Synopsis:

Graceling meets Beauty and the Beast in this sweeping fantasy about one girl's journey to fulfill her destiny and the monster who gets in her way-by stealing her heart.

Based on the classic fairy tale Beauty and the Beast, Cruel Beauty is a dazzling love story about our deepest desires and their power to change our destiny.

Since birth, Nyx has been betrothed to the evil ruler of her kingdom-all because of a foolish bargain struck by her father. And since birth, she has been in training to kill him.

With no choice but to fulfill her duty, Nyx resents her family for never trying to save her and hates herself for wanting to escape her fate. Still, on her seventeenth birthday, Nyx abandons everything she's ever known to marry the all-powerful, immortal Ignifex. Her plan? Seduce him, destroy his enchanted castle, and break the nine-hundred-year-old curse he put on her people.

But Ignifex is not at all what Nyx expected. The strangely charming lord beguiles her, and his castle-a shifting maze of magical rooms-enthralls her.

As Nyx searches for a way to free her homeland by uncovering Ignifex's secrets, she finds herself unwillingly drawn to him. Even if she could bring herself to love her sworn enemy, how can she refuse her duty to kill him? With time running out, Nyx must decide what is more important: the future of her kingdom, or the man she was never supposed to love.

So what I expected was like this:

Can I just say that there's a massive promotion of this movie here in the Philippines? This craze didn't happen during City of Bones, Vampire Academy, The Host etc and I was like "WHOAA TO THE OH?"

There's anxiety alongside with excitement for there's this trend in the YA book to movie adaptations recently. I don't want to expect too much for it is the root of heartache. And yes that's Shakespeare reference. Ha. But I guess my anxiety was replaced with relief for I thoroughly enjoy and relish every moment of the film!

MOVIE TAGLINE: What makes you different, makes you dangerous.
BADASS! I am so happy that the tagline they made isn't at all cheesy and ridiculous. It's fierce and it gives an impression of how intense the movie is all about.

MOVIE POSTER: HA! I have mixed feelings about the poster for I totally approve the background + the Ferris Wheeeeel (although it has a minimal appearance like why did they have to cut it!!) The font used for the title is totally cool and I can say well-improved version of the book's title cover.


Oh my freaking cow! This movie totally deserves the anticipation and hype it is receiving! My heart was on my throat while I was watching this yesterday and I just couldn't form enough coherent words after I finish watching it. And up to now I am still not sure onto how will this post would turn out for the only adjectives in my mind are all synonymous to AWESOME.

When it comes to the action scenes, the production and casts made sure that it will be realistic and well, violent. I am not saying that there's gore and too much brutality, but it's great that they made the fight and action scenes realistic to the eyes. When it comes the visual effect + the setting, I was really in awe with how they came up with a "bringing the setting in book to life." From the uniforms of each faction down to every faction's place down to the futuristic effect and advancement of technology it's very Ya-ish. Very divergent book-ish.

When it comes to the casting, the production made a risky decision of not including Uriah in the film. We all know how important his role was in this book and also to the upcoming sequels. Also, I have an issue with Al because he was supposed to be wimpier. But keeping those aside, I think the casting was really good. Each artist delivered their roles in character with easy charm. This portion is to be discussed on the latter.

If there's one thing that really made this movie outstanding, it is the pacing!! In a span of 2 hours ++ they were able to execute the 300+ pages of the book. And they go straight to what is substantial and what need to be emphasized. Even those people who haven't read the book might even get what it is all about minus the inside jokes of the Divergent fandom.

HOW TRUE IS THE MOVIE TO THE BOOK? About 80-90% should do. I mean it always happen, some changes that has to be done. Some scenes that has to be removed because of the limited air time. Some important jokes and dialogues among the characters were slashed out too. And ofcourse, some scenes that they needed to add so that the flow of the film will be lament. We'll get a clear explanation on: a.) What is this norm the Erudites are imposing. b.) Why are the divergents a threat to the factions. c.) FACTION OVER BLOOD d.) FEARS

Female empowerment has again been an issue that the critiques thoroughly discussed. WHAT'S WRONG WITH YOU GUYS.Divergent has proven that heroines can be as tough and can be as brave as any other hero. So much feminism in this film, but let's not forget how Four helped Tris in every way that he could.

Rating this a perfect 5 because despite the discrepancy from the book, it was still amazing and I really enjoyed every second of the film! How about you guys? Share your opinion and maybe link your onw review post! :D

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