Divergent: Clip Roundup

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I really liked the first book, strongly disliked the second, and absolutely loved the third. I'm definitely in the minority in that respect, but I'm just as excited as the rest of the Divergent fandom to watch the movie coming out in theaters in just a few short weeks! They've been releasing some great behind the scenes stuff this past month, as well as awesome new TV spots and clips from the movie itself. Check out six released "Divergent" clips below.


 
This is my least favorite clip of the bunch, and I'm bummed that they released it first. I didn't really get the vibe of the book from this clip, and it made me extremely wary about the movie. After watching the other clips, I think my faith in the film is being restored a bit…


The second "Divergent" clip is my personal favorite of all five clips released. Shailene Woodley is great in this scene, and I absolutely love how they showed Tris realizing that she was trapped in a simulation, not reality. I think it was really well done, and also a smart choice, considering the only other real option is a voiceover.



Although I'm not too sure about Eric (he's absolutely nothing like I pictured him in the books, but I will give him a chance), I like this clip because it gives us a look at some of the supporting cast of characters. Although I can't really tell who is who besides Christina, it was fun to watch.



Okay, so Kate Winslet is amazing. That's pretty much what I took away from this clip. She was perfectly cast as Jeanine, and I am so excited to see her in action in the movie.



This is one of the most anticipated scenes, and imho, I don't think it was long enough, but then again, it could be cut longer in the movie itself. Also, it feels like this scene takes forever in the book, due to being able to hear Tris's thoughts, but obviously, films don't work the same way.

This clip really sold Shailene Woodley as Tris for me. Also, Eric is starting to grow on me. Basically, this convinced me that the acting is matching up with my mental pictures.

Overall, I'm really enjoying the clips that have been released so far, and I am cautiously optimistic for the film. So far, the reviews have been positive, saying that there are a few changes from book to film, but nothing too significant. Shailene Woodley and Theo James so far seem to have been good choices. And of course Kate Winslet is and undoubtedly will be brilliant.

"Divergent" comes to theaters on March 21.