4/30/2023 0 Comments The scorch trials characterSoldiers open fire on them and there are shots of Cranks jerking as they get hit. Cranks are people who have been infected by a plague called ‘the Flare’ which renders them zombie-like violent, infectious, and rotted. CONTENT: IS ‘MAZE RUNNER: THE SCORCH TRIALS’ SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN?ĭuring the opening scenes, the characters land in a helicopter and are attacked from all sides by running ‘Cranks’. And whilst there is little in the way of character arcs, what little adding of depth there is takes place in a satisfying third Act which will ensure that audiences will keep coming back for more. Be it a panicked escape from a dark mall, infested by ‘Cranks’ ( zombie-like creatures) or climbing with desperation up a crumbling building, ‘The Scorch Trials’ has many sequences to keep you on the edge of your seat. Whilst it is disappointing that the direction of the series has veered away from the subtle nuances it first showcased, there is no denying that the action sequences are visually stunning. And with a shift in tone towards a distinctly horror direction, there are many sections that will only be suitable for those with a strong disposition! However, like most young adult dystopian fiction, ‘The Scorch Trials’ is adept at revealing just enough mystery from the plot to keep you hooked in order to find out what happens next. As a result, the second Act of the movie limps along by force of will alone. Thankfully, there is still little in the way of forced melodrama or overly drawn out emotional conflict between the characters (unlike some of the movie’s peers, which revel in it) but, that said, there is also little in the way of camaraderie either.īy focusing on ever more elaborate chase sequences and all-out action, all characterisation gets ditched in favour of the next big sequence, leaving little time for anyone other than Thomas (O’Brien) to have space for their character to develop. Unfortunately, ‘The Scorch Trials’ throws out much of what made the opening to this series so successful, in favour of an endless assault of action sequences. The first instalment of the Maze Runner series (released last year read our review here), managed to blend teen dystopian fiction with a compelling ‘Lord of the Flies’ style society. Genre: Sci-Fi, Action, Horror REVIEW – ‘MAZE RUNNER: THE SCORCH TRIALS’ Starring: Dylan O’Brien, Kaya Scodelario, Aiden Gillan Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials (2015) – Director: Wes Ball However, all is not what it seems as they all learn how precious they are to the plight of the human race, and how far some will go to ensure survival. Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials – After escaping the Maze and learning that the world has fallen prey to an apocalyptic virus known as ‘the Flare’, Thomas and his fellow ‘immunes’ are taken to an apparent safe house.
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