Showing posts with label Divergent. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Divergent. Show all posts

Friday, March 21, 2014

Movie Review: 'Divergent' + Big News!

This past Summer after so many friends recommended that I read Divergent, I finally did. I was so drawn into the world and grew really attached to the characters, especially Tris and Four. I found the whole concept of a world divided into factions very daunting. The author Veronica Roth wrote a great book and I can't wait to finish reading Insurgent. 

MY REVIEW:

Upon entering the theater to watch Divergent for the first time last night I was very pleased to see how full the auditorium was. This movie is a great adaptation of the book and I really loved it. Now I am going to tell you all about some of the scenes that stood out to me the most. The first one was the scene where Al turns on Tris helps a couple of guys try to kill her. The next scene would definitely be when Tris sees Four's fears and learns that he is Tobias, the son of Marcus Eaton and a former member of Abnegation. Another scene is the one when Tris has her final test. The fourth scene would have to be where Tris has to kill Will in self defense when he isn't in control of himself. Some more scenes are definitely the ones when Tris' parents die while protecting her. The final scene that really gave me chills and stood out was when Tris has to fight Four when he isn't in control of his actions and helps him regain control of himself. I highly recommend this movie and will be seeing it again tomorrow!

BIG NEWS:

Insurgent, The sequel to Divergent has been given the green light!

Due an incredible $4.9 million earned from the Thursday night showings of Divergent, it has been confirmed that the sequel Insurgent will soon go into production. It is expected that Divergent will earn $60 million this weekend.

The sequel will start filming this May and has been given a release date of March 20th, 2015! It is predicted that the third book will be adapted and released in March 2016.

Tuesday, September 3, 2013

BOOK: 'The Transfer' by Veronica Roth -- Available Now!



'The Transfer', one of four short stories written by Veronica Roth, is available today in e-book.

The first installment details the life of Tobias Eaton, known as Four, prior to and after his induction into Dauntless. You learn about the boy behind the man. His family life. His experiences as a young Tobias.

I read the story last night at midnight on the dot and I can definitely tell you, it is worth the $2!

Veronica does a wonderful job of making you feel for Tobias, as the little boy he was before Dauntless. She also does a great job building your respect for him once he becomes a Dauntless initiate.

He is humanized in a way that we don't see as much in 'Divergent' and 'Insurgent' and it's a beautiful experience.


You can pick up this e-book at Amazon, Barnes & Nobles, iTunes, and other sites today for $1.99!

Have you read The Transfer? What did you think? Let me know in the comments!

Tuesday, August 27, 2013

VIDEO: New 'Divergent' Featurette Released


Earlier today, Fandango released an amazing featurette that contains a lot of behind the scenes footage that we didn't get from the teaser trailer. Check it out below!



We get better explanation of the film's plot, as well as commentary from the cast & author! Veronica Roth, Shailene Woodley, Theo James, Kate Winslet, and Jai Courtney introduce the concept of factions, family, and government. Woodley and Winslet explain what 'divergent' means. And how being 'divergent' is a threat to society and its government.

There are also new clips from the film in this video!

This featurette is absolutely AMAZING! I'm more excited about it than I was about the teaser trailer. We get so much more about the storyline, as well as how well the cast conceptualizes and understands their roles.

I cannot wait for this movie!

What do you guys think? Are you excited? Comment down below!

Monday, August 26, 2013

VIDEO: 'Divergent' Teaser Trailer Released


Yesterday, during the MTV Video Music Awards Pre-show, Shailene Woodley and Theo James introduced the new Divergent teaser trailer.

You can check it out below!



It gives us a little bit of everything. It's not an actual trailer, so I can't judge it's cohesiveness. I think I'm more excited about the fact that we've finally been TEASED! This movie is really happening. Finally.

Only 7 more months to go!

The teaser looks really good, but I will reserve my judgement until I can see a full trailer that at least gives a little more detail into the plot.

I loved the teaser. It did its job -- making me more excited for the theatrical trailer as well as the movie itself!

Divergent hits theaters on March 21, 2014!

Friday, June 21, 2013

Entertainment Weekly releases 'Divergent' movie stills and a behind the scenes video clip

Hey y'all, Megan here!
It has been a good week for initiates in receiving photo reveals AND behind the scene video clips! Still can't get enough of the new Divergent photos that Entertainment Weekly had shared? I know I can't, and I'm pretty sure that I love these new Divergent photos better than a Dauntless loves cake - That's saying something! Check them out below! I have my theories about these stills, what are yours? Swoon over Four and share in the comments below! 

Four and Tris take the cover of Entertainment Weekly. The magazine comes out today! Click HERE for the digital copy!

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Tris in Abnegation clothing, about to take the first jump into the world of Dauntless.  

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What do you suppose is going on with Tris and Al in this scene? Dauntless training perhaps? 

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A close up of Tris' father Andrew Prior 

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Director Neil Burger speaking with Jai Courtney AKA Dauntless leader Erik and Theo James AKA our beloved Four.

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I think this is right after Tris zip lines down with some of the other Dauntless. What are your theories?

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Dauntless initiate training. Tris and Four. I SHIP it. 

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Dauntless initiate training. Tris and Four. I love how he is always watching her!

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It looks like Tris is getting better at jumping out of trains. Tris and Four.

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Tris and Four - oh my dauntless, my feels! <4 

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Hey, remember this! The Knife throwing scene, one of my favorites!
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Capture the flag dauntless style

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I think Tris is about to take the test! What is your theory?

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Dauntless initiates 

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Saving the BEST for last. Theo James AKA Four! I give you permission to swoon. 

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To view the video click HERE