4 Broadcaster Press By Zach Wetzel November 24, 2015 www.broadcasteronline.com Movie Review I hope Katniss and all the other characters in these Hunger Games films were able to get some serious therapy after this last film. They definitely needed it. Mockingjay Part 2 (or Hunger Games: War Zone as I call it) is like an extended version of Mufasa's death from Lion King. Be warned. And bring tissues. I enjoyed the "spectacle" and the action. But I need a bit more comedy in my movies. Don't get me wrong, this is a beautifully shot and expertly crafted film. It's just not happy. At all. Quick update for the stragglers: don't jump into this one without prior knowledge. But if you must know, Katniss (Jennifer Lawrence) and friends are fighting for survival in a world that looks like 1984 on steroids. The rebels (Star Wars anyone?) are fighting the evil Capitol. They have to get through a series of brutal and sadistic "traps" (this made me think of the Saw films) to get to the President's mansion and kill the President. Mockingjay is a war film, and as such it is a hard PG-13. Heed the rating on this one, and do not bring the kids. I was genuinely disturbed a couple of times, and you are talking to someone who has seen some pretty gnarly stuff. Mockingjay Part 2 is based on the second half of the Mockingjay novel. Unlike its predecessor, this one feels more fleshed out and not much time is wasted, akin to Deathly Hallows part 2. Phillip Seymour Hoffman is brilliant in this film, may he rest in peace. Jennifer Lawrence proves once again why she is an Oscar-winner. Donald Sutherland gave me goose bumps as the twisted President Snow, although I still think of him as the stoner's dad in Horrible Bosses. Great explosions and ac- tion in this film, but the high death toll kind of takes the fun out of it, especially since many of these deaths involve children. Mockingjay: War Zone is a step above Part 1 and the original Hunger Games, but not quite as good as Catching Fire. But if you like the Hunger Games saga, you will be pleased with what they have done here. The ending is more satisfying on-screen than in the book. They did a good job adding more closure at the end. I should also mention that Star Wars comes out next month. What does that have to do with Hunger Games? Absolutely nothing. Small Business Saturday November 28th Encouraging people to support small, local businesses! Deck the Halls Willson Florist $ 00 & Trim the Tree and Gifts 5 off Noble Fir Wreath, 24 inch $15.00 Complimentary Gift Wrapping or more purchase Fresh Cut Christmas Trees White or Scotch Pine / Fraser or Balsam Fir $25.00 Vermillion 525 West Cherry Street • 605.624.5574 One time purchase per customer. 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