The Darkest Minds

  • 12A (IRELAND)
  • 2018


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17 % Rotten
$ 41 Million
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Positive Reviews 27
Negative reviews 84
Average Rating 2.1/5
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2.5
The Darkest Minds can now join that pile: Based on a novel (the first of five or six, of course) by Alexandra Bracken, director Jennifer Yuh Nelson of .. Den Of Geek
3.0
Because she is so Special, and so dangerous, the Government is going to kill her, but Ruby is rescued by a kind doctor (Mandy Moore) and escapes to go .. EW
1.9
Advertisement In this adaptation of The Darkest Minds, a mysterious illness kills almost all of the children and brings out superpowers in others. Rogerebert
2.0
Brackens books are quite entertaining, but this adaptation is far from compelling Common Sense Media
2.0
Based on Alexandra Brackens novel of the same name the first in a series that includes three novels and four novellas, a heavy mythology to take on th .. Indie Wire
1.5
Borrows nearly all its ingredients from other popular sci fi franchises from X Men to Stranger Things and doesnt much seem to mind if kids recognize h .. Variety
2.0
That said, the casting is strong.Amandla Stenberg, previously seen as Rue in The Hunger Games, plays Ruby, a young woman with the gift of mind manipul .. The Guardian
2.0
As has become YA standard, this relatable playground melodrama is accorded the same dramatic weight as the end of the world material. The Guardian
1.9
Its also how he maintained their loyalty up to and beyond the murders.
2.0
Rising star Amandla Stenberg has a few affecting moments as one of the few teen survivors of a mysterious pandemic, but director Jennifer Yuh Nelsons .. Screen Daily
3.0
One of these survivors is Ruby (Amandla Stenberg), who inadvertently wipes her parents memory of her and the next morning is shipped off to the camps. Vulture
1.5
Stenberg had her big screen breakthrough in the trailblazer for this kind of YA epic: She played Rue, Katniss Everdeens doomed ally, in the first Hung .. The Hollywood Reporter
4.0
Greens are, uh, really smart.Using their wits to survive (The Hunger Games), the escapees have a variety of philosophies on resistance The New York Times
3.0
Adapted by Chad Hodge from Alexandra Brackens successful novels, and with a trilogy in mind, director Jennifer Yuh Nelson (the second and third Kung F ..
2.5
And just like that, Ruby wakes one day to find that her parents suddenly dont remember her and so she and the remaining kids are taken to camps where .. The Young Folks
2.0
The Darkest Minds boasts a decent cast and a fairly interesting premise centred on likeable characters. But its banality squashes any potential it had ..
3.0
After a deadly disease wipes out 98% of the nations children, a select few mysteriously survive. JoBlo
2.5
However, 20th Century Fox now releases The Darkest Minds, an adaptation of Alexandra Brackens novel of the same name thats in the same vein as Hunger .. Screen Rant
3.1
S. government has been busy caging children at its southern border. The Globe And Mail
2.0
The premise is that an epidemic of some sort has killed off most of the worlds children, and the few survivors have been rounded up by the government .. One Guys Opinion
2.5
Often, watching the film, you can sense richer, more interesting conflicts underpinning the story than what makes it onscreen. Village Voice
1.3
Except the government hunts them down and packs them into camps, and the kids who flee the camps become rebels against, you know, a corrupt system. Rogers Movie Nation
2.5
The Darkest Minds, based on the first book of a YA trilogy by Alexandra Bracken, seems destined to among those. ReelViews
2.5
Without a proper set up and even a wisp of a payoff, The Darkest Minds becomes homework thats no fun to finish. Blu Ray
1.5
To say the film suggests a mix of hazy political allegory and Henry Dargers outside art classic The Story of the Vivian Girls is to make it sound more .. Chicago Reader
1.9
Children who are denoted as Greens, the weakest of the bunch, have super human intelligence. Mark Reviews Movies
2.0
Because of parallels to our own tumultuous society, I will call the makers of The Darkest Minds prescient observers of our time.
2.5
The spinning its wheels effectively (and demonstrably) dulls the impact of the pictures third act revelations, which is too bad, certainly, given that .. Reel Film Reviews
1.0
While YA novels continue to sell like Cornettos in a post apocalyptic wasteland, this embarrassingly derivative teen flick suggests that the days of t .. The Times
2.0
If youve seen The Hunger Games, Divergent or The Maze Runner, there are no surprises in this low rent X Men knockoff. News Review
2.0
But it did for others then and continues through today with the latest entry being The Darkest Minds. Screen It
2.0
In spite of the title, the film doesnt want to take us to too many dark places. In fact, it manages the unlikely feat of making a nightmarish, futuris .. Independent
2.0
The dialog and events are almost painfully obvious, so the plots various twists fail to be surprising. Shadows On The Wall
4.0
No matter how broad, or even ridiculous, the stories become, if they reflect genuine adolescent emotions and tangible, real world issues, they can mor .. The Wrap
2.5
Shes especially rare, and when her camp targets her for extermination, a military doctor named Cate (Mandy Moore) rescues her and tries to take her to .. Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
2.5
Even if Darkest Minds withers at the box office, Yuh deserves a mulligan. I mean, Rob Reiner hasnt made a good movie since 1996, and hes still working .. Az Central
2.5
(Left to right) Skylan Brooks, Miya Cech, Amandla Stenberg and Harris Dickinson. Smh
1.5
Rowling and C.S. Lewis before Suzanne Collins begat her own teen heros journey, but it definitely felt as if there was at least the faintest whiff of .. Mountain X
2.0
And the end of the world she finds herself in is actually quite pleasant: this safe space, a hideout for other fugitive kids, is like a funky summer c ..
1.0
Among Rubys special psychic powers is the ability to erase herself from the memory of others. Critics and audiences will doubtlessly dream wistfully i .. Toronto Star
3.0
At nearly two hours its incredibly long for such a lightweight offering but does have an attractive cast, a deeply sentimental streak and a certain fu .. Daily Mail
1.5
Yeah, its about as ridiculous as that sounds.Setting the Scene The Darkest Minds begins with a devastating news report: most of the children of the wo .. Film Inquiry
4.5
Elevated by its dynamic leading lady Amandla Stenberg (with corkscrew curls & flawless complexion), the film effectively sucks us into its dystopian r ..
2.0
An adaptation of Alexandra Brackens 2012 young adult novel, The Darkest Minds has the unmistakable whiff of a movie that was shot several years ago an .. Flickering Myth
1.0
Heres the thing, the direction from Jennifer Yuh Nelson actually isnt bad. Flickering Myth
2.0
The dense script from Bourne writer Tony Gilroy keeps us guessing.The plot can be a little hard to follow. Express
2.0
However, devoid of those positive aspects, a film that merely follows along while marking familiar items and tropes off a checklist can be an incredib .. Bullz-Eye
3.0
And on balance, holding the key to defeating a repressive society is probably a more interesting reason for being special than other versions, like sa .. Uproxx
2.0
The factions in Divergent.Lord help any young fan who has no desire to be a joiner. The Irish Times
2.5
The pitch meeting for the book series probably started with the summary Its Divergent, but all the kids are X Men, and with a healthy dose of Magneto .. Birth Movies Death
4.0
Its fun, often quite dark, but still lighthearted enough to keep things engaging and briskly paced. Pajiba
3.1
These are the children the government believes it can try and control. Movie Freak
2.0
The survivors have developed various powers mind control, the ability to shoot lightning bolts from their hands, etc. and are rounded up in government .. Detroit News
3.5
Color coded to identify their level of power (in the same way mutants are rated in the X Men universe), the kids are rounded up and held in camps, ost .. Cnn
3.0
Heck, its entirely possible that Walt Disney will take over Fox and commission a straight to streaming sequel, but I digress. Forbes
2.0
Ultimately, The Darkest Minds isnt a total failure but for all the solid work on show, its hard to shake everything that has gone before particularly .. Hey U Guys
2.5
After her cover is blown, Ruby finds herself on the run with a mixed bag of fellow young offenders, including sarcastic Green Chubs (Skylan Brooks), y .. Film Ink
2.5
95 minutes.When this reviewers daughter was a teenager we discussed the Hunger Games trilogy of books, the first of what would become a sub genre of Y .. Maki At The Movies
3.0
Little is done to make the audience care for the characters which results in the convoluted plot being a chore to sit through. You Tube
2.0
Those with the more dangerous powers of mind control (orange) and the ability to breathe fire (red) are killed instantly, or in the case of the latter .. Raidió Teilifís Éireann
2.0
Ultimately forgettable, under developed, yet undoubtedly entertaining for early teens Flicks
2.5
She and the other survivors, who all possess some supernatural powers, are transported to brutal labor camps and color coded by their abilities. Stl Today
3.0
It scares me when Jason Statham smiles, and he does quite a lot of it in this slightly tongue in cheek underwater monster adventure.Its big, ridiculou .. Independent Ie
2.0
What is undeniable though is that Darkest Minds is a depressingly formulaic collection of young adult fantasy movie tropes. Stuff
2.0
It is not a terrible movie if compared to Twilight, but it does not play well with its own cards, and seems to be the pilot of a series that youd prob ..
2.0
.mutant kids look as bored as you will in The Darkest Minds Amandla Stenberg (Rue from the Hunger Games) plays Ruby, an Orange the most dangerous tier .. The Sun
2.0
Kung Fu Panda director fails to impress with this tale of children left with superpowers after surviving a deadly disease outbreak. Scmp
1.5
Our heroine Ruby (Stenberg) is that rarest of beasts, an Orange, who can psychically manipulate others. Ign
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It tells the story of a future where a mysterious disease has wiped out most of the children on Earth. Io9 Gizmodo
3.0
The world designed by Nelson and screenwriter Chad Hodge couldve been ripped out of a Chris Claremont comic: After an unexplained disease wipes out 90 .. Punch Drunk Critics
1.5
The Darkest Minds is badly edited and lacks a cohesive flow. Readers of the book will know the setup, but its a head scratcher for us neophytes. Movie Web
1.0
(Star Amandla Stenberg offers an appealing mix of strength and vulnerability despite her dialogue.) Sandiego Reader
2.5
We have been experiencing some problems with subscriber log ins and apologise for the inconvenience caused. Straits Times
2.0
Rescued from her concentration camp by the kindly doctor Cate (Mandy Moore) and taken under the wing of the so called Childrens League (or something l .. Dead Line
3.0
Derivative themes and sickly sweet love stories aside, The Darkest Minds is a worthy addition to the ranks of the dystopian teen flick. One Room With A View
3.0
Those children who survive get separated from the parents and rounded up in camps. Solzy At The Movies
2.5
Director Jennifer Yuh Nelson, who helmed two of the Kung Fu Panda sequels before this, takes on her first live action feature. Awards Circuit
2.0
The Darkest Minds is the latest Hunger Games knock off to get the big screen treatment and the latest to offer another clunky and melodramatically ren .. Scots Man
4.5
As the children who dont die of IAAN start to display odd abilities and powers, theyre herded into camps by a fearful government and categorized accor .. Polygon
3.0
But bringing up J.K. Rowlings famous boy wonder is a choice more self defeating than self aware. Film Avclub
1.5
It has neither inspiration nor purpose, and it eventually, almost literally, effervesces into blank irrelevance. The Verge
1.0
Based on the book trilogy by Alexandra Bracken, the film revolves around Ruby Daly (Amandla Stenberg, of, ironically, The Hunger Games), a teen surviv .. Cbr
3.0
In a panic, the US government (led by President Bradley Whitford) puts all their children into camps, but when orange Ruby (Amandla Stenberg) manages .. Scifi Now
1.9
Director Jennifer Yuh Nelson (Kung Fu Panda 2) brings a heart pounding intensity to the deeply disturbing story in her live action debut. Seattle Times
1.5
Shes tough and independent with a spunky side; hes broody because of a dark past.) Film Journal International ..
1.5
The Darkest Minds has got everything youve been looking for in a YA trilogy or, more accurately, everything youve already seen. National Post
2.0
At its best, the first thing we do in a dystopian world is kill teenagers genre hasnt been a shining moment in filmmaking. But now that genetic drift .. Original Cin
0.5
A disposable film adaptation that provides nothing but a pretentious desperation for Fox to kick off another franchise. Rendy Reviews
1.5
But everything else is limp and uninspired and not worth your time or money. Third Coast Review
1.5
Yep, thats right, shes basically another YA lead of the Chosen One trope. Cultured Vultures
1.5
Its a bizarre mix that keeps the film from hitting the highs it could have scaled had the film spoofed its implausibilities rather than drenching them .. Tiny Url
2.0
An entertaining adaptation that has little to contribute to the panorama of young adult adaptations.
0.0
Then you look and think, Wow, I know what that is.Not much to see here, is there Datebook Sfchronicle
1.0
It makes sense when The Hunger Games blew up, every Hollywood studio out there wanted to get a piece of that bleakly futuristic pie.
2.0
At one point, a newscast proclaims that 90% of the childrens population are dying. The Only Critic
2.0
I dont mind a film going through familiar motions of a genre as long as it provides a new spin on the material. Mac Guff
2.0
The Darkest Minds is a disappointing debut for director Jennifer Yuh Nelson due to a lackluster script, predictable storytelling and a startling lack .. Impulse Gamer
2.0
That should include our heroine, 16 year old Ruby (Amandla Stenberg), whose brain scan reveals shes an Orange (only Red is worse) among mostly Blues, .. Crooked Marquee
1.5
The issue is that something did not quite come together, and The Darkest Minds is a hybrid.
2.0
In the end, nothing can overcome the feeling of a dystopian dj vu. If only a little imagination had been thrown in to stir things up. Screen Zealots
4.0
However, the young people who survived the epidemic were changed. Geeks Of Color
0.5
Why certain titles had the magical touch and others didnt is something for others to speculate. Dread Central
1.0
The plot is all setup and no delivery; it feels a lot more like the pilot of a TV series than the opening movie of a franchise. Splice Today
3.1
Ruby Daly (played as a 10 year old by Lidya Jewett) is an Orange. Movie Cricket
2.0
Some cursing and rude language.By Roxana Hadadi The YA adaptation craze marches on with The Darkest Minds, based on the novel by Alexandra Bracken. Chesapeake Family
1.5
Needless to say, it isnt much of anything new, but must it be this boring The Darkest Minds is stultifyinga truly joyless experience of YA clichs and .. Film Monthly
2.5
That right. Within moments of fade in, the president of the United States is ordering that children be caged. I swear to God. The dystopian future is .. Maddwolf
1.5
Even if one ignores the color by numbers template filling plot devices, this turgid, tired adventure fails to excite in just about every way.
2.0
However, all explodes when their 13 year old Palestinian ward, Karim, is exposed as the little brother of a Munich Olympics terrorist. Metro News
2.0
Director Jennifer Yuh Nelson eschews excessive world building in favour of characterisation, particularly of Ruby and her obligatory two suitors (The .. Hot Press
2.5
The Darkest Minds is what happens when a genre has become stagnant.
2.0
A speeded up collection of ordinary scenes (not too elaborate) with which they seem obliged to adapt each page of a book that, logically, was not a sc .. Fotogramas
2.0
Its muddled and derivative.And yet, I watched it all in one sitting without dual screening. Mediaversity Reviews
2.0
Those powers are categorized into the colors that glow within the users irises: hyper intelligent greens, telekinetic blues, electrokinetic golds, wea .. idobi.com
3.3
In other words, there are a scant handful of gags that work, but its mostly clowning around in a very predictable and below par action comedy, especia .. Weekend Warrior Blog Tumbl ..
1.5
Some sort of sickness spreads wide across the planet and it kills nearly all children. High Def Digest
2.5
The post Katniss Everdeen teen dystopia seems doomed to repeat the same (and increasingly less effective) formula forever.
2.0
Some viewers may enjoy the film, and certainly I didnt hate it, but there are much better films to be seen.
1.0
The film shamelessly imitates characters and situations seen in similar movies, like The Hunger Games. El Mundo (Spain)
1.8
Its also a common superhero trope one that the X Men have been making since the 1960s.
4.0
Fills the teen and young adult aimed dystopian movie series void. Predictable but fun enough to recommend. How good it really is will depend on sequel .. Kxl
2.0
Until recently, John M. Urbancich, former and first Executive Editor of CriticsChoiceMovies , reviewed films and wrote related features and celebrity .. Jmuvies Blog Spot
2.5
Ruby being known as an orange a colour on the high end of the danger chart the children are ranked by means shes ultimately too powerful for the gover .. Brisbanista
2.0
Considering that the real world feels a bit like a dystopia these days, The Darkest Minds disappointingly doesnt have much to say about despotism. Exclaim!
2.0
Eventually she meets up with a ragtag group of other survivors Liam (Harris Dickinson), Zu (Miya Cech) and Chubs (Skylan Brooks) who stick together li .. The National
1.5
Despite an interesting and sharp performance from Amandla Stenberg, the film registers as another superficial variation of a film that is more interes .. El Nuevo Día (Puerto Rico ..
2.0
Throw in hints of Red Dawn and Tomorrow, When the War Began too, and theres nothing novel about this new franchise baiting tale, which spins a story a .. Flicks
2.0
This adaptation of the first book of Alexandra Brackens bestselling dystopian YA trilogy is the live action debut for helmer Jennifer Yuh Nelson, who .. Medium
2.0
The Darkest Minds really fails because it never really manages to separate itself from the pack of other, dangerously similar films. AXS.com
4.5
With each passing day our depressing present begins to resemble dystopian future more and more, so The Darkest Minds may benefit from timing more than .. Mulling Movies
1.9
Undeniably tame and tedious, Nelson fortifies this baseless teen friendly spectacle with peppered down thrills presented both as an indigestible roman ..



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