By now, most people have heard of the best selling book, and now feature film, “Divergent.” The book takes place in a post-apocalyptic, dystopian Chicago where society is broken up into five different factions: Abnegation (selflessness), which runs the government; Amity (kindness), which is in charge of agriculture; Candor (honesty), which runs the justice system; Erudite (intelligence), whose people are researchers, professors and doctors; and Dauntless (bravery), which is in charge of security. Academy-Award Nominee, Shailene Woodley, stars as Tris Prior, Abnegation born, who decides to switch factions into Dauntless at an annual rite of passage choosing ceremony.

However, before teens get to participate in the choosing ceremony, they all have to take an aptitude test that gives them an idea of what faction they belong in. But in the middle of Tris’s (short for Beatrice) test, it comes to an abrupt stop when the test giver informs her that she is Divergent. Divergents are considered dangerous to the safety of society, so Tris is constantly at war with herself to fit in despite her natural instincts to stand out.

Sophomore Alicia Vazquez said, “The movie went along with the book very well besides skipping chunks from the book. Also I really liked the soundtrack for the movie!”

I have not read the book, but after seeing this movie, it is definitely a book I will be reading very soon. “Divergent” offered a little something for everyone. It was filled with action, had bits of awkward humor in it to lighten up the serious scenes and the romance between Tris and her instructor, Four, was always present.

“Divergent” is a must see for teens interested in this futuristic, dystopian craze that has been very popular in books and movies lately. Besides, “Divergent” being a great movie, it also has an all-star cast alongside Woodley, including Theo James, Kate Winslet, Miles Teller, Ashley Judd and Tony Goldwyn. I highly recommend seeing this movie as it is a fast-paced and exciting thriller that demonstrates the power of self-evaluation and how you see yourself compared to others.