Review of Mockingjay Part 1- by Terrie

Review of Mockingjay Part 1 by Terrie

 

The sequel to Hunger Games: Catching Fire, Mockingjay Part 1 opens with Katniss recovering from her last battle, realizing Peeta has been captured and held in the Capitol. Katniss is introduced to Coin, the leader of the uprising, who asks her to be the face of the rebellion, the “Mockingjay.” Katniss refuses until Capitol attack planes find them, in the previously thought destroyed, District 13. When the planes obliterate a full hospital, Katniss re-discovers her courage and outrage. She wants Peeta and she wants to end Snow and the Capitol. Old friends support Katniss as she makes her first moves.

                The themes of journeys and self-actualization are prevalent in this entire series, but in Mockingjay part one, we see more emotion, more introspection and less battle scenes.  We see Katniss finding her strength physically, but more importantly, spiritually and mentally.  We also see serious challenges for her ahead in both of those areas.  Collins and her screenwriters have given us an excellent build up for part two. Recommended for ages 12-adult. 

 

 

 

 

Lawrence, F. (Director). (2014). Mockingjay Part 1 [Motion Picture].