Netflix has been on a mission to produce original content and to become one of the leading streaming services in the world. In recent years, Netflix has become well-known for its original series, including Stranger Things and Orange Is the New Black. One of its latest original movies is The Darkest Minds, an adaptation of Alexandra Bracken’s YA novel of the same name.
The Darkest Minds follows a group of teens who have developed extraordinary abilities in the wake of a pandemic that killed most children in America. The teens are labeled as “dangerous” by the government and are taken away to be contained in camps. Ruby Daly (Amandla Stenberg) is one such teen who escapes from her camp and joins up with other teens on the run.
Together they travel across America in search of a safe haven while being pursued by government forces.
The Darkest Minds is quite dark and dystopian, but it also contains moments of hope and lightheartedness as Ruby discovers her own strength and tenacity. The movie features strong performances from Stenberg, Harris Dickinson, Skylan Brooks, Mandy Moore and Gwendoline Christie, all giving great life to their respective characters.
The movie also has some great action sequences which keep viewers engaged throughout its two-hour runtime. Overall, Netflix’s The Darkest Minds offers an entertaining and thought-provoking story about friendship, loyalty, courage and hope amidst adversity.
Conclusion:
Netflix’s The Darkest Minds is a gripping adaptation of Alexandra Bracken’s YA novel which offers an exciting journey full of action sequences as well as heartfelt moments that will stay with you long after you’ve watched it. With strong performances from its cast members and a story that explores themes like friendship, loyalty and courage amidst adversity – Netflix definitely has one of the best versions out there for this particular YA novel.