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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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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 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. Aug 14, 2019 Full Review Mark Kermode Observer (UK) Generally redeemed by feature first-timer Wes Ball's forthright action sequences. Rated: 3/5 Oct 11, 2014 Full Review Tara Brady Irish Times Whither post-apocalyptic young adult sci-fi? With two movies to go, Hunger Games already feels overly familiar. Rated: 2/5 Oct 11, 2014 Full Review JD Duran InSession Film The Maze Runner was much better than expected... Rated: B Aug 19, 2024 Full Review David Nusair Reel Film Reviews ...benefits strongly from O’Brien’s charismatic performance and a smattering of above-average action sequences... Rated: 2.5/4 May 27, 2024 Full Review Grant Watson Fiction Machine A clearly told, broadly appealing, nicely creepy science fiction thriller. Rated: 7/10 May 7, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Matthew L. Solid foundation and storyline building up to the events that took place The first movie was by far the greatest, and I enjoyed the book as well. Probably a little more than I should’ve! Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 10/28/25 Full Review Carlos T Filme: Maze Runner: Correr ou Morrer @mazerunnermovie #mazerunner Elenco: @imdylanobrien @samohtsangster @kayascods @willpoulter @kihonglee @dexterdarden @alexjflores_1 @amlameenbaby Modelo: #ação #ficção Duração: 1h 53m Ano: 2014 Minha opinião: Mazer Runner: Correr ou Morrer (2014), Prova Mortal (2015), e Cura Mortal (2018). Esta triologia que marcou os jovens teens. Nesten1º filme se passa em uma aréa totalmente fechada, que de periodo em periodo abre um portal que criaturas vivem e quem se desafia em entrar dentro dela, a maioria não volta. Onde de periodo em periodo um adolecente novo é enviado para a arena que ja tem jovens la. Até o dia que Thomaz (O’Brian) é enviado e alguns dias depois Teresa (Kaya) também. Como sempre conflitos ocorrem e grupos são formados. Até o momento que desafiam entrar no labirinto e la Thomaz descobre que ele se mexe, mudando de forma. Lutam e conseguem matar uma das criaturas. E como não sabem de onde vieram e para onde vão. Novamente desafiam entrar no labirinto. Enquanto outro grupo não. E assim descobrem que existe uma saída. E assim vão, com várias momentos de tensão, e muita ventura e suspense os garotos conseguem sair. E assim termina o 1º filme. Neste suspense e deixando várias ??????? Vale apena assistir? Muita emoção, ficamos perdido da mesma forma que os personagens, então vamos desvendando junto com eles. Isso nos deixa preso na poltrona. Ótimo CGI, estória e enredo. E interpretação dos atores. Nota: 9 Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 10/27/25 Full Review Noah K always a goodd watch lovveeeeee Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/15/25 Full Review Glenn T I absolutely love this movie along with the rest. I have watched it several times since its release. You feel for the characters and what they are going through. It is a nice twist to a dystopian future that keep you glued to the screen. I wish there was a little more to some of the characters but the movie(s) would have been longer. I wish more movies put in the work to make great movies such as this. For myself, it is up there with all the other great trilogies of the past couple of decades. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 10/15/25 Full Review Thomas L Entertaining and mysterious. Most of this movie is awesome to watch. The ending felt off but I guess that is probably how the book ended too. Either way really great until the end. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 10/14/25 Full Review Nicholas S The Maze Runner was a great movie with a very cool mystery and great characters. I enjoyed this movie a ton with the action, mystery, and society they had created for themselves. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 10/13/25 Full Review 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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