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Flame Out | "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay—Part 2" Movie Review
Katniss Everdeen brandishes her lethal bow and makes her final bow in the film finale of Suzanne Collins's "Hunger Games" trilogy.
Heartbreak 101 | "Me and Earl and the Dying Girl" Movie Review
Author Jesse Andrews judiciously prunes and adds some quirk to the smirk in his screen adaptation of his 2012 debut novel. The result is an amicable, lively enhancement of his book, which in numerous ways it surpasses.
The Fast and the Feisty | “Insurgent” Film Review
After the heavy plot lifting in the first film based on Veronica Roth’s “Divergent” trilogy (HarperCollins) viewers are in for a smoother ride in the adaptation of her second installment, Insurgent. It speeds past intricate intrigues and sketchy characterizations, moving like a sleek roller coaster ride, free from clunky exposition.
Witches, Weapons, and Warfare | "Seventh Son" Movie Review
Like a magic potion, the big budget, special effects extravaganza Seventh Son, based on Joseph Delaney’s The Last Apprentice takes a dash of this and a pinch of that for a concoction that’s more mild than potent. It’s the perfect formula for a B-movie on a wintry afternoon.
Paddington Finds a Home on the Big Screen | Movie Review
Perhaps it’s not a coincidence that this frisky and good-natured take on Michael Bond’s beloved bear was produced by David Heyman of the “Harry Potter” film series. Both adaptations plant a big wet kiss on bustling, inclusive London.
SLJ’s Top 10 DVDs 2014
School Library Journal DVD reviews editor Kent Turner selects the top picks out of the more than 250 DVDs reviewed in SLJ this year. The following are memorable works that will enhance curricula with their strong educational and entertainment appeal.
Betrayals, Battles, and Bilbo Baggins | “The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies” Review
The final installment of Peter Jackson’s expansive (some might say bloated) adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit begins immediately right where The Desolation of Smaug left off, leaving those coming in cold to fumble in the dark.
'Katniss and Mouse' Game in 'The Hunger Games: Mockingjay—Part 1'| Film Review
The hit “Hunger Games” film series has become more assured in its latest installment, with Katniss Everdeen returning as a teen embracing the role of rebel leader and engaging in a lethal game of "Katniss and Mouse" with President Rose.
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