Sci-Fi Adventure
Director Francis Lawrence
Starring Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Woody Harrelson, Elizabeth Banks, Julianne Moore, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Jeffrey Wright, Stanley Tucci, and Donald Sutherland

What To Expect
Following on from the last Hunger Games: Catching Fire; we see Peeta taken to the Capitol, brainwashed and beaten. Katniss vows to rescue him along with the help of her new allies. District 12 has been destroyed and nothing remains. All the remaining districts come together under District 13, and the leadership of Plutarch Heavensbee as they fight against President Snow. We also see a lot more of Katniss’ childhood bestie Gale fighting beside her.

Quotes
‘Miss Everdeen, it is the things we love most that destroy us.’ – President Snow
‘I never wanted any of this, I never wanted to be in the Games, I just wanted to save my sister and keep Peeta alive.’ – Katniss Everdeen

What The Critics Say
‘It may disappoint young fans who relished the sheer fantasy verve that drove the first parts, but as a thoughtful and at times moving preamble to a tough climax, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 delivers.’ – Mark Adams, ScreenDaily

‘Stylish, gripping and surprisingly thoughtful.’ – Andy Lea, Daily Star

‘Mockingjay merits the split – it perhaps even gives some balance and rhythm to a story that might’ve felt rushed were the events crammed into a single movie.’ – James Mottram, The List

Trailer

 

Text: Taugheedah Abdullah-Jacobs
Image: Source