The Giver (2014)

In a colorless society that has erased emotion, one boy begins to see the truth — and the colors — behind the facade. Based on Lois Lowry’s classic, the film translates its quiet rebellion into elegant visuals. Jeff Bridges and Brenton Thwaites deliver solid performances in a story about memory, control, and humanity. It’s thoughtful, restrained, and deeply relevant. Teens will connect with its message about feeling in a world that prefers apathy.

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐½