Divergent Reviews

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• yet director Neil Burger seems so concerned with laying franchise groundwork that he neglects to create an engaging standalone movie, and "Divergent's" uncertain sense of setting, bloated plot, drab visual style and solid yet underwhelming lead turns

  by Andrew Barker [Variety ]

• there's a lot of intellectual aerobics going on in this one, but that doesn't usually win over fans, or make them feverish

  by John Anderson [Thompson on Hollywood ]

• the movie ironically sacrifices all momentum in favor of a long series of physical tests

  by Eric Henderson [Slant Magazine ]

• overall I was delighted with "Divergent" and am eager to see how the remaining two films continue to take us on Tris' adventure

  by Bill Zwecker [Chicago Sun-Times ]

• despite two strong lead performances and a welcome dose of female empowerment, this somber tale feels too familiar and formulaic

  by Claudia Puig [USA Today ]

• a rocky start to the Next Big Thing in YA movie franchises

  by Sheri Linden [Hollywood Reporter ]
• Review rate : B- Reviewed by Todd Gilchrist [The Playlist ]

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