The Maze Runner Film is Mandatory for Teenagers
The Maze Runner is a dystopian action film that has three seasons, namely, The Maze Runner, The Maze Runner: Scorch Trials, and The Maze Runner: Death Cure. This trilogy film was first released in 2014. This film tells the story of a group of teenagers who are trying to find a way out of freedom for the Killzone experimental department, which is abbreviated as ‘WICKED’. Why is this film a must for teenagers especially action movie lovers? Because the plot of each season in this film is very exciting with several scenes that make us furious and annoyed. Moreover, the ability or expertise of each actor is very riveting. Thomas the main character has the ability to run faster than other runners and his courage in facing obstacles, then Minho is the leader of the running team who has been running in and out of the labyrinth for three years.
This film is perfect for teenagers who like action films. The Maze Runner is not just an ordinary action film like other films, this film also provides many lessons that can be taken such as cooperation and high spirits, and strong friendship. There are some of my favorite examples, namely where the gliders (as the runners are called) have to face the threat of zombies in The Maze Runner season two and when Newt (one of the runners) dies in the last second.
Besides that, what makes this film interesting is because of the increasingly sophisticated and modern depiction of technology. This film should not be watched by minors because there are indeed some scenes that may not be suitable for children. Unfortunately, the cinematography in the film is still not pleasing to the eye and the ending is unsatisfactory because one of the female characters named Theresa who falls in love with Thomas is not saved from the disaster that burned in Last City (name of the city of the WICKED control center and people who are free from virus).
Writer: Fitriana Tiara Wulandari/Economic Development’22
Editor: Dama Ivana Mustaqim/English Education’20
