The Fire Burns Brighter in "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1"

Rating: 10/10 (18 February 2016)

There are some complains that they say this third film has less action scenes than the previous ones. Well, I guess the actual Hunger Games is missing. I feel the same way but drama overrides action here. Substance weighs heavier than style in this third entry in the series.
Katniss arrives in the catacombs of District 13, which people believe is destroyed by the Capitol. The rebellion is rising, and it asks for her volunteerism. Meanwhile, her loved ones are captured by President Snow.
I love how the actors are great. Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson really shine in this movie. There are less action scenes, but there's more setting buildup, especially for District 13, a new location. I love how Lawrence tries her best to sing "The Hanging Tree", the rebellion song from the book. It's nice she did herself instead of passing it to other professional singers. I applaud her dedication. Give her a Grammy! Haha!
Splitting the book into two movies has allowed more room for the story. If you read the book, you'll appreciate it a lot.