Prequel to The Hunger Games films seen through the eyes of Coriolanus Snow (Tom Blyth) who would become President Snow in the first films as played by Donald Sutherland. Expecting to win the prestigious Plinth Prize, Snow and his colleagues are told at the last minute that the prize will go to the one who best mentors the competitors (tributes) in the 10th hunger games. Split between strict adherence to the rule of law and some understanding of the rebel's cause, Snow falls for his Tribute, Lucy Gray (Rachel Zegler). However, continually supported by evil games keeper Gaul (Viola Davis) he keeps his options open when he is sent to district 12 for cheating in the games.
There is a decent sense of an epic story here, with Blyth giving a good performance popping between adoration for Lucy Gray and needing to get on up. He does this very well, but the whole thing is still at 157 minutes way too long. There are some good scenes throughout including in the notorious games, but it's mostly a love story littered with political chicanery and betrayal. Much better than I was expecting, but 30 minutes too long.
There is a decent sense of an epic story here, with Blyth giving a good performance popping between adoration for Lucy Gray and needing to get on up. He does this very well, but the whole thing is still at 157 minutes way too long. There are some good scenes throughout including in the notorious games, but it's mostly a love story littered with political chicanery and betrayal. Much better than I was expecting, but 30 minutes too long.
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