I’m Not Going To See This Movie: ‘The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1,’ ‘Birdman’

One of the most anticipated movies of the fall opens this weekend, but is it any good? Check out my seven-second reviews of The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1 and Birdman.

THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY - PART 1

Rated PG-13, 123 minutes

Rotten Tomatoes Critics Consensus: The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1 sets up the franchise finale with a penultimate chapter loaded with solid performances and smart political subtext, though it comes up short on the action front.

BIRDMAN

Rated R, 119 minutes

Rotten Tomatoes Critics Consensus: A thrilling leap forward for director Alejandro González Iñárritu, Birdman is an ambitious technical showcase powered by a layered story and outstanding performances from Michael Keaton and Edward Norton.