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. It is the fourth and final installment in the hunger games film series, and the second of two films based on the novel mockingjay, the final book in the hunger games trilogy by suzanne collins. Mockingjay part 2 image courtesy of lionsgate according to piedmont media research, the most anticipated film of the holiday season is not star wars. Nov 20, 2015 with the exception of a couple of truly dazzling action set pieces, mockingjay part 2 provides more of the same. Summary the peacekeepers escort peeta and katniss into separate rooms in the. Boggs suggests a compromise in which they follow part of gales plan but then take the people from the nut as prisoners of war. Nov 20, 2015 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. Katniss and a team of rebels from district prepare for the final battle that will decide the fate of panem. Its hard to believe, but after four years, two sets of deadly games, and more arrows fired by katniss jennifer lawrence than one could. Nov 20, 2015 following are the biggest changes i noticed in my screening of lionsgates the hunger games. 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. The stakes are higher because this is the endit really is this time. Nov 22, 2015 social media stats down as mockingjay part 2 hits theaters while the unflinchingly grim ending was in line with the books, many said the movie just wasnt as much fun. It leaves out some minor details, but, for the most part, the ending pays close attention to the main points of.
Mockingjay, part 2 gives audiences a spectacular ending to the book series that sparked a pop culture phenomenon. As we sat in the theater and the whole ride back home, we brainstormed alternate endings to mockingjay part 2 that we felt to be more appropriate than the happily ever after that peeta and katniss finally found. Why the mockingjay ending is satisfying in its sadness. But really, if were talking about things like art and narrative drivewhich actually can and do exist in this franchisea single film would have worked just fine. Like most final films in a bookbased franchise, expect even fans who didnt catch the first mockingjay to want to see how the filmmakers wrap up the story. As the mockingjay, shes still being manipulated, just by district this time instead of the capitol. The hunger games mockingjay part 2 ending scene discussion. Gale mentions that he cannot be phased if civilians are killed in battle.
Just as the real mockingjays can only sing the words of other peoples songs, katniss is forced to speak the words and ideas of the revolution. Part one of course came out last year, and because the last book was split in. 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. Nov 20, 2015 alas, that trend has now been arrested. The idea for the trilogy was based in part on the myth of theseus and the. Katniss everdeen is a fictional character and the protagonist of the hunger games trilogy by. Nov 20, 2015 so, yes, of course katniss is back, just as promised by the clumsy title of her last movie, the hunger games. It is political and tense, due to the increasing fear and desperation on both sides. She had accepted the life of perpetual poverty and hunger only if. So now we have the absolute, ultimate, thistimewemeanit finale of the the hunger games series, the clunkily titled the hunger games. In the course of the first book, the hunger games, katniss volunteers to. It is a great end to the series, and a more than generous adaption of the book.
Following are the biggest changes i noticed in my screening of lionsgates the hunger games. The gamemakers saved the biggestand deadliestfor last. When the filmmakers responsible for the hunger games. Nov 23, 2015 warning this video has mockingjay part 2 spoilers. It was the ending wed all been waiting for the final defeat of the capitol, of president snow, of all that was wrong with the country of panem. She and gale made a pact a year ago, too, about taking care of one anothers. Throughout the next two novels, catching fire and mockingjay, katniss. Gale and beetee designed tick bombs meant to kill more people civilians and military after a series of original bombs explode. Mockingjay part 2 is dark and brutal, but it has hope, some amazing hope that after all that darkness makes everything better. As the war of panem escalates to the destruction of other districts by the capitol, katniss everdeen, the reluctant leader of the rebellion, must bring together an army against president snow, while all she holds dear hangs in the balance. After much debate, the decision is made to bomb the nut and cause an avalanche, blocking all of the exits. Mockingjay part 2 goes into full game of thrones mode as the stakes are raised and the body count piles up in the wildly successful franchises bleak and timely finale harrelson, banks, moore, sutherland, and the rest of the supporting players are relegated to the sidelines for the final installment as. Nov 25, 2015 when the filmmakers responsible for the hunger games. Peeta seemed to be magically be cured from the brainwashing that the capital had done to him.
As part of their victory, they now have a luxurious house in the socalled. Were talking in detail about mockingjay, part 2 in this episode. As katniss emotionally tries to come to grips with the new peeta, who isnt really peeta anymore at all, she also works to further the rebellion and take down the capitol. I really do feel that it hurt these two final installments more than helped them. My one compliant about mockingjay part 2 and it is a rather big one is that it is simply overly long and so drawn out.
Nov 25, 2015 in this third installment about the hunger games. Haymitch became one of the last two remaining tributes, the other. Book fans may have some thoughts about the movies ending. Mockingjay part 2 may have won the top spot at the box office its first weekend. Narrator mentions the trend of the adaptation of the last book in the series being split into two movies honest trailers. With victory nearassured, coin has nothing left to gain from katniss and when members of the mockingjays squad are cornered, and killed, by capitol peacekeepers, coin uses katniss presumed death to address panem, decry snows actions, and unify the. At the end of the hunger games, should katniss be more in love with peeta or gale. Mockingjay part 2 debuted tuesday, offering a peek at whats to come when the film hits theaters this year. An indepth look at every character of panem would take, well, three books. The hunger games trilogy ends this month when the final chapter, mockingjay part 2, is released. Catching fire is the second book in the hunger games trilogy by suzanne collins.
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. How does the ending of mockingjay, part 2 compare to the. Mockingjay, part 2 trailers and video, including teasers, extended looks, exclusive clips, footage, sneak peeks, interviews, and more on. Nominally fueled by accelerating anticipation of the longawaited showdown between katniss and nefarious president snow donald sutherland, the hunger games. Nov 04, 2015 nominally fueled by accelerating anticipation of the longawaited showdown between katniss and nefarious president snow donald sutherland, the hunger games. Katniss everdeen and peeta mellark both survived the hunger games. Mockingjay, part 2 is the fourth and final installment in the adaptation of suzanne collins critically and commercially acclaimed trilogy. Later that same day, the rebels are about to engage with the nut. Like most final films in a bookbased franchise, expect even fans who didnt catch the first mockingjay to want. In part 2, she has returned as destined to finish the. With that in mind, how does the ending of mockingjay part 2 compare to the book. I am warning you in advance, there are going to be a tonne of spoilers from the film below the first image, so only read this if you have seen the film or just dont. There was no reason for this smallishaverage sized book to be two movies. 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.
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. 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. Mockingjay part 2 is a 2015 dystopian science fiction adventure film directed by francis lawrence, with a screenplay by peter craig and danny strong. Hunger games franchise has finally come to an end with mockingjay part 2. Despite stumping for peace, coin becomes obsessed with succeeding snow as president of panem no matter the cost. Weve loved the books and weve been incredibly impressed with the movies. Mockingjay part 2, we will discuss the interesting and unique characters. And katniss was the one to accomplish it all, a true heroine assisted by her fellow rebels. It is a bird, a mockingjay inside a circle, and madge makes katniss promise.
Not only was this movie the one that was most similar to the book, it was presented in a way that made every single person in the movie theater have simultaneous out loud reactions. The rule is revoked, so the pair fake a suicide pact. The mockingjay novel, which was split into two films by lionsgate entertainment, originally released in 2010 meaning that book readers have. 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. Top 10 films with multiple villains 2016 tv episode the hunger games.
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. In line with the book this movie is basically the last third, katniss will succeed and fail to outmaneuver coin andor continue her plan to go it alone numerous times. Nov 22, 2015 the movie mockingjay part 2 picks up where the first one ended, with katniss recovering from an attack by peeta, after he left the capitol. With victory nearassured, coin has nothing left to gain from katniss and when members of the mockingjay s squad are cornered, and killed, by capitol peacekeepers, coin uses katniss presumed death to address panem, decry snows actions, and unify the rebel cause against the capitol.
Ahead of part 2, refresh your memory about what happened at the end of the previous hunger games instalment. Was the last scene of mockingjay part 2 a betrayal of the. Jun 09, 2015 the first trailer for the hunger games. It is satisfying and clever, and at no point does it feel laboured or long. For everyone who has seen all four hunger games movies, i think you would all agree that the hunger games. So, yes, of course katniss is back, just as promised by the clumsy title of her last movie, the hunger games. The beginning of the movie drags somewhat as preparations for the rebellions invasion of the capital. After being symbolized as the mockingjay, katniss everdeen and district engage in an allout revolution against the autocratic capitol. Overall this movie was a bit disappointing as an ending to the much beloved hunger games series. Mockingjay part 2 critics consensus with the unflinchingly grim mockingjay part 2, the hunger games comes to an exciting, poignant, and overall satisfying conclusion.
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. 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. Here are some of the main character of the hunger games. The 5 biggest mockingjay 2 booktomovie changes usa today. Mild spoilers for mockingjay part 2 past this point. After nearly four years of movies, weve reached the ending of the hunger games franchise.
Plenty of other details were changed, of course, and feel free to remark on. Part 2, which, true to collinss book, features an epilogue that looks ahead to a more peaceful, but still haunted and nervous, future. With jennifer lawrence, josh hutcherson, liam hemsworth, woody harrelson. Mockingjaypart 2 is the least enjoyable of the films by a considerable margin, a dull, grim, slowmoving slog. So if you havent seen the movie or read the book, then you might want to come back later. Beetee says they need to check in with coin about the strategy.
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