The Giver shares an uncanny resemblance to Equilibrium, which in itself is a rehash of 1984/Fahrenheit 451/Brave New World. However at least Equilibrium had a real sense of danger and suspense.
This film is one of a long line of dumbed down teeny bopper movies that are dominating the cinemas as of late. They seem to follow a safe, homogeneous formula that most young people won't realize has been served up numerous times before.
I'm trying to balance my review with some plus points, and I'm struggling. Jeff Bridges certainly has a few good moments but everything else about this film is forgettable, and unremarkable. Even the CG is bland.
If you catch this film for free on Netflix, it's worth a watch, but don't pay money to rent it.
This film is one of a long line of dumbed down teeny bopper movies that are dominating the cinemas as of late. They seem to follow a safe, homogeneous formula that most young people won't realize has been served up numerous times before.
I'm trying to balance my review with some plus points, and I'm struggling. Jeff Bridges certainly has a few good moments but everything else about this film is forgettable, and unremarkable. Even the CG is bland.
If you catch this film for free on Netflix, it's worth a watch, but don't pay money to rent it.