The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes komt opnieuw van regisseur Francis Lawrence en de hoofdrollen zijn voor Tom Blyth (Billy the Kid) en Rachel Zegler (Snow White). De film speelt zich 64 jaar voor de eerdere films af.
"Beste Hunger Games-film"
Met name Blyth, die de 18-jarige Coriolanus Snow speelt, en ook andere acteurs worden geprezen voor hun aandelen. Zegler speelt Lucy Gray Baird en we zien Viola Davis als Head Gamemaker Volumnia Gaul, Peter Dinklage als Casca Highbottom, Jason Schwartzman als Lucretius "Lucky" Flickerman, Hunter Schafer als Tigris Snow en Josh Andrés Rivera als Sejanus Plinth.
Verder lezen we dat de prequel de "originele franchise verrijkt" en uiteraard valt het woord "meesterwerk". Anderen noemen het "de beste Hunger Games-film tot op heden".
Online reacties
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes gaat op 16 november in première in de Nederlandse bioscopen. Hieronder zie je de trailer, gevolgd door een aantal van die positieve online reacties. De volledige recensies, die vast ook snel online verschijnen, geven ongetwijfeld een betrouwbaardere blik op de kwaliteit.
The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes is one of the most faithful book adaptations I've seen. Part III is a bit rushed, but it all worked so well thanks to a PERFECT cast. Rachel Zegler blew me away, Viola Davis ate, and Jason Schwartzman had me rolling. pic.twitter.com/4orYFLVa4q
-- Jamie Jirak (@JamieCinematics) November 5, 2023
#HungerGames #TheBalladOfSongbirdsAndSnakes is a magnificent movie that enriches the original franchise.
-- The Hollywood Handle (@HollywoodHandle) November 5, 2023
The cast is outstanding, Pete Dinklage, Rachel Zegler, Viola Davis and Tom Blyth are STANDOUTS. Production design and score being also highlights.
Full review on Nov 7. ? pic.twitter.com/STu7brvKYg
#TheHungerGames REVIEW: MASTERPIECE! An emotional epic full of stunning action, great dialogue & bold imagery that really stimulates your cornucopia. Not just another hunger games, it's the best book to movie ever! A fitting end setting up what's next #BalladofSongbirdsandSnakes pic.twitter.com/ceCaii80JS
-- Atom (@theatomreview) November 5, 2023
Viola Davis playing evil in The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes is everything I needed to see. Rachel Zegler is a marvel, and of course,
-- Jazz Tangcay (@jazzt) November 5, 2023
Jason Schwartzman steals the show. In love with Trish Summerville's costume design and the nods she pays to Katniss. pic.twitter.com/4awYL8CCU4
THE BALLAD OF SONGBIRDS AND SNAKES is the best #HungerGames movie yet. It's darker, more of a character study than anything, but always genuinely entertaining.
-- Daniel Howat (@howatdk) November 5, 2023
With high stakes, solid action, and killer performances, it's a thrilling return to Panem. pic.twitter.com/W3V6vYqzX4
#HungerGames #TheBalladOfSongbirdsAndSnakes is a magnificent movie that enriches the original franchise.
-- The Hollywood Handle (@HollywoodHandle) November 5, 2023
The cast is outstanding, Pete Dinklage, Rachel Zegler, Viola Davis and Tom Blyth are STANDOUTS. Production design and score being also highlights.
Full review on Nov 7. ? pic.twitter.com/STu7brvKYg
THE HUNGER GAMES: THE BALLAD OF SONGBIRDS & SNAKES expands on its dark dystopian world with rich costumes, art direction & an epic scale. Viola Davis is a scene stealer. Overlong & the unbalanced story provides more questions than answers but it's better than the Mockingjay films pic.twitter.com/kfDfFMIkhE
-- Matt Neglia (@NextBestPicture) November 5, 2023
