The Maze was just the beginning. After the harrowing adventure of escaping the maze, the Gladers find themselves right in the center of an epic mystery in MAZE RUNNER: THE SCORCH TRIALS.  Mysteries deepen and stakes are raised as the Gladers must survive “The Scorch” in this bigger, even more suspenseful and action-packed chapter of the Maze Runner phenomenon.

The critically acclaimed young-adult saga stars a remarkable cast led by director Wes Ball, including Dylan O’Brien (“Teen Wolf”), Thomas Brodie-Sangster (“Game of Thrones”), Ki Hong Lee (“The Unbreakable Kimmie Shmidt”) and Kaya Scodelario (“Skins”).

There’s more action, more excitement and more spectacular effects in this thrilling new chapter of the epic Maze Runner saga that’s taken the world by storm! They may have escaped from the Maze, but Thomas (Dylan O’Brien) and his fellow Gladers now face a greater challenge: searching for clues about the secret organization known as WCKD. Their journey leads them to the Scorch, a desolate wasteland filled with unimaginable dangers. The mystery deepens at every turn as the Gladers work together to discover their purpose and battle to survive in this must-see, electrifying adventure!

Overall, I think this is a great movie…matter of fact, I like it a lot better than the first one in this franchise of films. I think the story line is drama-filled, action-packed and the acting is fantastic in this one. A good movie for the entire family to enjoy if you have older children and/or teens. My 14 and 17 year old nephews really enjoyed watching this film with us but my 6 1/2 year old grand daughter lost interest early on. Like I said, I think it’s best for older children.

Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials is available for purchase on DVD now and available for purchase/rental Video-On-Demand. Overall, we give it 8 out of 10 popcorn buckets on our entertainment rating scale.

Disclaimer: Shelly H. has personally reviewed the product listed above. Shelly has not received any monetary compensation for her review. Shelly did receive a free product to try out so she could evaluate and use it for her review. Her thoughts & opinions in this review are unbiased & honest and your opinions may differ. Thanks!

After the phenomenal success of The Fault in Our Stars, author John Green returns with another heart-warming tale in PAPER TOWNS, available on Blu-ray™ and DVD October 20th, 2015. Join rising stars Cara Delevingne and Nat Wolff in the breakout performances of their careers as they go on an epic journey of love and adventure.

Adapted from the bestselling novel by John Green, PAPER TOWNS is a coming-of-age story centering on Quentin, a high school senior who has been in love with his enigmatic neighbor Margo since childhood. After taking him on an all-night adventure through their hometown, Margo suddenly disappears–leaving behind cryptic clues for Quentin to decipher. The search leads Quentin and his quick-witted friends on an exhilarating adventure that is equal parts hilarious and moving. Ultimately, to track down Margo, Q must find a deeper understanding of friendship–and true love.

My Thoughts: I’m usually not a big fan of movies of this genre but was pleasantly surprised that I did enjoy this one. The story is more geared towards teenagers and young adults (in my honest opinion) but older adults would enjoy it too.

The acting is done really well in this movie by Cara Delevingne and Nat Wolff (this is the first time that I’ve ever seen their work). The story line in places is kind of dull but it does pick up as the movie & story rolls along.

It’s a simple love story between teenagers who start out as friends and their relationship grows into a teen-style romance. What’s really nice about the story is that it shows young adults how you have to become friends first…invest in that relationship and perhaps a true romance will blossom following the friendship. That’s pretty nice to see in this day and age.

Overall…I would rate the film 6 popcorn buckets out of 10 popcorn buckets on my rating scale. It’s available now on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital HD. Just in-time for the holiday gift-giving season. A nice little film for family movie night for those of you who have teens and/or young adults in the household.

Disclaimer: Shelly H. has personally reviewed the product listed above. Shelly has not received any monetary compensation for her review. Shelly did receive a free product to try out so she could evaluate and use it for her review. Her thoughts & opinions in this review are unbiased & honest and your opinions may differ. Thanks!