The acting is wonderful all around and Nichols does a great job of finding small character moments that speak volumes, giving everyone time in the spotlight. (rottentomatoes.com)
Hawke turns in a grunting, inward performance, his steely manner standing in for years of pain, and together Hawke and Hawkins are a formidable pair, skipping the fireworks for small character moments at every turn. (detroitnews.com)
The problem, however, is that with the exception of the final 20 minutes and a few small character moments, «Insurgent» doesn't do enough to progress the overarching story to warrant an entire film. (blog.bullz-eye.com)