Divergent is based on Veronica Roth’s YA novel of the same name. Divergent is set in a dystopian future Chicago after a ruinous war. Chicago is a walled city where a caste system of “factions” keeps the peace. Sixteen-year-old Beatrice “Tris” Prior, played convincingly by Shailene Woodley (George Clooney’s daughter in The Descendants), chooses to join the warrior Dauntless faction. But Tris learns that she is “divergent” which means she’s really casteless and in terrible danger. Divergents are executed when discovered. Tris’ mentor, Four (Theo James), trains Tris to be a cunning warrior. But Jeanine (Kate Winslet), head of the scientific faction, plots to alter the government. If this sounds a bit like The Hunger Games, you’re right. As our local movie reviewer wrote: “Divergent is halfway between Twilight and The Hunger Games.” Fair enough. But Divergent held my attention and interest for 2 hours and 19 minutes. I’ll go see the sequel. GRADE: B