Yesit might even challenge them as being the best in the franchise so far.

The world of Panem is as broken, cruel, and beautiful as ever before.

But, in this case, nearly every change does nothing but enhance the experience.

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Many of them serve to intelligently condense the narrative, trimming some moments and reordering others.

None of these changes feel like a disservice to the original work at any point.

However, the script is only one part of the larger equation.

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Another is the films phenomenal cast.

Needless to say, there isnt a weak link in sight.

Then theres Rachel Zeglars Lucy Gray, whose presence commands attention anytime she graces the screen.

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While Snows story may be told, the world as a whole is simply begging for further exploration.

The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakeshits theaters on November 17.

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