Although the narrative between them is conflicting at times, the chemistry is smooth as if friends both on-and-off the screen. Co-staring alongside Dylan O'Brien are equally exceptional performances by Will Poulter, in a dark tough-guy role, and absolutely nothing like his recent role as Kenny in We're The Millar's Thomas Brodie-Sangster stars as a fellow Glader and Kaya Scodelario in a surprise turn-up as the first female at the Glade - but also 'the last one ever' to arrive. At one point it is said 'I don't know if he is brave or stupid, but we need more of him'. Although new to the setting and with the films entirety taking place over just a few days, he comfortably fits in, although ruffling many traditions too. Dylan O'Brien, From TV's Teen-Wolf, provides an exceptional lead role as Thomas and carries the film in both story and emotional trawls. The film, upheld by a ninety-nine percent teen cast, feels news and many of the actors are in roles unseen before. Fans of the book will be more than satisfied with the minimal changes, and any made are for the better. Admittedly we had not read the book until after we had saw the film, but from the very first paragraph we noted its book-to-screen accuracy. Similarly to The Lord of the Flies, the group of boys, all probably aged 10-20 have creating a living-area, created rules, swearwords and the imperative code to 'never go beyond those walls' - but as Thomas arrives at the glade all seems to change for the worse, and many of the other 'Gladers' take note. Unknowing of why and unable to escape they have become helplessly trapped there since. Much like an episode of Lost meeting The Lord of the Flies meeting Labyrinth, we understand narrative at the same time as Thomas, who is eventually told that three years ago a young teenage boy first arrived at the glade, and each month since one more arrives in the lift with certain supplies to survive. Anyone in there at that time has never returned.
Having attempted to find a way out many times, all they know is that the maze is open during the day-time, and closed at night where it periodically changes and is protected by fearsome creatures called 'grievers'. He is told by a group of teenage boys that he is in a field in the centre of a maze, called the 'Glade', where they all live. Arriving atop the lift and unable to remember anything other than his name, Thomas.
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