Kate:
When the cast list first came out, I did not like it all that much. I thought Shailene was a good choice, and I did see her as Tris. Theo James, however, I did not like as Four. Sorry Theo! He just isn't how I pictured him. I saw a tall, extremely thin man, with black hair, bright blue eyes, and pale skin. I also didn't like how they changed the ages around and the characters became older..... yeah. Anyways, here is what I thought of the movie:
I. Loved. It. I came in expecting a really bad movie, because of the reviews it was getting, which were really bad. I feel like it really did portray the story very well, and would make the characters very proud haha. It had the main parts, although it didn't show some scenes. But, I will go see it again, and can't wait for Insurgent! The actors WERE the characters, Theo James WAS Four and Shalilene WAS Tris.
Catherine:
In many aspects, I agree with Kate. When the cast list was originally coming out I was a bit skeptical. I believed that Shailene Woodley could portray the role of Beatrice Prior. Theo James on the other hand... he's hot. A very hot man, with not much background in the acting industry. As soon as Comic Con came around and I saw the chemistry between the two of them, I gained a bit of faith. After the movie, I was in aw. My overall feelings for the movie:
I loved it. It was a great book to movie adaptation, coming in a close second behind Catching Fire. (ugh that was perfection) I can't wait another year for Insurgent! Although I am a bit disappointed that the director won't be Neil Burger, I can't wait. Great things come from the second director in a large YA Franchise, *cough cough* The Hunger Games franchise *cough cough.*
Good reviews from both of you. It seems like the world-building wasn't completely thought-out, and as such, the entire movie seems unsure of itself.
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