Computer Generated Imagery In The Maze Runner

“The Maze Runner” is a teen dystopia set in the aftermath of civilization’s demise. Thomas, our main character, wakes up in an elevator with no recollection of his name or his past; trapped in an expansive maze guarded by bio-mechanical beasts called Grievers. He is tossed in with sixty other boys his age, with whom he must find a way out. Their civilization resides in a small glade in the centre of this maze, where they survive solely off of their own agriculture and supplies. They select their strongest and fittest comrades to run the maze during the day, attempting to find a way out. It has been this way for years. Now it is up to Thomas to lead the way, through dangerous, twisted corridors shrouded with mystery, that hide grave dangers in their shadows.

While this film was not bad altogether, I did find myself in a love-hate relationship with it. Many critics may rant and rave about this film, but I find it …show more content…
There were a select few parts truly worth watching in Maze Runner. In particular, the special effects and Computer Generated Imagery (CGI) used in the film are absolutely phenomenal. Perhaps they even make up for some of the areas that are lacking in Maze Runner. This is made apparent in the appearance of the Grievers and the ‘Maze’. The eerily lifelike Grievers send a chill down your spine whenever they appear. These bio-mechanical freaks of nature are sputtering, slavering, screeching fiends that, when brought to life on screen, make you fear for your own life just witnessing their presence. The movements and details of every inch of their bodies are hair-raisingly vivid; they certainly stole the show. The Maze was also truly remarkable and unparalleled. The amount of precision with which the brutal blocks of concrete and metal were created is breathtaking. The in-depth illustration of the unrelenting labyrinth leaves you pining to explore it, as it seems so wondrously real. Overall a spectacular visual