VIDEO REVIEW: Is J-Law's 'The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2' Worth the Wait?

– By Beau Behan, Film Critic

• The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2  (2015)
• PG - 13, 137 min, Adventure, Sci-fi
• Opening (USA) Nov. 20, 2015
• Stars: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth
• Director: Francis Lawrence
• Writers: Peter Craig, Danny Strong

A film adaptation of Suzanne Collins’ “The Hunger Games” novels, “The Hunger Games” movie series is set in a post-apocalyptic nation of Panem where the dictatorial governing rich is unconscionable towards the poor.

It stars Jennifer Lawrence as the heroine, Katniss Everdeen – the impoverished denizens’ symbol of hope and determination in their plight.

Directed by Francis Lawrence, the series has four film installments: “The Hunger Games (2012),” “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013),” “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1 (2014),” and “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2 (2015).”

Watch the above movie review and find out why “Mockingjay - Part 2” reflects a splinter of sadness and a beauty to behold, at the same time. It is a smart thriller and adventure film!

Photo Credit: Lionsgate

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