Competent but neither Consistent nor particularly Coherent.
Perhaps next year’s Ascendant – taken from the second half of Roth’s Allegiant novel – will crank up the heat as it brings matters to a close. Until then, this tale of teenage revolution seems contented just to simmer.
The penultimate part of the Divergent franchise combines a weak plot with dull action and unappealing leads.
The finale here is about as exciting to watch as an office party on a paintball outing.
Allegiant feels like a dutiful plod towards a final film next year that should offer the illumination and resolution that fans badly want.
This over-extended teen dystopia is treading water, coming up short on its trademark punchy plotting, teen self-discovery and the wonderful Woodley.
The latest instalment of the byzantine Divergent series drags its heels in anticipation of next year’s follow-up.
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