Thomas wakes up with no memory in a metal elevator that ascends to a grassy clearing. There he finds a community of boys his age who call themselves Gladers. They live in a place called, unsurprisingly, The Glade, a self-contained ecosystem surrounded by a giant wall and an ever-changing maze full of mysterious and deadly monsters. We soon learn about the maze runners, a small group who ventures into the maze each day to map it and hopefully find an escape. As Thomas adjusts to his new life, he becomes determined to unravel the secrets of the maze and find a way out himself.
"The Maze Runner" is a sci-fi thriller with a very simple premise. It's not a complicated film. But its strong central mystery and visual style are compelling. The maze running scenes are exciting and well-choreographed. The nature of the situation, and the dangers lurking around every corner, keep the film interesting throughout.
It's more than a bit of "Lord of the Flies", and a bit of "The Hunger Games," but it's fun. It's a one of those one-gag-films, but it's a good gag. The cliffhanger ending leaves unanswered questions. I guess there's a sequel I haven't looked into.
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