THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY, PART 1

We both gave this movie a well-executed and entertaining 7. We were expecting a 3 or 4 so we were really pleased at the level of enjoyment and the movie's pace and plot.

We loved the first Hunger Games but was sorely disappointed and bored by #2 so didn't think we'd see this latest sequel. However, I was under the impression that The Imitation Game (story about Alan Turing) would be released right after Thanksgiving and that would be our movie of the week but it didn't come out in the theaters here in Tucson. So this was the substitute movie.

I had read a few reviews that said there was not enough action and too much talking in this film but i don't agree. The plot was simple; the have-not's who are all living underground in Districts and whose 'supervisor' is Julianne Moore with her assistant Philip Seymour Hoffman (may he RIP) are rebelling against the have's who live in resplendent wealth and privilege in the Capitol and who are led by a wonderfully cruel and cold Donald Sutherland.

Really the story of the one-percenter's and the almost poor.

The acting was good and the action was exciting and moved along at a tense fast pace.  Pleasant Surprise!