Thursday 27 November 2014

Film Review: The Hunger Games - Mockingjay Part 1.

So I finally got to see the new Hunger Games film and I'm so glad to say that it did not disappoint at all. First of all, I love the poster for this movie.. Jennifer Lawrence looks powerful yet somehow still vulnerable being the teenager she is and burdened with the pressure of being the symbol of freedom.

First a bit of background, this is the final instalment of Suzanne Collins's best-selling The Hunger Games, split into two parts. For 123 minutes, the film is after Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) is rescued after destroying the Quarter Quell and is adapting to life in the complex beneath a ruined District 13. Her home, District 12, has been bombed and blown to bits while Peeta Mellark (Josh Hutcherson) has been brainwashed and taken into captivity by President Snow (Donald Sutherland). During all of this, Katniss also learns of a covert rebellion that is rioting throughout all of Panem and she finds herself at the centre of a plan to bring down Snow.

I've read the books and I think the movie did fantastic to follow the plot and told the story well. The film delves into propaganda and how the media uses images to relay certain messages which is vital for this day and age especially when this film is intended for a young audience. All of the actors did well to play their parts, small or large, and Jennifer Lawrence was always perfect to play Katniss. She portrays the emotions fantastically and in the way any teenager would be going through if they were put in this place. Josh Hutcherson shines in the scenes he has and creeps you out with his cold, dead-like eyes; amazing acting by him. It was sad to watch Philip Seymour Hoffman knowing that this amazing actor no longer walks among us but he was really the driving force of Mockingjay through his performance.

All in all, I absolutely loved this film. It leaves you wanting so much more and the frustration that you literally have to wait another year to see Part 2. Go and see it now!

Here's the trailer:


Have you seen it? What did you think?

Thankyou for reading.
Laura.

31 comments:

  1. Great review! I have to go see the movie!!!

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  2. I loved this movie too, it really packed a punch and made me smile! It was so gripping too.xx

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    1. I know, they did so well with it! Thanks for reading :) x

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  3. I saw this a few days ago and it was amazing, so excited for part 2!!

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  4. Love this film, I NEED TO WATCH IT :)

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  5. I've read the books too and thought the film was great, I'd defs say it was better than the previous two

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    1. I thought Catching Fire was better but Mockingjay was still good in its own right! Thanks for reading, Amy :) x

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  6. I didn´t watch it yet :/ but loved the first 2 parts!

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  7. I'm seen it, definitely think Catching Fire was better and that this movie got off to a slow start, but once the action kicked in it was soooo good. *spoiler alert* When Peeta attacked Katniss, my heart stopped.

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    1. Yeah I totally agree with you. I know, I got so scared too! Thanks for reading anyway :) x

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  8. I went to see this on Wednesday and loved it!! Already so excited for the next one. Jennifer Lawrence is brilliant!

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    1. I agree! I love Jennifer Lawrence so much :) thanks for reading, Emma x

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    1. Ooh I'm excited for you haha. Hope you like it as well! x

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  10. I'm yet to watch this movie, nice review.
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    1. Hope you enjoy it when you get to see it and thankyou for reading, Diana x

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  11. Good review, haven't watched it yet,
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  12. i loved it! i was an extra in it but couldn't find me anywhere. i'm going to buy it and then go through each frame like a crazy person!

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    1. No way, really?! I'll have to do the same and try to find you haha! Thanks for reading Elle x

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  13. I love it :) I definitely have to watch it. It is on my watch list. Thanks Laura.

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  14. I need to see this!! Cant wait to go to the cinema, love all the films <3

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  15. I've been hearing so many amazing things about this!! I can't wait to see it!!

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