, but it is primarily a dystopian survival story with teen heroes and heroines.
Death Cure relies on special effects and a few action sequences to engage audiences. The characters have a bit of development, but it is superficial. The plot is derivative, contrived and predictable. It is a vehicle for showcasing teen heroes for a teen audience, complete with big special effects. As a story, it is mediocre. The characters are given a degree of likability by the casting. While not necessarily credible, O'Brien brings charm to his character. There is a love triangle of sorts, played out with his two female interests played by Kaya Scodelario and Rosa Salazar. I didn't care much for either of them. Their characters are both far fetched and just not engaging. Aidan Gillen (GoT Littlefinger) has a bit of bad guy typecast working, but he is solid in that type of role. I liked his performance. The rest of the cast was decent.
Death Cure runs way too long at two hours and twenty-two minutes. The ending, in particular, was protracted. And it was erroneous as well. Thomas wakes up on a distant island, still suffering from a wound recently received. Fresh blood on the bandage and all. But they are already harvesting corn? Sloppy. The film started out with great pacing and bogged down as they tried to figure out how to tie things together. It felt a bit distracted at the end. The film is rated PG-13 for language, violence and thematic elements. Teens, tweens and older should be fine. This film is definitely geared towards the teens, hence the PG-13 rating.
Maze Runner: Death Cure is the final in a trilogy of mediocre films. Maze Runner had a score of 6.8 on IMDb, while it's sequel Scorch Trials had a tepid 6.3 score. Death Cure is currently sitting at 7.1 on IMDb, but that score will probably settle to around 6.8 given some time. My theory is that the fanboys are always first to see a movie, often distorting the early scoring. There is nothing new or special about Death Cure. The film has some decent action and great special effects. The acting is average. The film struggles to wrap up the ending, drawing the run time out far beyond where it needed to be. If you are a fan of the series, go see it at the theater. If not, wait for it to stream. 6.5/10.
Maze Runner: The Death Cure (2018) Movie Rating Contest
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Merry Christmas everyone, @themovieplace don't rest neither on this feast day and I wanted to start to announce the participants for the contest #20 where the movie Father Figures (2017) was chosen.
The participants and their options:
Father Figures (2017) will have on 26 December a rating between 8-7.1
@norwegiansteem
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Father Figures (2017) will have on 26 December a rating between 10-9.1
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Father Figures (2017) will have on 26 December a rating between 7-6.1
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Father Figures (2017) will have on 26 December a rating between 6-5.1
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I want to be as fair as possible to everyone and in every contest I offer you a screenshot from the movie to convince yourself of the final outcome and this time i will add for the #20.
For the contest #25 which begins today,I chose the movie Maze Runner: The Death Cure (2018) which is directed by Wes Ball the same man who did the first two parts.
Maze Runner: The Death Cure (2018) have the first release in Australia in 18 January and the date which will count for our contest is 27 January.
Let's take a look at some things that can help you to choose the correct rating for the contest :
the director is the same as in the other two movies and I think it will have a rating between 7 and 6.1 as are the other ones, but I may be wrong
the cast does not differ much from the other two parts and contains many names that are found in the other like Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Dylan O'Brien, Kaya Scodelario and others who played at least in one of the other two movies
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