The Movie Review Thread!

[Tacos]

So, I went to see The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1 today, and I realized I was critiquing things about it in my head and thought that maybe we should have a thread regarding movie reviews.

So, I'll take a stab at The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1.

Beware! this may contain spoilers.

Overall Opinion: First of all, if you did not read the book, I'd recommend at least browsing through it so you at least have some idea as to what is happening before you watch the movie. The movie was rather enjoyable. It started out rather slow, however. But, after pieces clicked into place, like Katniss choosing to be the revolution's Mockingjay, things began to speed up. Overall, I would give it about a 6/10. It was an enjoyable movie, but very slow, and very uneventful, but for the right reasons.

Accuracy in comparison to the book: Not very accurate, unfortunately. But, its inaccuracy allowed for the movie to be more enjoyable than just a stale, visual reproduction of the book.

Cast: I think the cast is well put together. Each character portrays their role, incredibly well, especially Julianne Moore, who plays the role of President Coin. They all helped develop the severity of the situation and how dystopian their world truly is.

Plot: After seeing Peeta being used as fuel for the Capitol's propaganda, Katniss decided to become District 13's Mockingjay, the face of the rebellion. Throughout the book, she is used as a public figure to inspire the rest of the Districts to rebel against the Capital. After a critical battle in District 5, the electricity was cut off to the Capitol, allowing troops from District 13 to infiltrate the Capital in a desperate attempt to rescue the kidnapped competitors of the 3rd Quarter Quell. Upon their return, however, Peeta had been brainwashed by President Snow to kill Katniss.

While I'm not the best at reviewing movies, feel free to review your own here!

While my review doesn't necessarily reflect it, here is a format of different things you might want to review:

Cast:

Mood:

Setting:

Plot:

Overall Rating:

Exposition:

*Accuracy to Book:

Additional Details:

*Only applies to movies based off a book

[Jelly]

you should probably add a standardized format or something to the OP. it'll make more people want to join in n_n

[Tacos]

Format has been added, thank you for the recommendation!

[Godot]

I have my own method of doing reviews, but I do like this idea.

I used to write them up, but people weren't reading them so I stopped caring.

[chuckles]

Hmm...well, people have been telling me for years to seriously review films. This seems to be an excellent opportunity and place for it.

A question though, Tacos, should they only be for movies that are or have recently been in theaters? I'd be happy to review any film I have seen, but I worry about apparent randomosity scaring off potential readers. Also, should there be a space for serious debates? If so, would that belong here? What are your thoughts on the matter, and perhaps the style of reviews that should be written? Some reviewers are very personal and self-referential in their reviews of media products, while others may be serious, cold, and harsh, and others still will be lighthearted and humorous in reviews that condemn or laud the item in question. I can adapt to any of these, but a consistent mix or a significant degree of variation could quickly destroy the reputation and reliability of a reviewer; generally they will find their place on the field and maintain it without straying far.

I definitely want more information about this idea, but regardless I find myself very excited to possibly participate; as many people here probably realize by now, there's little I love more than a wonderfully detailed and complex opinion.