"The Maze Runner" movie review hits the ground running at full speed with fast-paced action and heartstopping suspense. Aside from this common observation from critics, they also noted that the flick presented cliffhangers - all of which could possibly hint at a pending sequel to hit cinemas in the not so distant future.
Based on the synopsis provided by Rotten Tomatoes, the plot centers on Thomas (Dylan O'Brien) who wakes up to find himself trapped in a community of boys. All of them are in the same boat: unable to remember anything, have no knowledge as to how, and why they were there, save for his weird dreams of a mysterious organization identified as "W.C.K.D."
He learns eventually that only in laboring to put together whatever pieces of his past he can find with clues found in the maze can he and his companions ever hope to learn about the truth. In so doing, they would also find a way to escape. By this, they have to brave the perils of the ever-changing maze and its inhabitants.
According to "The Maze Runner" movie review of Entertainment Weekly, the flick is an above average movie version of James Dashner's bestselling novel. It likened the film to a combination of "Lost" and "Lord of the Flies."
Chicago Sun Times Entetainment noted in their "The Maze Runner" movie review that the film is a suspenseful sci-fi adventure that is bound to satisfy its audience. They said that the actors performed well and the plot revolves around a smart premise that makes it delightful and interesting to watch.
Screenrant pointed out that there were some important changes made in the plot. Thus, it differs somewhat from the novel, but they emphasized the importance of these changes in streamlining the overall story for the movie.
Although there were reviews that did not find the movie suitable to their taste, critics' in general agreed that it was a good film whose brief closure posed more questions than answers. They surmised that the director and the rest of the creators placed these cliffhangers intentionally to stir viewers' interest for a probable sequel.
