REviews • 9 Mockingjay Part 2 Grips Audiences

Nick Hoffman & Greg Lore Capital battle scenes, Katniss and Gale battle through the n the fourth and final movie of city while under a wide array an unforgettable saga, director of deadly attacks, most nota- IFrancis Lawrence delivers an bly from the Capital’s “pods.” absolutely stunning picture filled The only significant imperfec- with emotion and action that grips tion with the picture quality was the viewer from start to finish. Plutarch Heavansby (Phillip Sey- In “The Hunger Games: Mock- mour Hoffman). Hoffman died ing Jay Part 2,” Katniss (por- before the filming was complete, trayed by Jennifer Lawrence) is and that unfortunate event led to thrust back into her never-ending the film makers creating a com- love triangle between Gale Haw- puter-generated Heavensby in thorne (Liam Hemsworth) and the final two scenes. For the most Peeta Mellark (Josh Hutcherson) part audiences won’t be able to while leading a revolution that is tell, however, at the end of the turning more and more lethal as movie, Heavensby slightly glim- the rebels approach the capital. mers. Lawrence directs an out- ll in all, the movie was standing movie that is master- a worthy end to an out- fully shot and maximizes the Astanding series. While emotional appeal of each scene. the movie is not a carbon copy of The film truly gives you a the book – like most books that feeling of being in the movie. are converted to screen plays — The movie effects are strong, “Mocking Jay Part 2” will be an and you almost never get a feel- entertaining conclusion for both ing of a scene being computer- fans of the movies and dedicated generated. For example, in the lovers of Suzanne Collins’ best- selling books. 5 Seconds of Summer Connecting With Their Fans, Rocking 2015 Music Charts setting, the instruments support- Kennedy Hinkle ing the lyrics give off a rock vibe ising Australian pop/punk that makes you want to go crazy. band 5 Seconds of Sum- While making this album, the mer have been rocking the guys wanted to make songs that mat- charts with their new al- tered, songs that speak out against Rbum “Sounds Good Feels Good” re- depression, anxiety, and loneliness. leased on Oct 23. The band consists For every fan that has felt unwor- of Luke Hemmings (lead vocals), Mi- thy of living, they want to make chael Clifford (Guitar), Calum Hood the fans know that they’re here to (Bass), and Ashton Irwin (drums). pick them up when they’ve fallen. Every song on the album portrays “She’s Kinda Hot” was made for someone’s struggle behind closed people that don’t feel right for the doors. 5 Seconds of Summer wanted world and for fans who feel like they to connect with their fans through don’t fit in. The song gives off ara- the music, telling them it’s okay diating sense of assurance that not to not be okay, and setting an ex- everything is going to last forever. The band introduced “The New “The New Broken Scene” is for ample for teens out there who have 5 Seconds of Summer started to re- Broken Scene” as something fans can people who need an escape, some struggled to get where they are now. alize that fans are looking up to them look up to. “The New Broken Scene” freedom, and some positive influences “Jet Black Heart” portrays a badly to make a change in the world and to includes people who feel lost in the teaching them everything will be okay. damaged heart after a previous rela- speak out against society. The guys world, people who are struggling On Feb 19, the band will be start- tionship. The lyrics speak to people took that chance and wrote an inspi- speaking out against an issue, people ing off their worldwide tour called who have been through this situa- rational album that not only speaks dealing with depression, anxiety, and “Sounds Live Feels Live” in Japan and tion. Even though the lyrics are up- out for fans, but for themselves, too. just people who cannot find themselves. will end the tour in Texas on Sept 18.

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