Came to this late. I haven’t read the books, and I only just caught the first film in the series on Netflix - but I dig it. The world feels a bit heavy handed at times, but it’s sci-fi with a message. I like that it teased the idea of the first one while ripping open the concept here. The set-up felt a little long winded - but this story is also the hallway that bridges the first chapter and whatever’s to come next. I was sad to see Phillip Seymour Hoffman here and felt he was underused quite a bit - hopefully he gets to step it up a notch in the final films. Jennifer Laurence continues to be a delight to watch on the screen, and I love that she’s using her popularity from this to pick some really awesome and interesting roles otherwise. As always, Woody Harrelson is a much welcome addition. I’m excited for the next chapter!
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