With The Hunger Games set to wrap up its four-part masterpiece via Mockingjay – Part 2, it"s time to pay tribute to … well… the Tributes who have comprised this beloved movie franchise.
But also the clothing designers… and politicians… and residents of District 12 who we"ve grown to know and love over the years.
We"ve ranked our favorite Hunger Games characters below, from worst to best. Keep in mind, though, that this is all relative:
We love each and every one of the characters who have helped bring this book series to life on the big screen.
12. Rue
We’d rank Rue a lot higher, but let’s be honest: she was barely in half of one movie. Her impact, however, helped spur a revolution.
11. Cinna
Also loses some points for getting killed. It’s not fair, we know. But we’ll never forget the first person who helped Katniss truly believe she would be the winner and the leader that she ended up becoming.
10. President Alma Coin
She’s too vital to the final two parts of the story not to receive a mention. Perfectly portrayed by Julianne Moore.
9. Finnick Odair
There was more than met the eye with this handsome Tribute. Tough, calm, cool and collected on the outside, Finnick eventually revealed the softie inside.
8. Johanna Mason
Smart, tough, loyal and creative: She won her Hunger Games by pretending to be weak and cowardly, only to prove herself as a vicious killer when it mattered most.
7. Peeta Mellark
No list can be complete without Peeta. But he doesn’t earn a higher spot simply because he isn’t the most captivating character in The Hunger Games. He’s important, but not hugely entertaining on his own.