I was in total awe of the way I felt. I haven't seen this good of a movie in a while.

Rating: 10/10 (22 November 2013)

I could not even explain the feelings this movie gave me. It was spot on with the book. I admit there could have been a little more time added onto the movie because the book explained a lot more with the arena and time zones, but it was so spot on! I was extremely satisfied and VERY happy with the film's turn out. Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson's performances were outstanding along with the other victors for the Quarter Quell! I have to say, I'm also very happy with the pick of Plutarch Heavensbee (Philip Seymour Hoffman). He is very intimidating at times and always plays a GREAT liar... Finnick (Sam Claflin) was exactly how I would have hoped for him to be, and exactly what I had imagined as I read the books. Woody Harrelson and Elizabeth Banks did quite well too, and the setting of the film was mind blowing.
The action was great and it was just how I imagined it, but BETTER. A few of the characters I felt would have looked different but not too much. They even succeeded in making me feel confused on what was going on in the end, even though I read the books! I could just go on and on with how happy I am with the turn out of the film. I did wish there was a little more Katniss/Peeta time , but we have yet to see more.
Also when the districts rose their signs of peace during speeches my heart melted and dropped. Especially Jennifer's performance in Rue's district. The movie had my chest twisting and pounding throughout the whole film. I cannot wait at all for the next movie! I didn't know what I'd do after Harry Potter was done, I could survive without Twilight. Hunger Games is probably my favorite next to Harry Potter. The cliff hanger has left me in Hunger Games withdraw and I will be crossing my fingers waiting for the next golden film to come out. And there is a GREAT special effect at the end!
*I swear President Snow showed Katniss a clip of her and Peeta when they were old kissing somehow when he visited her village and I need clarification on what that was...*
!!! - Small summary of movie- !!! Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark have just settled down after their close run in on death after the 74th Hunger games. Living in the quiet Victors Village, they try and deal with the mental confusion and instability the games have left them in. Thinking it's all over, President Snow announces the plans for the 75th Quarter Quell... all victors must return. One female and one male that have survived the games. Katniss must find a way to get through this again, and also, prove her love was real to the people after a threat on her family from President Snow. They must overcome everything and put behind them the past and worry about their new problem. Right under Katniss' nose (and President Snow) though, the victors have formed a certain alliance in place to keep her safe. She is hope for the new world. She is... the Mockingjay.