The film starsTom Blyth,Rachel Zegler,Viola Davis, Peter Dinklage, Jason Schwartzman and Hunter Schafer.
The film starts during the dark days before the first Hunger Games.
They arrive at the home of their grandmother and receive news that Coriolanus father has died in district 12.
Tom Blyth and Rachel Zegler in ‘The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes’Lionsgate
Lucky Flickerman (Schwartzman) is there filming and he spots Coriolanus and Lucy together.
This causes the President to request a proposal from Coriolanus as a way to improve the games.
This theme resonates uncomfortably in our contemporary world, mirroring our own struggles with media sensationalism and class divides.
The film intricately traces his journey from a mere participant to the mastermind behind the barbaric Hunger Games.
Yet, it is in its attempt to humanize him where the film falters.
Why make this change?
Some people are just evil no matter what.
It twists itself into knots trying to keep Coriolanus on the audiences good side.
This sudden change seems more geared towards setting up future sequels than serving the story at hand.
Thankfully, there is enough action and suspense to tolerate the 2 hour and 40 minute runtime.
