The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1 (2014)

11/19/2014
123 minutes
7

Katniss Everdeen reluctantly becomes the symbol of a mass rebellion against the autocratic Capitol.

Revenue: $755,356,711

Details

Budget

$125,000,000

Rating

7/10 (15991 votes)

Status

Released

Production Companies

Lionsgate, Color Force

About The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1

The 2014 film "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1" continues the dystopian narrative, placing Katniss Everdeen at the forefront of a resistance movement. As the title suggests, this installment focuses on the building rebellion rather than a definitive conclusion. The narrative explores themes of future war, human subjugation, and societal revolt while navigating the complexities of class prejudice within a post-apocalyptic setting.

Following its predecessors, the movie holds a respectable 70% on Rotten Tomatoes and a Metacritic score of 64/100, indicating a generally positive reception. It maintains the science fiction, adventure, and thriller elements that define the series, with a runtime of 123 minutes. The story expands on the world established in the "based on young adult novel" series, delving into the tactical and psychological aspects of leading a grassroots uprising against an autocratic regime.

The film's plot involves Katniss becoming a symbolic figure for the rebellion, a role she reluctantly accepts. It further develops the story's exploration of resistance and the fight for freedom in a world grappling with the aftermath of past conflicts. The emphasis is on the strategic gathering of forces and the internal struggles faced by the characters as they prepare for a larger confrontation.

Rotten Tomatoes 70%
Metacritic 64/100
IMDb 6.6/10

Why you might be searching for The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1

People are often looking for this specific film as a sequel in "The Hunger Games" series, particularly due to its focus on Katniss Everdeen's role as a female protagonist leading a rebellion, set in a dystopian, post-apocalyptic future with elements of future war and the iconic bow and arrow imagery.

What reviewers are saying

anthonypagan1975 10/10

One viewer found the film enjoyable, despite wishing for more action scenes, and recommended it as worth watching.

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Andres Gomez 4/10

A reviewer felt the movie was an unnecessary extension of the series and hoped the final installment would provide a proper conclusion.

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CinemaSerf 6/10

One critic noted that the film, as a "part one," primarily sets up the next movie, featuring extensive dialogue, moralizing, and minimal combat, making the plot insufficient to sustain its two-hour duration.

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