![]() But those who haven't read the book may be dissatisfied with the lack of fully developed characters and overly compressed pacing. Show moreĪs adaptations go, this one is quite faithful to the book, which should please its loyal readers. ("She's the last one ever.") Realizing that their prospects of surviving without any more supplies are slim, Thomas convinces a small group to face the dangers of the Maze and look for a way out of their bizarre captivity. Thomas' arrival coincides with a series of strange occurrences, the strangest of which is the too-soon arrival of another "greenie," a girl ( Kaya Scodelario) who has a note attached to her. He learns that the Glade residents are divided into groups with specific jobs - builders, farmers, healers, and the bravest of the group, the runners who go out into the Maze hoping to map it. None of the imprisoned boys can remember anything but their names, with the newest guy being Thomas. When the doors open, he's introduced to the Glade, a mysterious all-boy commune surrounded by an even more mysterious Maze that changes every day and is home to killer mechanized bugs called "Grievers." Every month, the elevator delivers supplies and a new amnesiac resident. The action starts immediately, with an elevator taking a scared teenage guy, Thomas ( Dylan O'Brien), up into the unknown. THE MAZE RUNNER is a dystopian thriller based on James Dashner's best-selling YA book trilogy. And there are clear themes of teamwork, courage, and friendship. Main character Thomas is a strong role model, helping his friends and standing up to authority when necessary. Characters die, and the scenes in which the mechanized Grievers kill the boys are particularly disturbing. There's more strong language ("s-t," "a-hole," "bitch") in the movie than in the book, which featured mostly made up curse words like "shuck" and "klunk." Unlike many other popular teen movies, The Maze Runner doesn't highlight a central romance (at least in this installment), but it definitely includes the same amount of intense violence - some of it teen on teen, some of it creature on teen, and much of it weapons based. The movie, like the book, is a cross between Lord of the Flies, Ender's Game, and The Hunger Games and should appeal to fans of the books and of star Dylan O'Brien ( Teen Wolf). Parents need to know that The Maze Runner is based on the first novel in James Dashner's best-selling young adult trilogy. The guys in the Glade drink an unspecified drink that's strong and makes Thomas scrunch up his face, but it's unclear whether it's alcohol or not.ĭid you know you can flag iffy content? Adjust limits for Drinking, Drugs & Smoking in your kid's entertainment guide.
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