Analysis Of The Movie Divergent

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Movies in the science-fiction genre are normally based on future scientific and technological advances. Some science-fiction movies frequently portray space or time travel in a nonexistent world with extraterrestrial lifeforms. Although a majority of science fiction movies are adventurous, mysterious, and exciting to watch, they usually have no meanings or connections to the real world, and also to the audiences. On the other hand, Divergent, a teen-oriented science-fiction film portrayed in a dystopian remnant setting takes a turn on this idea. The intensity, independence, and corporatism derived in this film creates a charismatic and legendary feeling. Divergent presents a meaningful matter that relates to the real world and connects with …show more content…

Burger leaves the audience in suspense as he “keeps the action humming along with especially exciting sequences around the "war games" between teams of Dauntless”(Sullivan). The voice-over we hear all around the movie makes it easy to follow. It is the voice of the main character Tris, where she gives leads us to many paths and give us as audience,an idea of what is going on. It is very adventurous and exciting to watch. Each part of the movie is intriguing and missing one part is like missing the whole movie. Also, the people who did not belong to any of the factions are labeled as the factionless. Comparing this to real world would be the people regarded as outcast- a person who has been rejected by society or a social group, thus have no identity. We as the audience are meant to connect with the movie and that is what makes it special. Many or almost all dystopian science fiction movies are meant to be adventurous and joyous, but they normally do not form any kind of connection to the audience. That is what make Divergent different from all these other movies with the same

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