"Divergent" reviews are in and critic are mixed about the film in a post-"Hunger Games" era. The film stars Shailene Woodley as Tris Prior and Theo James as Four along with other A-list talent such as Kate Winslet and Miles Teller.
The young adult film adaptation follows the story of Tris and her odd Faction test results end up placing her in Dauntless. She soon realizes being "Divergent" is a dangerous trait and needs to hide it before she gets exposed, but it's not as easy as it seems.
However, in an age where post-apocalyptic dramas have become a hot movie trend (a.k.a THE HUNGER GAMES), the film doesn't do enough to separate itself from the pack. Check out what reviewers had to say about "Divergent" below.
IGN rates the film a 5.8 out of 10, citing a strong cast isn't enough to turn "Divergent" into a good movie:
"Divergent lucks out in the talent department. The film combats a cheap vision, from its drab sets, faux-punk costumes that turn the Dauntless faction into a perpetual nu metal concert, and a reliance on 'grief porn' drama - the film's haphazard use of suicide and child abuse to provoke audience reactions is downright egregious. But Woodley and relative newcomer James add spice to the recipe. Wide-eyed and elegant, Woodley maneuvers through dystopian obstacles with conviction. James, as hearthrobby as they come, is compassionate even while spouting drill sergeant diction."
The Washington Post gives the film 3 out of 4 stars:
"Visually, 'Divergent' delights, creating a believably decaying Chicago and using a palette of black, white, blue, gray and saffron costumes to delineate the five factions' uniform-like clothing. Woodley also makes for an appealingly complex Tris, a heroine whose sense of loss at leaving her family behind - along with her sense of identity - is tempered by the thrill of discovering new powers, both moral and physical."
Rotten Tomatoes audience users certified the film fresh with a 78 percent rating:
“Are we seeing something of similar essence with the 'Hunger Games' series? Yes. However, my personal take was that the characters were more engaging and the plot as well in this film. Shailene is excellent at the helm, and really brings forth a convincing portrayal of a heroine battling in a world where chaos and tragedy envelope the characters," one user wrote.
