Is The Darkest Minds a good movie?

The Darkest Minds is stultifying -- a truly joyless experience of YA clichés and generic, licensed pop songs. July 25, 2020 | Rating: 1.5/5 | Full Review… There's nothing that makes a dystopia seem less threatening than a shopping montage in a mall that's lit up by Christmas lights.
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Is The Darkest Minds worth watching?

It is a beautiful dystopian story. I would definitely give this movie five stars, and I do not hesitate to side with the 93% of viewers that liked it. If you haven't seen it and enjoy a good sci-fi movie, consider sitting down and watching “The Darkest Minds.”
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Did The Darkest Minds movie do well?

It won't be pretty, and it won't happen fast, but there is a way forward for this movie that doesn't result in everyone involved losing their money. After all, The Fifth Wave didn't exactly make a splash in its opening weekend, yet it still went on to earn $109 million. In the long run, that's a success.
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What age is The Darkest Minds movie for?

'The Darkest Minds' puts an X-Men spin on the typical 'teens in dystopia' YA formula, but the result is more derivative than creative. Age Appropriate For: 12+. This is a fairly typical YA adaptation, with a young female heroine, a love triangle, and children oppressed or injured by adults.
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Is The Darkest Minds book better than the movie?

If you're looking for an entertaining, unique dystopian to add to your list, “The Darkest Minds” by Alexandra Bracken is definitely one to give a chance too. I would still recommend the movie, but don't expect it to have the same impact as the book.
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Is chubs blue or green?

Power. There is a lot of confusion as to what colour Chubs is in the books. The answer is Blue. Throughout the entire book series, he is Blue, like Liam.
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Is Ruby from The Darkest Minds black?

Ruby is described as white in the book, but there's no reason why a WoC couldn't play her in the movie.
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Is darkest minds appropriate for 13 year old?

The Darkest Minds is a science fiction thriller based on the first in a series of teenage fiction novels. It's likely to be entertaining for older teenagers and young adults. But it has many violent scenes and distressing scenes that make it unsuitable for children under 13 years.
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Does Netflix have The Darkest Minds?

Although The Darkest Minds may eventually come to Netflix, it won't be arriving in the next year or so. That's because 20th Century Fox has an existing arrangement for HBO to air and stream all future movies all the way up until 2022.
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Is there a part 2 of The Darkest Minds?

While fans are eagerly awaiting the official announcement, it seems clear that The Darkest Minds 2 won't happen. Nothing has been set in stone yet, but with the book series's popularity dwindling and new YA releases emerging, producers may not be able to justify forming a budget for this particular sequel.
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What do the colors mean in darkest minds?

The children are divided into groups: Green (have increased intelligence), Blue (telekinesis), Yellow (can manipulate electricity), Red (can control fire), and Orange (have telepathy and mind control capabilities). Ruby Daly is an Orange, which means she has the psionic ability to get into people's mind.
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How old are the characters in The Darkest Minds?

Ruby Daly is the protagonist of The Darkest Minds, and the story is told from her first-person point-of-view. For most of the novel, Ruby is 16 years old. She is described by several characters as “pretty” (111).
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How old is Liam in The Darkest Minds?

General Information
  • Full Name. Liam Michael Stewart.
  • Age. (17-18) (23-24 in The Darkest Legacy.
  • Birthday. May 1st.
  • Nicknames. Lee. Boyscout. Prince Charming. The General. Baby Brother.
  • Psi Ability. Blue.
  • Status. Alive.
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Does Disney plus have The Darkest Minds?

Watch The Darkest Minds | Full Movie | Disney+ From the producers of Stranger Things comes this empowering tale of teens with mysterious abilities who are declared a threat by the government and must fight for their lives – and the future!
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What happens in the darkest minds 2?

As Ruby sets out across a desperate, lawless country to find Liam—and answers about the catastrophe that has ripped both her life and America apart—she is torn between old friends and the promise she made to serve the League. Ruby will do anything to protect the people she loves.
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What app can i watch The Darkest Minds?

The Darkest Minds, a thriller movie starring Amandla Stenberg, Mandy Moore, and Bradley Whitford is available to stream now. Watch it on Prime Video, Vudu Movie & TV Store, Redbox., VUDU or Apple TV on your Roku device.
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How can I watch free movies?

  • The Roku Channel.
  • YouTube.
  • Vudu.
  • IMDb TV.
  • Crackle.
  • Popcornflix.
  • Pluto TV.
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Is there romance in The Darkest Minds?

Alexandra Bracken Yes there is! It's not the main driving force of the story, though. :) Mishelly loves I absolutely loved the romance in this story it played well with the events and characterization in the book.
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Who is the villain in The Darkest Minds?

Clancy Gray is the main antagonist of the science fiction thriller novel The Darkest Minds and its 2018 film adaptation.
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What is orange in The Darkest Minds?

Orange is the most dangerous and feared power, comprising individuals with the power of mind control. When children were identified as Orange, they were classified as extremely dangerous and were often restrained with metal chains, handcuffs and muzzles.
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What does Ruby look like in the book darkest minds?

Ruby is described to have long unruly (and often tangled) hair, which is a dark brown color, close to black. Her eyes are striking pale green colour, and she describes them as big and "sleepy" looking.
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What color is the most powerful in The Darkest Minds?

There are five classifications of abilities (from most potent to least): Red (pyrokinesis), Orange (mind control), Gold (electrokinetic), Blue (telekinesis), and Green (enhanced intelligence).
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