The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1 (2014)
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Katniss Everdeen joins a rebel leader to become a symbol of rebellion against the Capitol.
The story
After being rescued from the destroyed arena in the 75th Hunger Games, Katniss Everdeen, Beetee, and Finnick Odair are taken to District 13, an underground district isolated from Panem that has been spearheading the rebellion. Katniss is introduced to President Alma Coin, the rebel leader. Katniss is told that her actions led to riots in over half the districts, joining District 13 in the rebellion, which caused President Snow to bomb District 12 in retaliation. Coin asks her to become the "Mockingjay"—a symbol of the rebellion—as part of a "hearts and minds" strategy. Katniss must navigate the complexities of the rebellion while being used as a propaganda tool to turn the tide against the Capitol.
Full plot (contains spoilers)
Following the 75th Hunger Games, Katniss Everdeen is taken to District 13, where she meets rebel leader Alma Coin. Katniss is tasked with becoming the 'Mockingjay,' a symbol of the rebellion. During a series of filmed appearances across various districts, Katniss's actions spark revolts against the Capitol, such as the uprising in District 7 and the destruction of a hydroelectric dam in District 5. Amidst the chaos, Katniss is reunited with her family and faces the reality of the war. A critical moment occurs when a signal is hijacked to show Katniss's face, leading to a warning that the Capitol is attacking District 13. After a successful evacuation, Katniss discovers white roses left by Snow as a warning regarding Peeta's safety. A rescue mission for the remaining victors leads to a confrontation where Peeta, who has been 'hijacked' by the Capitol, nearly kills Katniss before being captured. The film concludes with the rebels preparing to move against the Capitol's stronghold in District 2.
- First release year
- 2014
- Runtime (minutes)
- 123
- Production countries
- United States
- Original languages
- English
- Directors
- Francis Lawrence
- Writers
- Peter Craig · screenplay; Danny Strong · screenplay
- Cast and characters
- Jennifer Lawrence · Katniss Everdeen; Josh Hutcherson · Peeta Mellark; Liam Hemsworth · Gale Hawthorne; Woody Harrelson · Haymitch Abernathy; Elizabeth Banks · Effie Trinket; Julianne Moore · President Alma Coin; Philip Seymour Hoffman · Plutarch Heavensbee; Jeffrey Wright · Beetee Latier; Stanley Tucci · Caesar Flickerman; Donald Sutherland · President Coriolanus Snow; Willow Shields · Primrose Everdeen; Sam Claflin · Finnick Odair
- Genres
- dystopian; science fiction; thriller
- Themes
- war; propaganda; sacrifice
- Tone and mood
- dark; tense
- Premise and plot tags
- dystopian; rebellion; survival
- Source material / true-story basis
- Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins
- Franchise connections
- The Hunger Games
- Reception
- The film received generally positive reviews from critics, praising its acting, music, and political subtext, while some critics criticized its pacing and the decision to split the novel into two parts.
- Reported review scores
- Metacritic · score: 64 · scale: 100 · review count: 46
- Awards and nominations
- Best Science Fiction Film · Saturn Awards · 41st · Nominated; Best Actress in an Action Movie · Critics' Choice Awards · 20th · Nominated; Best Original Song · Golden Globe Awards · 72nd · Nominated; Best Original Song · Critics' Choice Awards · Nominated
- Production trivia
- The film was the first in the franchise to be released in 3D in any country.; The film's production was filmed in locations including Boston, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Paris, and Berlin.; The film's music was created to convey the dark feel of the film.
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