Critics are raving about the latest movie in The Hunger Games universe.

Refreshing to be back in Panem because of the nostalgia, but the most delightful part is the cast.

From Hunter Schafer to Josh Andres Rivera, it lives up to the original splendor of the franchise."

Hunger Games the ballad of songbirds and snakes

Suspenseful & gritty especially the tributes' fights.

Runtime could’ve been trimmed down & the ending could’ve been less ambiguous.

Rachel Zegler is a marvel, and of course, Jason Schwartzman steals the show.

The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes snow

In love with Trish Summerville’s costume design and the nods she pays to Katniss."

it felt like catching fire in all the best ways.

Tom Blyth impresses, Rachel Zegler shines bright & Jason Schwartzman is hilarious."

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Its darker, more of a character study than anything, but always genuinely entertaining.

With high stakes, solid action, and killer performances, its a thrilling return to Panem."

It works well by doing something fairly different from the first series.

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I had a great time with this one."

rachels portrayal has hints of jennifer lawrences katniss, but at the same time is totally her own.

The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakeshits theaters on Friday, November 17.

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