Moderate

Rating: 4/10 (21 July 2015)

It's a lot different to the other Hunger Games in more ways than acceptable. One of the most notable is that they've really stripped down their signature High Fashion costume design and the film ends up looking like a World War Nazi film. It's not a train smash but I know lots of people who were turned off by it. Most agree, the first film was and is still the best. It seems the more they produce the more they lose that spark we all fell in love with. And sadly, the more people are starting to fall off the bus.
Strangely, the hype is still there but after every film, we still wonder why. The franchise is not catching fire - it's dying out slowly. But even so, they leave us hungry for more. Particularly in this effort: the first part of Mocking Jay. But sadly after two long hours, the only real memorable part, is the end. Or rather, the last 5min when Peeta's back. And not because he's back (you need to watch it to know why - can't spoil it for you). Jennifer Lawrence, not so exciting anymore; Suspense, lacking; action, it was there but it didn't quite hit the mark.
Hey, it's noticeably far better than "Divergent". But something's missing. Something's seriously missing! Can't quite put my finger on it. But I suppose everybody's tired and wants to bring it to an end. I guess it's about time. Do I recommend it? You can go without seeing it and still live.