Nov 21, 2014 with a revolution about to start, the hunger games. Mockingjay part 2 closes out the hunger games series with soul and sorrow. Peeta just wasnt the same sweet guy we all knew and loved in the first two books. Anything said on this page is fair game and we can talk openly about the book here and believe me i want to talk about this book so please leave your thoughts and then stop back to see where the conversation is going. She was an amazing tribute, and got so far in the games.
The first half of it, while having its faults, was still interesting enough to keep my attention. Seven years after the hunger games first debuted on bookstore shelves, the megasuccessful film adaptation tetralogy comes to a close with mockingjay part 2 the mockingjay novel, which was split into two films by lionsgate entertainment, originally released in 2010 meaning that book readers have known the fate of their favorite characters, and the larger state of panem, for nearly half. The mockingjay film part 1 ending spoilers and discussion. Mockingjay part 2 and that means were starting to get more and more spoilers from the highly anticipated sequel. Its been a month since katniss was rescued from the quarter quell arena after shooting an arrow at the force field, the same time her district was bombed by the capitol. Jennifer lawrence sends out the hunger games saga with a bang. Fans of the hunger games book series will notice one change from suzanne collins original. Nov 22, 2015 the new hunger games film, the hunger games. Collinss ending in the novel sees katniss realizing the brutality of war, choosing to break the. Mockingjay part ii, effectively fulfils the first two requirements, but leaves a lot to be desired in terms of its ultimate presentation of its characters. The tributes are amazing to me, and i love them all. With that in mind, how does the ending of mockingjay part 2 compare to the book. Nov 20, 2015 seven years after the hunger games first debuted on bookstore shelves, the megasuccessful film adaptation tetralogy comes to a close with mockingjay part 2 the mockingjay novel, which was split into two films by lionsgate entertainment, originally released in 2010 meaning that book readers have known the fate of their favorite characters, and the larger state of panem, for nearly half a. As katniss emotionally tries to come to grips with the new peeta, who isnt really peeta anymore at all, she also works to further the rebellion and take down the capitol.
The final installment of the hunger games saga opens today, and like the previous films, mockingjay part 2 is largely faithful to suzanne collin. Catching fire and back further still to the 2007 adaptation of i am legend, once again capturing with admirable rawness the desperation and. This is the way i think the book should have ended, with more flourish, and more personal exchanges between characters. I am warning you in advance, there are going to be a tonne of spoilers from the film below the first image, so only read this if you have seen the film or just dont. Every look from the premieres woody harrelson showed up to a hunger games photocall in his pjs as ever.
I strongly hope that with the book being split into two movies and suzanne collins being part of the writing and filming that most, if not all, of these. When the filmmakers responsible for the hunger games. Here is the sequel to how i imagined mockingjay ending. The harry potter series may have truly began hollywoods trend toward adapting youngadult novels into bigbudget blockbusters, but at the moment the hunger games is the reigning champ of how such literary works can be translated into crowdpleasing film franchises. Mockingjay part 1 demonstrates with bleak efficiency that the director can only do so much.
Nov 20, 2015 the three books turned into four films, ending with mockingjay part 2, add up to a potent, antiwar saga bleak, savage and very modern in the depiction of an unholy union between political. You might want to read the first one first, but you dont have too. Unless you havent even started mockingjay yet, in which case id say to you dont bother. Jul 23, 2015 book readers probably had very raised eyebrows while watching the new clip. Why the mockingjay ending is satisfying in its sadness. Sep 21, 2010 throughout the first book i was soo set on katniss ending up with gale. For nearly fifteen years, katniss was hesitant about having children even though peeta has wanted children for all those years. This post is going to be about my favorite tributes in this book.
The lack of explanation through most of mockingjay left it feeling really rushed and left many of the characters seeming wrong compared to how they were and grew through the first 2 books. Later that same day, the rebels are about to engage with the nut. The three books turned into four films, ending with mockingjay part 2, add up to a potent, antiwar saga bleak, savage and very modern in the depiction of an unholy union between political. Mockingjay part 2 ends the hunger games series with a. I am warning you in advance, there are going to be a tonne of spoilers from the film below the first image, so only read this if you have seen the film or just dont care if. Mockingjay part ii, effectively fulfils the first two requirements, but leaves a lot to be desired in terms of. Part 2 definitely makes up for slower, flatter events from mockingjay, part 1, because, in all honesty, the good stuff almost always happens in the second part.
Mockingjay part 2 ends the hunger games series with. Sequel plunges straight into storys endgame by jake wilson updated november 19, 2015 2. Just as the real mockingjays can only sing the words of other peoples songs, katniss is forced to speak the words and ideas of the revolution. As the mockingjay, shes still being manipulated, just by district this time instead of the capitol. It leaves out some minor details, but, for the most part, the ending pays close attention to the main points of. Mockingjay part 1 original motion picture soundtrack pierre monot. Mockingjay the hunger games alternative ending choosing. Lionsgate studios has announced that mockingjay will be split into two parts.
Book readers probably had very raised eyebrows while watching the new clip. However, despite the somewhat controversial decision to split the trilogys final installment into two films, it looked like the series was set to come to a definitive end with this years the hunger games. Katniss then realized that she hadnt really even missed him. Hunger games movie franchise may continue after mockingjay. Mockingjay is a 2010 science fiction novel by american author suzanne collins. Let the world of panem and all of its beloved characters live on in your head untainted by this mess. During the whole capital take over, after prim was killed, katniss didnt pass out from the bomb and she was able to storm the capital. It is chronologically the last installment of the hunger games series, following 2008s the hunger games and 2009s catching fire.
Anyway, after this point therell be nothing but spoilers, so if you havent finished mockingjay yet, you probably dont want to keep reading. But then he went all crazy in the 3rd book and i was completely confused. In this version gale has ptsd, so there are descriptions of his nightmares and some of the horrifying events of the hunger games. Many years later, katniss and peeta are parents to a daughter and a son. Nov 20, 2015 with that in mind, how does the ending of mockingjay part 2 compare to the book. Mockingjay, part 2 sat down to craft the ending to the epic franchise, they didnt really have.
The final film in the hunger games franchise will divide and conquer. She would end up with the boy who she felt so guilty about leaving. Beetee says they need to check in with coin about the strategy. Every look from the premieres woody harrelson showed up to a hunger games photocall in his pjs as ever, the production and costume design are over the place. As part of my own therapy to overcome the finale of the book, and because ive always been team gale, i even wrote my alternative ending where katniss ends up with gale, but peeta has a good ending too. Takes place a little earlier than the mockingjay epilogue. In mockingjay part 2, the games are finished and the revolution is on the verge of winning. It was the ending wed all been waiting for the final defeat of the capitol, of president snow, of all that was wrong with the country of panem.
Story following katniss and peeta raising their two children together in district 12. Smart, exciting and heartfelt, this closing chapter turns out to be one of this years most. How does the ending of mockingjay, part 2 compare to the. But then in the second book i switched to team peeta. Please leave comments on your reaction to this short story.
Mockingjay, part 2 sat down to craft the ending to the epic franchise, they didnt really have much of a say as to how katniss story would end. The book seems to ask us whether its possible for this mockingjay to find her own voice. Nov 21, 2015 in mockingjay part 2, the games are finished and the revolution is on the verge of winning. In the conclusion of the hunger games franchise, mockingjay part 2 immediately picks up. Mockingjay by suzanne collins spoiler page book journey. Mockingjay by suzanne collins spoiler page ok if you know my spoiler page you know the drill. Normally i get super upset when movie makers add in characters who werent in the book or dont belong in that part, as part of a clear money grab. At one point beetee says that he felt bad about taking gale away so much. They have a whole team of people to make me over, dress me, write my speeches, orchestrate my appearances as if that doesnt sound horribly familiar and all i have to do is play my part. Mockingjay part one and two will take katnisss final adventures and be released in 2014 then 2015, giving fans plenty of time to watch it in theaters, get it on dvd, and speculate about the changing cast and crew through each. I prefer the first one over the other two, so of course i would like the characters a bit better.
Nov 22, 2015 the movie mockingjay part 2 picks up where the first one ended, with katniss recovering from an attack by peeta, after he left the capitol. It leaves out some minor details, but, for the most part, the. Mockingjay part 2 promises to deliver some of the biggest, and weirdest, shocks of the franchise. With a revolution about to start, the hunger games. Book summary the novel opens with katniss wandering through the ashes of her decimated district, district 12. Mockingjay, part 2 does not compare to the finale to the harry potter films, harry potter and the deathly hallows, part 2, but overall, im pleased with it.
Katniss everdeen becomes the face of a revolution in mockingjay part 1, a tricky transitional episode of the hunger games franchise that abandons the realitytv bloodsports of the. Mockingjay part 2 mark end of era with adorable selfie. Does the new mockingjay part 2 trailer hint at the. This is an alternative ending to the hunger games series that i wrote when i was bored. Jan 26, 2011 mockingjay chapter 27 and epilogue hunger games 3rd book ending final chapter duration. Mockingjay chapter 27 and epilogue hunger games 3rd book ending final chapter duration. I will never disappear and not update for six months.
Collins writing style definitely improved a bit between starting the hunger games and beginning catching fire and im happy for it. Mockingjay part 2 a brutal, bittersweet end to hunger. One part in the movie that stuck out to me is when katniss told peeta that she would see him in another world meaning after the capital is taken down. Francis lawrence, making his second hunger game, still has all the chops he demonstrated with 20s the hunger games. So if someone feels like reading it its just a couple of scenes itll be great to hear your opinions. Alternate ending, a hunger games fanfic fanfiction. The book continues the story of katniss everdeen, who agrees to unify the districts of panem in a rebellion against the tyrannical capitol the hardcover and audiobook editions of. However, part 2 was much better than i could account for. And while things seem to have been building to a certain kind of action movie happy ending. Mar 08, 2011 book 2 started out with some interesting developments. Aug 31, 2010 anyway, after this point therell be nothing but spoilers, so if you havent finished mockingjay yet, you probably dont want to keep reading. Nov 25, 2015 when the filmmakers responsible for the hunger games. Does the new mockingjay part 2 trailer hint at the series.
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