Mockingjay, part 2 sat down to craft the ending to the epic franchise, they didnt really have much of a say as to how katniss story would end. Mockingjay part 2 did a surprisingly great job staying true to mockningjay, the novel. The key plot points to get right in this film were katniss and her final decisions and the books prologue. They have a whole team of people to make me over, dress me, write my speeches, orchestrate my appearances as if that doesnt sound horribly familiar and all i have to do is play my part. While he is key to the rebellion in the book, he finally gets his chance to be a major part of the hunger games franchise in this movie, and. Mockingjay part 2 does not officially premiere in theaters until friday, some lucky fans are. Was the last scene of mockingjay part 2 a betrayal of the. Nov 20, 2015 seven years after the hunger games first debuted on bookstore shelves, the megasuccessful film adaptation tetralogy comes to a close with mockingjay part 2 the mockingjay novel, which was split into two films by lionsgate entertainment, originally released in 2010 meaning that book readers have known the fate of their favorite characters, and the larger state of panem, for nearly half a. The new hunger games book will center on the reconstruction period known as. Realizing that at this moment, snow reveals that it was. In mockingjay part 2, the games are finished and the revolution is on the verge of winning.
Overall mockingjay part 2 is a cliche filled dark ending to the hunger games franchise. In part 2, she has returned as destined to finish the. Nov 22, 2014 in fact, gale has a bigger role in mockingjay part 1. The beginning of it all, was about a girl trying to protect her sister, from nightmares, from hunger, from neglect and then from the games. The mockingjay novel, which was split into two films by lionsgate entertainment, originally released in 2010 meaning that book readers have. How a big change in mockingjay part 1 will affect part 2. Plutarch may have directed the larger players in the hunger games series toward a fully transparent and democratic society. Collinss ending in the novel sees katniss realizing the brutality of war, choosing to break the. In the conclusion of the globalphenomenon hunger games film series, katniss. Book fans may have some thoughts about the movies ending. The fourth and final installment, mockingjay part 2, rolls out this friday, and its the most cohesive of the bunch sartorially. Mcdonald wrote and recorded it in a single day at a writerartist camp. If the whole film had held this power and execution style it could have easily been a superior ending to the franchise.
Anything said on this page is fair game and we can talk openly about the book here and believe me i want to talk about this book so please leave your thoughts and then stop back to see where the conversation is going. Nov 04, 2015 jennifer lawrence is back as heroine katniss everdeen in the final film adapted from suzanne collins blockbuster book trilogy. The hunger games franchise has finally come to an end with mockingjay part 2, which covers roughly the second half of the final book in the trilogy, mockingjay. Hunger games wardrobe outerwear in mockingjay part 2.
The book has been adapted into a twopart movie, with the first part released on november 21, 2014. It would be easy to accuse mockingjay, part 2 of giving katniss a happilyeverafter ending. After much debate, the decision is made to bomb the nut and cause an avalanche, blocking all of the exits. Mockingjaypart 2 is the least enjoyable of the films by a considerable margin, a dull, grim, slowmoving slog. Part one of course came out last year, and because the last book was split in two, we had a. The brilliance of the book and how the movies almost. Grab the popcorn and watch katniss everdeen battle to become the heroine in the final part of this saga. The compartments had the disadvantage of being underground, the clothing was identical, and the food was relatively tasteless, but for the refugees of 12, these were minor considerations. Despite what naysayers might say, mockingjay part 2 proves that the movie can be just as good as the book, even if you make a few changes along the way. Nov 20, 2015 with the exception of a couple of truly dazzling action set pieces, mockingjay part 2 provides more of the same. Overall this movie was a bit disappointing as an ending to the much beloved hunger games series.
Why the mockingjay ending is satisfying in its sadness. Katnisss closing line was beautifully delivered, as well. During that month, katniss lived safely underground in the highly regimented. Katniss and a team of rebels from district prepare for the final battle that will decide the fate of panem. If the first two films provided the overthetop sensory. After the much more measured pace of the earlier entries, mockingjay part 2 jumps around, almost drunkenly, as we near the end of katnisss saga. In this weeks roundup of the global boxoffice scene, the hunger games hits a franchise low with mockingjay part 2 despite it being the years fifth highest opening published. Part 1, katniss jennifer lawrence was taken to district, where the rebellion was being led, and reluctantly agreed to become its poster girl as long as her. The stakes are higher because this is the endit really is this time. And while its a pretty faithful adaptation of the source material, there are some significant changes to the story. When asked directly about the ending of mockingjay part 2, and specifically the epilogue, director lawrence first answered, we made the. I bought mockingjay the first day it came out and i was preparing myself for a truly. Mockingjay by suzanne collins spoiler page ok if you know my spoiler page you know the drill.
The reconstruction period 10 years after the war, commonly referred to as the dark days as the country of panem. The 5 biggest mockingjay 2 booktomovie changes usa today. Mild spoilers for mockingjay part 2 past this point. The final book in the groundbreaking hunger games trilogy, this ne. Five years ago, in a yearend roundup of the best books and articles the staff of gawker. It gets a little tedious after all these years, admits katniss. Hunger games brings the jennifer lawrence franchise to a spluttering, grim end. Mockingjay, part 2 does not compare to the finale to the harry potter films, harry potter and the deathly hallows, part 2, but overall, im pleased with it. Grab the popcorn and watch katniss everdeen battle. In the conclusion of the globalphenomenon hunger games film series. The hunger games mockingjay part 2 ending scene was truly an instant classic close off to a phenomenal franchise that originated from the books, katniss everdeen played by jennifer lawrence in. Following are the biggest changes i noticed in my screening of lionsgates the hunger games.
Get in on the action and adventure with the the hunger games. Plenty of other details were changed, of course, and feel free to remark on. The entire life of haymitch abernathy explained from the books. The mockingjay ending is satisfying because it doesnt ignore katniss trauma. Gale is the kind of person who would make american sniper or zero dark. During the whole capital take over, after prim was killed, katniss didnt pass out from the bomb and she was able to storm the capital. By and large, this last hunger games film does a pretty good job sticking to collins novel and. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. The ending to the gritty dystopian drama was revealed in 2010 with the release of mockingjay. Mockingjay by suzanne collins spoiler page book journey. Mockingjay part 2 debuted tuesday, offering a peek at whats to come when the film hits theaters this year. Is the mockingjay part 2 ending the same as in the books. The hunger games trilogy ends this month when the final chapter, mockingjay part 2, is released. Hunger games franchise has finally come to an end with mockingjay part 2.
As fans know, the first half of the final book in the series was presented last year in. My first grade says its at least as good as catching fire, but i think the production values are even higher for mockingjay part 2. Jun 09, 2015 the first trailer for the hunger games. Mockingjay, part 2 gives audiences a spectacular ending to the book series that sparked a pop culture phenomenon. Nov 20, 2015 so, yes, of course katniss is back, just as promised by the clumsy title of her last movie, the hunger games. You think of the end of the wild bunch, with our heroes blowing men to. The mockingjay novel, which was split into two films by lionsgate entertainment, originally released in 2010 meaning that book readers have known the fate of their favorite characters, and the larger state of panem, for nearly half a decade. I make what i like to think are funny videos every tuesday and other days of the week too about books and book related pop culture stuff. When asked about this specific change, the hunger games team became wary of wading into tricky spoilerfilled waters for mockingjay part 2 katniss desire to kill snow in the book has some. The beginning of the movie drags somewhat as preparations for the rebellions invasion of the capital. She has spent several days of the past year inside two different arenas full. When the filmmakers responsible for the hunger games. Katniss goes rogue and lands at ground zero, only to be assigned to a. One part in the movie that stuck out to me is when katniss told peeta that she would see him in another world meaning after the capital is taken down.
Hd\hqmovie screencaps gallery all updates galleries navigation home login album list last uploads last comments most viewed top rated my favorites searchall updates galleries navigation home login album list last uploads last comments most viewed top rated my favorites search. Mar 12, 2016 one of the best scenes of the hunger games saga. Nov 06, 2015 the cast of mockingjay part 2 enjoyed their last comiccon this year, and while there, stars jennifer lawrence, josh hutcherson, liam hemsworth, and director francis lawrence shared an. Nov 18, 2015 the hunger games mockingjay part 2 ending scene was truly an instant classic close off to a phenomenal franchise that originated from the books, katniss everdeen played by jennifer lawrence in. Seven years after the hunger games first debuted on bookstore shelves, the megasuccessful film adaptation tetralogy comes to a close with mockingjay part 2. Its been a month since katniss was rescued from the quarter quell arena after shooting an arrow at the force field, the same time her district was bombed by the capitol. But, the hunger games ending isnt satisfying because it follows the events of the book. What strikes you most of all, when you read mockingjay, is collins absolute clarity of purpose. Yet, the panem rebellion isnt the only storyline that movie and book fans expected to see resolved as mockingjay gives a definitive answer to who katniss ends marrying in the new panem. Mockingjay is a 2010 science fiction novel by american author suzanne collins. After being symbolized as the mockingjay, katniss everdeen and district engage in an allout revolution against the autocratic capitol. As for how mockingjay, part 2 is different from the book, exactly, let me be the one to explain. I wish collins took more time to work it to perfection, like she did with the first two. Even details i was sure were wrong were actually right.
Nov 20, 2015 alas, that trend has now been arrested. Mockingjay part 2 is a poor end to another franchise war. Nov 25, 2015 when the filmmakers responsible for the hunger games. It instantly became clear to me the first time i ever read this book that. Nov 20, 2015 following are the biggest changes i noticed in my screening of lionsgates the hunger games. The novel opens with katniss wandering through the ashes of her decimated district, district 12.
Its hard to believe, but after four years, two sets of deadly games, and more arrows fired by katniss jennifer lawrence than one could. It is based on the 2010 novel mockingjay by suzanne collins. Mockingjay part 2 is a 2015 american dystopian science fiction adventure film directed by francis lawrence from a screenplay by peter craig and danny strong. Part 2 definitely makes up for slower, flatter events from mockingjay, part 1, because, in all honesty, the good stuff almost always happens in the second part. The hunger games mockingjay part 2 ending scene discussion.
It was a great action movie with commendable dramatic technique. With jennifer lawrence, josh hutcherson, liam hemsworth, woody harrelson. Nov 21, 2015 in mockingjay part 2, the games are finished and the revolution is on the verge of winning. Nov 19, 2015 luckily, after viewing the final film in the series, even the most pedantic of fans should have little to complain about.
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