Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials

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Ralph R While The Scorch Trials carries over the strong directing, cinematography, and high production values from the first film, it falls short in key areas that made The Maze Runner so compelling. The character growth and connections that I appreciated in the first movie felt noticeably absent here. The relationships lack depth, and new faces introduced in this installment fail to leave a lasting impression, making it harder to feel emotionally invested in their journey. The script, while fun at times, struggles with repetition. Much of the movie feels like a sequence of action-packed set pieces rather than a cohesive narrative. That said, the visuals and production design remain a highlight. The post-apocalyptic environments are well-realized, and the tension in many of the action scenes keeps things exciting. The Scorch Trials delivers on spectacle and action but sacrifices emotional connection and narrative depth in the process. While still enjoyable, it doesn’t capture the same magic as its predecessor. Rated 2.5/5 Stars •  Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 12/17/24 Full Review Willian H The sequel to Maze Runner brings a new journey for Thomas, but at the same time raises the question: did we really need a second movie in this trilogy? I reaffirm, my favorite movie and book, the story follows the same formula as the first, with the young characters still in the hands of the WCKD, but with more action and new characters. Although the frantic pace and action scenes are exciting, the film ends up losing some of the essence that made the first one stand out. Wes Ball, known for his competent work, here leaves something to be desired. Even with good moments, the film doesn't deliver the same emotion and depth as its predecessor. In the end, The Scorch Trials is a good movie, but far from a masterpiece, and perhaps a continuation wasn’t so necessary after all. Rated 1/5 Stars •  Rated 1 out of 5 stars 12/07/24 Full Review Tommy B I found THE SCORCH TRIALS the least enjoyable out of this trilogy, but it is still really good. I love how it is a direct carry on from the first film. It dives deeper into the background behind the maze and characters. The cranks were really scary, especially that one act of the film where there are loads of them and the group are in the skyscraper trying to escape. I would definitely recommend this but the others are better in my opinion, but it’s best to watch them in order. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 11/27/24 Full Review cinema f “The Maze was just the beginning. The Scorch..will change everything.” There are sad deaths. It’s even crazier than the first. They’re really going hard with these films. I can’t wait to see the final film. 5/5 stars. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/25/24 Full Review Micah H What happened to the series I so loved? The intriguing storyline is blown into more pieces than all the windows shattered over the course of these two hours. Mystery is gone; answers are neglected; and the best characters in the series are severely underdeveloped. This book deserved so much better. Rated 1.5/5 Stars •  Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 10/30/24 Full Review Geo3 F This is a great movie that for those that did no read the book won't understand it much but for those that read it, although not 100% accurate is a great follow up to the maze runner, that is entertaining in its own right as a movie sequel or a partial book one. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 10/05/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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