The Maze Runner

this puzzle-box gets less interesting as we learn more about what's going on (...) For its first half or so, 'The Maze Runner' tells a captivating tale of survival and weaves a potentially interesting mystery" 

"A solid adaptation (...) 'The Maze Runner' feels refreshingly low-tech and properly story-driven" 

"Ball appears to be implementing a strategy that’s predicated more on quickly launching a film franchise than developing a substantive long-form narrative (...) engaging, although never outright challenging" 

"A dystopian sci-fi thriller whose fast pace and appealing cast just about make up for a lack of really engaging drama. (...) a fairly exciting climax." 

"The acting's great. Shame about the rest of it. (...) clunky design and awful sound (...) The Maze Runner is not a good movie, but it wins points for omitting much of what makes typical teen films excruciating. (...) Rating: ★★ (out of five)" 

"The Hunger Games' Meets 'Lord of the Flies' (...) Surprisingly sharp movie" 

"A perfectly serviceable entry in the young-adult dystopian sweepstakes (...) the movie does its main job: raising curiosity for a sequel"