Staying in line with trilogies, this past weekend I rewatched the first two Maze Runner films in preparation for part 3. I didn’t even know part 3 had already been released, so we actually started watching that one first but couldn’t remember much of the story. At that point, my wife and I decided to go back and rewatch the first two to get refreshed. It had been a few years.
This is a book series I wish I had read before watching the films, but that aside, this trilogy is extremely enjoyable. There are some tough moments and difficult deaths throughout, but that is part of how these stories connect with audiences on an emotional level.
I remember when it seemed like the good people always survived and the heroes always came out on top. Storytelling has shifted quite a bit from that, and shows like Game of Thrones have completely changed that expectation.
If you have some free time and are looking for a solid film series to watch, this one is well worth it.
Next up, I am planning to rewatch The Matrix, The Hunger Games, Friday the 13th, Nightmare on Elm Street, Child’s Play, Hellraiser, Back to the Future, and a few other films I have been wanting to revisit.
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