There is a big problem with a lot of the movies based on books genre lately. It's lack of explanation. Either the writers are too lazy or they just assume the audience already knows the answers because they've read the books. It leaves the movies lacking in character development and world building.
Divergent is about the world that has been decimated and a rebuilt society that has been broken down into sects. As a teenager you are given a test to determine your personality and what sect you best belong in. Then you must choose a new permanent home for yourself either sticking to your current life or leaving your past behind. Our hero Tes is discovered to being a Divergent. She does not belong in any specific sect. She must hide though because the government will kill her if they find out. So she hides in the most dangerous sect possible not only having to worry about being discovered, but also about getting kicked out and being left homeless, but also gets tied up in a conspiracy to overtake the city.
The movie is decent. Girl power is strong in this one (maybe a little too much?), but it's a nice change of pace considering the history of male dominated stories. There are just a lot of ridiculous scenarios that having you shrugging your shoulders. I can't buy into the world without better explanation.
3/5 stars
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