Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials

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  • 2015


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47 % Rotten
$ 312 Million
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Positive Reviews 74
Negative reviews 46
Average Rating 2.8/5
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2.0
The chases are repetitive, but intense.While the film lacks Maze Runners Terrence Malick inspired lushness, its still expensively and memorably design .. Av Club
2.0
Theres also the nagging frustration that most of the mystery at the heart of the movie could be resolved with a good, honest conversation between the .. EW
1.9
But other elements feel too obviously derivative of better films. Rogerebert
3.0
As Thomas, OBrien is once again charming and determined in this faithful, action packed sequel to The Maze Runner. Common Sense Media
3.5
Despite an overreliance on shaky cam quick cuts, Ball stages a number of effective sequences, particularly a zombie pursuit up through a toppled skysc .. Variety
3.0
Where Maze Runner was surprisingly good, Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials proves surprisingly watchable. We Got This Covered
1.5
Theres a terrific, pure action set piece set in a skyscraper thats toppled sideways; youll get woozy from the M.C. Escher angles. Austin Chronicle
3.0
As before, edits have achieved a 12A certificate, although with its scenes of torture, biological decay, and Coma like horror, this remains borderline .. The Guardian
1.0
This film is making a wheezing, spluttering sound: the sound of a profitable YA franchise running out of steam. The Guardian
1.9
Fun, if programmatic, for the better part of its almost two hours, The Maze Runner distinguished itself from its YA brethren through its largely self ..
3.0
Sometimes feeling as middle chapters often do more like a brisk jog than an actual run, this dystopian sci fi adventure does little to broaden the fra .. Screen Daily
3.0
But then The Maze Runner went and did something stupid: It let them escape from the maze. Vulture
2.5
Cinematically, Ball attempts to sustain engagement by providing each successive setting with a different combination of threats and distinctive stylis .. The Hollywood Reporter
1.5
Dont sweat it.The Maze Runner series, in James Dashners book trilogy and director Wes Balls film adaptations, is a circulator pump of jokes on you rev ..
2.5
The Scorch Trials adds nothing new to the unkillable dystopian genre, but its at least less ponderous than its predecessor. The New York Times
3.0
It can be cheesy and trite and predictable at timesnot to mention its inability to develop characters who are anything but male past placeholding role .. Paste Magazine
3.9
While the movie, helmed by first time director Wes Ball, had gorgeous visuals and some strong performances, it didnt really grab me like it did others .. IGN
3.0
Never mind fans of the books: their parents would barely have been alive when Robin Cooks suspense thriller Coma came out in 1977, and the Michael Cri .. Telegraph
3.0
The survivors are now hustled out of helicopters and into a subterranean bunker already filled with veterans of other mazes.
3.5
However, despite the scripts determination to write a lackluster and discombobulating film, the director and a charismatic cast of characters manages .. The Young Folks
3.5
Builds and enhances its world and characters impressively. New ties are created, surprising conflicts emerge. Youll be invested enough for the final i .. Cinema Blend
3.0
Heres what will take us to the final film, The Death Cure, due in early 2017: the kids have to escape from WCKD (pronounced wicked), the big pharma/go .. Ny Daily News
3.5
Still, there is enough in this second installment to make it enjoyable for the uninitiated. JoBlo
3.0
For many viewers, The Maze Runner delivered a surprisingly fresh (even if thin) diversion since the juxtaposition of the Glade and the Maze made for a .. Screen Rant
2.5
On a thematic level, it remains wholly reprehensible and a fraudulent piece of entertainment. The Globe And Mail
3.5
It might falter on many grounds but nonetheless, delivers solid entertainment for its entire runtime.
3.5
movie In many ways, Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials is a lot more accomplished than its first part.
2.0
Like The Maze Runner, this sequel doesnt set any new standard for this overstuffed genre, but its a solid, respectable adventure tale thats old fashio .. One Guys Opinion
2.5
Its a simple formula, one which reveals itself even to its teen target audience while binge watching these copycats. Rogers Movie Nation
2.5
Faults of The Maze Runner/The Scorch Trials lie more in the development of ideas than in the ideas themselves. ReelViews
2.0
Now theres Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials, a quickie sequel thats looking to maintain franchise momentum after the previous picture concluded with a s .. Blu Ray
1.0
In the Hunger Games knockoff The Maze Runner, a teenager in a dystopian future navigates an elaborate maze filled with death traps to escape from a co .. Chicago Reader
1.9
The sequel expands the geographic scope, but it only offers a generic, post apocalyptic landscape. Mark Reviews Movies
3.8
OBrien, Brodie Sangster and Lee again are the best aspects of the franchise Maze Runner at its heart is a story of young boys having a grand adventure .. Usa Today
2.5
Its worth noting, then, that the picture benefits strongly from OBriens charismatic performance and a smattering of above average action sequences, wi .. Reel Film Reviews
3.0
Its dry as a dingos donger out there, and the kids take refuge in a ruined shopping centre, only to find the victims of the The Times
2.0
Those who remember 2014s eminently forgettable The Maze Runner get a fresh fix here from director Wes Ball and writer T.S. Nowlin, adapting James Dash .. News Review
3.0
Still, with so many high octane thrills, fans will be left breathless ahead of the final leg of the journey, The Death Cure, out in 2018. Radio Times
2.5
But its never a good thing when the end of a film feels like a let down from what preceded it, and thats certainly the case here. Screen It
2.0
The Maze Runner sequel is a frenetic, fast moving film whose destination is unclear. Independent
2.0
It lacks the characters and clean allegories of The Hunger Games series but its about on a par with the annoyingly convoluted Divergent films in its h .. The Wrap
3.8
This series may never overtake The Hunger Games, but its carving out some satisfyingly rugged territory of its own. News Day
2.5
In terms of plot, The Scorch Trials is the cinematic equivalent to running in circles. Film Journal
2.5
But busy though the movie is, things always work out too easily for the kids, which is why this action packed movie passes as slowly as an 11th grade .. New York Post
2.0
All action and no sense.The Maze Runner sequel is heavy on action, and thats about it. Az Central
3.5
The Maze Runner films have neither the star power nor the knowing satire of The Hunger Games yet this paranoid series, based on the books by James Das .. Smh
3.5
Effective, quirky and even downright strange, this sequel overcomes a bumpy start to become a minor delight of the fall season. Mountain X
1.9
The acting hardly rises to the level of emoji.Action overflows, some of it neatly staged but none of it telling us anything beyond Go! Star Tribune
3.0
But this isnt simply a generic afterscape: its every sci fi afterscape.
1.5
But this isnt simply a generic afterscape: its every sci fi afterscape.
3.0
The first film made ten times what it cost, so solid direction and acting here are backed up with impressive production values.Plus its rather fun. Flim List
2.5
And when does civil responsibility triumph over individual rights Susang Ranger
2.0
Instead of diving into a complex story about analyzing the brain the series has become your average run of the mill finding a cure for a zombie outbre .. Flickering Myth
3.0
What isnt derivative in Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials is just plain stupid.The films only saving grace is a talented cast. Boston Herald
2.5
A year ago the inaugural Maze Runner adaptation proved a pleasantly unpleasant surprise. Chicago Tribune
2.5
This distinctiveness evaporates in the underwhelming Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials, even with director Wes Ball returning for the second installment .. Boston Globe
3.8
Happily, all that muddled exposition allows for the second Maze Runner film to be far more entertaining than its predecessor. The Irish Times
2.0
Nonetheless, thinking too hard about the ethicality of these heroes and villains actions is to pretend that the filmmakers have done likewise, rather .. Blogs Indie Wire
2.0
There are no mazes in The Maze Runner sequel The Scorch Trials, but there sure is plenty of running. Las Vegas Weekly
4.0
Setting its sights firmly on taking the best YA film series crown once The Hunger Games ends, Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials is another exciting entry .. Lyles Movie Files
2.0
Scorch Trials continues the legacy of its predecessor, i.e. being aggressively generic. Pajiba
3.3
The Scorch Trials ends on another cliffhanger and not in a great place either, although it leaves one hope the filmmakers will be wise enough to end t ..
2.5
Thumbnail: This polished sequel lacks the forward momentum of its predecessor and ends up running in place. Forbes
3.0
It is best you double back and catch up on an arresting origin story at your own speed. Herald Sun
2.0
Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials takes the franchise filmmaking mentality to new heights. Consequence Of Sound
4.0
The performances are better, the characters are stronger and the visuals are truly stunning. Hey U Guys
3.0
Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials delivers more and bigger sci fi action adventure thrills than the original Maze Runner. Now Toronto
4.5
Not only a massive step up in every way its also the best YA genre adaptation since Beautiful Creatures. Hopefully audiences dont screw up and avoid t .. Film School Rejects
3.5
But Wicked is never far away, and might even be closer than anyone thinks. Ner Dist
3.0
Its difficult not to compare this film to the numerous sources from which it clearly derives inspiration and sometimes uncanny similarities.
3.0
Director Wes Ball returns for the follow up, delivering a slicker and more confident product, full of grander set pieces and tougher themes. Digital Spy
3.0
Rather than Maze Runner 2: Were Gonna Need A Bigger Maze, Scorch Trials ambitiously opens up its world with mixed results: gripping action, so so scri .. Games Radar
3.5
Director Wes Ball keeps the ball rolling at a cracking pace, veers into horror territory with gruesome zombie action and, though the characters dont r .. Nz Herald
3.0
While it undoubtedly suffers from some mid franchise itis as it bridges instalments one and three of a series, The Scorch Trials is a better sequel th .. Flicks
2.0
After the rather lacklustre teen dystopia adventure The Maze Runner, the action continues in this equally gimmicky sequel. Contact Music
2.5
It may have made infrequent appearances, but the movie made the most of each and every one.Now comes the mandatory sequel, with the equally fascinatin .. Film Racket
3.0
The question for the Maze Runner, is whether it will it will be remembered as its own success or will it full under the shadow of the bigger titles in .. Ib Times
3.0
MAZE RUNNER: THE SCORCH TRIALS has one other thing going for it that is worth noting. Killer Movie Reviews
2.0
A better made, worse movie than its none too involving predecessor. Antagony & Ecstasy
3.0
Katniss Everdeen has nothing to worry about, but when it comes to focus grouped entertainment, viewers could and, indeed, will do far worse. Scmp
2.0
Its set itself up for a juicy final instalment but much of the content in this film is forgettable. The Film Pie
1.9
The Maze Runner worked as a film and could have existed all by itself, but the sequel feels like it stretched a compact work without contributing enou .. Movie Crypt
3.0
The sequel to last years surprise hit The Maze Runner is darker in every way than the original, so much so that it barely looks or feels like it came .. Straight
1.0
Its nice to see actors like Alan Tudyk, Patricia Clarkson, and Giancarlo Esposito getting work, the great piles of concrete and sand oppress as they o .. Sandiego Reader
2.0
Out of the frying pan, into the fire the first films promise is compromised here by a bloated running time; a transitional movie with lots of running .. One Room With A View
3.1
None of these characters receives enough screen time to develop relationships with us or each other. Daily Herald
2.0
No, I do not remember them; I dont even remember what my life was like before I started watching this film. The Shiz Nit
4.5
The plot is a junior jumble of hack mysteries and largely unremarkable characters, but the experience of watching it unfold is so downright electric t .. Crave Online
2.0
Everyone always talks about superhero fatigue, but what about young adult sci fi fatigue What Culture
3.1
Character actors Patricia Clarkson, Giancarlo Esposito, Barry Pepper and Lili Taylor, playing the adults, are a welcome screen presence. Mercury News
2.0
Its better than the abysmal Divergent films, but leagues behind The Hunger Games.Any teens interested in this type of movie are advised to get their h .. Scots Man
3.0
And as the teens strive to reach a possibly mythical safe haven, there is no let up in the hazards they face.Its thrilling stuff. What So
3.0
The young cast is strong but unremarkable.They carry the film well enough, but dont particularly stand out on the spectrum of YA actors. Scifi Now
2.5
Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials takes about three minutes to figure out and then another one hundred and twenty seven minutes to end. Lainey Gossip
3.0
The Scorch Trials would have done a lot better for itself had it generated any of its own momentum instead of serving as the bridge between two more i .. Scifi Movie Page
1.9
A curious thing has occurred in the Maze Runner movie series.The original picture, released last year, devotes a great deal of its running time to dev .. Seattle Times
1.5
Utterly generic adventure features lots of running, with zombies thrown into the mix. Film Journal International ..
2.5
T.S. Nowlins script doesnt give the characters equal time in the limelight, which is a shame given the ensemble is packed with genuine talent.There ar .. Fresh Fiction
3.5
But with the grander scale, The Scorch Trials trades that intimate mystery for more bullets, explosions, and unfortunately more similarity with its YA ..
1.5
Maybe if you smack yourself in the face with a wet trout every five minutes, knocking loose your logical thought, the movie might work. Fat Guys At The Movies
2.0
I dont even object to the occasional teen movie delving into a dystopian future, but does it have to be every single one The National
3.0
Theres no end as such.. just a cliffhanger aimed at locking audiences into the sequel, a ploy thats also prevalent in the Hunger Games and Harry Potte .. Sky
2.0
This sequel is very much a transitional film, with non stop action and not much story. Movie Mom
3.8
With its first sequel, The Scorch Trials, director Wes Ball keeps the tone and engagement level high even if the material is starting to get stale and .. Cinema Sight
3.5
Fresh. Barely. Better than the original but theres very little fire and what does burn isnt that original. Maybe thats why the scorch title is such a .. Tri City Herald
3.0
Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials is a special case: it takes the uninspired sequel to a relatively engaging book and turns it into a somewhat tedious fi .. Trespass Mag
3.0
The teenager culling continues apace in Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials, the sequel to the perplexing Maze Runner, the latest young adult book franchis .. Toronto Sun
2.0
This would have been far more effective if it had been adapted into a video game instead of a film. Fw Weekly
1.5
Boilerplates the YA gloomy future fad down to an obstacle course at the worst ever summer camp. Plot points are struck with predictable force; line af .. Vue Weekly
2.0
Nowlins screenplay barrels along but takes time for grace notes and is coherent within its own parameters. Assignment X
2.5
Its exciting but, there is very little depth or poignancy to the story and while the movie will probably appeal to the fans of the first film, theres .. Cairo 360
3.1
Still, this sequel is particularly disappointing considering how much potential existed here for an exciting second chapter. Johnhanlon Reviews
4.5
In other words, hes genuinely interested in the stories hes telling. Battleship Pretension
3.1
Its not anything groundbreaking in the young adult genre, but these films make the questions tangibly teenage and an absolute blast to watch. Heral
2.0
As we begin Maze Runner 2: Still Runnin, these rapscallions have escaped the maze and they can finally stop running. But safety makes for a boring mov .. Willamette Week
4.5
An agile, captivating story with great action scenes and twists around every corner.
2.5
Visual effects are solid, rarely looking too computer generated for their own good. The Film File
3.1
The virus infected, zombie like Cranks are old hat, but Rosa Salazar (as a sass mouthed teen survivalist) and Giancarlo Esposito (as a wily rebel) add .. Commercial Appeal
2.0
Cheesy, trite, and predictable, the sheer breakneck pace and frenetic energy is more than enough to whip the movie along and the result is an entertai ..
3.0
The story moves along and there are lots of well choreographed action sequences. Iol Co Za
2.0
THE midway movie blues have hit the Maze Runner series hard in its second instalment, The Scorch Trials.The first movie in this trilogy, based on a se .. The Mercury
3.0
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2.5
Whilst its a marked improvement over its predecessor, its only better in that it has gone from stupid to generic. Alternative Lens
2.0
The universe created in The Scorch Trials is full of nonsensical and unsurprising revelations. Enfil Me
3.0
As a whole, The Scorch Trials is not a perfect movie. Nor is it a great one. But it is very good, and most of that has to do with director Wes Ball wh .. The Reader (Omaha, NE)
3.8
But genre fare of this kind can prove satisfying if made by people who understand that theres really no excuse for screwing up a movie with abandoned .. City Weekly
3.0
The job of building on the established narrative so that it can be torn down and subverted is difficult and very often thankless.In many ways, its far .. Fanboys of the Universe
3.1
The Maze Runner saga is not at the level of other YA adaptations like Harry Potter or Hunger Games, but it works as light entertainment. Cinencuentro
1.3
Theres no inquiry into any moral gray area in this dystopian society; where all of the Hunger Games movies and Insurgent found a way to blend action a .. Trib
3.0
The supporting cast is terribly underserved, which is an unintentional sequel trope too.Ultimately its just kids shooting guns. Nerd Report
2.5
It is a true sequel, a film that cannot exist on its own terms, with nothing new to offer except more of the same characters and a needless extension ..
2.5
This formulaic fantasy fails to provide any distinctive punch or promise to its more competent predecessor. SF Crowsnest
4.5
Even as hes unsure of whats to come, he moves forward with determination.
2.5
If last years hit The Maze Runner was the first child in the family ambitious, concise bridge film Maze Runner: Scorch Trials is very much the middle .. North Shore News (Vancouve ..
2.5
An annoying and boring movie, that changed the easy and fun originality of the books without consistency and without any significance. Código espagueti
4.5
An exciting adventure with a charismatic cast that makes you care about the characters. Reforma
2.0
Theres a lot of thrill in the film but thats just a clever editing gimmick. High on Films
1.5
This movie has miscast its main actor and its director. Reeves is too much of a good guy to believe he can do wrong and roth steps away from the best .. Siete24.mx
4.5
A well paced movie with non stop action that really makes you care about its characters.
4.5
As long as the Right Arm is fighting WCKD, Thomas doesnt really care who they are, he just wants to bring WCKD down.
3.5
Be prepared to be impressed if you are a sucker for good visuals like I am. GhMovieFreak
3.0
The movie lacks emotion; it needs that epic feeling this type of movie should have. Enla But
4.5
Some genuinely thrilling, entertaining elements help make up for the lack of substance. Digital Trends



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