Movie Review: Allegiant

This weeks movie is Allegiant, which is the sequel to the other sequel of the series I reviewed, Insurgent. So if you don't want to hear any spoilers about this movie and the other, because I know some people are worried about stuff like this, do not read the next two paragraphs. But anyways, I hope you enjoy my review on Allegiant.

The movie starts where the last movie left off, with the message from the box playing throughout the city, and people running towards the wall. Some trucks roll on screen blocking the people from leaving while the gates close behind them. It then goes to a rooftop where Tris (played by Shaylene Woodley) and Four (played by Theo James) are talking about what could be past the wall. When they are about to kiss, a message from Evelyn (played by Naomi Watts) starts to play, interrupting them.

They head back to where everyone is. There we find that all the people that helped Jeanine are on trial. They would like Tris to join in the council with the trials but she refuses. Four stands up there with his mother and the other leaders, Johanna (played by Octavia Spencer) and Kang (played by Daniel Dae Kim) as Max (played by  Mekhi Phifer) gets pulled towards the stand to be judged. Kang gives him the Candor truth serum so he doesn't lie, and Max reveals he didn't care if the people died under Jeanine's orders, comparing them to sheep. Evelyn has Max shot and killed, and Caleb (played by Ansel Elgort) fears what they will do to him.

The plot ran smoothly, but slowly throughout the movie. However, my mom, who has read the books, thought there were some things missing. And the truth is, I kind of believe her on that. Even if the plot did make almost complete sense throughout, it occasionally didn't seem whole. And at the end of the movie, it didn't seem like it should have ended there. If you go to the IMDb page for Allegiant, it even says part 1. But aside from this, the story plot was pretty good, if a bit choppy.

The acting was very enticing to watch. They all did a very good job portraying their characters, but I feel some could have done slightly better. The actor who played David, Jeff Daniels, didn't show too much emotion in some scenes and even came off as stiff at times, but did pretty well in most others. Shaylene Woodley did an amazing job but it felt like she was hesitant about some of her characters actions. Maybe it was from some of the plot holes, but you never know. Same goes for Theo James, however I feel his character had more action and that made it easier for him to work. I guess what I am saying is even good acting could not hide the inconsistency in the plot.

Overall, the movie was a little inconsistent and slow, but didn't make it entirely bad. Even with some of the occasional plot holes, I would rate this movie 7.8/10.

The winner of this weeks prize in my one year celebration is: Chloe, who I`m guessing is a little girl, but will be confirmed tomorrow.

You have won: A Mini photo session with Kay Ross Photography with 5 digital images valued at $325 and 2 free hair cuts from First Choice Haircutters.

I would also like to Congratulate the winner of my one day celebration on March 18: She is a Young girl, so I am keeping her name private, but it was cute to see her win.

This person won a Northern FanCon prize pack that included two 3 day passes for FanCon, a FanCon T-shirt, and an Avengers Print.

Thank-you to Bites Of Bliss Cakery for the cupcake gift cards we gave to the first 30 donors. Also Thank-you for the ones you gave to me. They were really good and my family enjoyed them.

Don't worry if you didn't win this time, you still have a chance with our Grand Prize giveaway on March 31st.

This weeks trivia Question is: What is David's true objective for taking Tris to Providence?

This is the last weekly prize! Don't miss your chance to win: A gift Certificate for the Inn Flower Place.

This means it is also your last chance to get entries into the grand prize draw. Check out my post from March 1st for more information on that.

Don't forget to drop off a food donation for St. Vincent DePaul's or give a $5+ donation to the HYPG Dream Team for the Relay for Life. I will be at the theater Thursday 6:30pm -8:30pm, Friday 4pm-8pm, Saturday 2pm-8pm and Tuesday 4pm-8pm. This is a new week so if you entered last week you can enter again for this week and that gets you even more chances at winning the Grand Prize.