Many “Hunger Games” fans have eagerly anticipated the release of the new movie, “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes,” which is a prequel to the popular “Hunger Games” series. The movie tells the backstory of Panem’s president, Coriolanus Snow. It documents his rise to power in the Capitol and explains how he becomes the notorious villain of the series.
I enjoyed how the movie brought the book to life and stayed true to the major plot points of the novel. I believe that the two main actors, Rachel Zegler and Tom Blyth, played a major role in this, as they did a great job of maintaining their character’s personalities and essences.
Specifically, I believe that Rachel Zegler’s characterization of Lucy Gray Baird was one of the major aspects of the movie that makes the viewer feel as if they are in Panem. Although she has received public scrutiny in the past, one cannot deny that her acting and vocal talents are perfectly suited for this role. Her performances of many songs were entertaining and captured the essence of her character and the environment very well. I also enjoyed how the song lyrics were identical to those in the book, helping to bridge the gap between author Suzanne Collins’s artistic vision and the reader’s interpretation. Tom Blyth also portrayed Coriolanus Snow’s change into an authoritative power driven individual incredibly well. I particularly enjoyed his acting at the end of the movie during Lucy Gray’s disappearance, and how the rest of her story is left to the viewer’s interpretation.
Overall, I think “The Ballad of Songbrids and Snakes” did an amazing job of adapting the novel to the big screen, and that “Hunger Games” fans would definitely enjoy the movie.
