Allegiant is the third installment in the Divergent film series, based on the Divergent trilogy by author Veronica Roth. Released in 2016, Allegiant continues the dystopian narrative that follows the journey of Tris Prior (played by Shailene Woodley) and her companions as they navigate a fractured and oppressive society.
The Dystopian World of Allegiant
In a future society, individuals are divided into factions based on different human virtues. Abnegation, Amity, Candor (honesty), Dauntless (bravery), and (intelligence). Abnegation (selflessness), Amity (peacefulness), Candor (honesty), Dauntless (bravery), and Erudite (intelligence). The Divergent series explores the consequences of attempting to control human nature. The Divergent series explores the consequences of attempting to control human nature. Those who don’t fit neatly into one faction are called and are seen as threats to the strict order.
Introduction
The movie begins with a city in chaos. After toppling the authoritarian regime in Insurgent, Chicago is in a state of unrest as Evelyn (Naomi Watts), Four’s mother, takes control and forms a new government. However, not everyone agrees with Evelyn’s leadership, and a civil war looms. As they journey beyond the wall, the group encounters a high-tech society run by the Bureau of Genetic Welfare, led by David (Jeff Daniels).
Themes and Characters
Allegiant delves deeper into the theme of identity, particularly genetic determinism, as it explores the idea that human worth is not tied to one’s genes. Tris, as the protagonist, embodies the struggle between accepting one’s past and shaping one’s future.
Four’s journey in the film reflects the challenges of defining oneself outside of inherited control systems. His resistance to authority mirrors his internal battle with the genetic labels imposed on him. Caleb, who betrayed Tris in the previous movie, seeks redemption in Allegiant, adding a layer of family tension that complicates the group dynamics. He represents the dangers of a scientific utopia that disregards individual rights for the sake of societal progress.
Movie trailer
People think walls separate us… – but they also protect us. it’s going to be getting the wall. Are you sure? yes, ok Go, go, go, go! Those people out there kept us for 200 years That is not someone I have to engage with—nothing to worry about. You’re safe now. Welcome. Your arrival is the most exciting event some of us have known. [In unison] – Hey, Four! How do they know who we are? Our technology is centuries of anything you’ve known. They’ve grown up watching you. There’s nothing creepy about that. Tobias Eaton. You’ve been assigned to me. That’s a firepower. It’ll take you to get the hang of it. I think I got the hang.
In two hundred years the greatest scientific minds have lived here to test a theory If we could rescue people from the toxic environment and put them in a safe place like Chicago, perhaps they would heal it. And I’m one of those people. You’re the only one. Is it worth this population that’s to destroy themselves? What is going on here? They’re shutting us down. Chicago will be erased. Everyone we know will die. You were right all along. We have to leave, right now. Where are you going? Home
This isn’t us against us, this is the people on the other side of the wall. They’re trying to destroy us. Where are you going? We’re saving the city. Shoot her down. Pull up!
Box Office Collection
Allegiant movie was a major disappointment at the box office compared to its predecessors. With a production budget estimated at $110-142 million, the film grossed approximately $179.2 million worldwide. This was a significant drop from Divergent (2014), which earned $288.9 million globally, and Insurgent (2015), which brought in $297.3 million.
Domestically, Allegiant opened to a modest $29 million, a sharp decline from the $52.2 million debut of Divergent and the $52.2 million opening of Insurgent. By the end of its U.S. theatrical run, Allegiant grossed just $66.1 million, far below expectations. Internationally, it fared slightly better, contributing around $113 million to its total box office earnings. The box office failure of Allegiant marked a significant blow to the Divergent franchise, leaving the story incomplete in its cinematic form.
