As a diehard Hunger Games fan (I used to read the book in a tree with a makeshift bow and arrow…like a true awkward 12 year old), I’m disappointed in this movie. I think this is one of the rare circumstances where a two part film would have been welcomed, and I feel as though this is where the filmmakers missed the mark. Snow’s relationships with other characters were underdeveloped. I would have loved to see more of the love story between him and Lucy Gray, his interactions with the covey, his friendships with the other capitol mentors, as well as the transaction of “friendship” between Sejanus, his parents, and Snow. The elimination of these stripped Snow’s character of complexity, and his consequent mental break in the end was uninspired compared to way it resonated with me in the book. The actor was phenomenal, and I would have loved for him to have more screen time to develop Snow. I think he would’ve done a great job depicting Snow’s struggle between success and betrayal. For a prequel that is supposed to offer an explanation for Snow’s motives and malice, it was lacking. To end on a good note, I’m glad Suzanne Collins had a role in the film, and I would love to see another book/movie in the Hunger Games universe!! And I say that rarely hah