Three years after its corresponding novel and eight years after the last movie in its series, The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes has finally been released in theaters. This highly anticipated movie will not disappoint new and returning Hunger Games fans alike, as this prequel serves as an amazing deep dive into what the Hunger Games universe is all about.
Set 64 years before the events of the first released Hunger Games book and movie, the newest film tells the origins of the infamous villain, Coriolanus Snow. Acted by Tom Blyth, Snow’s roots are perfectly depicted, adding dimension to his character, before his tyrannical reign as President of Panem in future years.
The prequel, which was released in mid-November, features many other well-known and even up-and-coming actors/actresses: Rachel Zegler, starring as lead role Lucy Gray Baird; Hunter Schafer, starring as Tigris Snow; and Peter Dinklage, starring as Casca Highbottom, to name a few.
The movie is well crafted, with amazing production and a fantastic cast. This is especially prevalent through the immense amount of support the prequel has gotten through fans.
Having a Rotten Tomatoes score of 65%, this movie has performed better than most executed prequels.
Normally, prequels might disappoint and not catch the attention of viewers because they can be objectively very different from the original movie. However, this movie surpasses expectations. Many fans wish to immerse themselves in the Hunger Games universe.
The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes has earned an audience score of 89%. It’s the most positively rated Hunger Games movie by fans, which comes to many people’s surprise.
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, the second in its franchise, ties with the prequel in audience score. The original Hunger Games comes in at a close second with an audience score of 81%.
This newest film is highly recommended for returning and especially new Hunger Games fans. It perfectly captures the essence of what the world of Panem and the Hunger Games is all about.
