Unfortunately Russell’s craft here is not as luminous as it was in ‘Silver Linings Playbook.’ But even though it’s a hustle at best, it manages to spread out enough charm to keep you engaged.

The mystery is mysteriously threadbare, the chapter breaks are momentum breakers and the ethnic slurs leave a bad taste. The violence is of course gratuitous and gimmicky. The visuals garner attention but what’s the point? It’s hard to figure!

a splendid example of cinematic art that could well stand the test of time and become revered as a modern day classic. You just can’t afford to miss this one!

The script is basically an attempt to stitch together incredible feats; the characters have nothing to show in terms of depth, other than their ability to pull off the monumental.

While the narrative is not as brisk and
efficient as it should have been, and the dubbing is completely clueless, there’s plenty of charm and Confucian depth to keep you beguiled and interested.

This one is strongly written, well-structured and sets a strong basis for more to come. It’s an exhilarating ride certain to get the fans in a tizzy!

This is a reality driven film, brutish in evocation and as such, might not be pleasing to all.

There are portions in this film which keep you completely engrossed and involved and there are those that remain listless , as though unanchored to a steady rhythm or pace. Despite the great adventure at the centre of it all, there’s not much awe, surprise or suspense to be had here. And it’s all to do with the inconsistent scripting and helming. While effects are top notch and visually appealing there’s very little thrill in the experience. And that for an adventure/disaster movie is a great dampener.

There are some truly amazing photo-realistic sets serving as true background for the adventure and it’s truly an awe-inspiring sight to behold. The visuals are stunning to say the least and so are the character definitions and movements. And there’s also a strong message underlining the adventure – an engaging mix to keep the young and old entertained!

By the end of it all (including the neat epilogue) you are just relieved that the exhausting series has finally ended. ‘Catching Fire’ did take it to the pinnacle just as ‘Mockingjay Part 1’ toppled it back to the ground level. Part 2 manages to save the blushes. It doesn’t catch fire but does a fair impersonation of it.