The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1(2014)

Mockingjay Part 1 is a dramatic and riveting setup for the final chapter. A propaganda film. Great performances by a great cast. Lots of drama and action, but no arena in this one. 

Starring: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Woody Harrelson, Elizabeth Banks, and Jeffery Wright, With Phillip Seymour Hoffman And Julianne Moore

Director: Francis Lawrence

MPAA Rating: PG-13

Synopsis: Following her rescue from the devastating Quarter Quell, Katniss (Jennifer Lawrence) awakes in the complex beneath the supposedly destroyed District 13. Her home, District 12, has been reduced to rubble, and Peeta Mellark (Josh Hutcherson) is now the brainwashed captive of President Snow (Donald Sutherland). At the same time, Katniss also learns about a secret rebellion spreading throughout all of Panem -- a rebellion that will place her at the center of a plot to turn the tables on Snow.

Runtime: 2 Hours 3 Minutes

Rate: B+

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The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013)

Academy -Award Winner Jennifer Lawrence returns as heroine Katniss, In the second installment of the blockbuster, smash-hit, Hunger Games. The action is more intense then the first movie. Drama and the intensity level is huge. New characters. New Setting. Sure to be gripping. 

Starring: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Woody Harrelson, Elizabeth Banks, Lenny Kravitz , With Donald Sutherland and Stanley Tucci

Director: Francis Lawrence

MPAA Rating: PG-13

Synopsis: After arriving safely home from their unprecedented victory in the 74th Annual Hunger Games, Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) and Peeta Mellark (Josh Hutcherson) discover that they must do a quick turnaround and begin a Victors Tour. As she and Peeta travel throughout the districts, Katniss senses a rebellion is stirring. However, President Snow (Donald Sutherland) proves that he is still very much in control when word comes of a cruel change in the rules for the upcoming 75th Hunger Games.

Runtime: 2 Hours, 26 Minutes 

Rate: A+

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The Hunger Games (2012)

Based on the thrilling best selling novel by Suzanne Collins, The Hunger Games, comes a brilliant theatrical adaptation. Just as the books are entertaining for readers, its action, love-triangle and political themes, movie fans and fans of the novel alike. Great characters who posses quailities of being courageous and brave. 

Starring: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Elizabeth Banks, Woody Harrelson, Willow Shields,Stanley Tucci,  With Lenny Kravitz, and Donald Sutherland

Director: Gary Ross

MPAA Rating: PG-13

Synopsis: In what was once North America, the Capitol of Panem maintains its hold on its 12 districts by forcing them each to select a boy and a girl, called Tributes, to compete in a nationally televised event called the Hunger Games. Every citizen must watch as the youths fight to the death until only one remains. District 12 Tribute Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) has little to rely on, other than her hunting skills and sharp instincts, in an arena where she must weigh survival against love.

Runtime: 2 Hours, 22 Minutes

Rate: A

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The Intern (2015)

(The Intern) Review~ 

Helmed by It's Complicated and Something's Gotta Give director  Nancy Myers, is an underwhelming comedy. Jokes are very sarcastic and all great movie. The movie was great up until the god-awful excuse of an ending. 

Starring: Anne Hathway, Robert Di Nero, and Rene Russo

Directed by: Nancy Myers

MPAA Rating: (PG-13) Some suggestive content and brief strong language.

Runtime: 2 Hrs, 1Min

Synopsis: 

Starting a new job can be a difficult challenge, especially if you're already retired. Looking to get back into the game, 70-year-old widower Ben Whittaker (Robert De Niro) seizes the opportunity to become a senior intern at an online fashion site. Ben soon becomes popular with his younger co-workers, including Jules Ostin (Anne Hathaway), the boss and founder of the company. Whittaker's charm, wisdom and sense of humor help him develop a special bond and growing friendship with Jules.

Rate: C-

Fantastic Four (2015)

A totally new take on Marvel's longest running superhero team. This new film is great and all with its action and special effects. It's Another film with an ensemble that is mediocre. 

Starring: Miles Teller, Kate Mara, Michael B. Jordan, Toby Kebbel, With Jamie Bell and Reg G. Cathey

Directed By: Josh Trank

MPAA Rating: (PG-13) 

Synopsis: 

1. Transported to an alternate universe, four young outsiders gain superhuman powers as they alter their physical form in shocking ways. Reed Richards becomes Mr. Fantastic, able to stretch and twist his body at will, while pal Ben Grimm gains immense strength as the Thing. Johnny Storm becomes the Human Torch, able to control and project fire, while his sister Sue becomes the Invisible Woman. Together, the team must harness their new abilities to prevent Doctor Doom from destroying the Earth.

   
   

   Runtime: 1 Hour, 46 Minutes 

   
   

   Rate: C- 

Maze Runner: Scorch Trials (2015)

Based on the best-selling 'YA novel, and the follow-up of last years the "Maze Runner". Comes a sequel that is pretty much lacking the potential to become just as successful and great as "Hunger Games" and "Divergent". 

Starring: Dylan O'Brien, Thomas-Brodie Sangster, Kaya Scodelario, With Patricia Clarkson and  Barry Pepper

Directed By: Wes Ball

MPAA Rating: (PG-13) 

Synopsis: 

1. Transported to a remote fortified outpost, Thomas and his fellow teenage Gladers find themselves in trouble after uncovering a diabolical plot from the mysterious and powerful organization WCKD. With help from a new ally, the Gladers stage a daring escape into the Scorch, a desolate landscape filled with dangerous obstacles and crawling with the virus-infected Cranks. The Gladers only hope may be to find the Right Hand, a group of resistance fighters who can help them battle WCKD.

   
   

   Runtime: 2 Hours and 11 Minutes 

   
   

   Rate: F

Ant-Man (2015)

This pint-sized superhero action flick is superb at best ! It's got the humor and action packed sequences just as any other Marvel Studios Film. Sure to be a good one! 

Starring: Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lily, Michael Douglas, Corey Stoll, With Michael Pena, Judy Greer, and Bobby Cannavale

Directed By: Peyton Reed

MPAA Rating: (PG-13)

Synopsis: 

1. Forced out of his own company by former protégé Darren Cross, Dr. Hank Pym (Michael Douglas) recruits the talents of Scott Lang (Paul Rudd), a master thief just released from prison. Lang becomes Ant-Man, trained by Pym and armed with a suit that allows him to shrink in size, possess superhuman strength and control an army of ants. The miniature hero must use his new skills to prevent Cross, also known as Yellowjacket, from perfecting the same technology and using it as a weapon for evil.

   
   

   Runtime: 2 Hours and 12 Minutes

   
   

   Rate: A-