Rank: 1.5/5
Moviegoers who are expecting to experience a film full of action, thrill and romance should skip the “Divergent” series’ “Allegiant” and save their money for the summer’s upcoming blockbusters.
Not to say “Allegiant” does not contain these cinematic elements. In actuality it does, but it delivers those elements poorly.
“Allegiant” is the third movie in the “Divergent” trilogy, based off of the bestselling book series of the same name.
The film picks up right where the second movie, “Insurgent,” left off. The citizens of post-apocalyptic Chicago are curious as to what exists behind the wall that serves as a barrier between the city and the outside world. As the story goes on, the characters learn that what’s out there isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.
The original concept of the series’ backstory is intriguing and substantial to create a franchise. However, “Divergent’s” filmmakers could have done a much better job with the series, in comparison to successful, similar franchises like “The Hunger Games” and “The Maze Runner.”
The first movie in the “Divergent” series with the title of the same name was mediocre. The second movie, “Insurgent,” far surpassed its predecessor. There was complex character development and more action, which was accompanied by a higher quality of acting.
After seeing “Insurgent,” the third film in the franchise came with a lot of expectation to follow on its heels. It was assumed that in accordance with the books, “Allegiant” would be the final production in the “Divergent” series. However, the ending scene of the movie set it up for a sequel, an obvious Hollywood grab for more box office profits. The outcome of the film did not stay true to the novel, a maneuver that is usually not popular with audiences who follow the storyline so closely.
The acting in the movie was cheesy, cliché and not believable for viewers. The character development was lacking, with some characters sharing screen time who had merely no purpose within the story. Every action within the plot structure was predictable. Much of it was too convenient.
The cinematography was a plainly artificial joke, yet another complaint in an already lackluster film. The special effects should be the least of worries in a big-budget franchise film.
“Allegiant” earns the title of the worst movie of the “Divergent” series by far.