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. Hunger games franchise has finally come to an end with mockingjay part 2. And for the most part, the film follows the book nearly word for word. Later that same day, the rebels are about to engage with the nut. With the exception of a couple of truly dazzling action set pieces, mockingjay part 2 provides more of the same. 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. Mockingjay part 2 movie, is a running theme throughout suzanne collins mockingjay book. Mockingjay part 2 is based on the second half of mockingjay, a 2010 novel by american writer suzanne collins. In part 2, she has returned as destined to finish the. Nov 20, 2015 so, yes, of course katniss is back, just as promised by the clumsy title of her last movie, the hunger games. Mockingjay, part 2 gives audiences a spectacular ending to the book series that sparked a pop culture phenomenon. With the unflinchingly grim mockingjay part 2, the hunger games comes to an exciting, poignant, and overall satisfying conclusion. Songs during the credits there are worse games to playdeep in the meadowthe hunger games suite feat. During that month, katniss lived safely underground in the highly regimented.
Mockingjay part 2 p erhaps the greediest recent studio trend has been the fad for chopping movie adaptations of muchloved books into parts. In a scene near the end of the film which was to have shown plutarch. The mockingjay symbol, pictured in a promo shot for the hunger games. In the final scene of the brilliant film mockingjay part 2, katniss and peeta appear in a field together with their two young children. 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 in this third installment about the hunger games. Katnisss dads hunting jacket and bag these are items gale brings back from the ruins of district 12 to katniss in.
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. 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. Here are some of the main character of the hunger games. With that in mind, how does the ending of mockingjay part 2 compare to the book. In an attempt to end the rebellion, the capitol destroyed district 12, echoing the faked. Mockingjay by suzanne collins spoiler page book journey. Katniss and a team of rebels from district prepare for the final battle that will decide the fate of panem. Mockingjay part 2 adapts the final books goofy epilogue pretty much wholesale, right down to turning one. 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. Part one of course came out last year, and because the last book was split in two, we had a. Mockingjay part 2 adapts the final books goofy epilogue pretty much wholesale, right down to turning one characters inner monologue from that section into. 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.
The novel opens with katniss wandering through the ashes of her decimated district, district 12. There was no reason for this smallishaverage sized book to be two movies. The book seems to ask us whether its possible for this mockingjay to find her own voice. There is no stinger after the credits of the hunger games. For the most part, the final hunger games film is remarkably faithful to suzanne collinss novel but there are some. In mockingjay part 2, the games are finished and the revolution is on the verge of winning. Top 10 films with multiple villains 2016 tv episode the hunger games. With jennifer lawrence, josh hutcherson, liam hemsworth, woody harrelson. This final movie wraps things up in a nice package and gives audiences what they need to leave the theater satisfied. As the mockingjay, shes still being manipulated, just by district this time instead of the capitol. Thats because it, along with mockingjay part 1, stays true to collinss vision. 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. Jun 09, 2015 the first trailer for the hunger games. When asked directly about the ending of mockingjay part 2, and specifically the epilogue, director lawrence first answered, we made the.
The 5 biggest mockingjay 2 booktomovie changes usa today. 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. Nominally fueled by accelerating anticipation of the longawaited showdown between katniss and nefarious president snow donald sutherland, the hunger games. 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. How does the ending of mockingjay, part 2 compare to the. 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 the. Following are the biggest changes i noticed in my screening of lionsgates the hunger games. There are no extras during the credits of the hunger games. 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. The brilliance of the book and how the movies almost.
Why the mockingjay ending is satisfying in its sadness. I really do feel that it hurt these two final installments more than helped them. 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, we will discuss the interesting and unique characters. In the end, johanna doesnt make the cut, but katniss did. Part 2, which, true to collinss book, features an epilogue that looks ahead to a more peaceful, but still haunted and nervous, future. 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. Plenty of other details were changed, of course, and feel free to remark on. Overall this movie was a bit disappointing as an ending to the much beloved hunger games series. An indepth look at every character of panem would take, well, three books. 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. The film jumped right into a continued scene of mockingjay part 1.
Nov 21, 2015 in mockingjay part 2, the games are finished and the revolution is on the verge of winning. After much debate, the decision is made to bomb the nut and cause an avalanche, blocking all of the exits. Despite stumping for peace, coin becomes obsessed with succeeding snow as president of panem no matter the cost. Nov 25, 2015 when the filmmakers responsible for the hunger games. Nov 05, 2015 jennifer lawrence in the hunger games. Mockingjay part 2 debuted tuesday, offering a peek at whats to come when the film hits theaters this year. 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.
Collinss ending in the novel sees katniss realizing the brutality of war, choosing to break the. From the very first moments, when jennifer lawrences katniss everdeen struggles to speak her. 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. The gamemakers saved the biggestand deadliestfor last. 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 care if. I think that main reason that it was so disappointing was that the hunger games was a very personal story about individuals dealing with extraordinary circumstances. And while its a pretty faithful adaptation of the source material, there are some significant changes to the story. 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. Seven years after the hunger games first debuted on bookstore shelves, the megasuccessful film adaptation tetralogy comes to a close with mockingjay part 2. 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. At the end of the book, peeta brings katniss primroses as part of the healing process once the war ends. Nov 19, 2015 luckily, after viewing the final film in the series, even the most pedantic of fans should have little to complain about. To be fair to the makers of mockingjay part 2, its clear that their own ending was supposed to heavily involved their version of plutarch.
The novel was adapted for the film by american screenwriters peter craig and danny strong. After being symbolized as the mockingjay, katniss everdeen and district engage in an allout revolution against the autocratic capitol. The hunger games trilogy ends this month when the final chapter, mockingjay part 2, is released. When the filmmakers responsible for the hunger games. Mockingjaypart 2, readers of suzanne collins novels know to expect the darkest film to date, filled with gruesome deaths, emotional breakdowns, and of course, the end of the revolution. The hunger games mockingjay part 2 ending scene discussion. Luckily, after viewing the final film in the series, even the most pedantic of fans should have little to complain about. 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. Nov 20, 2015 following are the biggest changes i noticed in my screening of lionsgates the hunger games. 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 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 important tidbit about the final installment in the hunger games saga. What was your reaction to the ending of mockingjay by. Mockingjay by suzanne collins spoiler page ok if you know my spoiler page you know the drill.
Nov 04, 2015 nominally fueled by accelerating anticipation of the longawaited showdown between katniss and nefarious president snow donald sutherland, the hunger games. 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. 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. It is the fourth and last movie in the hunger games series, preceded by the hunger games 2012 2012, 20, and the hunger games. Nov 20, 2015 with the exception of a couple of truly dazzling action set pieces, mockingjay part 2 provides more of the same. In the 74th hunger games, the boy from district 9 was the first person to be killed in the book. The opening of mockingjay part 2 didnt even have the title screen up before i had to stop and think about what had happened and where we were in the movie. Beetee says they need to check in with coin about the strategy.
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 06, 2015 when asked directly about the ending of mockingjay part 2, and specifically the epilogue, director lawrence first answered, we made the books. Mockingjay part ii, effectively fulfils the first two requirements, but leaves a lot to be desired in terms of. Finnick and annies wedding scene the hunger games mockingjay part 2 duration.
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. Who played these characters at the end of mockingjay part 2. Book summary the novel opens with katniss wandering through the ashes of her decimated district, district 12. Picking up where the first mockingjay film left off, mockingjay part 2 details katnisss jennifer lawrence, xmen. The stakes are higher because this is the endit really is this time. 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. So, yes, of course katniss is back, just as promised by the clumsy title of her last movie, the hunger games. It leaves out some minor details, but, for the most part, the ending pays close attention to the main points of.
Days of future past journey as she transitions from being a pawn in villain president snows donald sutherland, forsaken game to playing by her own rules, leading a military revolt against the capital. 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. Mockingjay, part 2 sat down to craft the ending to the epic franchise, they didnt really have. 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. Book fans may have some thoughts about the movies ending. 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.
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