My favorite part of The Hunger Games: Mocking Jay, Part 1 with Video
This week, along with a very crowded theater full of people, I got to watch a sneak preview of The Hunger Games: Mocking Jay, Part 1.
Just like the book, third installment is intense. Surprisingly it is more intense than the other two movies thus far.
Mocking Jay picks up right where Catching Fire ended, Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) is now in District 13 after she literally shatters the games forever. And in very odd matching jump suits, too. Thankfully, you can count on Hamish and Effie for some comedic relief amongst the intensity.
In District 13 (which everybody thought was gone) and under the leadership of President Coin (Julianne Moore) and the advice of her trusted friends, Katniss is convinced to become the Mocking Jay. Katniss becomes the symbol and “leader” of the revolution against the the Capital. She spreads her wings as she fights to save Peeta (Josh Hutcherson) as well as keep her sister, mother and Gale alive. The nation and the districts are tired of the rule and are moved by her courage. The rise up and fight!
In Part 1, you also hear Katniss sing which inspires the movement of another district to cause damage to their contribution to the Capital’s “supplies”.
My favorite scene is when Katniss really gets it and she’s totally moved by what is happening. She’s not going to lay down anymore. She knows that she has to fight because everybody is looking to her. The “fire is catching!” Catch part of that dialog to President Snow in this video!
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Before heading to Mocking Jay, I made sure to play catch up and refresh myself on the previous movie line by watching Catching Fire. It had been a while since I both read the book and saw the movie, so I wanted to make sure I remembered where things left off. I wanted to catch Hunger Games as well, but it is no longer streaming (you can do the DVD if you also have the DVD subscription.
And, if you want to get to know the people behind the characters a little more, check out Chase the Stars which you can stream right to your device.
I can’t believe we have to wait an entire year to see The Hunger Games: Mocking Jay Part 2. But, if you stay through the end of Part 1 and the credits, you do get a little glimpse of what’s to come. And, of course, hear everybody whistle like a Mocking Jay in the audience.
If you’ve seen The Hunger Games and Catching Fire, I would definitely head out and see Mocking Jay: Part 1. If you haven’t, make sure you catch up on Netflix so you know the whole storyline!
Have you seen MOCKINGJAY yet? What was your favorite part so far? If not, are you headed to see it soon?
I attended a press preview of Mocking Jay and have been provided a subscription to Netflix. All thoughts are my own!
My boys want to see this movie. I saw the first one and it was pretty good…thanks for sharing the info…looks decent.
I haven’t seen the movie yet, but I feel like I have from your review – I remember it all from the books. Such a good series! I may have to re-read them again (right now I’m re-reading Harry Potter with the kids, I had forgotten how much isn’t in the movies!). Thanks for sharing, you sparked my interest in the series again!
This looks like a great movie – I can’t wait to see it!
I can’t wait to see it, I forgot it came out today.
I am not into the Hunger Games so I probably won’t watch it. But most of the ladies in my Sunday School class are headed to see it this Sunday!
I haven’t seen it yet, but my daughter’s ready to go, super excited about it!
I have to say I have not gotten into the Hunger Games ( I know I know) but I know people love them so I am sure there is a lot of excitement about this new movie. I love to read things first so maybe I need to pickup the books and give them a try.
I haven’t seen this yet.
Ooooh I can’t wait to see this!
I can’t wait to see it!!! I’m sad it’s split in 2 movies, but only because I’m not sure I can handle waiting another year for the end, haha. I loved the books and the first 2 movies!
TO be honest I have not even seen the first movie or read any of the books past the first one, so I probably won’t be seeing this one but I know it has been much anticipated by most teens I know and their families.
I seriously can’t wait to see this movie. Thanks for the sneak peek, but now I’m dying even more to see it.
I am really looking forward to seeing it. The last one, I was on the edge of my seat the whole time and did not want it to end!
I seriously cannot wait to see this movie! It kills me they split this final one into two parts but I’m glad that we’ll get to see Katniss for even longer now.
Is it horrible to admit I haven’t seen any of the movies yet? I still want to read the books first but I haven’t had a chance!
I can’t wait to see this movie. The book was so good!
I have to admit, I haven’t read the books or seen any of the other movies in the series. I’m so far behind. Nice to know that I can catch up on Netflix, though.
We can’t wait to see the latest installment of this movie. We will probably try to see it next weekend if I am able.
I will not be able to watch until I watch the second installment of The Hunger Games. Maybe I’ll get to it once the busyness wears down!
I love these books… Just wish I could have gone to the screening… (didn’t work into our schedule) But I do plan on seeing it soon 🙂
I haven’t watched any of these movies. My kids are so excited though, they are counting down the days
This book series was fantastic! One of my favorites for sure.