Powerful, moving, met the expectations!

Rating: 10/10 (4 March 2015)

As a die hard fan of Suzanne Collins powerful trilogy I feel that Mockingjay Part 1 rose to the occasion. Although it's only the first half of book three which is a little slower than the rest, it was full of action and stayed true to the intense story line of the book and set it up perfectly for the epic conclusion of Mockingjay Part 2. As an active reader I'm extremely critical of movie adaption, but this was spot on. This is not just an action film, but the story of a young girl who is forced to face the odds to protect the ones she loves. It's about taking a stand for what's right in dark times, a lesson you're never too old for. This film features fantastic actors, amazing special effects, and an incredibly spine chilling score from James Newton Howard. A must see!