With $32.5 million made during its opening weekend, it is safe to say that “The Maze Runner” is a fantastic movie to see. Based on the best-seller by James Dashner, this movie is a must-see for science-fiction fans.

The film, which was released last weekend by 20th Century Fox, stars young actors such as Dylan O’Brien who plays the main character, Thomas. The movie also includes Will Poulter Gally (Thomas’ enemy) and Kaya Scoldelario, who plays Teresa. Although most of the plot focuses on Thomas, the acting was exceptional all around.

The movie starts when Thomas wakes up in an unfamiliar place, later known as the “glade”, remembering nothing but his name. However, unlike most of the dystopian-based societies that are depicted in films today, these children aren’t divided into groups or put in an arena to kill one another. Instead, these kids help each other survive, which is a nice change when compared to others like the Hunger Games or Divergent.

Now, let’s talk about the storyline. Because I haven’t read the book, I felt like the characters were a little underdeveloped. Although the beginning was a little difficult to follow, viewers should be able to figure out what’s going on within the first few minutes. What separates Maze Runner from other dystopian-based movies is that it is more mysterious.

In recent dystopian-based films, more background information is given about how the world ended up in a post-apocalyptic society. However, this one doesn’t. Rather than giving away the whole story in the beginning, it gives away parts of what’s going on piece-by-piece. This really allows viewers to make their own assumptions, which is what makes the film so interesting.

People who have not read the book shouldn’t worry. Any questions viewers have are answered along the way, which is why this movie is a great choice for anyone. Make sure to go see it, because there is already a sequel in the making. The action and mystery alone is worth all 113 minutes of the movie.