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Anti-climax...
Um, anyway.
Hey guys!
Last week, some friends and I went to see the third Hunger Games movie, which we've been excited about pretty much all year! So, I thought it was only appropriate to give you all a review and tell you what I thought of it!
So, for those of you who aren't familiar with the story, or haven't read/seen the first two, I'll give you a quick summary of what's gone on. The story basically follows Katniss Everdeen on her journey through the Hunger Games, a brutal and unfair competition set up by a corrupt government in order to, supposedly, serve justice for the uprising of the citizens of Panem against the Capitol that happened many years before. Without going into too much detail, the Hunger Games aren't exactly the nicest of tournaments, with only one of the twenty four tributes surviving.
In Mockingjay, however, Katniss (played by Jennifer Lawrence) faces her biggest battle yet. After President Snow (played by Donald Sutherland), the sinister and controlling leader of the Capitol and creator of the Hunger Games, destroys Katniss' district, leaving it in complete ruins, she must lead the rest of the districts on the route to freedom against the corrupt government that is swiftly on the rise. However, this is not her only battle. Katniss must also tackle her past, and recover from the twisted, provocative events of the Hunger Games which haunt her to this day. And, as if things weren't complicated enough, Peeta Mellark (played by Josh Hutcherson), her companion through the games and 'star-crossed lover', is in the hands of the enemy, leaving Katniss the responsibility of rescuing him, which could potentially lead her into the hands of the Capitol. Pretty crazy, right?
The thing I love about the this movie is how it's one of the rare films that actually live up to the book. The entire cast do a fantastic job of playing such complex characters, portraying them in a way that completely reflects the book. Also, there are some amazing classic moments from Effie Trinket (played by Elizabeth Banks) that honestly had me laughing so hard! This film was just such a great combination of action, romance, comedy and suspense; a must-see, for sure!
Well, there you go! Let me know what you think of the movie!
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