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Thomas joins a community of boys who have built a functioning society while trying to solve the "Maze" that surrounds them. The catch? The Maze changes every night, and it’s inhabited by —bio-mechanical nightmares that kill anyone caught outside after dark. Why It Worked: Grit Over Glamour

The film functioned like a giant puzzle. Why were they there? Who sent them? What is "W.C.K.D."? This kept the audience engaged beyond just the action sequences. the maze runner 2014

This was the film that solidified Dylan O'Brien as a leading man. Supported by Kaya Scodelario (Teresa), Thomas Brodie-Sangster (Newt), and Will Poulter (Gally), the ensemble brought genuine stakes to the "Lord of the Flies" dynamics of the group. Direction and Visuals Thomas joins a community of boys who have