Maze Runner Film Analysis

Camera Angles:
I found patterns in what camera angles were used throughout the film, I noticed that high and low angles are used very frequently along with pans moving vertically up or down; these camera angles connotes ideas of an omnipotence and larger force surrounding the 'greenies'.  And the end of the film we learn that in fact the maze has been set as a test by an unknown organization.
There are also very common shots that include more than one character in a frame (two and three shots), it is also common to see all of the 'greenies' in one shot (long shots and wide angles), this shows that they are united together.  This becomes disjointed when 'Thomas' disobeys rules and makes his own rational decisions this is often shown using tracking and close ups of the character, these shots are very fast paced and short clips that sometimes become difficult to follow, reflecting his impact on the 'Glade'.

Sound:
Most of the sound in the film is diegetic, such as the dialogue and naturalistic sounds, however these are often interrupted by the surreal disembodied sounds of the 'grievers' these sounds would have been created in a studio using folly techniques.
Although, at the beginning of the film, only sound was used to create an idea of what might be happening.  As the screen was black the audience are able to hear industrial-like sounds, such as metal scraping and gears turning, we then begin to identify ourselves of where we are; in a caged elevator.

Mise-en-scene:
During the first two minutes of the film we are only revealed to a black screen, this then lightens slightly to show us the main character, the use of low-key lighting creates a foreboding effect, this accompanies the intensifying music.  The lighting used is, again, very industrial strip lights, they create a very cold atmosphere and follow the conventions of a Mystery Sci-fi trailer.
There is a distinguishable contrast between the greens of the 'glade' and the cold greys of the maze, I noticed that vines are growing up and down the walls of the maze, this connotes the fight between the 'gladers'.

Effects:
The most impact caused by effects in the film is when 'Thomas' has a flashback, this scene uses partnership between layering of several clips, each one semi translucent and very fast paced, there are disjointed voices used as a sound bridge and a blue filter throughout.
Plot:
The plot to this film is similar to that of Cowboys and Aliens, the main character does not remember his past, other than this there are no other comparisons.  There is an omnipotent atmosphere throughout the film as we follow the journey of 'Thomas' and the 'gladers' and their fight to find the truth about why they're there.