The world has been decimated by a plague so powerful that not only are victims turning into zombie-like creatures but entire cities have been destroyed as if from nuclear action. The lucky few untouched by the plague, a powerful group known as WCKD, is rounding up youthful untouched people in a desperate attempt to test them for a cure. Another youthful group of rebels is working to release these intended test subjects with a particular focus on one man for reasons - if they were explained in 'Maze Runner: The Death Cure' - are unknown to me.
The film opens with high action and little explanation of the overall background for those who haven't seen the earlier films in the series; or if like me they have seen them but cannot recall the details. The youthful heroes battle seemingly insurmountable challenges revealing an uncanny knack to find themselves randomly in exactly the right position to effect improbable ambushes and rescues.
It is all gung ho apart from the occasional, frankly dull and overlong, preachy bromance and romance moments. Indeed the movie is at least 40 minutes longer than it needs be to impart what is essentially an action thriller for teens and young adults.
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