Movie Review: Insurgent

Insurgent

(Contains Spoilers)

Movie:

Film Corporation: Red Wagon Entertainment

Released to Theatres: March 20th, 2015

Audience Rating: PG-13

Length of Time: 119 minutes

Director: Robert Schwentke

(Movie Trailer)

Book:

Title: Insurgent

Author: Veronica Roth

Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books

Release Date: May 1st, 2012

Format: Hardcover, 525 pages

Movie Review:

   One choice can destroy you.

   When I first saw Divergent as a movie I thought it did pretty good for a book adaption, though it still wasn't one of my favourites by far. They had already announced a sequel movie and the third book being split up into two more movies. I thought that it'd be okay, that they could probably manage a great series but then I saw the Insurgent trailer. I just knew the movie was going to be a pain in the butt.

   When opening week rolled around all I heard was bad reviews of the movie, knowing that it was everyone else's own personal reviews I still wanted to see the movie. It wasn't till a month after it released that I finally did. 

   Just like the first movie, I wasn't a huge fan of Insurgent. At this point I think they just took the main ideas from the book and left it at that, just like what they did with The Vampire Diaries TV show. The movie had facts messed up, and actually dropped a lot. It's understandable that things are dropped when making a movie, but this time important things were dropped that were significant to the plot and the last book's plot as well. 

   Besides the points where they messed up, they actually did some things right. Like FINALLY having Uriah in the movie, or with the message from the founders. I was really glad to see Uriah, as he was my favourite character in the series but I still wished he got more screen time considering he was supposed to be a main character in the book.
   Insurgent was a seemly enjoyable movie to see, it would have probably been a better movie to see if you hadn't read the book to know what they did wrong but overall still enjoyable.  

Overall Rating:

Favourite Scene:

   I didn't have any particular scene that I liked above the rest, I really just enjoyed every scene with Uriah in it. He was always my favourite character in the books. 

Favourite Quote:

"You are worth it to me." ~ Tobias Eaton

Recommend to People Who Enjoy:

Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thrillers, Dystopian, Rebelling heroes

   What did you think of the movie?

Ohana Book Theories: Insurgent Movie

Insurgent

Director: Robert Schwentke

Starring: Shailene Woodley, Ansel Elgort, Theo James

Expected: March 20th, 2015

Description:

   Tris and Four are now fugitives on the run, hunted by Jeanine, the leader of the Erudite elite. Racing against time, they must find out what Tris' family sacrificed their lives to protect, and why the Erudite leaders will do anything to stop them.

GoodReads Book Link

Trailer 1

Trailer 2

Theories:

Contains Book Spoilers:

   I don't have many theories for the Insurgent movie, because I like many others have read the books. With all the trailers, I do have a few questions and ideas though.

   What the heck is with that box? I was never a die hard fan for the sequel to Divergent but I do remember that the book never had anything to do with a box. So that is probably one of my biggest questions for the Insurgent movie, I think that box has something to do with the explanation video that we saw in the end of the Insurgent book, but at this point I honestly can't say.

   I feel like the book is going to be nothing but a distant memory when it comes to the movie but I'm still curious to see what Uriah looks like after they completely dropped him in the first movie. I am also excited to see the Amity and Candor compounds, otherwise besides those and Uriah I will only be seeing Insurgent in support of YA movie adaptions.

   

   Those are my theories about Insurgent, what are yours? Let me know in the comments.

YALLFest Schedule

Alrighty!

   YALLFest is tomorrow and I'm out of my mind excited! I got into Charleston on Wednesday, so I've already been able to enjoy the scenery and visited a few places! Anyhow, I know a bunch of my online blogger friends are going to be here as well. So I thought I'd post my Friday and Saturday schedule here! If you're going to be at some of the same panels or signings with me let me know! I'd love to say hi!

Friday:

3:00pm- 5:00pm

(Going in this order, times will very on line lengths)

~Magnifilous Toy Emporium~  James Dashner

~ Big Tent~ Kiera Cass

~Mose Boutique~ Lauren Oliver

Saturday:

10:00am ~ Music Hall~ Opening Keynote 

James Dashner & Sara Zarr

11:00am ~ Train ~ Jennifer L. Armentrout

11:00am ~ Court ~  Danielle Paige

11:00am-12:00pm ~ Theater~ Veronica Roth

12:00pm ~ Train~ Scott Westerfield

1:00pm ~ Tent ~ Gayle Forman

1:00pm ~ Tent ~ Becca Fitzpatrick

2:00pm ~ Train ~ Kami Garcia 

( I have tickets to be first in line, I won't be here long)

2:00pm ~ Train ~ Margaret Stohl

3:00pm ~ Theater ~ Rainbow Rowell

4:00pm ~ Music Hall ~ Hollywood Stories

Authors talk film/TV adaptions

or

4:00pm ~ Tent ~ Sarah J. Maas

4:00pm ~ Tent ~ Carrie Ryan
(Still haven't decided yet.)

5:00pm ~ Music Hall ~ Closing Keynote

Sarah Dessen & Ally Condie

6:00pm ~ Music Hall ~ YA Smackdown Feat. Tiger Beat

   I know there were so many other authors to meet and have books signed, but unfortunately I had to focus on the authors of the books I already had purchased. 

  Once again come find me at any of these signings or panels, I'd love to meet you! 

   Also! If you are going to the Martina Boone Launch event on November 9th, then you are more then welcome to hang out with me there as well!

   Have fun at YALLFest everyone who is going!

Book Review: Allegiant by Veronica Roth

Release Date: October 22, 2013
Read: January 8th-13th, 2014
Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books
Series: Divergent #3
Format: Hardcover, 526 pages
Source: Borrowed

Description on GoodReads:

   The faction-based society that Tris Prior once believed in is shattered—fractured by violence and power struggles and scarred by loss and betrayal. So when offered a chance to explore the world past the limits she’s known, Tris is ready. Perhaps beyond the fence, she and Tobias will find a simple new life together, free from complicated lies, tangled loyalties, and painful memories. 

   But Tris’s new reality is even more alarming than the one she left behind. Old discoveries are quickly rendered meaningless. Explosive new truths change the hearts of those she loves. And once again, Tris must battle to comprehend the complexities of human nature—and of herself—while facing impossible choices about courage, allegiance, sacrifice, and love. 

Review:

Contains Spoilers:

   I suppose a fire that burns that bright is not meant to last.
   I never really enjoyed The Hunger Games by Susanne Collins. So when I finished the series and started looking for another series to read my friends recommended Divergent. There was so much hype about it being the next Hunger Games that I just didn't want to give it a try. Normally hype doesn't get to me but for some reason this time it did. Last June I came across a used copy of Divergent for sale and finally decided to give it a try. I was instantly blown away by how phenomenal it was. That sadly wasn't the case for Allegiant. I was disappointed with how Veronica finished the series. I understood why she killed off Tris, but I just didn't like how it all played out. With how the the whole city was an experiment? I'm sorry but I couldn't stand it. My first impression was correct, it was another Hunger Games. I loved the characters and the original idea, Veronica did an astonishing job creating this world. No matter how I felt about the ending I'm glad I read the series.
  You can see Divergent in theatres March 21, 2014.

Rating:

Favourite Quote:

“We are not people who touch each other carelessly; every point of contact between us feels important, a rush of energy and relief.” ~ Tris

Recommend to People Who Enjoy:

Young Adult. Science Fiction, Fantasy, Dystopian