In 2012, The Hunger Games blared on to the scene birthing a new young adult franchise, popular culture icon, and new leading actress. The film series which was adapted from the books written by Suzanne Collins, was planned in long-form taking cues from the Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings sagas, to create one epic story. The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Pt 2 is the last chapter in series and will conclude the story that many have now grown up with.
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Pt 1 was one of the biggest hits of 2014, despite loud complaints that the movie did not stand on its on legs and was generally boring. It still went on to gross over $700 million worldwide proving the strength of the immense fanbase. Get ready because this first teaser trailer marks the official beginning of the end for The Hunger Games. In this first look, it appears that fans can look forward to more action, while also getting another twisted version of the Games for Katniss to survive. Jennifer Lawrence is back in her trademark role which looks much more physically demanding than the last movie, which is a good sign for action fans.
The entire cast is back to bring closure to the series. There should be a lot of payoffs, especially after Mockingjay Pt 1 which left more questions than answers. Donald Sutherland looks like he is still having a blast playing the slimy King President Snow. Watching a bloodthirsty Katniss literally storm a castle could be completely epic if handled correctly. Also the use of Snow’s fortress as a deadly funhouse and the final stage of the Hunger Games, is an awesome concept. Hopefully the payoff will be worth it. Check out the first trailer.
Official Synopsis:
The epic global phenomenon of “The Hunger Games” arrives at its powerful final chapter with “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2” – in which Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) now fully realizes the stakes are no longer just for survival, they are for the future. With the nation of Panem in a full scale war, Katniss Everdeen confronts President Snow (Donald Sutherland) in the final showdown. Teamed with a group of her closest friends – including Gale (Liam Hemsworth), Finnick (Sam Claflin), and Peeta (Josh Hutcherson) – Katniss goes off mission, using the unit from District 13 – and risking their lives – to stage an assassination attempt on President Snow increasingly obsessed with destroying her, the mortal traps, enemies, and moral choices that await Katniss will challenge her more than any arena she faced in The Hunger Games.
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Pt 2 opens on November 20th, 2015.
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Source: CinemaBlend