Divergent Screening + Red Carpet in Atlanta with Theo James and Shailene Woodley 

REVIEW (Spoiler Free if you've read the books) 

Divergent was the absolute, hands down, best book-to-screen adaptation I have seen, ever. (Yes, even better than catching fire!) Shailene Woodley was absolutely amazing as Tris Prior. I can't say enough good things about her performance. Ansel Elgort was great as Caleb (seeing them together on screen, with their chemistry during really heartbreaking scenes, makes me look so forward to TFIOS), and the minor characters (Al, Will, Edward, Molly, etc) were all played superbly, especially in terms of Miles Teller, as Peter. If you've seen 'The Spectacular Now' with Miles and Shailene, you know that 1.  Miles is hilarious, and that 2. Shailene and Miles have amazing chemistry on film. This shows through so well in Divergent. Miles made Peter's jabs about Tris seem funny, even if they were mean, and Tris made him pay hard. Seriously, so good. 
Theo James first of all, off camera, IS Four (more on this below), but most importantly: on camera, Theo James is the perfect Four. He's hard at the right times, soft at the right. He's tender when he needs to be and downright mean when he's asserting his dominance to the initiates during training. I've never seen another character come to life as well as Theo brings Four to life. I can't wait for you to see it. 

I was sad to hear Neil Burger wouldn't be directing Insurgent before, and after seeing Divergent, I'm downright heartbroken that Neil won't be back as director on the sequel (though he will be back on the crew). His vision for this film couldn't have been better. There were minor tweaks to make it a little more futuristic, as far as decor, guns, etc, but it made sense. His version of a dystopian Chicago is breath taking. So, while we all love our characters, let's not forget the amazing job that Neil did bringing this to life (and of course never forget V Roth for making it happen in the first place). 

All in all, the sad parts were sadder (the deaths), and the happy parts were happier. Funny parts funnier, you see what I mean? You're gonna love this cast and crew. 

Went a little something like me going "THEOOOOO!" And him smiling and coming over, shaking my hand as I said "hi! I'm amber from grownupfangirl" and he says "oh!!! Hi!" (Now I know he doesn't know this site, but it was sweet of him to pretend to.) 
So I say: "Theo, if you could start your own faction in this world, what would it's base principles be? (Like, dauntless is bravery)" 
Theo says (now get ready to swoon.) that he would base his faction on morality, having good morals, and good character... But that people would get a pass if they (I'm quoting now) "effed up" (how adorable). Meanwhile I'm trying not to fall out because he's still holding my hand in a half shake type thing. 
I said "and no awkward sex!" (If you don't know Theo always makes jokes about awkward sex, or sex in general) and he laughed so hard and goes "definitely!! No awkward sex allowed!" At which point he got pulled away, but he smiled and winked and waved and he was amazing. 

I can't wait for you guys to experience the movie, and I can't wait to see it again! 

(Stay tuned for more to come in the coming days. Special shoutout to YAhollywood and MrsFangirlRN for helping out with photo donation.)

Videos

Theo James and Shailene Woodley talk about challenging scenes to film:

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