ATTENTION Hunger Games fans! The latest cinematic spectacle from Panem is here, and it’s a rollercoaster ride of emotions, action, and… music? Yeah, it’s borderline a musical! That’s right, this prequel takes us back 64 years before Katniss was alive, let alone even volunteered as tribute, and things in the Capitol are just as intriguingly tumultuous.
Rachel Zegler, as Lucy Gray, nailed the role and was captivating to watch. Then there’s Tom Blyth as a young Coriolanus Snow. Not your average villain-in-the-making! Blyth creates a unique character packed with layers, showing Snow’s internal struggle and the gradual darkening of his soul. Viola Davis as Dr. Volumnia Gaul brings a new level of sinister to the Capitol’s schemes.
The 10th Hunger Games in this film is a far cry from the high-tech spectacles we’re used to from the original series. It added an edge-of-your-seat rawness to the proceedings.
This film isn’t just a rehash of the original series. It’s darker and more cynical. It’s a refreshing change of perspective that adds depth to the familiar world of Panem.
The film stands as a solid addition to the Hunger Games saga, offering a new lens through which to view the intricacies of Panem. That being said, I don’t think we need a series on Coriolanus Snow… I would much rather we dive into one-off films of different Hunger Games.
The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes is a must-see for fans and a potentially intriguing watch for newcomers.
OUR RATING:
5/5
