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b"Hey everyone, the Hunger Games prequel - The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes - released in theaters a week ago. I had the chance to see it last week but did not have time to review until today so I thought I'd share my thoughts, especially considering I am not really a fan of these movies and might give a unique perspective. So, does the latest Hunger Games film feel like more of the same or does this origin tale telling the story of the rise of Snow in Panem reinvigorate the franchise? Find out in this review.\\nThe Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes:\\nDirected by: Francis Lawrence\\nScreenplay by: Michael Lesslie and Michael Arndt\\nBased on the Novel by: Suzanne Collins\\nProduced by: Nina Jacobson, Brad Simpson, Francis Lawrence\\nExecutive Producers: Suzanne Collins, Mika Saito, Jim Miller, Tim Palen\\nMusic by: James Newton Howard\\nCinematography by: Jo Willems\\nEditing by: Mark Yoshikawa\\nProduction Design by: Uli Hanisch\\nCostume Design by: Trish Summerville\\nCast: Tom Blyth, Rachel Zegler, Peter Dinklage, Hunter Schafer, Josh Andr\\xe9sRivera, Jason Schwartzman, and Viola Davis\\nSynopsis: THE HUNGER GAMES: THE BALLAD OF SONGBIRDS & SNAKES follows a young Coriolanus (Tom Blyth) who is the last hope for his failing lineage, the once-proud Snow family that has fallen from grace in a post-war Capitol. With his livelihood threatened, Snow is reluctantly assigned to mentor Lucy Gray Baird (Rachel Zegler), a tribute from the impoverished District 12. But after Lucy Gray\\u2019s charm captivates the audience of Panem, Snow sees an opportunity to shift their fates. With everything he has worked for hanging in the balance, Snow unites with Lucy Gray to turn the odds in their favor. Battling his instincts for both good and evil, Snow sets out on a race against time to survive and reveal if he will ultimately become a songbird or a snake. - Lionsgate"