Being a huge fan of The Hunger Games novel series, you can bet I was first in line for the Mockingjay Part 1 premiere. Many viewers thought Mockingjay was a bore–that nothing actually developed throughout the story… I happen to disagree simply because little do they know how much this movie truly jump-started what is coming up for Part 2.
For starters, the film unfolds it’s scenery in a dull manner, symbolizing Katniss’ somber tone shown throughout. Everybody seems depressed and grey; Effie, the usual life of the film, was caught bare-faced in bleached eyebrows and sunken skin. Katniss was newly rescued by the rebels of District 13 and unwillingly joined the uprising against the Capitol’s autocrat leader, President Snow. She is the face of the revolution–The Mockingjay. Accompanied by Katniss is President Coin, who gives her extremely cheesy slogans and catchphrases for propaganda in order to recruit others into the revolution.
Katniss is faced with her past; a series of traumatic flashbacks and nightmares roll in and she begins to become a meticulously stressed and furious person (which makes great propaganda)!
Peeta was captured and evilly controlled by the government as they knew that Katniss’s only weaknesses were the ones held close to her. His job was to give out government-written statements. As everybody yelled and claimed Peeta was a traitor, Katniss knew the truth and plan all along.
The leading lady didn’t spectate throughout the whole running time, it’s just that the ‘badass’ feel isn’t incorporated in Part 1 of Mockingjay (you should know if you read the book). Let’s just say if you’re looking for action, wait until Part 2… You will be dumbfounded to believe that Part 1 is just another wait-around film.
Overall, Mockingjay Part 1 was a heart-wrenching and infuriating (since us viewers can’t do anything to fight back) film and I highly recommend to read the book before watching the movie–it’s worth it. I give it a full-blown five out of five for The Hunger Games - Mockingjay: Part 1.
Rating: 5/5
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