FIRST TIME WATCHING *The Maze Runner* ~ movie reaction ~

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Hey guys, I'm back with another video!! So, for today's movie I decided to give you guys what you have been desperately wanting since I started the Hunger Games franchise... The Maze Runner. From what I'd heard about The Maze Runner I knew to expect another dystopian vibe, and of course Dylan O'Brien. What I didn't expect was the intense anxiety that plagued me... Enjoy!! xoxo
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[@MsNina119]

Fun fact they mention in the books. Every kid involved in the maze is named after a scientist Thomas = Edison, Newt = Issac Newton, Gally = Galileo, Alby = Einstein.. etc

[@micheleascatigno7537]

I love this!

[@Miratoboy]

I didn't know that !! cool

[@permets2apollox453]

Besides minho

[@awse81110]

@@permets2apollox453yeah i think the author named minho after his korean son-in-law

[@awse81110]

*nephew-in-law

[@ceciletillerot403]

I said it once and I'll say it again : "baby face" Thomas Brodie-Sangster, who was 24 year old in this movie, is LITERALLY a vampire. Like he still looks 17 today. He was the kid in Love Actually btw 🙃

[@LittleLondonCottages]

He’s currently 33 and still looks like a roughly 19 year old

[@nameslesss]

what’s even weirder is that he very recently got engaged to elon musk’s ex lmao

[@ceciletillerot403]

@@nameslesss waiiiiit I just looked it up and she's 37 so she's actually closer in age to Thomas than to Elon Musk, although she was married not once but TWICE to Musk... uh ?

[@nameslesss]

@@ceciletillerot403 i’m pretty sure she’s mother to one of his kids and urged el*n to buy twitter? shits crazy lol

[@Naomi-ji7ff]

And fun fact: he was the voice of Ferb from Phineas and Ferb!

[@thatdamsnackbar]

Brad calling Newt “baby face” the whole video was perfect

[@samsungrefrigerator6968]

Yes! Love that you’re in your teen dystopian era. This trilogy is honestly my fav, and not just because I have a crush on like half the cast 👀

[@alex._420]

Compeltly fair tbh

[@miabarton3623]

I had the fastest crush on Newt and Minho 😭

[@JocelynS113]

Especially Thomas Brodie sangster aka baby face

[@Karii_Sophiee]

REAL

[@DTCTS]

“What? That baby face is in charge?” Thomas Brodie Sangster being a grown ass man: 😰😭

[@3801hael]

9:27 it’s SO funny how brad keeps referring to thomas as “me” IM DYING

[@BradEvans21]

i always accidentally put myself into the movie 😂

[@Aureilia]

Just like me fr

[@SirFoxbutt]

@@BradEvans21 I noticed that quite a few reactions ago, I find it really unique and endearing honestly :D

[@ajandrianjafymusic]

I love it tbh it shows that he’s really immersed in the movie

[@JasminLang1]

„Galley’s a twat“ 😌 Please please please Film a reaction to the other parts as well ! I‘m dying to see your reactions already 🥰

[@Rachel-hq6ko]

The way you guessed almost all of the big plot points for this film was impressive 🤯. Please do the other 2 movies! I would LOVE to see what you think of the story overall. Also i really loved the editing on this one! Oh and, Gally's a twat 🤣

[@alexinator-hh5fe]

I remember reading the books years ago and then getting excited when I found out movies were also out. The movies definitely changed things up. But I still think they're pretty enjoyable

[@hue.main1]

There were definitely things I wish they kept from the books, but some stuff I’m happy they didn’t put into the movies. I’m still kind of sad over the absence of Thomas and Brenda’s progress in relationship.

[@not-identified]

I think i only watched the first film, so i didn't knew they changed what a crank is. They basically made them zombies, when they are more complex creatures/humans(?).

[@andreabg4620]

@@not-identified that's literally the only thing I didn't like about the movies. They were scarier in the book cause they could talk and acted with some sort of logic

[@hue.main1]

@@not-identified yeah, cranks were more just humans but more aggressive and reactive, they could still think. They new what they were doing.

[@abi.gail.b]

@@not-identifiedin the books they could still talk, but they were insane. Thomas and Brenda were hiding from a group of them one time and the main crank was saying something along the lines of wanting to rip their ears off so he could have the ears because he lost a ear, and when he caught Thomas he tried to rip his ear off. but they were definitely way creepier in the books, really everything was

[@joncarpenter-smith9801]

The other films are really good it doesn’t exactly follow the books but what’s introduced next with the other trials is so interesting and it’s a shame they never adapted the prequels in any way because it adds to the story even more

[@bookwormd8627]

IKR especially Fever Code… that book is almost as good as the first one honestly

[@abi.gail.b]

@@bookwormd8627fr

[@averyschaeffer161]

Dylan O’Brien is such an amazing actor in every movie/TV he’s been in. I recommend teen wolf if you want to see more of him but it’s a long ass show so you’ve gotta be committed lol.

[@ellamaartinn]

Dylan o’brien is amazing in these films

[@rivercrestfallen8725]

Wouldn't it be a gag if he reacted to Teen Wolf?

[@ellamaartinn]

@@rivercrestfallen8725Omggg yeaasss

[@paulinemoira8442]

@@rivercrestfallen8725 Yes! At least season 1-3. I'm still not over Void-Styles and it's been so f***ing long!

[@rivercrestfallen8725]

@@paulinemoira8442 Are any of us?! 😭

[@Nighteclair]

@@rivercrestfallen8725stop bc he needs to

[@Mon-ru3zy]

you calling Thomas Brodie Sangster as "baby face" is so relatable because that's literally ME and lowkey falling to that man way back when I first watched this

[@Mon-ru3zy]

Galley's a twat 😍

[@JasminLang1]

I’ve been waiting for ages for Brad to watch this franchise 😍I can’t wait !

[@shubhanshjain]

Gally’s a twat! Newt and Thomas are some of my favorites from this franchise! It’s one of those movies that bring a warm feeling everytime you watch them but equally thrilling 😅

[@s.amanthaa]

girl i was like "wait i should find brads reaction to maze runner because hes gonna validate my crushes" and not even a minute in hes thirsting over dylan he just gets me fr

[@BeccaXox28]

I coughed when I saw this reaction! YES BRING IT ON BRAD.

[@LiaDuby]

I knew you would have liked this movie! Your reaction to Chuck - honestly, the whole fandom was with you. I don't think there's a single soul who's read the books and/or watched the movies who didn't get attached to him and didn't feel what happened to him. I really hope you're gonna continue watching. Trust me, you'll get even more attached to the other characters. Also *hint hint* Dylan does a lot of his stunts; just a random fun fact to keep in mind I guess.

[@Tails0904]

Omg Newt he's GORGEOUS. I love love love Thomas brodie-sangster he's amazinggg

[@kessm2776]

OMG I AM SO GLAD YOU WATCHED IT! And I must say I am very impressed at the fact that you guessed so many plotpoints🙃I certainly didn't while watching it first time lol. Anyway, thank you SO MUCH for this video, I am a diehard maze runner fan (have seen all the movies sooo many times) and this is sort of a dream coming true since you're my fav youtuber watching my fav movie of all time😭. I promise you the next two movies will be just as exciting and awesome

[@amzieelead]

The Chase theme cracks me up every time, please never take it out of your sound rotation! I’m so happy you did this film and I hope you do the other two. I love this series 🖤

[@JasminLang1]

Brads editing skills >>>>>>

[@urfav_jessi]

Not brad calling newt a BABY FACE. that is my husband like be for real, IM NOT LETTING THAT SLIDE. 😡

[@gigiiiswatching]

"Dylan O'Brien is sexy" honestly, that's enough information

[@translucentscientist5369]

this trilogy of both movies and books is one of my favourite dystopian series just about ever. theres just something about the world and how it is written/filmed that just hits the right way, so basically, watch the two other movies like rn😊😊

[@CorysTokioHotel]

Excited you’re doing this series! Never got around to watching the last one cause I remember Dylan O’Brien got hurt or some thing and they had to delay making the 3rd one and then I kind of just forgot about it. I’d rather just watch it through your eyes now! 😃

[@celinelow5722]

“Gally’s a twat” Hi Brad! I’m so glad you’re finally reacting to the Maze Runner films! I really enjoyed your reaction and you’re such a psychic 💅 😂 can’t wait for you to check out the rest!

[@Mnxeu]

I'm SO excited for you to watch this series, I hope you watch all the movies. It's absolutely one of my favourite dystopian series'. IT'S SO GOOD! I think you're going to really enjoy them. EEK! I can't wait!! 🤩 LOVED this reaction, had me absolutely wheezing with laughter! Apart from the Chuck moment obviously, gets me every time. 🥺 Honestly thoroughly impressed that you managed to predict a lot of things that were going to happen. ✨Can't wait for the other movies!

[@wilhelm-z4t]

It was very astute of this reactor to remark that maybe Thomas created the maze. He did, indeed. Of course, he doesn't know it, except, maybe, at a deeply subconscious level. To answer this reactor's question as to why Minho is attempting to bring Alby back after Alby was stung, I offer the following explanation. Recall there are three rules in the Glade. None concern being stung. Ben was not banished because he was stung per se, but because he tried to kill Thomas. Also, we know punishment for rule-breaking is decided by a "court." When Thomas broke rule #3, Gally prosecuted Thomas before a court presided over by Newt. We can reasonably assume there was a similar proceeding to decide Ben's fate, which I'm sure Thomas was not in agreement with. So, even if Alby was stung, it was not up to Minho to "banish" him ipso facto. Minho, out of loyalty and affection, attempted to bring Alby back to the Glade where his fate would ultimately have to be decided. However, Minho was not obligated to commit suicide to save Alby. When it became clear he couldn't save Alby, Minho should have left him and saved himself. A difficult situation to be in for sure, especially when being so close to his goal. Ultimately, Minho waited too long and so was trapped in the maze. That's when fear took Minho captive, and he subsequently abandoned both Alby and Thomas. However, Thomas, as we will see over and over, is absolutely selfless. He never abandons anyone even when it makes sense to do so. Accordingly, he enters the maze in an attempt to save both Minho and Alby.

[@xmarshmilox9955]

brad!! in honor of good omens season 2 releasing today, i would recommend watching the show!! i think you would enjoy it! okay, now im going to enjoy watching your maze runner reaction because i really loved this movie

[@rivercrestfallen8725]

I would literally die if he reacts to Good Omens. It's one of my very favorite shows.

[@xmarshmilox9955]

@@rivercrestfallen8725 i love it so much too! aziraphale and crowley mean so much to meeeee 😭😭

[@rivercrestfallen8725]

@@xmarshmilox9955 Agreed!

[@lulovessturniolos]

I AM SO HAPPY YOURE FINALLY DOING THIS!! MAZE RUNNER IS MY COMFORT TRILOGY

[@Taydelphia]

Your edits in this video are freaking hilarious and made me cackle! Keep up with the amazing work!

[@weirdoeslivy3868]

Maze runner finally here! I’m so excited for your reactions to the other movies❤ (edit) forgot to say this but “galy is a twat”

[@kora_6347]

4:44 THIS IS THE FUNNIEST REACTION OMG 11:26 you're too good at this$ 34:05 face of pure betreyal, love it Maze runner!! My favourite dystopian movies :) I personally like the book more, but the movies are also really good.

[@xX-wo7xf]

i love ur reactions and i am so excited for ur reaction on the third movie

[@Anbirchester]

YESSSSSS I ADORE THE MAZE RUNNER SERIES!! #newtmas I can't wait for the next two parts AAAAAAAAA

[@arjunpradeep30]

Oh my god you should watch Teen Wolf cause literally all the characters are hot and plus Dylan O'Brian is in it as well

[@melanietesfa]

Favorite KZbinr and favorite dystopian movie series at the same time?? YESS PLS

[@slay4470]

OH MY GOD IM SO EXCITED FOR YOU TO WATCH THE OTHER MOVIES OF THE MAZE RUNNER SERIES! THEY’RE SO GOOD AND ITS AN EMOTIONAL ROLLER COASTER! I LOVE YOUR CHANEL ❤❤❤

[@iisavxx]

Brad your merch is so amazing! Also, I have seen your dancing videos (KZbin shorts) and you are so talented! Keep doing what you do ❤️ Suggestions to watch: Love and monsters, never have I ever (a lot of juicy things happen.) Never have I ever would be so fun BUT it is seasons and all 4 are out already so it would be a big reacts!

[@rivercrestfallen8725]

Oh!!!! I hope he reacts to Love and Monsters!! I love that movie so very much! Maybe he will since Dylan O'Brien is in it?

[@ljb2103]

Slay !!! I’ve been waiting for this ! I love dystopian films so much first hunger games then this Tysm !!! I love your channel❤

[@evanover]

FINNALLY YOU WATCH THIS IM SO HAPPY ABAVSHVWHWHWHEHSHSJDBDBDHHDHD

[@IeahIsHere]

I’m so down for this trilogy! IM SO EXCITED

[@harri_ison]

for some reason seeing Kaya Scodelario which made me think abt effy ofc, has made me now realize how amazing a skins reaction series from brad would beeeeeeee

[@sol5167]

This.

[@ajstice7194]

I just woke up my roommate because I literally could not hold in my laughter to save my life! 10/10 content

[@zurita8343]

oh i’m SO happy to see this!! maze runner has always been one of my favorite YA series (both books and movies) i hope you consider watching the other two movies! they’re a lot of fun and it’s honestly worth it just to get to the end lol

[@salina5715]

I literally just finished rewatching these movies only to see you posted this 9 minutes ago 😅 omg, and just so you know, thomas brodie-sangster, the one you call "baby face," was 24 years old when this movie came out

[@Blueki]

Im glad more people Watch the Maze runner cus Its not like other movies It is more special hope you Watch the other 2 and try not to cry at the last one :)

[@faerie_editz]

i was SOBBING during the third movie 😭

[@etherealesmeralda]

love dylan o'brien. ♡

[@NothingIsWrongToday]

idk if people have mentioned this, but as someone who read the books, it bugs me that the sun scorched the world, and yet i the movies the maze is above ground and the guys get direct sunlight. In the book, the whole maze is underground, the sky is a ceiling, and it's all powered by electricity. They have showers, a kitchen with appliances even. So they are not affected by the sun that mind you after they leave it is described to give you terrible burns after a few minutes of exposure to it so they traveled by covering themselves with cloths. ofc there's other stuff that bugs me, but now that I re read these books recently, it is one of the things that just doesn't make sense in the movies. The point is that the sun never really stopped being dangerous even after it is said that it cooled down as time went on.

[@wilhelm-z4t]

Yes, but in the films, the scorch is in the past, it's not on-going. The Earth is slowly recovering. The maze was built after the scorch (why would it have been built befoe?) The films are not set in the same universe as the books. The same characters in similar situations, but they evolve differently. The written word and filmmaking are two different art forms. They're going to be different.

[@Nanette-Book-Lover]

LOST BOYS is a must. For horror I recommend THE COLLECTOR followed by THE COLLECTION.

[@lyricstudios-2024]

"Dylan o'brien is in it, and Dylan o'brien is sexy." Just you wait till you see Newt (thomas brodie-sangster)

[@juliettegivelas]

Brad you should watch The Wilds tv show since you enjoyed The Maze Runner franchise it's SUCH a good show!!

[@erinhoran6101]

This is the best movie to ever exist!...including Barbie

[@SophiasWorld1013]

Not him saying he thinks chuck was going today before they escaped the maze and then didn’t actually think he would die..

[@SirFoxbutt]

13:08 Newt trying to grab him and failing when he runs off. 😭

[@teapots_and]

"Chuck's been shot. Chuck's been shot.. Chuck's been shot. . ..I hope his name is Chuck" i cant xD

[@chuiicta_]

You HAVE TO WATCH THE SEVOND MOVIE PLZ (i think theres one)

[@mayak9474]

The Maze Runner series is my favorite book series, and although the movies don't follow the books exactly, these are also some of my favorite movies. PLEASE watch the second and third ones, a lot of crazy stuff happens and I would love to see your reaction!! Also, I don't know if you are a reader, but the book series actually consists of 5 books, one which is a prequel, and one which basically explains the whole story and everything you don't get from the rest of the books. They are so good, but it's a shame they didn't make them into movies :(

[@RomyVE]

Pls watch the other 2 films! Especially number 3 if you want sexy Dylan O'Brien 😉 The story gets more complex and there are great sassy moments. Also love the friendship (some say more) between Thomas and Newt (your babyface). They have a DELETED scene (still pissed) where Newt tells Thomas his story/secret. He is the only one who calls Thomas "Tommy" 💕

[@faerie_editz]

AAAH! I am so excited that you watched this! This is one of my favorite trilogies 😭💜 please watch the second and third movies because they are incredible!!

[@humanbeanie2143]

TWO THINGS I LOVE WHOLEHEARTEDLY... BRAD AND THIS TRILOGY (AND DYLAN ESPECIALLY), thank u sm for reacting to this, would love to see reactions to the rest of it!!! also highly recommend watching teen wolf for the 3 season... Dylan was phenomenal in there😭

[@edenrose4912]

Oh I am so so excited for these reactions. Maze Runner is one of my favourite film series!! The first especially is a comfort rewatch. I was also cackling along the whole time at Brad hating Gally. He’s my favourite character in the series, but I understand he’s a major antagonist so you’re supposed to hate him; so it’s really funny seeing someone experience him for the first time. Gally is a twat (affectionate)

[@vadawilson3816]

omg you should watch the giver. I feel like you would really like that movie.

[@gabidiegues6116]

Brad, could you, please 🫶🙌, react to the divergent series?

[@watermelon..baby12]

the way I actually almost cried when I saw this in my recommended I LOVE THE MAZE RUNNER MOVIES SM

[@treasurerox]

Gally sucks as a character but Will Poulter's face is sit down-able 😅

[@unicornfront9300]

I’m so happy you’re reacting to the maze runner you can’t imagine

[@mahkayladiah6798]

If you think Dylan o'Brien is fine in this you should watch teen wolf

[@dew5252]

The amount of dirty jokes is... Perfect

[@JasminLang1]

„Dylan ÒBrian is sexy“ …. Mood tbh 😂

[@4pplesaredeliciousqu7gw]

4:43 Yes, baby face is incharged and one of everyone's favorite 😏

[@cae13912]

dylan obrien is so good looking, i'll never get over it

[@Ida_Slay_slay]

This was so amazing to watch like i have seen the movie 7 or 8 times and it wad like watching for the first time again ❤❤❤

[@meliichuu]

you hating on minho is not what i looked forward to cause hes my fav character in the movies :d

[@Angeangelina.G]

“She’s the last one ever” the bad bad things little me thought that meant😭💀

[@mariagutierrezlozano3317]

FINALLY MY FAV TRIOLOGY! IM SUPER EXAITED!

[@Blueki]

Hope you are mentally prapared for the 3 movie💀

[@enola6284]

Seeing a very recent TMR reaction made me audibly gasp- I'm so glad people are still finding this trilogy!

[@yorkshirelassdiaries4841]

Bally will always be Eustace from voyage of the dawn threader to me. I despised him in that too

[@allycroucher9800]

Brad I just have to say the editing on this one is so funny like I am CACKLING

[@canibalistictendencies9094]

You have got to watch good omens, season 2 just came out recently and I don’t doubt you’ll love it

[@PokhrajRoy.]

Dylan O’Brien. That’s it. That’s the comment ❤

[@kaleem9162]

Please do Maze Runner 2 and 3 asap . We have been waiting for a month now , trust me you are gonna like em .

[@evonnelogan6066]

Yes! Please do the other two movies!!

[@filmykheeda2301]

Why the heck you add memes in this video it's irritating me all the time 😢 and you are over acting all the time 😂

[@wilhelm-z4t]

Watching this reactor, I thought I might need a fire extinguisher. ;-) Personally, I found myself pining for Thomas, Newt and Ben, who gave an outstanding performance by the way. A pity we didn't see more of him in the film. But all the actors in this film were really good. The lift-shaft sequence together with Thomas's being wet and memoryless at the beginning of the film is symbolic of (re)birth. He's being born into the maze, a new life for him. If you know your classics, "The Maze Runner" is a retelling of "Theseus and the Minotaur," of course. Naturally, Thomas is Theseus, the hero. The Glade and the Gladers are Athens and Athenian youth, respectively. The Grievers are the Minotaur, the monster that feeds on the Athenian youth who have been offered as sacrificial victims. The Minotaur is half man, half bull. The Grievers are half organic, half machine. The WCKD mechanism that's found in the crushed Griever is Ariadne's thread, the key out of the maze. WCKD is King Minos. The maze motif is repeated in the "Scorch Trials" and "Death Cure." The Glade's Athens is, however, more like "The Lord of the Flies" than classical Greece. The Glade is, after all, an island in the middle of the maze. Themes in that well-known classic include the tension between groupthink and individuality, between rational and emotional reactions, and between morality and immorality. Things which we do see play out in Thomas and the Gladers. Thomas is the archetypal tragic hero. Tragic heroes are characters of elevated stature, both in birth and morality. Like most heroes, he has above-average intelligence, which means he has situational awareness; he's determined, which means he is firmly set in opinion or purpose; and he has a loyal close friend who guides, advises and helps him as he faces his trials. In the films, Newt clearly fits the role as Thomas' helper, his Ariadne. The Theseus myth also emphasizes the power of love. Ariadne helps because she has fallen in love with Theseus. Newt has also fallen in love with Thomas. As a tragic hero, Thomas is subject to a collective fate, the will of the gods, if you will, which had precipitated the solar flares that scorched the Earth and indirectly brought about the Flare virus. A common attribute of the tragic hero is that he once held a lofty position from which he has now been cast down. Thomas' hamartia has visited his own individual fate upon himself which prompts his present adventure-journey. His moral choices while part of WCKD led him to immoral behavior, the torture and deaths of his friends. In this way, Thomas assumed the role of a god over the Gladers. That's hubris. Humans, even if they're heroes, have to be taught they are not a god. Thomas' betrayal of WCKD precipitated his downfall and the tragic course his subsequent life followed. Tragic heroes suffer, and so Thomas suffers anguish throughout the trilogy. Another thing about the tragic hero motif is that those nearest and dearest to the hero often wind up either in some sort of deadly peril or just plain dead. Most often, it's dead. So, as you're watching the films you might ask yourself: Who's closest to Thomas? The three films mirror a three-act play. The first film, or first act, is primarily used for exposition, to establish the main characters, their relationships, and the world they live in. The film ends on the question of whether Thomas has escaped from the maze/WCKD or not. It seems incredible but heroic stories often follow the same basic pattern. In his book "The Hero with a Thousand Faces," Joseph Campbell, distilled the world's myths into a common structure which he called the monomyth or hero's journey. It's very concisely summarized as follows: A hero ventures forth from the world of common day into a region of supernatural wonder: fabulous forces are there encountered and a decisive victory is won: the hero comes back from this mysterious adventure with the power to bestow boons on his fellow man. That's the "Maze Runner" film trilogy in a nutshell. The whole trilogy is told more or less from Thomas' perspective. We know what he knows; as he learns, we learn. The Gladers don't like to talk about the maze. This may be out of fear and ignorance. That's frustrating for Thomas - and us. Only the runners know the secrets of this mysterious and sinister maze-realm and that imperfectly. In fact, the runners function as a sacred priesthood. Only when Thomas is anointed runner does Minho tell the new initiate all in the map hut, the Glade's holy of holies. We've learned pretty early on Thomas is a rule-breaker. In the first film, Thomas' dream-visions hint at his backstory and make his character ambiguous. Is Gally right about him? Then there is Theresa. Unlike Thomas, she completely breaks the Glade's paradigm. Her arrival is untimely, she's female, and she heralds the end of the Glade's supply lifeline. Totally inauspicious. What to make of all that? The interplay between Thomas and Gally is quite good in the first film. Gally isn't some cardboard caricature antagonist, he's very solid and real. As others have remarked, what Gally says makes complete sense. He and Thomas are in almost perfect antipodal balance with one another. Also, one wonders if after Thomas stung himself, he doesn't remember more than he lets on. He acts like he does. He seems to know why he was put into the Glade. Earlier, he told Newt and the others he didn't recognize Theresa, but we know he did. Very, very uncharacteristic of Thomas to lie. Does he have suspicions and not want to give voice to them? Or is he afraid that might make the Gladers more suspicious of him? It's also increasingly clear that all the Gladers knew each other before their arrival in the Glade. It turns out that probably half of the Gladers are immune to the Flare while the remaining are not immune. This is classic experimental design. You have a treatment group (immunes) and a control group (non-immunes). If some of the Gladers are immune to the Flare, what is the disease the grievers inflict? It can't be the Flare, because it would have to affect both immunes and non-immunes equally. Otherwise, the dynamic of the Trial would be altered. Everyone has to be equally terrified of all the dangers faced for the sake of the experiment. So, the griever sting must result in something similar to the Flare to which none of the Gladers is immune but also be 100% curable by WCKD. It also can't be communicable since having all the Gladers potentially die if one were stung would ruin the Trial. So, griever sting disease can only be acquired by being stung. The Flare virus is the "Maze Runner" trilogy's MacGuffin. Therefore, you really shouldn't try to make too much out of it. According to the films, by stress-stimulating the brains of the immunes an enzyme is produced that crosses the brain-blood barrier into the blood. This treatment of the immunes permanently alters their brain chemistry by creating new engrams and, hopefully, will yield a more effective enzyme. Once isolated, either directly from the brain or indirectly from the blood, this enzyme can be used either to temporarily arrest or, hopefully, eventually cure the Flare. The "Maze Runner" trials mean to produce the curative enzyme so humanity can be saved even if it means killing immunes. The Trials are an iterative process which WCKD hopes will converge upon a solution, i.e., cure. Some people get unnecessarily hung-up by Gally's appearance in the control room. They needn't. When the other runners quit after Alby was stung, they were seen palling-around with Gally. After Thomas and his mates left, Gally and the remaining Gladers, which no doubt included some of these runners, either 1) decided to pursue the "rebels" to force them back to the Glade or 2) Gally and his mates were evicted from the Glade by griever attack round two and having no other place to go, they also headed for door #7. After Thomas and Minho had originally opened door #7, the maze reconfigured itself to funnel the Gladers to that door. Whatever the case, during the trek to door #7, all Gally's mates were killed. He alone survived but had been stung. Gally acquired another "key" from a dead griever in the Glade or along the way. Either he didn't have to input the code again, or he had been told the code by the runners. Regardless, he reached the control room and while in his deranged stung state, meant to kill Thomas, the applecart up-setter. The WCKD agenda begs the question of does the end justify the means, a principle often associated with totalitarianism, which is the central theme of the "Maze Runner." The principle is part and parcel of consequentialism, a teleological theory that says whether an action is morally good or bad depends on its outcomes. The more good outcomes outnumber the bad, the better/more moral the action. Under this rubric if WCKD finds a cure, then WCKD is very good, indeed. A truly great film.

[@jesslewis_2009]

how long did this take you?!!

[@wilhelm-z4t]

@@jesslewis_2009 Only as long as to type it. So, not very long. I had already made an outline of my impressions as I was watching the films. The submission could have been longer, but there's a 10K limit. The movies are quite pithy and contain multitudes. The trilogy is basically a Greek tragedy in three acts a la Aristotle's "Poetics." My initial "draft" was longer. The thing that did slow me down a bit was cutting out things I'd already typed in order to satisfy the limit. Decisions, decisions.

[@Soccer_Girly21]

The first two movies weren't good compared to the books and usually I expect that but this movie was terrible. Please tell me someone else agrees..............

[@Soccer_Girly21]

but dylan obrien, thomas brodie sangster, and ki hong lee are hot so I'll give them that

[@jesslewis_2009]

@@Soccer_Girly21fr

[@Ella-Elj]

Hi, Brad! Just wanted to put in my two cents that I would LOVE for you to continue your reactions for these movies. (P.S. you should also consider watching teen wolf-at least react to the first couple episodes). Also, content has been great lately and you seem so happy :)

[@Derenze11]

The face he did at 19:12 imitating Gally killed me.

[@malxaziarabidze64]

People who have read the book DYING while waching this

[@Ell.ie-Gacha]

fax, they changed it so much tho

[@malxaziarabidze64]

@@Ell.ie-Gacha Yeah, because if they put every detail, the movie would be 3 and a half or 4 hours long💀

[@Ell.ie-Gacha]

@@malxaziarabidze64 They could of done what the hunger games did and do pt. 1 and 2 but I would still watch the 4hrs one tbh

[@malxaziarabidze64]

@@Ell.ie-Gacha FR tho😂

[@soup8900]

I was never a maze runners girlie back in the day but I am so freaking excited for this review series for the actors in it hahah theyre all so good!!! esp in the sequel 😏

[@luhvvpluto]

gally's a twat ... but i still love him

[@MBHenriksen8900]

1:06 to quote Miranda: "Not elk, that's a deer. Ilk." xD

[@silverstitch28]

All the yelling was hurting my ears. It's not a scary film.

[@BradEvans21]

turn down the volume… 😂

[@jessm.porthos]

In a recent live stream you mentioned movies to do in your personal time: I think “Hunt for the Wilderpeople” (2016) is one of my feel good movies, “Singin’ in the Rain” (1952) and “Vicky, Christina Barcelona” (2008) would be fun.

[@Ps1000]

I second that! Only great interesting movies in this list :)

[@jessm.porthos]

@@Ps1000 awe thank you lol

[@xxchloexx9118]

Please watch the last 2 movies ❤😁😁😁

[@z1andonlyme557]

Been waiting for this video for so long! One of my favorite dystopian films!

[@amelia7960]

when you made the whacking wood joke, i yelled "BRADLEY."

[@myladyofmercy]

please watch the other movies too!!! this was hilarious and i need to see your reactions to the rest of them!!!