4/13/14: Divergent Movie Review

Divergent

Trailer: My only problem with the trailer was the fact that it made it seem like this movie was going to be extremely sexual and that they were going to over sexualize Tris as a character. 

Genre: Dystopian, Action, Romance

Based Off: Divergent by Veronica Roth

Director: Neil Burger

Noted Cast: Shailene Woodley, Theo James, Ansel Egort, Kate Winslet

Rating: 8/10

Review: 

I went into this movie extremely skeptical. The trailer made the relationship between Tris and Tobias seem overly romantic and sexual. But as clips began being released, and those clips contained passages from the book, I grew more excited.

I actually think this was a great adaptation. Over course not everything was exactly to my ideas of the book, but everyone reads the book differently.

Shailene as Tris was not bad, but seemed a bit... lacking. I kind of wish she hadn't been cast as both Tris and Hazel Grace, from John Green's bestselling novel The Fault in Our Stars, because I won't completely separate the two. Especially Caleb, who is played by Ansel Egort, who will also play Augustus Waters in The Fault in Our Stars.

Can I get a Woot Woot for incest?

Moving on to the other characters, Ansel as Caleb was amazing. Just spectacular. That is exactly how I pictured Caleb and the acting was spot on. I cannot wait to see him as Augustus.

Theo James as Tobias was also not bad, but not perfect either. He is naturally British, and at some points in the film I think you could here the accent a bit. He was quite the looker though, and had pretty good acting skills for the character.

I am a bit disappointed that they left out important scenes like Peter's stabbing of Edward and Tobias' flirtatious drunkenness, but I understand it is hard to fit a 400 page book into a two hour movie.

But as the movie continued on, a lot of my favorite witty lines had been left out and that made me a bit sad.

Otherwise the visual expedience and the CGI was very pleasing. I especially liked the zip line scene, because I felt like I was flying through the air as well.

I hope that the next three movies are good, and that they don't go off the book. *sends a prayer to every higher power there might be*

Future News: 

Insurgent and Allegiant (a two part movie) are confirmed for 2015, 2016, and 2017. 

10/16/13: Waiting on Wednesday: Allegiant by Veronica Roth

Allegiant

By Veronica Roth

October 22, 2013

One choice will define you.

What if your whole world was a lie?
What if a single revelation—like a single choice—changed everything?
What if love and loyalty made you do things you never expected?

The faction-based society that Tris Prior once believed in is shattered—fractured by violence and power struggles and scarred by loss and betrayal. So when offered a chance to explore the world past the limits she’s known, Tris is ready. Perhaps beyond the fence, she and Tobias will find a simple new life together, free from complicated lies, tangled loyalties, and painful memories.

But Tris’s new reality is even more alarming than the one she left behind. Old discoveries are quickly rendered meaningless. Explosive new truths change the hearts of those she loves. And once again, Tris must battle to comprehend the complexities of human nature—and of herself—while facing impossible choices about courage, allegiance, sacrifice, and love.

Told from a riveting dual perspective, Allegiant, by #1 New York Times best-selling author Veronica Roth, brings the Divergent series to a powerful conclusion while revealing the secrets of the dystopian world that has captivated millions of readers in Divergent and Insurgent.

The final book to a magnificent trilogy. 

What decision will Tris have to make?

Will violence continue to in sue? 

 Will loyalties be shattered?

Will love be?

Or will it all be renewed?

What will lie beyond the fence?

What were they hiding?

Life?

Waiting on Wednesday: Allegiant

Hey mis amigos!

So since I've talked about House of Hades a great deal, I decided to talk about one of the other books I cannot wait to have on my Kindle. Yes, you guessed it, Allegiant by Veronica Roth.

Title: Allegiant

Cover: I was very excited when I saw this cover. It was unexpected and non descriptive. It still leaves us guessing. 

Author: Veronica Roth

Genre: Dystopian, YA, Romance

Goodreads Blurb: One choice will define you.

What if your whole world was a lie?
What if a single revelation—like a single choice—changed everything?
What if love and loyalty made you do things you never expected?

The faction-based society that Tris Prior once believed in is shattered—fractured by violence and power struggles and scarred by loss and betrayal. So when offered a chance to explore the world past the limits she’s known, Tris is ready. Perhaps beyond the fence, she and Tobias will find a simple new life together, free from complicated lies, tangled loyalties, and painful memories.

But Tris’s new reality is even more alarming than the one she left behind. Old discoveries are quickly rendered meaningless. Explosive new truths change the hearts of those she loves. And once again, Tris must battle to comprehend the complexities of human nature—and of herself—while facing impossible choices about courage, allegiance, sacrifice, and love.

Told from a riveting dual perspective, Allegiant, by #1 New York Times best-selling author Veronica Roth, brings the Divergent series to a powerful conclusion while revealing the secrets of the dystopian world that has captivated millions of readers in Divergent and Insurgent.

Published/ing: October 22, 2013 Kathrine Tegen Books

Page Count: 544

Rating: IDK BUT I BET IT'LL BE 5/5

Review: 

So from what I've gathered so far, I think we are going to get the full throttle. We'll get to see what's outside of the gates. What's happened to the rest of the world. And we'll see Tris and Four. Their relationship fully flourish. 

I am extremely excited. 

Future News: 

Well, this is a futuristic post. But the Divergent movie itself will be out in March, so another thing to just get freaking excited for. 

That's it for this post. I'll see you guys on the flip side. 

~Monty

Top Ten Tuesday: Fall TBR

Hey Guys! So yes, I decided to try this. It's going to take some easing into but I want to start blogging more often. So here we go! Top Ten Tuesday is hosted by The Broke and the Bookish. 

September 17: Top Ten Books On My Fall 2013 TBR List (you could do top ten fall releases you plan on reading or just your planned reading list)

*Just gonna say this is extremely hard for me*

     

Books I am Awaiting: 

• House of Hades by Rick Riordan: October 8, 2013
• There are no words to my love and desire for this book. I have waited a total of 371 days for this book and I honestly cannot wait. Four days after the release I will actually be going to see him and I will be getting a signed copy of House of Hades. My excitement is to much to contain.

• Alliegant by Veronica Roth: October 22, 2013
• Also a highly anticipated book. I just cannot wait till October. 

• Champion by Marie Lu: November 2, 2013
• I just recently read the first two books and really enjoyed them. I think the author really cut it off so the third book will just flow into it completely. You can read my review here.   

• The Rest of the Bane Chronicles by Cassandra Clare and Maureen Johnson: September- December 31, 2013
• I have read them the day they come out. I love how each one is just a different Magnus and a different time frame. I will continue to read these and hopefully do a full out review on January 1st! 

• Untitled by John Green: Janurary 2, 2014
• I have no idea what this is but it's by John Green, and that's all that matters.

Other Books:

• Sherlock Holmes by Sir Conan Doyle
• Just always wanted to read the Sherlock Holmes series!

• Sadie Walker is Stranded by Madeleine Roux
• I loved the first book in the series Allison Hewitt is Trapped, so I can't wait to read this! You can read my review for Allison Hewitt is Trapped here.

• The Memory of After/Level 2 by Lenore Appelhans
• I met this author last year, and she was very nice. They also just replaced the cover and the title so it'll be interesting to read!

• Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor
• I've heard a lot of great things about this book in the blogoshpere, so I'm going to definitely get to it!

• Under the Never Sky by Veronica Rossi
• Heard a lot of great things about this book, so I'm excited to read it!

~Monty

Free Four: The Transfer, The Initiate, The Son, The Traitor.

A new update from Veronica Roth tells us that there will be more FOUR POINT OF VIEW BOOKS!

Now if you haven't read the first one, I suggest you do. It is thirteen pages of Tobias's point of view from the knife throwing. What was going through his head as he threw knives at his future love interest?

The name of the book is Free Four and it is exceptional.

BUT NOW THERE"S MORE!

There will be four books over the fall and winter months. They will each tell a slightly longer story of our beloved Four.

The books are:

The Transfer coming out September 24th.
The Initiate coming out December 17th.
The Son coming out January 21st.
The Traitor coming out February 11th.


Can't wait to see these books come out with Allegiant coming out this fall too!

Have a good summer!

Amor Deliria Nervosa and Knives!

Hey guys! If you haven't heard already, WE GOT THE FIRST STILL FOR DIVERGENT! I believe it is the scene where Four throws knives at Tris, since she took the place of Al. Here is a LINK to the article. Also the picture:

Do you recognize the style? It's okay if you don't! The creater of this long awaited picture was taken by none other than the magnificent Jaap Buitendijk. He took all the stills for the Harry Potter movies including this one:


ON THE OTHER SIDE of the Spectrum (not really) we have blog posts from Ms. Lauren Oliver, that I really enjoyed, like:

I can't wait to meet her and have her sign my book this coming Tuesday! I love you Lauren!