#Maze runner scorch trials trial#
It's here where the plot works best because their journey turns out to be the toughest trial for the group, particularly on the leadership skills of Thomas after losing one of the kids to the Flare virus, which turns the infected into zombies called Cranks, and endlessly endangering the lives of the rest. Their much too easy escape has the kids trekking through a desert-covered, apocalyptic wasteland in search of the mysterious resistance militia, The Right Arm. Nonetheless, his continuously skeptical personality uncovers the true intentions of the military controlled medical facility run by Janson (Aidan Gillen which has the 'Game of Thrones' star bringing his usual seemingly compassionate but suspicious air). The couple instances of mild quarreling are of little consequence and frankly, pointless, except to drum up some unneeded drama. His inability to explain or provide reasons for why the group (Kaya Scodelario, Ki Hong Lee, Dexter Darden, Alexander Flores and Jacob Lofland) should follow causes a bit of contention between Newt (Thomas Brodie-Sanger) and the determined but equally self-doubting Thomas. The first half is arguably the production's strongest aspect and sees Thomas, once again, tasked as leader of the pack whether by unfortunate necessity or through an unwarranted self-assertiveness that panics others to follow him on blind faith alone. The second adaptation to the James Dashner sci-fi books largely feels like two movies trapped and overstuffed into one. This makes for an effective follow-up to its surprisingly satisfying predecessor, weaving a larger web of complexity and intrigue that challenges its intended young adult audience - though the end result still falls short. The maze, which served as both a place of fearsome mystery and a treacherous path for discovering the truth of their imprisonment, has been swapped for the more terrifying and perfidious labyrinth of human secrets and Machiavellian machinations. Once the dust settles, the volatile opening finds Thomas (Dylan O'Brien) and his posse of resourceful survivors walled inside a concrete-fortified building with even more tests and trials to perform before stumbling their way to another false sense of security and freedom.
#Maze runner scorch trials movie#
Breaking free of the concrete-fortified glades, 'Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials' picks up immediately after the events of the first movie with an explosive action sequence that leaves little time to breathe and catch one's bearings.
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