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Director: Francis Lawrence
Writer: Danny Strong Peter Craig Suzanne Collins
Production: Lionsgate
Movie Details: Having twice survived the Hunger Games, Katniss finds herself in District 13. Under the leadership
Having twice survived the Hunger Games, Katniss finds herself in District 13. Under the leadership of President Coin (Julianne Moore) and the advice of her trusted friends, Katniss reluctantly becomes the symbol of a mass rebellion against the Capitol and fights to save Peeta and a nation moved by her courage.
Genre(s): Action Adventure Sci-Fi Drama Thriller
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Production: Lionsgate
Runtime: 123 min
Home Release Date: Mar 6, 2015
Official Site: http://www.thehungergamesexclusive.com/
Country: USA
Language: English
Director: Francis Lawrence
Writer: Danny Strong Peter Craig Suzanne Collins
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Critic Reviews
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Metascore Generally favorable reviews
29 Positive Ratings 63%
15 Mixed Ratings 32%
2 Negative Ratings 4%
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Hitfix
Drew McWeeny | Nov 18, 2014
"The film explores the way propaganda is used to set the stage for a conflict, and considering this is a mainstream franchise aimed primarily at young audiences, it's actually a pretty interesting take on how image matters as much as action in a media age." ... Read full review
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The Dissolve
Genevieve Koski | Nov 20, 2014
"The trifecta of Lawrence, Moore, and Hoffman is the movie’s driving force, from both a plot and performance perspective. Together, they imbue Mockingjay with a sense of gravity and significance befitting its tough themes." ... Read full review
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Charlotte Observer
Lawrence Toppman | Nov 20, 2015
"This installment substitutes psychological action for physical thrills." ... Read full review
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Village Voice
Amy Nicholson | Nov 18, 2014
"If you break the script down into plot points, it sounds a little silly: The narrative thrust is simply Katniss shooting several pro-revolution commercials. But it works because we're fascinated by media fights — thousands occur online every day." ... Read full review
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Washington Post
Ann Hornaday | Nov 19, 2014
"It’s a joyless, surpassingly dour enterprise, but one that fulfills its mission with Katniss’s own eagle-eyed efficiency and unsentimental somberness." ... Read full review
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The Telegraph
Robbie Collin | Nov 10, 2014
"Mockingjay – Part 1 is all queue, no roller-coaster. The third of four films in the successful and admirable Hunger Games series is any number of good things: intense, stylish, topical, well-acted. But the one thing it could never be called is satisfying." ... Read full review
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San Francisco Chronicle
Mick LaSalle | Nov 20, 2014
"Only in the movie business could someone sell such shoddy merchandise and expect people to buy it. If The Hunger Games: Mockingjay — Part 1 were an appliance, it would be a broken toaster that people would toss in the garbage. Except that analogy is too kind, in that “Mockingjay” would be half a toaster." ... Read full review
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6.3
User Score Generally favorable reviews
529 Positive Ratings 54%
306 Mixed Ratings 31%
139 Negative Ratings 14%
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victorhjkl
Nov 21, 2014
This movie has an wonderful plot and telling the story in the best way. the actors are incredible, like Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth andThis movie has an wonderful plot and telling the story in the best way. the actors are incredible, like Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth and the amazing Jennifer Lawrence that, like always, shine as Katniss Everdeen and moves you. They made some changes in the way of telling the story but it still great and In the end of the movie you will think: "when does release the part 2?"… Expand
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horizonbts
Feb 15, 2015
For those of you that read the series of books you will like the 3rd installment. I found it to be true to the book and well put together,For those of you that read the series of books you will like the 3rd installment. I found it to be true to the book and well put together, just like I would have imagined it while reading. For those of you that didn't read the book you will be somewhat disappointed as it isn't about the Hunger Games, but more about the uprising of the districts and the revolution taking place. As I have enjoyed the first two movies, I thought once again much thought has taken place with the casting as they have been true to the characters in the book. Also much to my surprise, the 3rd has taken the time to be true to the setting and the scenery depicted in the 3rd book. Bravo and gave it a 9 for efforts moving forward in the series, can't wait to see the last installment!!… Expand
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AGarcia732
Dec 3, 2014
I personally was very put off by the idea that Mockingjay would be split into 2 parts. (Now it seems every movie has/will do that--BreakingI personally was very put off by the idea that Mockingjay would be split into 2 parts. (Now it seems every movie has/will do that--Breaking Dawn, Deathly Hallows, Avengers: Infinity War, Allegiant, etc.) I read many reviews online, and they almost convinced me (without even watching the movie) that THG: Mockingjay--Part 1 was a pointless, boring cash-grab; a set-up movie filled with exposition and "filler"; a holdover for “THG Mockingjay--Part 2”. But if I have learned anything from watching so many recent films, it is this: don't judge a film by its posters, trailer, or reviews without seeing the movie for yourself--some films may really surprise you and are better (or worse) than you expected.

I think some of the characters didn’t get the screentime they deserved. But I truly only think that because you got to know the characters well in the books, and I think it’s kind of hard to replicate that in the movies without some kind of internal monologue. If Mockingjay was a standalone film not based on a book, I’d probably have a very difficult time relating to the characters. However, I know them all well enough to not be that disappointed by a character’s short screen time.

I can understand why some people who didn't read the books were disappointed with and failed to connect to Mockingjay--Part 1. But those who read the books should've been satisfied with the film. I think that because I read the books, I maybe could appreciate the movie better than some people (due to the fact that many of scenes in the movie might’ve seemed pointless, unnecessary, or boring to those who haven’t read the books). I personally wasn’t bored during the movie—because while nobody was fighting to the death, and there wasn’t much action—there was still good performances from the cast and some nice “political subtext”.

Because of the focus given on character-driven storylines and political allegories, I think that some viewers were distanced by the film’s approach. I personally think that instead of adapting the book as well as they did, they should’ve created some battle scenes (possibly focusing on missions from each side of the war between the districts and the capitol). Maybe they could’ve shown some battles that rebel and Capitol soldiers fought, with people such as Beetee, Haymitch, Boggs, President Snow, etc. overseeing it all. “Mockingjay Part 1 is less popular than its predecessors because it's a deliberate move away from action towards a more cerebral, darker kind of war movie.” Because the movie doesn’t rely on action scenes, and it’s still good (IMO), it's proof that THG films aren’t dumb YA novel adaptations. They can do well without deadly competitions in arenas and “silly teenage romance”.

The movie has a lot of things that probably turned off some people--no Hunger Games, no real action/fighting, less of an emphasis on the love-triangle romance, being split in two parts, etc. And being on top of “Fandango's list of most-anticipated films of 2014” probably contributed to this film’s lukewarm critical reception. When people had such enthusiasm and high expectations for the movie and they were disappointed, they probably got angry. So, besides a lack of action sequences and some characters getting little screentime, I actually thought that the movie wasn’t bad. This movie probably could’ve explored/developed certain aspects of the movie’s environment/atmosphere better than it did, but I think it’s still a bit better than the first HG film. It’s still not nearly as good as Catching Fire though. Mockingjay-Part 1 “did not do a good enough job showcasing the conflict between the characters. The third book was very somber and full of distrust. The movie…didn't really capture all that you read, where previous movies they did.” The second one can reach level of tension and excitement that this one never can.

Mockingjay-Part 2 will be released on November 20, 2015.

I have reviewed 33 other movies, including the 2014 films: Dracula Untold, The Maze Runner, The Expendables 3, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Guardians of the Galaxy, The Giver, Sharknado 2, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, Transformers: Age of Extinction, Edge of Tomorrow, X-Men Days of Future Past, Godzilla, Blended, The Amazing Spider-Man 2, Divergent, Transcendence, Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit, The Lego Movie, and more.

I review TV shows, such as: The Flash, Arrow (Season 3), Gotham, The Last Ship, Sleepy Hollow, Marvel's Agents of SHIELD, The 100, I Wanna Marry Harry, Crisis, Gang Related, and more. I also have reviewed the mobile Android games: Minecraft Pocket Edition, Clash of Clans, and Five Night's at Freddy's.

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glomman
Sep 10, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I don't really know what they went with here, while the first two movies had me at the edge of my seat, this one kinda falls flat. The whole plot with District 13 is way less interesting than it could have been and ofcourse Katniss is the sole factor that can turn the tides of the impending civil war. It gets old really quick.… Expand
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AaronDWasserman
Jun 26, 2015
Pretty mediocre, I get this is a set up for the finale, but it was boring, Deathly Hallows part 1 did the splitting of the books better. ThisPretty mediocre, I get this is a set up for the finale, but it was boring, Deathly Hallows part 1 did the splitting of the books better. This just felt like a waste of time.… Expand
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Brutus54
Dec 3, 2014
Fairly tedious, and a bit of a disappointment after Catching Fire. Not much happens. Basically everyone hides down a hole while the facilityFairly tedious, and a bit of a disappointment after Catching Fire. Not much happens. Basically everyone hides down a hole while the facility gets bombed. Yawn. Moderately interesting political sub-plot though, and reasonable performances from Moore and Lawrence. Hoffman's performance mostly consists of eye rolling and implied tension about something or other - presumably this will be revealed in the next movie. Darkly filmed (ie mostly down a hole) and variably directed. Hard not to agree with other's perceptions that the principal focus here is on extending the movie franchise to allow for more extended wallowing in teenage angst.… Expand
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imthenoob
Jul 25, 2021
What ruins this movie for me is that the majority of it is just nonsense filler. We are given no depth to the new characters, who are largelyWhat ruins this movie for me is that the majority of it is just nonsense filler. We are given no depth to the new characters, who are largely silent and mostly absent, and there is no real setup for the finale (part 2). This very much is a cash grab attempt to milk the franchise by making a needless two-part finale when it easily could have been condensed into a single, slightly longer, film. This movie is trash and because it sucks so much, I won't even bother with the sequel.… Expand
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