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Maze Runner: The Death Cure (2018)

Maze Runner: The Death Cure is the third and final film in the Maze Runner trilogy. Here we see Thomas try to find a cure for the Flare.

Director Wes Bell hasn't done anything but the Maze Runner franchise but from what we've seen from this franchise he hasn't done too bad a job. There are some good shots with little technical issues and choices that I wouldn't have done. He's got a project upcoming with Jason Eisener (Hobo with a Shotgun) but other than that I suppose the production companies are just waiting for fan reception.

 Dylan O'Brien, also known for Teen Wolf, plays the main character Thomas in the film. He's a suitable and charismatic main character and will probably continue his career as main characters like in American Assassin which he's a chameleon in. The wonders of beards.

Tammy One, Patricia Clarkson, plays Ava Paige one of the antagonists of the film and highest-ranking official of WICKED. Can we all acknowledge how ridiculous an acronym that is? She's foreboding and stoic. I won't spoil what happens with her but if you've read the books you'll see it coming.

One good thing that came out of this movie was Rosa Salazar, I was worried she would be bad in the film. Her performance in this is a selling point for the upcoming Robert Rodriguez film Alita: Battle Angel where she plays the main character.

There is a bit of overacting from a few actors. For instance Barry Pepper, who was great in Saving Private Ryan, but his lines feel forced and wooden in this film. Also, Love Actually actor, Thomas Brodie-Sangster has little to no expression when delivering good lines other times he looks like he's constipated. He tries to be intense but it comes off as overacting.

Result: B (It's a good end to the franchise and I look forward to most of the actor's next movies)


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