Mockingjay Part 1 Review

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  Political manuvering takes Center Stage in the latest Hunger Games movie.

 Let me start by saying that I have not read any of The Hunger Games novels, although I do plan to do so.

    Let me also say that I loved the two previous movies-Hunger Games and Cathing Fire.

    Now on to Mocking Jay Part 1, which is the third book in the Hunger Games Trilogy and is being split into two movies. I call this strategy "milking the cow for she's worth". It worked for Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows when that novel turned film was split into two movies.

   The first part works splendidly as a political thriller. The story involves the Rebels, led by President Coin (Julieanne Moore)trying to get control of Katnis (jennifer lawrence in another fine performance) and Peta (Josh Hutcherson) away from the evil Capitol, led by President Snow ( played by one of the greatest over-actors of all time-Donald Sutherland). I'll stop with the plot details for those who haven't read the book.

  Like the previus two movies, Mockingjay is a well made film with very good performances by Lawrence and the supporting featuring Moore and returning actors Woody Harrelso, Elizabeth Banks and Philip Seymour Hoffman in final film role.

  Mockingjay builds to its cliffhanging conclusion, leaving you wanting more. Of course, we'll have to wait until Thanksgiving 2015. Or, you can read the book like I will because I can't wait.

  I give Mockingjay Part 1 a B+.

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