The other day, I went to go and see The Maze Runner at my
local cinema, and oh my god, was I in for a treat. After only seeing the
trailer a couple of times before going and seeing it, I had a vague idea what
the film was going to be about, the same amount as many of the other
cinema-goers. Yet, due to my friends (the ones I went to see the film with)
having read the book, I had a lot less insight into the story and what was
going to happen in it than they did. I must say, despite not reading he book
beforehand, I sincerely enjoyed the film, and was hooked throughout,
understanding everything within it (unlike some films, which expect the viewers
to have read the book beforehand, and as a consequence miss some important
parts out).
With only the advert for the film and recommendations to go
and see the film and read the book, I did not know how much of a treat I was in
for. I witnessed a story of companionship, curiosity and adaptation, in
relation to the conditions that all the characters had been thrust into. I was
grateful that I had not experienced the story through reading it prior to the
film, as it made the experience more enjoyable and captivating due to the
suspense and the oblivion of what was to come next.
The film starts with a young adult called Thomas being
thrust into unknown territory through a lift mechanism, with no memories to
recall how he got in this situation or anything that happened prior to the
lift. Thomas is left vulnerable to those who greet him at the top of the lift
shaft, where they open up the cage lid, and tower above him, eventually pulling
him out and then standing over him yet again. After expressing his emotions and
showing his confusion to the group, he eventually starts settling into like in
The Glade, where everybody has their role, and their role is never changed.
Sustaining life is relatively easy within The Glade, which
is made apparent to the audience through how they are provided with supplies
necessary to grow crops, drink water, and live a generally happy life within
the 4 walls they are contained by. However, there is a way to escape The Glade,
known as The Maze, a series of winding pathways, leading in a multitude of
directions to several exits located on the outskirts of The Maze.
However, it is not all that simple to escape.
An onslaught is out there is The Maze, ready to get whoever
enters, sparing nobody. Whether it be the changing pathways or the inhabitants,
there is always something in there to keep them on their toes, whether they
like it or not.
This truly amazing film follows the existence of Thomas
within The Glade and his relationships with not only his fellow Gladers, but
The Maze itself. I would highly recommend this film to anybody who likes a film
full of suspense, where life and death is represented literally, showing the
fragility of people, and how lives can be saved or lost through teamwork and
determination. The film was so enthralling that I intend to read the book (and
the rest of the series) in the near future.Megan x
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