Nowlin, based upon the novel “The Scorch Trials” by James Dashner.ĭylan O’Brien, Kaya Scodelario, Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Giancarlo Esposito, Aidan Gillen, Barry Pepper, Lili Taylor, and Patricia Clarkson star in the highly anticipated film from 20th Century Fox.ĭirected by Wes Ball, MAZE RUNNER: THE SCORCH TRIALS opens on September 18. Here’s a look at the thrilling first trailer for MAZE RUNNER: THE SCORCH TRIALS. Teaming up with resistance fighters, the Gladers take on WCKD’s vastly superior forces and uncover its shocking plans for them all. Their journey takes them to the Scorch, a desolate landscape filled with unimaginable obstacles. Even the tension between Thomas and the ruthless WCKD chancellor, played with icy gusto by Patricia Clarkson, feels straight out of the Katniss-vs.-President Snow or Tris-vs.-Jeanine Matthews playbook.In this next chapter of the epic “Maze Runner” saga, Thomas (Dylan O’Brien) and his fellow Gladers face their greatest challenge yet: searching for clues about the mysterious and powerful organization known as WCKD. We also see LIttlefinger, I mean actor Aidan Gillen, who appears to. Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials Movie on, directed by Wes Ball, Starring Kaya Scodelario,Nathalie,Dylan OBrien,Thomas Brodie-Sangster. Although the pulse-quickening action sequences are still well executed (and, in a couple of cases, downright anxiety-provoking), it's really the characters that made the first movie so enjoyable, and while this interim installment provides just enough intrigue and twists to make fans happy, it also starts to seem a bit too much like every other teen dystopian movie. The film looks as good as the first, with some fun new landscapes for them to run through. This Tuesday (May 19), the Glader-loving world finally got the 'Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials' trailer it oh-so-desperately needed. Unfortunately, with the introduction of new characters like Rosa and Jorge, there isn't as much focus on fan favorites Newt and Minho, and poor Theresa is reduced to a stereotype of the sad girl with secrets. But there are a couple of sweet contemplative conversations between Thomas and his crew, as well as between Thomas and his new friend, Brenda, ably played by Salazar as a brave girl who's a good shot but is also vulnerable. As the film progresses, it becomes more and more like those other young adult movies and falls into the traps The Maze Runner did such a good job avoiding. There isn't much time in between fighting off men with guns and zombie-like Cranks to explore the inner workings of how these characters are feeling. The plot and character development aren't quite as compelling as they were in the first movie (the set up of waking up and having no idea why you're stuck somewhere is usually inherently fascinating), but that's to be expected of a story where the main characters are mostly on the run. To stay in the loop on more movies like this, you can sign up for weeklyĪs Thomas, O'Brien is once again charming and determined in this faithful, action-packed sequel to The Maze Runner. Like the first movie, themes here include friendship, courage, and teamwork. This installment has more strong language (less "shank" and more "s-t," "son of a bitch," "dumbass," etc.) than the previous movie, and there's also slightly more romance - two characters even kiss (they're slightly drunk at the time) - though it's not as prominent here as in the Divergent or The Hunger Games movies. There's a high body count as the result of shoot-outs, explosions, and even a self-inflicted wound (the suicide happens off screen, but the shot is heard). As in the first film, violence is the main issue, with characters being chased, shot at, bitten by gruesome zombie-like creatures, and more. MAZE RUNNER: THE SCORCH TRIALS Official Trailer: In this next chapter of the epic Maze Runner saga, Thomas (Dylan O’Brien) and his fellow Gladers face their greatest challenge yet. Based on James Dashner's best-selling dystopian young adult novel, the film should attract teens (and adults) who are familiar with book series, as well as fans of star Dylan O'Brien (MTV's Teen Wolf). Parents need to know that Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials is the second movie in the Maze Runnertrilogy.
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