The city is amazing with the buildings and how some of them are destroyed. Divergent will be released on April 4, 2014 in the UK, and March 21 in the US. [32] The studio's announcement included a bit of casting news: Mekhi Phifer will play Dauntless leader Max. I reluctantly let it go". The movie Insurgent, the second in the Divergent series, raises all kinds of ethical questions, many of which make it a worthwhile film to see.Overall, it deals with the “big brother” is watching theme. [16] On December 5, 2014, it was announced that Schwentke would return for The Divergent Series: Allegiant.[28]. On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes the film holds a rating of a 28%, based on 205 reviews, with a rating average of 5.05/10. The first film in the series was directed by Neil Burger, while the second and third films were directed by Robert Schwentke. [15] On February 13, 2014, it was announced that Robert Schwentke was offered the director position for the film and that Akiva Goldsman had been hired to re-write Duffield's script. [53] The timing was changed to a June 2017 release, with Lee Toland Krieger then attached as the movie's director. This is the kind of action sci fi movie I love. [66] Some critics praised the visual style, action sequences and Woodley's performance, but criticized the storyline and the film for being too similar to other young adult book-to-film adaptations. Tris Prior (Shailene Woodley) lives in a futuristic world in which society is divided into five factions. The plot of Insurgent takes place five days after the previous installment and continues to follow Dauntless soldier Tris Prior; Tris and Four, her Dauntless instructor, are on the run after evading a coup from Erudite faction leader Jeanine and the rest of her faction. Realizing that she has lost all of her power, Jeanine orders the box to be buried and Four and Tris to be executed. Tris must escape with Four and go beyond the wall enclosing Chicago. As only Divergents can open the box, she orders all Divergents to be captured. [24][25] On June 9, 2014, Rosa Salazar joined the cast as Lynn. Directed by Robert Schwentke. Peter discloses the group's location as the others escape and board a train headed into Factionless territory. Okay, onto Divergent the book versus Divergent the movie. Jeanine presumes that it contains data from the city's founders and the means to end the Divergence problem. … I promise.' Hailed as a hero, Tris is eager to explore the outside world. The society is composed of five factions, where members of each faction dedicate themselves to the cultivation of a particular virtue. [45] A few scenes were re-shot in Atlanta from December 17–21, 2014. So, distilling that into a cool, faithful two-hour movie is challenging. During its release in theaters, the film earned over $297 million worldwide. There will be plenty of sexual tension and chemistry, but it's important that all of that stuff doesn't just feel like it's thrown in, but that it all helps Tris grow as a character. Jeanine activates the disks, which are a mind control device that causes Christina and her friends Marlene and Hector to walk robotically towards a ledge and to ask for Tris's surrender. "[75] Charles Koplinski of the Illinois Times called it, "Smart, Slick and Superior to its predecessor,"[76] and Rich Cline of Contactmusic.com called it "A sharp improvement on the original," and wrote "this second entry in The Divergent Series has a much stronger sense of its premise and characters. Instead of a song-based soundtrack, the film relied on the score, which is darker and more intense than the first one. I happened across Divergent and wow – I was absolutely hooked. [19] Woodley, who was filming at the time The Fault in Our Stars has cut her hair, in order to appear in both films at that time. [33] Later it was confirmed that she would portray Jeanine Matthews. The structure of Divergent's fictional world was hard to understand, the plots were hard to follow, and the stakes were unclear.That made Divergent different from the YA books that have worked as movies. The movie’s biggest failure in this regard is the way it wastes its lead, actress Shailene Woodley, a promising young performer who has given over years of her career to a second … [21] The character of Edgar does not appear in the Divergent trilogy; Weston later confirmed that the character is a member of factionless. It debuted at third place behind Jurassic World and SPL II: A Time For Consequences. Distributed by Summit Entertainment and Lionsgate Films, the series consists of three science fiction action films set in a dystopian society: Divergent, Insurgent, and Allegiant. Upon arrival, Tris and Four are arrested and brought before Candor leader Jack Kang (Daniel Dae Kim), who intends to deliver them to Jeanine. Kate Winslet played the main antagonist in the first two films. The Divergent trilogy (also known as The Divergent Series) is a series of three young adult dystopian/science-fiction books by Veronica Roth and published by Katherine Tegen Books. Negative reviews of the third novel Allegiant and the studios' decision to split it into two films have been blamed for the third film's lackluster performance at the box office. The idea went through my head that I have never played a baddie before, I was almost kind of surprised." "[9] Author Veronica Roth said about the script of the film: "Reading a script is a really interesting experience. [58] In total, it earned $52,263,680 for its debut weekend, finishing first at the box office, of which $3.6 million (7% of the total gross) came from 356 IMAX theaters. Overcome by guilt, Tris decides to turn in herself to Jeanine. They were like, 'We're holding to a March 2015 release date, and we have to start no later than May 2014.' [36] In April 2013, Ashley Judd and Tony Goldwyn joined the cast as Natalie and Andrew Prior, Beatrice's parents. Snow White and the Huntsman screenwriter Evan Daugherty and Hope Springs screenwriter Vanessa Taylor co-wrote the screenplay for Divergent. [36][37] On June 27, scenes were shot at the Archives Building in Atlanta. Haunted by her past choices but desperate to protect the people she loves, Tris faces one impossible challenge after another as she unlocks the truth about the past and, ultimately, the future of her world. ", "Fans meet Shailene Woodley during 'Insurgent' reshoots in Atlanta", "Photos: Theo James and Shailene Woodley on the set of 'Insurgent, "Insurgent Movie News: Filming Taking Place In Atlanta! Divergent is due in theaters on Friday, March 21 and while the movie certainly stands on its own, there are a few elements of this world worth learning or revisiting. The Divergent filming is taking place at many locations throughout the city of Chicago, IL. With Shailene Woodley, Ansel Elgort, Theo James, Kate Winslet. "[35] On March 25, 2013, Ben Lamb was cast as Edward, Ben Lloyd-Hughes as Will, and Christian Madsen as Al. The second book also carries another theme as the Tris and Four nurture their romance. [47] The Divergent Series: Insurgent – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack album was released March 17, 2015. [5] Insurgent was also the first Divergent film to be released in IMAX 3D. The faction system in post-apocalyptic Chicago is crumbling, and everyone is desperate for power — and answers. [25], Though James was 10 years older than the character when cast, Roth praised his casting "I was sure within seconds: this was 'Four', no question. In March 2014, it was confirmed that Shailene Woodley, Theo James, Jai Courtney, Ansel Elgort, Ray Stevenson, Zoë Kravitz, Miles Teller, Maggie Q, Mekhi Phifer, and Kate Winslet would reprise their roles from Divergent. Junkie XL scored the first film in the film series, Divergent, while Joseph Trapanese scored the second and third entries, Insurgent and Allegiant. On October 28, 2014, 3D interactive character posters of Ansel Elgort as Caleb Prior, Maggie Q as Tori, Keiynan Lonsdale as Uriah Pedrad, Mekhi Phifer as Max, Miles Teller as Peter Hayes, Zoë Kravitz as Christina, Theo James as Tobias "Four" Eaton, and Shailene Woodley as Beatrice "Tris" Prior were released by various media sites. production) and the budget (at $80[million]) is more manageable. [18] Additionally, Ashley Judd, whose character died in the previous film, joined the cast for flashback and dream scenes involving her character. One possible reason for its collapse is the weakness of the source material. What is the moral message of the movie, Insurgent? Each successive film release has been rated lower than the previous release on review aggregator websites. [13][14] On December 16, 2013, it was announced that Neil Burger, director of Divergent, would not return to direct Insurgent as he was still working on the first film. Four reveals to the Factionless that his real name is Tobias Eaton, the son of the Factionless leader Evelyn (Naomi Watts), whom he still resents for leaving him with his abusive father, Marcus. Analyst Ben Mogil said, "Divergent is more similar to Hunger Games in that the company owns the underlying economics (i.e. For two days, production was moved to Chicago with scenes being filmed in Wells Street, Franklin Street, and Adams Street. "[9] At Metacritic, which assigns a weighted average score, the film has a score of 42 out of 100, based on 40 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews. [54][55] The movie was subsequently cancelled, resulting in the series having ended on a cliffhanger. Not only do you have to establish five factions, but you have to acknowledge that there's a sixth entity, which is the divergent, and you also have the factionless. All the movies the Divergent series, in order of release. I'm thrilled! We have the trailer for the second movie in The Divergent Series.Tris (Shailene Woodley) and Four (Theo James) are trying to find answers while … The Divergent Trilogy continues in the second book, the Insurgent. Max and Eric capture Tris and discover that she has a Divergent reading of 100%, making her the perfect subject to open the box. [16][17], Also in December 2013, Summit Entertainment announced that the film adaptation of Allegiant, the third and final novel in the Divergent trilogy, would be released in March 2016, serving as the finale of the series, which at the time was planned as a trilogy,[12] but on April 11, 2014, the studio decided to split the novel into a two-part film, much the like the Harry Potter, Twilight, and Hunger Games franchises did with the finales of their series. Thus, the first three films of the series have grossed over $765 million worldwide. Principal photography for The Divergent Series: Insurgent began on May 27, 2014, in Atlanta, Georgia,[49] and concluded on September 6, 2014. Advertisements. Principal photography for The Divergent Series: Allegiant began in Atlanta on May 18, 2015,[50][51] with filming concluding on August 23, 2015. [1] Neil Burger was announced as the director on August 23, 2012. Tris agrees to undergo the trials if the suicides cease. 1 in 63 countries as well as topping the overseas box office for one weekend. [62] In China, the film opened during the Dragon Boat Festival holiday weekend on June 19–21, 2015 and grossed $9.14 million in three days (Friday-Sunday) and $11.7 million in four days (Friday-Monday), which nearly equals the entire run of Divergent in the market ($12.4 million). From August 28–29 and September 2–6, 2014, more scenes were filmed at the Archives Building in Atlanta. Theo James Skips The Insurgent Wrap Party For Boys Weekend In Vegas? [12][87] Shailene Woodley, Theo James, and Naomi Watts would reprise their roles. The serum reveals the real events, and they are absolved, but Tris tearfully admits killing Christina's lover, Will, which angers Christina. Divergent is one of the best things I have seen in ages. The plot revolves around Tris’s goal of killing Jeanine, the authoritarian Erudite faction leader, and the attempt by other factions–Amity, the Factionless, and remnants of Dauntless–to overthrow Erudite. [42][43] On June 9, 2014, Rosa Salazar joined the cast as Lynn. [89] Principal photography for Allegiant began in Atlanta on May 18, 2015,[90][91] and concluded on August 23, 2015. There will b… [9][10] The film was a commercial success, grossing $52.2 million in its opening weekend and reaching the number one spot at the box-office. [7] Evan Daugherty, who co-wrote the screenplay with Vanessa Taylor, said, "I get hung up on the toughness of the movie but of equal importance is the love story between Tris and Four. Meanwhile, Jeanine, frustrated that none of the Divergent subjects has survived the simulations required to open the box, is approached by Peter, who suggests the best way to get to Tris is by exploiting her selfless Abnegation upbringing. I'd never read a script before. The next day, after discovering that Four was captured while he tried to rescue her, she fails the Amity trial, and her vital signs cease, shocking Jeanine. [13][14] On December 16, 2013, it was announced that Neil Burger, director of Divergent, would not return to direct Insurgent, due to him still working on the first film. [56], The Divergent Series: Insurgent earned $4.1 million from Thursday late night shows, which is lower than its predecessor's $4.9 million late night gross. [6] The third installment, Allegiant (2016), grossed $179 million. A fourth film was initially planned, with a March 2017 release, based on the latter half of the Allegiant book. I am delighted with all three. [42], In late August to early September, filming again moved to Atlanta. "[8], Daugherty further added, "It's tricky because the book is a very packed read with a lot of big ideas. Insurgent made less in North America in comparison to Divergent with $130 million over $150 million but more worldwide with $297 million over $288 million partially due to a 3D conversion. Speaking on the subject the director stated, "There was no breathing room. [23][24] On March 15, 2013, it was announced that Theo James had been cast as Four. The website's critical consensus reads, "Shailene Woodley gives it her all, but Insurgent is still a resounding step back for a franchise struggling to distinguish itself from the dystopian YA crowd. The first part, The Divergent Series: Allegiant, would be due for release on March 18, 2016, while the second part, The Divergent Series: Ascendant, would be released on June 9, 2017. In this article, you will see photos taken by fans of Veronica Roth's series that were taken during the movie filming process. Writing for New England Movies Weekly Daniel M. Kimmel said, "Woodley does solid work here as she's done elsewhere, and continues to be someone to watch. [58], In August 2017, Starz and Lionsgate Television announced that they were beginning to develop the television series with the director Lee Toland Krieger and The Legend of Tarzan writer Adam Cozad remaining attached from the original project. [8], On October 22, 2014, after a few clues were given on the official Instagram page, www.thedivergentseries.com was launched. [53] The final trailer was released on February 24, 2015. [34] For the Amity Compound, a set was constructed at Serenbe Community south of Atlanta. [54][56], In September 2016, Shailene Woodley stated on Today that the decision of film or television had not been finalized and that it was "a limbo waiting game. My suggestion would be for anyone interested to buy all three because they are not going want to wait to see part two and part three. In a futuristic dystopian Chicago, society is divided into five factions: But I thought, just for today, I'd let them think that I am a complete bitch. The Divergent movie is finally in the world, and so here we are again, books in hand, ready to pick out every teeny-tiny little thing that was changed from page to screen. Almost all of the filming took place in Chicago with reshoots taking place from January 24–26, 2014, in Los Angeles. [5][6] Schwentke took over from Neil Burger as director, with Burger serving as the executive producer of the film. [63][64] France is the biggest market in terms of total earnings with $16.9 million followed by Brazil ($12.3 million), the United Kingdom and Ireland ($11.9 million) and Russia ($9.5 million). In downtown Atlanta, a zip-line scene was filmed for which a set was constructed on the roof of Peachtree Center. [8], The teaser trailer for The Divergent Series: Insurgent officially debuted online through the film's official YouTube account on November 12, 2014. [46], On April 28, 2015, it was reported that Golden Globe nominee Jeff Daniels joined the cast for Allegiant as David, the leader of the Bureau of Genetic Welfare. Once outside, old discoveries are quickly rendered meaningless with the revelation of shocking new truths. On September 10, 2015, it was announced that the two films would be re-titled, with Part 1 being renamed as The Divergent Series: Allegiant and Part 2 as The Divergent Series: Ascendant. [28], Filming began in Atlanta on May 27, 2014,[29][30] and concluded on September 6, 2014. Prior to the release of The Divergent Series: Allegiant, there were already signs interest in the franchise was waning.The second movie only topped the original's total gross by a tiny margin, and audience interest in YA movies in general appeared to be shrinking rapidly. 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