Review of The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1 (2014) by Thequietgamer — 01 Dec 2014

Whether or not it was actually necessary to make the final Hunger Games book into two movies I cannot say. However I can say that they made great use of the extra time and created a movie any Hunger Games fan can enjoy. It touches on some deep themes (for instance use of propaganda) and gives us some great character interactions all while building up for the end.

It's not as action-packed as the previous movies. Something that will disappoint those who are looking for reasons to hate on the series. However instead it chooses to focus on more emotional character moments and dark scenarios that show the horror the rebellion is inflicting on the common people as well as our main heroes.

It ends on a note that has me dying to see the next, final movie. Hunger Games fans are in for a treat. It certainly does give ammunition to those who dislike the series, but by focusing on these negative aspects and choosing to ignore the positive ones they are missing out. I've never read any of the books so I can say that the movie stands well on it's own. You don't need to have a love for the book to enjoy this movie.

If you've enjoyed the previous movies I highly doubt you'll dislike this one. Those who haven't enjoyed the series, why are you even here? It's another excellent Hunger Games movie. One that I give a 9.1/10.