Ansel Algortke's 'Divergent'

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Oftentimes we associate science fiction movies with galactic villains, laser pew-pew, and Star Trek plot movies. However, the 2015 release of “Insurgent” the second installment in the “Divergent” series directed by Robert Schwentke delivered a new perspective on science fiction films, combining drama, adventure, action, war, romance, and fantasy. This film contained numerous cast members new and old, but these are the cast members we’ve grown to love Shailene Woodley (Tris), Theo James (Four), Ansel Elgort (Caleb), Miles Teller (Peter), Kate Winslet (Jeanine), Mekhi Phifer (Max), and Jai Cortney (Eric). The much-anticipated sequel builds on the solid foundation of Divergent, correlation into a bigger and intrepid movie sequel, leaving views …show more content…
Critics argued even though Insurgent compiled more action and suspense, the movie still fell short of excitement, instead it was painfully tedious doing everything but meeting their expectations. Mainly because its battles seem to revolve back to previous fighting grounds, followed by the same unmeaningful simulations (“Insurgent' Reviews: Does 'Divergent' Sequel Impress or Distress Critics?"). But on the contrary looking beyond these minimal objections; the movies’ strengths outweigh its flaws. This movie had non-stop action, dazzling special effects, and intriguing storyline. The futuristic city of Chicago experienced a division among the faction systems- Abnegation, Amity, Candor, Dauntless, Erudite, and Factionless, began dismantling due to the faction uprise, left viewers with nothing but non-stop …show more content…
She goes on to say she discovered that Abnegation was entrusted with some secret information, and Jeanine's attack was the attempt to steal that information. However, Johanna opts to remain impartial and deems her establishment a safe house for all factions, while opposing the idea of Jeanine begins linked to allegations of this nature as if fails to match Jeanine’s character. Meanwhile, back at faction headquarters Jeanine issues an extensive search of the remaining Abnegation community. Dauntless recover the mystery object from “Tris” deceased parents house. Despite Jeanine efforts in locating the mystery box, it featured symbols of each faction, triggering her to initialize a hunt for the divergent who can crack the code embed in the object(“Divergent Series:

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