On how revolutionary idols were born

Cullen 2022-04-20 09:01:11

Unlike the previous two films, in "The Hunger Games 3", the focus of the film is no longer about survival games, but revolves around the revolution of resistance. In the second part of the film, in the survival game Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) was rescued by the rebels in the thirteenth district and cultivated in the thirteenth district. Inspired by the rebel leader, Katniss became the voice of the revolution, calling on the people of Shi Huiguo to rise up and overthrow the regime. Revolution requires packaging, publicity, and even marketing to win people over. Therefore, in order to better publicize the revolution, the rebels shot a series of propaganda films for Katniss to boost morale and incite the revolution. On the other hand, Peter (Josh Hutcherson) was held hostage by the capital in the game and became a puppet, always affecting the heart of Katniss...

On the whole, the structure of the film is relatively loose compared to the first two films, and the story structure is unsatisfactory. At the same time, the action scenes are also very limited, which makes the movie quite lengthy, and even the only climax relies on a large number of extras to support the whole scene. However, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay (Part 1) also has some bright spots. The performance of the heroine Jennifer Lawrence is still surprising, and the love triangle that many fans care about continues to unfold in this one. In addition, in the author's opinion, as a film adapted from a teenage best-selling novel, the biggest difference between the "Hunger Games" series and "Twilight" and "Harry Potter" and other popular series is that the film builds a set of It seems illusory, but the social system that has a strong overlap with the real world is full of irony. It's a survival game, a world where the strong eat the weak, and a society that entertains to the death. In the first two films, Katniss was forced into a reality show game, and she was a manipulative doll from start to finish off screen. In the third "The Hunger Games", Katniss seems to be rescued by the revolutionary army, but in fact, all this is just a change of doll owner for her, our heroine is still a symbolized Only this time she was put on the coat of a bloody revolution, pushed to the prongs of the charge in the flow of fate, shouting slogans to lead people to break through the darkest rule. On the other hand, it can be said that this is also one of the reasons for the great success of the "Hunger Games" series. Apart from the eternal theme of true love, the teen films that are popular all over the world seem to always have a core that dares to go beyond all the rules. Courage and determination to limit. Even in an environment where she can't control her own destiny, Katniss has not lost her personality. Standing at the port of the storm, every time Katniss made a choice. In order to survive, for the people he loves, he chooses to obey the rules, choose to break the rules, whether he decides to play the game instead of his sister, or chooses to overthrow. The revolutionary arena of domination is an expression of courage and love. This is a brave personification created by the film to fight for love, a young civilian idol who leads the audience through one thrilling journey after another. How can we not make people excited.

It is also worth mentioning that, continuing the fine tradition of the previous film, the original soundtrack of the film is very good, which adds a lot to the atmosphere of the whole film. One of them, "The Hanging Tree", with the voice of the heroine Jennifer Lawrence, is particularly impressive. There is also a short section of her cappella singing in the film, which is very amazing.

Generally speaking, as the upper part of the finale, the foreshadowing of "The Hunger Games 3: Mockingjay" (Part 1) seems a little procrastinated. To sum it up in one sentence, the fire of the revolution has been ignited, and everything is ready to go. It clearly tells you that all the focus is on the lower part, which can be said to suffocate the appetite of the audience. But if you want to experience a full-blown revolution in the finale, then of course you can't miss this crucial transition. (M1905 Movie Network Special Edition)

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The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1 quotes

  • Effie Trinket: [to Katniss] There's not much of a prep team here in 13. But we will make you the best-dressed rebel in history.

  • Katniss Everdeen: [filming a "propo," stilted, wooden delivery] People of Panem, we fight! We dare to end this hunger for justice.

    Haymitch Abernathy: [entering the room, slow clap] And that, my friends, is how a revolution dies. Hello, Katniss. This how you greet an old friend?

    Katniss Everdeen: Maybe I don't recognize you sober.

    Haymitch Abernathy: I guess it looks as bad as it feels.