By JOLENE OGLE
Movie: Insurgent
Rating: M
Stars: 3.5 out of 5
Release date: Now showing at Noosa 5 Cinemas
INSURGENT is the sequel to the 2014 film, Divergent, and is where the tale of Tris (Shailene Woodley) comes to a blazing climax.
Like most films in a series, its best to catch up on the first film to get a better understanding of the story.
Insurgent follows Tris and her lover Four (Theo James) as they are on the run from the power hungry Jeanine (Kate Winslet), searching for allies in the ruins of Chicago.
The futuristic world is based on the idea that at adulthood, everyone must choose a faction and commit to it for life. Tris, chooses Dauntless, a faction of people who pursue bravery above all else. However, Tris is actually a Divergent which means she will never fit into just one faction.
The opening scene of Insurgent plunges the viewer straight into the aftermath of an attack and sets the mood for an epic chase of cat and mouse. But not all is as it seems and people sometimes possess more than their faction demands.
Twists and turns, dream-like scenes and questionable characters give this movie much-needed gumption to prevent it from slipping in to the realm of corny. While outstanding graphics and a range of interesting camera angles add to the cinema experience so you sometimes feel you are in the middle of a game.
Insurgent is a must-see for anyone who saw Divergent and who plans on watching the entire series. It wraps up the battle to beat Jeanine in a neat little parcel with a lead into the third movie planned for the series, Allegiant (due out 18 March next year).
Insurgent offers a good dose of action, mixed with a little romance and topped with the pure sense of escapism. Enjoy.
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