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The Maze Runner

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Thomas (Dylan O'Brien), a teenager, arrives in a glade at the center of a giant labyrinth. Like the other youths dumped there before him, he has no memory of his previous life. Thomas quickly becomes part of the group and soon after demonstrates a unique perspective that scores him a promotion to Runner status -- those who patrol the always-changing maze to find an escape route. Together with Teresa (Kaya Scodelario), the only female, Thomas tries to convince his cohorts that he knows a way out.
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Critics Consensus

With strong acting, a solid premise, and a refreshingly dark approach to its dystopian setting, The Maze Runner stands out from the crowded field of YA sci-fi adventures.

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Udita Jhunjhunwala Livemint 08/14/2019
As director Wes Ball builds the eeriness around the complex entrapment of a community of boys living a Lord Of The Flies type existence, he is ably aided by imaginative and well-executed production design and special effects. Go to Full Review
Mark Kermode Observer (UK) 10/11/2014
3/5
Generally redeemed by feature first-timer Wes Ball's forthright action sequences. Go to Full Review
Tara Brady Irish Times 10/11/2014
2/5
Whither post-apocalyptic young adult sci-fi? With two movies to go, Hunger Games already feels overly familiar. Go to Full Review
Julia Soubiate EscribiendoCine 22h
6/10
Ultimately, Ball does what he can with rather weak material, and leaves us with an entertaining blockbuster that sets a good precedent and a bit of anticipation for the prospect of the inevitable sequel. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review
JD Duran InSession Film 08/19/2024
B
The Maze Runner was much better than expected... Go to Full Review
David Nusair Reel Film Reviews 05/27/2024
2.5/4
...benefits strongly from O’Brien’s charismatic performance and a smattering of above-average action sequences... Go to Full Review
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Paul J @Paullikesmoviesalot Jan 15 This movie starts out as confusing but ends up as a cinematic masterpiece. The way they introduce Thomas,s is great he's just a normal kid wanting to live a good life but we latter find out that he's the one who put people here. Overall it's a great movie watch it See more John N Jan 12 I don't know how to feel about this movie. I love the aesthetic and the actors, like dylan o brian and thomas brodie but the story felt plain. It's like the rythme was too slow and fast at the same time. I'm going to watch the other movies to see if that feeling changed but so far i'm a bit disapointed See more Héctor B @HeC55 Jan 2 Predecible con muchos clichés de cine de zombies de Hollywood See more kyle S @aleaugeofextraordinarymovies Dec 29 Never watched this till this week.. I assumed I would not like this, but it was so entertaining and fast paced, I watched all three inside of a weekend. See more Benjamin N. @Benjamonster Dec 29 I believe this film was quite good, good storybuilding, though leaving many questions unanswered but, as i am watching this late I have all the movies available so I dont have that aspect to be annoyed about. See more Ian R Dec 26 I have tried several times to get through this film. I can't get past the terrible acting. The character of Newt, makes my skin crawl. The premise and story are okay, but the dialogue is not. See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis Thomas (Dylan O'Brien), a teenager, arrives in a glade at the center of a giant labyrinth. Like the other youths dumped there before him, he has no memory of his previous life. Thomas quickly becomes part of the group and soon after demonstrates a unique perspective that scores him a promotion to Runner status -- those who patrol the always-changing maze to find an escape route. Together with Teresa (Kaya Scodelario), the only female, Thomas tries to convince his cohorts that he knows a way out.
Director
Wes Ball
Producer
Ellen Goldsmith-Vein, Wyck Godfrey, Marty Bowen, Lee Stollman
Screenwriter
Noah Oppenheim, Grant Pierce Myers, T.S. Nowlin
Distributor
20th Century Fox
Production Co
Temple Hill, Gotham Group
Rating
PG-13 (Intense Seq. of Sci-Fi Violenc|Intense Seq. of Sci-Fi Action|Some Disturbing Images|Thematic Elements)
Genre
Sci-Fi, Adventure, Action, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 19, 2014, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 2, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA)
$81.3M
Runtime
1h 53m
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