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Mockingjay Movie Reviews: Are the Odds Ever in its Favor?

According to Donald Sutherland, Jennifer Lawrence is akin to Jesus Christ . That’s mighty high praise for the star of The Hunger Games franchise. But is The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 worthy of the same praise? What are critics around the country saying about this wildly anticipated blockbuster? Let’s find out… The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Photos 1. Julianne Moore as President Coin This is our first look at Julianne Moore in Mockingjay. It’s safe to say we’re excited for the film. Mockingjay – Part 1, however well done, can’t compete with the first two films, although it sets up what should be its stunning ending well enough. – Tom Long If Mockingjay – Part 1 is quieter and less flashy than its predecessors, that doesn’t make it less satisfying. – Steven Rea Lawrence delivers on what dramatic beats half a novel affords him. You just wish there were more of them and that they provided a more complete, more satisfying story arc. – Kenneth Turan Katniss’ concern for the anti-sexy Peeta results in her spending quite a bit of the movie in po-faced mopery. – Kurt Loder Mockingjay – Part 1 is just big enough of a story that, even as a two-parter, the film feels substantial and justifiably halved. There’s simply too much to digest as all the pieces are put into place and the real games are set to begin. – Kirk Baird This is the “Empire Strikes Back” of the series, with the heroes constantly on defense – running, hiding, planning, hoping. – Rob Thomas Jennifer Lawrence is as good as always and gets a few key scenes to play up the emotional aspect of what’s occurring. – Jim Judy Mockingjay Rebellion Posters 1. Gale Mockingjay Poster Liam Hemsworth is back for more Hunger Games. He poses here on behalf of Mockingjay.

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The Vampire Diaries Season 6 Episode 9 Teaser: Bring Bonnie Back!

The Vampire Diaries is taking Thanksgiving off and will next air a new episode on Thursday, December 4. This is sad news, but also welcome news… because we have A LOT to digest following  The Vampire Diaries Season 6 Episode 8 . We learned this week that Liv and Luke are next in line to head up the Gemini Coven. Except they have to merge on their upcoming 22nd birthday, leaving the weaker of the witches dead. The Vampire Diaries Season 6 Episode 9 Promo Also, Jo is their sister! She saved them from a murderous Kai back in 1994 and left her magic in a dagger outside the family’s home in Portland. This is the same home Damon found himself in, opposite Kai’s father, who was so distressed by the possibility of his son returning and taking all of Jo’s powers that he actually tried to kill Jo! In 1994, meanwhile, Kai found his sister’s discarded dagger, took its magic, stabbed Bonnie and left her all alone. So, as teased in the preview above, everyone is focused on a singular mission on The Vampire Diaries Season 6 Episode 9 : bringing Bonnie back home. How will they go about doing it? Check out The CW promo and then watch The Vampire Diaries online via this video in order to stay current: Watch The Vampire Diaries Season 6 Episode 8 Online

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