By: Leena Sen
The fourth and final installment of the Hunger Games series was finally released last Friday on November 20th, 2015. Â Fans of the series have once again surged into theaters to see Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Elizabeth Banks and other huge names star in the film. Â As a huge fan of the series myself, I can wholeheartedly say that it definitely did justice to the (second half) of Mockingjay and left everyone feeling a little bittersweet (and in tears).
So far, the film has been getting some mixed reviews, attaining a 7.2/10 on the IMDb. I saw the film the day after the release on November 21st.
For those who have never read the series, the movie did a great job of picking up right where Part I left off without being too confusing. Â The stunts were well orchestrated, and Francis Lawrence- the director – wove in scenes that communicated a damaged relationship between main characters Peeta Mellark (Josh Hutcherson) and Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) without distracting the main plot, to reclaim their corrupted and war-ravaged country, Panem.
While some critics have chosen to take a harsher approach to the final installment, it’s important to keep in mind that Mockingjay is the final book where Katniss and her cohort are busy fighting a corrupt government.  As a result, there are scenes involving death, sadness, and intense conversations.
So if you’re catching the teary-eyed, revolutionary feelings this season, I would highly recommend Mockingjay, Part II, to celebrate the end of an era in popular fiction!