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Aberrations galore
Aberrations galore, ‘Divergent’ is a sci-fi entertainer set in futuristic dystopic Chicago (graphically created) where society is divided into factions --- Abegnation (selfless), Amity (peaceful), Candour (truthful), Erudite (intelligent) and Dauntless (brave).
‘Divergent’ is a sci-fi entertainer set in futuristic dystopic Chicago (graphically created) where society is divided into factions --- Abegnation (selfless), Amity (peaceful), Candour (truthful), Erudite (intelligent) and Dauntless (brave).They are ideally suited to live in harmony but that does not happen. If it did there would be no film. Teenager Beatrice “trice” Prior (Shailene Woodley) and her brother Caleb (Ansel Elgort) have to undergo tests to determine their aptitude but one can choose whatever group one wants. But it so happens that Trice’s falls in several factions, Abegnation, Erudite and Dauntless and is termed Divergent.
And since high-priestess Jeannie Matthews (Kate Winslet) truly believes that factions are greater than blood relations Trice finds herself in big trouble. Her mum Natalie (Ashley Judd) tries to help infiltrating into the ‘sealed quarter” but in vain. Her analyst Tori (Maggie Q) tells her to keep her identity secret as she will be targeted. But the show goes on with tests and aberrations galore. Trice finding herself pursued in open fields with black-birds swooping and having to dive in water to escape….and much, much more. But in the process she meets Tobias “Four” Eaton (Theo James) who is initially repulsed by Trice, but later realizes her plight and the hatred turns to love.
The chemistry is vividly captured by director Neil Burger who has a large canvass thanks to an imaginative but not always coherent screenplay by Evan Daugherty and Vanessa Taylor which keeps the viewer absorbed for most of its 139-minute duration (which is creditable), replete with drama both physical and psychological. Newcomer Shailene Woodley does very well in the lead role and is ably supported by the handsome Theo James who grows in stature with each frame. Kate Winslet is wasted in a brief cameo but not before reminding one of the iconic blonde Marlene Dietrich and Zoe Kautz’s cameo as Christina stands out. For a clearer picture a second viewing would probably benefit but “probably” is the operative word
