Beatrice Prior must confront her inner demons and continue her fight against a powerful alliance which threatens to tear her society apart with the help from others on her side.
Underwhelming adaptation of the second in Veronica Roth's YA trilogy.
Once you swallow the giant pill that is the premise, it just about makes sense, and Woodley sells it with all her conviction.
Shailene Woodley film is completely derivative but still enjoyable.
A competent rather than classic follow-up. If the action feels generic at times, the addition of Watts, more Winslet and the strength of Woodley are worth watching.
Exposition and naff CG fight for supremacy in this YA sci-fi sequel starring a seemingly unengaged Shailene Woodley.
There's no sag in the middle for this inventive sci-fi trilogy.
Shailene Woodley’s charisma is entirely absent from this YA franchise, which comes to life only when Kate Winslet appears on screen.
While the central concept of a society segmented by dopey character traits continues to sound like a Two Ronnies sketch, Robert Schwentke cranks up the action enough to keep us distracted, with well-oiled scenes of renegades jumping freight trains, and simulated cliffhangers involving flying fiery buildings offering several edge-of-your-seat moments.
General release. Check local listings for show times.
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