Maze Runner: The Death Cure | Dir: Wes Ball | M | ★ ★ ★
After what was literally a three-year wait for the final of the Maze Runner story, fans can finally rejoice and close the book on the epic franchise. Comparable to many futuristic dystopian teen flicks that have been the hot trend of late, Maze Runner 3: The Death Cure did not disappoint.
Thomas (Dylan O’Brien), the cutest boy in the movie and our main character, leads his group of freedom fighters on their final and most dangerous mission thus far, To save their friend and stop another from turning into a zombie. To achieve this they must break into the last standing city in the whole world, a ‘WCKD’ controlled fort that turns out to be the deadliest maze of all. It is behind these enemy lines we are given more of an understanding of why Teresa (Kaya Scodelario) left the gang and switched sides at the end of Maze Runner 2.
As you can probably guess from the title, she bailed to find a death cure.
Throughout the 142 minutes long movie, we are made to side with the Thomas through a never-ending ethical dilemma which kinda makes you think – Kill a few to save many or say ‘fuck it let’s blow this place up’.
With all the original characters making an appearance but not all making it out alive, Maze Runner: The Death Cure has all the elements of a Zombie/Sci-fi/Action/Hunger Games/Hot but relatable main character kinda movie. Special mention to Gally, played by Will Poulter, who has the most ridiculously snatched/dramatic eyebrows. Which goes to show no matter how bleak the end of mankind might seem, there is never an excuse for bad eyebrows.
Fans will not be disappointed – however, I would urge you to refresh your memory with the previous films before you dive in or you will get left behind in this fast-paced finale.
Maze Runner: The Death Cure is in cinemas now.
Samuel England
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