The Maze Runner franchise began with modest expectations as it entered theaters back in 2014. Based on James Dashner's young adult dystopian trilogy of the same name by author James Dashner, many fans were skeptical about whether a film series based on these books could find its footing and appeal to both new viewers and loyal readers alike.

However, against all odds (pun intended), The Maze Runner surprised everyone with its blend of action-packed thrills mixed together with some heartwarming emotional moments. Director Wes Ball managed to create something truly special from Dashner's source material that captured the essence while also adding his own personal touch without straying too far off course.

Fast forward five years later and we now have Maze Runner: The Death Cure, which concludes this exciting journey for our hero Thomas (played once again by star newcomer Dylan O'Brien). As expected though things don't go smoothly as planned - instead of finding peace after all those grueling trials ahead lies even more danger waiting in store!

This third installment sees Thomas on a mission to rescue his friends from the deadly maze, but he soon realizes that there's much more at stake than just saving them. The stakes are higher now because an impending apocalypse is fast approaching and only by finding a cure can humanity be saved.

Throughout this thrilling ride full of intense action sequences and heart-wrenching emotional moments, Ball manages to balance it all perfectly without ever feeling too over-the-top or campy like some other similar YA adaptations tend to fall into. The cast delivers solid performances across the board with O'Brien still delivering strong work as our hero despite being somewhat miscast at times due to his age.

Overall, Maze Runner: The Death Cure concludes this captivating series on a fitting note by providing plenty of action-packed thrills mixed together with some genuinely moving emotional moments that will leave viewers feeling both satisfied and slightly sad knowing its finally come to an end. So if you're looking for another dystopian YA flick packed full of excitement then look no further than Maze Runner: The Death Cure - it won't disappoint!

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