Plot
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.
Release Year: 2015
Rating: 7.4/10 (2,181 voted)
Critic's Score: 72/100
Director: Francis Lawrence
Stars: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth
Storyline
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.
Writers: Peter Craig, Danny Strong
Cast: Jennifer Lawrence -
Katniss Everdeen
Josh Hutcherson -
Peeta Mellark
Liam Hemsworth -
Gale Hawthorne
Woody Harrelson -
Haymitch Abernathy
Donald Sutherland -
President Snow
Philip Seymour Hoffman -
Plutarch Heavensbee
Julianne Moore -
President Alma Coin
Willow Shields -
Primrose Everdeen
Sam Claflin -
Finnick Odair
Elizabeth Banks -
Effie Trinket
Mahershala Ali -
Boggs
Jena Malone -
Johanna Mason
Jeffrey Wright -
Beetee
Paula Malcomson -
Katniss's Mother
Stanley Tucci -
Caesar Flickerman
Taglines:
The fire will burn forever
Country: USA
Language: English
Release Date: 20 November 2015
Filming Locations: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Technical Specs
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Did You Know?
Trivia: Gwendoline Christie replaced actress Lily Rabe as the Commander Lyme character in the film. Rabe was forced drop out due to a scheduling conflict with a previous commitment to perform in "Much Ado about Nothing" at Shakespeare in the Park. See more »
Goofs:
On the poster, the arrow's fletching/flight is facing the wrong way.
Should it be shot like that, the arrow will not shoot smoothly and straight. See more »
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Rating: 9/10
Well, I might have some bad news for all the people who mainly liked
the first two Hunger Games films for the gladiatorial action and
disliked 'Mockingjay: Part 1' for the lack of it: if you didn't
appreciate the politically charged human drama and grim tone of the
last film, you will probably not like this one either. While the bleak,
gut-wrenching conclusion to the Hunger Games saga does bring the action
back (although of a far grittier and more realistic kind than what we
saw in the first two films), its tone and themes are a perfect
continuation of 'Mockingjay: Part 1'.
I've never read the books, but I guess I'm in the minority among the
non-book-readers, because I really liked the third film. I liked it
precisely for its non-action-based narrative and very credible
portrayal of a fascist system with all its horrific oppression and
propaganda tools. I had hoped the final instalment in the series would
continue to explore the human drama the way 'Mockingjay: Part 1' did -
but I was actually not prepared how far Part 2 would exceed my
expectations: the emotional impact this film has tops what came before
in every conceivable way. 'Mockingjay: Part 2' is a gut punch of a film
and a near masterpiece, and it may very well be the least "popcorny"
popcorn film and least likely blockbuster ever to receive that label.
This is supposed to be a spoiler-free review, so I won't go into any
story details, but the most astounding thing - especially compared to
the first two films - is how layered 'Mockingjay: Part 2' is. This is
not the simple good-against-evil story anymore: this is a really smart
study on how propaganda works and how one fascist system is about to be
replaced - albeit with the best intentions - by another. A very wise
person once said: "War makes Fascists of us all" - I believe 'Mocking
Jay: Part 2' does an excellent job at getting that point across. Apart
from the delightfully evil President Snow, there are no mere black and
white characters here; instead, we get a story that really has
something to say and a sincere and complex exploration of an escalating
civil war that threatens to consume everyone. Unlike most YA
adaptations, the film doesn't shy away for a second from showing what
that means: the audience is left in no doubt about the human toll this
revolution will take in the end.
Maybe the current situation in Syria made this film resonate more with
me than it should have, but I was surprised at how un-Hollywood-like
and really, really well this was done. As I said before, I've never
read the books, but if Mockingjay: Parts I&II come closer to capturing
their essence than the first two adaptations, they're definitely
deserving of the success they got. With its well-drawn characters
(portrayed by an outstanding ensemble of actors), credible dialog and a
story that takes its time, this felt like so much more than just your
usual popcorn movie. And I can't stress this enough: Jennifer Lawrence
MAKES this film; the whole franchise, really. The emotional intensity
she brings to Katniss feels so real; it's the kind of performance that,
in this kind of film, sadly often gets overlooked, but I sincerely
doubt a better Katniss could ever have been found and I hope Lawrence
wins her second Oscar for this.
So my final verdict on the film: 'Mockingjay: Part 2' is great, smart
entertainment that doesn't have to rely on special effects and one
mindless action scene after another. It's a fitting ending to Katniss'
journey and a satisfying conclusion to the saga, but it's also a
heartbreaking, emotionally exhausting experience that will stay with
you long after viewing (even the champagne-fuelled premiere crowd in
Berlin was eerily quiet for a short while when the credits started
rolling). 9 stars out of 10.
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