Keeping You Hungry For More

Rating: 7/10 (16 December 2014)

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 is the first half of the third and final book in the Hunger Games series and sees Katrina moving to district 12, following the reported destruction of district 13.
However, Katrina returns to District 13 accompanied by Finnick, Beetee and Gale and meets the leader, President Coin, who, supported by her friends, persuades Katrina to become a symbol of rebellion and unity for the rebels......The Mockingjay. But, despite Katrina agreeing to become The Mockingjay, her main aim is to rescue Peeta, who is being held by the capital in the quaterquell.
After slow start, the movie soon kicks into gear and sees Katrina (Jennifer Lawrence.) back to her bow and arrow weal-ding best. The sets are massive and the look and feel of desolation is quite something to behold. The movie then moves at the usual break neck speed, with plenty of explosions and fast paced action sequences, that will keep fans satisfied. There is also a good sprinkling melancholy as you see Katrina feeling the strain and hopelessness of the situation she now finds herself in.
If you enjoyed the first two movies, you will undoubtedly love this one, another well made movie and Francis Lawrence's direction is breathtaking at times. The Mockingjay Part 1 will have you eagerly waiting for Part 2 for sure.