Film Overview"Divergent" is a 2014 American dystopian sci-fi action film directed by Neil Burger and based upon Veronica Roth's popular 2011 book of the very same name. The movie script is by Evan Daugherty and Vanessa Taylor. The movie includes Shailene Woodley, Theo James, Ashley Judd, and Kate Winslet. The movie is embeded in a post-apocalyptic Chicago where society is divided into unique factions.
Plot Setting"Divergent" centers on a post-apocalyptic, dystopian society based in future Chicago, which is divided into 5 factions, each representing a various virtue: Abnegation (the generous), Amity (the tranquil), Candor (the truthful), Dauntless (the brave), and Erudite (the smart). When children reach the age of 16, they need to pick to stay in their birth faction or switch to another that much better represents their true selves learnt through an ability test.
Main Characters and Plot DevelopmentThe primary character, Beatrice "Tris" Prior, represented by Shailene Woodley, is born into the Abnegation clan but discovers herself feeling detached from her origin. Upon turning 16, her ability test results reveal that she is Divergent, fitting into numerous factions - something considered harmful and undesirable by the ruling bodies. Regardless of her Divergent status, she selects to sign up with the Dauntless faction, where she satisfies the mystical and captivating instructor Four (Theo James).
Dispute and Rising ActionIn her new faction, Tris goes through a strenuous and hazardous initiation including physical combat and psychological obstacles. Concurrently, she forms a romantic relationship with Four, who assists her hide her Divergent nature. Tricks are revealed about Four, whose real name is Tobias Eaton, as Tris discovers that he is also a Divergent.
Climax and ResolutionUnder the kindhearted facade, an Erudite leader, Jeanine Matthews (Kate Winslet), plots a coup versus Abnegation to acquire complete control over the divided city, utilizing mind control on Dauntless members. Tris and Four, due to their Divergent attributes, resist the mind control and spearhead a uprising versus Jeanine. Regardless of experiencing different dangerous challenges, Tris handles to stop the Erudite's strategy, resulting in the movie's climax.
Styles and Reception"Divergent" delves into themes of identity, option, bravery, and social divisions. It earned over $288 million worldwide versus its production spending plan of $85 million. Though the movie did well at package office, it got combined critical reviews. Some critics applauded the performance of Woodley and the exploration of the Divergent concept while others slammed the film's execution, comparing it unfavorably to other young person fiction adaptations like "The Hunger Games."
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