The Darkest Minds

When an unknown plague kills most of the world's children, the survivors develop powerful abilities, becoming a threat to the government. Ruby Daly, one of the most powerful, escapes a notorious "re-education camp" and joins a group of fugitive teens. Together, they plan a rebellion against the adults who wronged them, while facing pursuit from a ruthless president.

The Darkest Minds received generally negative reviews from critics and was a box office disappointment. While some praised the potential of its premise and the performances of its young cast, many found the execution to be derivative of other dystopian YA films, with a predictable plot and underdeveloped themes.

• Lacks originality, borrowing heavily from better-known dystopian teen films.

• The film's potential is squandered by a formulaic narrative and underdeveloped characters.

• Performances from the young cast offer some bright spots amidst a bleak outcome.

Google audience: Audiences found the film to be an entertaining, albeit familiar, ride with strong performances from its young cast. However, many noted that the plot felt predictable and similar to other movies in the genre, leading to a less impactful experience.

The film is based on the first book of a young adult novel series of the same name by Alexandra Bracken, which consists of four books.