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Indian Express
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Shorn of the tension of being locked in, The Scorch Trials is just one long dash through a series of similar landscapes and awefully tiring zombies.


Energetic action keeps things moving, but the repetitive escapes wear thin.
Verdict tier Mixed, lukewarm or divided, on a scale of Unfavorable, Mixed, Recommended, Exceptional.
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Critic consensus
Critical reception for Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials is mixed, leaning mildly positive on entertainment value but skeptical of its depth. Several critics acknowledged that the film delivers consistent energy and keeps audiences engaged throughout its runtime, with production design and action sequences drawing specific praise. However, a recurring criticism is the film's repetitive structure — characters moving from one escape scenario to the next — with some critics noting it lacks dramatic tension and fails to explore the moral dimensions of its dystopian setting. The departure from the source material and reliance on familiar zombie tropes were also flagged as weaknesses.
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Top critic
Film review ·
Shorn of the tension of being locked in, The Scorch Trials is just one long dash through a series of similar landscapes and awefully tiring zombies.
Top critic
Film review ·
This film doesn't provoke any adult discussion about ethics and morality in a dystopian world, ultimately it's just a thrill ride for kids, and on that front it works fairly well.
Film review ·
Director Wes Ball imbues the right level of energy with inspired, high-octane action pieces keeping you glued. It might falter on many grounds but nonetheless, delivers solid entertainment for its entire runtime.
Film review ·
The CGI is impressive with the apocalyptic visuals of Los Angeles but beyond that, perhaps the book doesn't have enough firepower to make it into an engrossing film. All we see is, the teenagers escaping from one place to another, fighting soldiers or zombies.
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The film has enough twists and turns to keep you entertained. You're unlikely to be anything close to bored while the movie runs for a little over two hours . Also, being a part of a trilogy, Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials is a mustwatch, if you want to stay updated with the story.
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Eye-popping production design makes for thrilling viewing despite significant departure from source material...
From our readers
1 rating · user score 3.0
A movie so generic and by the numbers that it makes the first one look like Casablanca!
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