The Divergent Series: Insurgent
A glossy, propulsive dystopian chase that keeps you watching through slick action and moody teen drama, even when the story feels familiar.
Tense, dark, brisk · about identity and power
Divergent
A slick, propulsive young-adult dystopia that blends training montages, romance, and rebellion into an easy, tense ride.
About 2014 film by Neil Burger
Genres action, adventure, romance, post-apocalyptic, thriller, dystopian
Directed by Neil Burger
Written by Vanessa Taylor, Evan Daugherty
Starring Kate Winslet, Ashley Judd, Shailene Woodley, Zoë Kravitz, Maggie Q, Miles Teller, Ansel Elgort, Theo James
Music Junkie XL
Runtime 139 min
Country United States
Links TMDB · IMDb · Letterboxd · Wikipedia · Wikidata
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