Divergent

In a futuristic Chicago, society is divided into 5 factions. Abnegation the selfless, Dauntless the brave, Erudite the intelligent, Candor the honest, and Amity the peaceful. When all teenagers reach the age of 16, they must choose to either stay in their faction of birth, or switch to another- for the rest of their lives. Following the aptitude test, Tris found out that she is Divergent, which means she doesn't fit into any one group. This could mean death for her, as Divergents are seen as a threat to the perfect system of 5 factions. 

I went with my family to watch Divergent last Friday and I thouroughly enjoyed it. I really love the concept of the plot, and reading the plot got me so excited for the movie. (actually mainly becuase I LOVE Maggie Q) I absolutely love the characters of Tris and Christina, mainly because they are so different, Tris coming from Abnegation and Christina from Candor, but they are so strong and beautiful in their own ways. Oh and I love that Chrstina is so straight up in telling the hard truth and smart with her words.

I love the cast so much. Even though at first I thought that Shailene Woodley looks too kind to be a Dauntless, I think its perfect beacuse it shows her vulnerability when she is attacked by 3 initiates in one scene, and when she is genuinely afraid that she is Divergent in the earlier part of the movie. Theo James is so suited for the tough trainer and the fact that he looks rough while Shailene looks so kind and approachable just clicks so well. 

        

Kate Winslet as Jeanine Matthews, the primary antagonist of the plot was such a good choice. Honestly I've only watched one other movie with her in it, Titanic. So seeing her in this role is really cool, and she is so suited for the role! She looks so poised and intelligent, and just perfect for this role.

Okay can I just save this paragraph just for Maggie Q becuase she is just so beautiful and such a good actress. She didn't have much screen time in Divergent so I am saying this because I watch Nikita and she is so damn cool. I've heard from interviews that in the next movie Insurgent, she will be having more screentime and action scenes, which is perfect becuase for those who wtch Nikita, you'll know how good she is in action scenes.

     

Anyways, back to Divergent. Even though the movie is this great, there are some flaws in it, based on what I think. I feel like the scriptwriter got stuck at some points of the movie and just threw Tris' mother in to save the day. Example 1: When Tris was doing her duties one day, her mother suddenly appeared and knew that she was Divergent, telling her to be careful or she might get herself killed. Example 2: When Tris was about to be killed by soldiers in one scene, the mother suddenly appeared out of nowhere and shot all the soldiers and saved her. How did she just appear and know exactly where Tris is?

Apart from that the movie is excellent. It got me thinking which faction I would be in if I lived in that time, and what are my fears. (Even though I wouldn't need to care anyway) I absolutely cannot wait for Insurgent coming out in 2015!

Here is some encouragement.

Yesterday is the day O level results were released.

Even though I was so disappointed with the results and felt like my future was going to be a really terrible one, I am surprisingly calm. I know that these results are of my hard work, of the late nights till 3am, of the zits and stress. Above all, I know that this does not determine my self worth. It does not define who I am as an individual.

For those out there who question your next course of action, or are disappointed with yourself, remember that you've given your all. Also, the results you've gotten is not like a death sentence stating if you're going to fail or succeed. Failure only comes after you give up. Don't let your own thinking cripple you and take away your ability to go forward. Even when you go into your work place next time, the way you portray yourself and your networking skills are going to be more sought after than your O level grades. I know this is cliche, but when you fall, get back up, with more determination and drive. In the future, there will be plenty of setbacks, some even more saddening than this, and any workplace would want a team leader that can get back up with a positive attitude, instead of moping over something.

The school you are going to go to next does not determine your future, God does. Remind yourself that this is not an obstacle for God, as He already has His plans mapped out for you, and a piece of paper stating your L1R5/ L1B4 will not change where He wants you 10 or 20 years down the road. You might start to question God; "Why would this happen to me?" "Why would you make this happen?" But remember that everything happens for a reason. Wherever God places you next, is where He will plan great things for you, where He will use you to bless others.

"Many are the plans in a man's heart, but it is the LORD's purpose that prevails." -Proverbs 19:31

Whatever plans you have, God has already planned better ones for you. Go with confidence in the LORD, for He never fails. (:

Be strong and take heart!