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MAZE RUNNER – THE DEATH CURE (2018): The Thing I Liked…

Maze Runner - The Death Cure (2018). Dylan O'Brien, Giancarlo Esposito, Dexter Darden, Rosa Salazar
Maze Runner – The Death Cure (2018). Dylan O’Brien, Giancarlo Esposito, Dexter Darden, Rosa Salazar

Maze Runner – The Death Cure, the final instalment in the young adult science fiction trilogy set in a post-apocalyptic dystopian world, is generally OK. 

Having already seen the first two Maze Runner films and also finding them mainly adequate, I wanted to watch The Death Cure to finish what I’d started. I also wanted to see that the main actor, Dylan O’Brien, had truly recovered fully following the serious 2016 on-set accident.

Even though I’m not in love with this film, I don’t regret having sat through it for reasons including the fact that the acting isn’t terrible overall, I like the consistent pace, and there are a couple of in-air stunts that had my attention. Beyond that, though, I’d say that director Wes Ball’s movie is an easy distraction that doesn’t ask too much of you. In which case, perhaps hit that play button for a casual viewing.

I’m sure that big fans of the books (I’ve never read them) probably wouldn’t sit down to this movie ‘casually.’ Nevertheless, every movie has its place, anywhere from ‘this deserves my undivided attention’ to ‘I’m definitely skipping that.’ 

Happy Film Loving,

G

MAZE RUNNER – THE SCORCH TRIALS (2015): Great New Trailer

Maze Runner - The Scorch Trials (2015), Kaya Scodelario, Dylan O'Brien
Maze Runner – The Scorch Trials (2015), Kaya Scodelario, Dylan O’Brien

I found the first instalment in the Maze Runner series ok. The best parts being a few well-executed, tense and edge of your seat moments.

With trailer 2, thankfully, things are looking more exciting.

May the finished film please be at least half as thrilling as this trailer.

Maze Runner – The Scorch Trials Release Dates: September 10th (UK); September 18th (US)…

Happy Film Loving,

G