๐ฟ๐ฟThe Darkest Minds 2018๐ฟ๐ฟ
๐ฟ๐ฟThe Darkest Minds 2018๐ฟ๐ฟ
“The Darkest Minds,” released in 2018, is a science fiction thriller film directed by Jennifer Yuh Nelson. Based on Alexandra Bracken’s novel of the same name, the film is set in a dystopian future where a mysterious disease has killed most of America’s children and granted the survivors various superpowers.
The story follows Ruby Daly, played by Amandla Stenberg, a teenager with powerful abilities who escapes from a government internment camp. She joins a group of other gifted youths on the run from the authorities, forming alliances and discovering the true extent of their powers.
“The Darkest Minds” explores themes of empowerment, identity, and resistance against oppressive forces. It combines elements of action and suspense with a coming-of-age narrative, focusing on the characters’ struggles to control their abilities and find a place in a society that fears them.
Critically, the film received mixed reviews, with praise for its cast performances and timely themes, but criticism for its derivative plot and pacing. Overall, “The Darkest Minds” offers an engaging adventure that appeals to fans of dystopian fiction, highlighting the strength of its young protagonists in the face of adversity.
