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. 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. Archvillain and genocidal maniac coriolanus snow takes to the airwaves. Luckily, after viewing the final film in the series, even the most pedantic of fans should have little to complain about. The novel opens with katniss wandering through the ashes of her decimated district, district 12. 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. The hunger games trilogy ends this month when the final chapter, mockingjay part 2, is released. In fact, gale has a bigger role in mockingjay part 1. 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. Katniss thinks back to the end of the quarter quell the last games.
The hunger games mockingjay part 2 ending scene was truly an instant classic close off to a phenomenal franchise that originated from the books. It has the incredibly sexy, tatted, buzzedhead hero who makes a living as an underground fighter like bd and the heartwrenching love triangle between a sweet girl and two equally awesome frat brothers who are both in love with her like te. Mockingjaypart 2 is the least enjoyable of the films by a considerable margin, a dull, grim, slowmoving slog. 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. Katniss also regrets how district played a big part in destroying district 12. The hunger games mockingjay part 2 ending scene discussion. 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 is almost here, and with it comes a. 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. Nov 04, 2015 jennifer lawrence is back as heroine katniss everdeen in the final film adapted from suzanne collins blockbuster book trilogy. Mockingjay part 2 adapts the final books goofy epilogue pretty much wholesale, right down to turning one characters inner monologue from that section into. Nov 20, 2015 so, yes, of course katniss is back, just as promised by the clumsy title of her last movie, the hunger games.
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. Nov 25, 2015 when the filmmakers responsible for the hunger games. Thus, cato was not actually responsible for what happened to thresh in the movies, despite that being the case in the books. After much debate, the decision is made to bomb the nut and cause an avalanche, blocking all of the exits. With jennifer lawrence, josh hutcherson, liam hemsworth, woody harrelson. The part where peeta and gale are talking while they think katniss is asleep is. The winter soldier the amazing spiderman 2 godzilla br xmen.
Nov 21, 2015 in mockingjay part 2, the games are finished and the revolution is on the verge of winning. During that month, katniss lived safely underground in the highly regimented. I strongly hope that with the book being split into two movies and suzanne collins being part of the writing and filming that most, if not all, of these. The way how katniss was obsessed with getting peeta back. But everyone, even jackson, decided it was worth the risks. The way she showed how she loved him in her own special way. 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. 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.
Mockingjay, part 2 sat down to craft the ending to the epic franchise, they didnt really have. Leave your thoughts on the 19 differences between the hunger games. Mockingjaypart 1 decided that effie wouldnt be taken captive by the capitol. Mockingjay part 2 is almost here, and with it comes a bevy of. I really do feel that it hurt these two final installments more than helped them. Gale might not get the girl at the end of mockingjay, but he does live. Coin starts subtly sabotaging katniss chances for survival in the final battle. 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. In part 2, she has returned as destined to finish the. 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. Nov 20, 2015 with the exception of a couple of truly dazzling action set pieces, mockingjay part 2 provides more of the same. Nov 20, 2015 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. 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.
Mockingjay part 2 adapts the final books goofy epilogue pretty much wholesale, right down to turning one. By and large, this last hunger games film does a pretty good job sticking to collins novel and. After being symbolized as the mockingjay, katniss everdeen and district engage in an allout revolution against the autocratic capitol. The death is tragic and takes any real happy ending away from the.
Nov 22, 2014 in fact, gale has a bigger role in mockingjay part 1. 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. Days of future past maleficent how to train your dragon 2 guardians of the galaxy michael bays tmnt interstellar hunger games mockingjay part 1. The stakes are higher because this is the endit really is this time. 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. Mockingjay by suzanne collins spoiler page ok if you know my spoiler page you know the drill. Overall this movie was a bit disappointing as an ending to the much beloved hunger games series. In the end, johanna doesnt make the cut, but katniss did. Mockingjay part 2, once upon a time, spotlight, and more by kayla cobb mar 11, 2016. Mockingjay by suzanne collins spoiler page book journey. When the filmmakers responsible for the hunger games.
The 5 biggest mockingjay 2 booktomovie changes usa today. Despite stumping for peace, coin becomes obsessed with succeeding snow as president of panem no matter the cost. 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. Book fans may have some thoughts about the movies ending.
Mockingjay part 2 is an excellent finale to the popular film series, but due to its. Collinss ending in the novel sees katniss realizing the brutality of war, choosing to break the. As shocking as the original ending of the novel is especially for a. 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 rebel cause against the capitol. How a big change in mockingjay part 1 will affect part 2.
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. The ballad of songbirds and snakes takes us back to when snow is still. Katniss to play along as a couple to boost their chances of success. 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. When asked directly about the ending of mockingjay part 2, and specifically the epilogue, director lawrence first answered, we made the books.
Katniss is taken away by guards and kept in a room by herself until haymitch comes by to deliver. The lego movie muppets most wanted captain america. It feels a little sad now that the hunger games films are finally over, and i commend. 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. It is satisfying and clever, and at no point does it feel laboured or long. Nov 20, 2015 alas, that trend has now been arrested. There was no reason for this smallishaverage sized book to be two movies. 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. 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. By giving us too manay details i think that takes away the starkness of it. But, you could have kind of have seen the ending in book 2. In mockingjay part 2, the games are finished and the revolution is on the verge of winning.
The lack of explanation through most of mockingjay left it feeling really rushed and left many of the characters seeming wrong compared to how they were and grew through the first 2 books. So, yes, of course katniss is back, just as promised by the clumsy title of her last movie, the hunger games. In the final book, gale pushes katniss to become the mockingjay. A rundown of five differences between the mockingjay part 2 movie and the second half of suzanne collins bestselling book. As for how mockingjay, part 2 is different from the book, exactly, let me be the one to explain. Why the mockingjay ending is satisfying in its sadness. Mockingjay part 1 spent plenty of time reinventing itself to tell a story that is only comprised of the first half of the final book in suzanne collins popular young. The difference, at the movies, is that theres an ending. Nov 04, 2015 the hunger games trilogy ends this month when the final chapter, mockingjay part 2, is released.
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. Is the mockingjay part 2 ending the same as in the books. 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. It gets a little tedious after all these years, admits katniss. Nov 19, 2015 luckily, after viewing the final film in the series, even the most pedantic of fans should have little to complain about.
Katniss and a team of rebels from district prepare for the final battle that will decide the fate of panem. The books hint that snow played by donald sutherland in the films and. However, when all of the tributes gather around at the end of that. Mockingjay part 2 is a 2015 dystopian science fiction adventure film directed by francis lawrence, with a screenplay by peter craig and danny strong. Despite these changes, mockingjay part 2 is surpassingly loyal to the source material in both incident and tone, more so than any of the other films in the series, and it gets to hold the candle of being the only one of the big three ya adaptations the other two being harry potter and twilight to present its climactic action, winddown, and resolution mostly unaltered in both book and movie. Summary the peacekeepers escort peeta and katniss into separate rooms in the. When it comes down to it, the hunger games end with spoiler. She and gale made a pact a year ago, too, about taking care of one anothers. Gale saved people by taking them to the meadow where he and katniss used to hunt. It is a bird, a mockingjay inside a circle, and madge makes katniss promise. Part 2, which, true to collinss book, features an epilogue that looks ahead to a more peaceful, but still haunted and nervous, future. Mockingjay, part 2 gives audiences a spectacular ending to the book series that sparked a pop culture phenomenon. Boggs takes katniss aside and tells her about coin. Ahead of part 2, refresh your memory about what happened at the.
The beginning of the movie drags somewhat as preparations for the rebellions invasion of the capital. Mockingjay part 2, katniss gives an iconic speech about cato taking threshs life. With the exception of a couple of truly dazzling action set pieces, mockingjay part 2 provides more of the same. I recommend this film to everyone, but they should read the books first to gain some context. Hunger games franchise has finally come to an end with mockingjay part 2.
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