KISS HER, KILL HER, BE HER

Rating: 10/10 (13 May 2018)

First off, this is part of a series. If you haven't seen the previous films (or read the books) you will be hopelessly lost. There is no flashback to bring you up to date.
This film picks up where the last one leaves off. Katniss (Jennifer Lawrence) is recruited to be the face of the rebellion. She is reluctant until it becomes personal. Happy content people don't pick fights. The film consists of a propaganda war between Peeta (Josh Hutcherson) and the government and Katniss and the rebels/terrorists/anarchists/freedom fighters. It finishes on an up note...sort of.
The film delves into the problems of a rebellion and the need for a war of words to convince hearts and minds. In many ways I like this film more than the previous ones, especially the second one which was just a filler film to get us to the rebellion. I think of the second film as "Star Wars Episode 2" but less annoying. My apologies to the president of the Jar Jar Binks fan club.
In this film, I now see why Jennifer Lawrence was needed for the series as she transforms from reality TV star to a person who runs a gauntlet of emotions: fear, despair, terror, panic, hopelessness, and pretending she can't act. Clearly she nailed it as only she can.
The film had a number of memorable lines:
"My sister gets to keep her cat." was great. It demonstrates that the rebellion is about her personal life and that it takes priority over any cause...for better or worse.
"Best dressed rebel in history." Shows some mindless priorities.
"Prepare to pay the ultimate price."
And with sadly Philip Seymour Hoffman says, "Anyone can be replaced."
Katniss takes a crossbow to a gun fight. It makes for good fiction, but seriously?
If you have seen the other two, you are going to watch this one too.
Guide: No bad language, sex, or nudity.