The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes (2023)

 

Having read the original Hunger Games books and watched the movies, it was inevitable I would see the prequels. A bit underwhelmed by the performances from the teen actors, but the heavyweights held it together. 

They covered a lot of story, but at the same time it felt rushed. I would have enjoyed this more as a TV series. Becoming emotionally invested in the tributes is what makes their stories special, and we only get a brief introduction before they get wiped out in the arena. Still, I was engaged and had fun. 

Rating: C+