← Back to results
Insurgent
2015 119 min United States of America PG-13 12+
★5.5
Action, Science Fiction, Thriller
Director: Robert Schwentke
🎭 Based on
«Insurgent»
byVeronica Roth
Trailers
EN
EN
EN
Description
Beatrice Prior must confront her inner demons and continue her fight against a powerful alliance which threatens to tear her society apart.
Budget:
$110M
US Gross:
$130.18M
Worldwide:
$297M
Starring
Shailene Woodley
Actor
Ansel Elgort
Actor
Theo James
Actor
Awards
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2015
— Best Hero
Key opinion
Insurgent is generally regarded as a mediocre, derivative sequel that fails to capture the depth of its source material. While many critics and viewers appreciate the improved action sequences and visual effects, the film is frequently criticized for its thin character development and predictable, cliché-ridden screenplay.
| Originality | The film’s reliance on predictable dystopian tropes makes the narrative feel derivative of other popular young adult franchises. | |
| Acting | Shailene Woodley delivers a dedicated performance that provides a necessary anchor for the otherwise underdeveloped script. | |
| Production | The film’s high-budget CGI, particularly the virtual reality sequences, creates a visually engaging experience that often outshines the storytelling. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is widely criticized for failing to explain its own plot points, leaving key motivations and world-building mechanics poorly defined. | |
| Pacing | Opinions on the film's pacing are divided; some find the action-focused approach entertaining, while others feel the two-hour runtime drags due to a lack of narrative momentum. | |
| Adaptation | Adapting the source material proves contentious, with fans of the book series expressing frustration over significant plot deviations and the omission of key character dynamics. |