'The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1'- Mockingly Tedious

At the same time, she is still close to Gale Hawthorne, but her experiences have taken her far away from their romantic moments as adolescents.

The film is about the state of affairs in Panem and Katniss' personal journey in this political tale. But with the book being split into two film adaptations, this edition lacks the three act structure.

Jennifer Lawrence, who has delivered remarkable performances in her earlier films, finds it difficult to balance a fiery attitude along with frowning her brows in sadness. Her performance in this film, as the heroine Katniss, lacks energy, depth and luster; to galvanize a rebellion.

Hutcherson as Peeta, like in the previous editions, is wasted. Elizabeth Banks as Effie Trinket sticks out as an odd rebel with an amusing hairstyle and headgears. But unfortunately, her character does not take her anywhere in the narration. The rest of the cast does not offer anything exceptional.

Visually, director Francis Lawerence fails to elevate the film. The high-drill action sequences look staid and oft seen. Also, the carnage and destructions in all the districts look uniformly alike. In addition, since a major part of the film is shot in the dystopian society, the frames in monochromatic shades of grey give a monotonous feel to the film.

But what stands apart is cinematographer Jo Willems's trailing camera work which captures a few lengthy shots in the bunker rooms of District 13 and the vertical staircase there.

Overall, the film is well-made and drab. It is not in the least entertaining or satisfying. Yet it lures you to look forward to the concluding edition -- "Mockingjay Part 2" which is scheduled to release in 2015.

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