Trailer review: The Hunger Games: Mockingjay will be no ‘game’... it's a war!

The trailer promises even more darkness in the film than its two predecessors, and stunning war scenes. Some revelations of the shadiness of Peeta’s character and a growing camaraderie between Katniss and Gale.

Updated on: Sep 16, 2014, 20:00:57 IST

Hindustan Times | By Soumya Srivastava, New Delhi

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The Hunger Games were never a ‘game’, but from the little that's revealed in the trailer of the film, released on Monday, it is now established that the horns of war are bellowing as loud as they can. Katniss (Jennifer Lawrence) has launched a full-fledged rebellion against the Capitol after Peeta (Josh Hutcherson) was abducted in the last part, Catching Fire. But needless to say, she is in for a big surprise in this one.

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The 1.47 minute video begins with a dialogue between Katniss and the President where the former tries to remind and perhaps also to the viewers what the fight was for originally: "I never wanted any of this... Just wanted to save my sister and keep Peeta alive". To which President Snow replies very sternly: "It’s the things we love most that destroy us."

The trailer has next to no dialogues but whatever little there are, they are all equally power-packed. For instance, when Katniss says that if the Capitol doesn’t oblige to their demands "there will be another Mockingjay."

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The trailer promises even more darkness in the film than its two predecessors, and stunning war scenes. Some revelations of the shadiness of Peeta’s character and a growing camaraderie between Katniss and Gale.

This third installment in the Hunger Games trilogy is also based on Suzzane Collins’ books by the same name and is set to release on November 21.

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Soumya Srivastava
Soumya Srivastava is the Entertainment and Lifestyle Editor at Hindustan Times, bringing over a decade of experience covering movies, celebrities, pop culture, and everything that feels current and compelling. With a sharp editorial lens and an instinct for what resonates, she writes stories that balance insight with accessibility — whether she’s reporting from a red carpet, reviewing a buzzy new release, or unpacking the craft behind cinema. An unabashed Swiftie and a devoted admirer of Christopher Nolan’s filmmaking, Soumya blends heart and analysis in equal measure. She holds a degree in English Literature from Janki Devi Memorial College, Delhi University, and is an alumna of IIMC Dhenkanal (2013). As a Rotten Tomatoes Certified Film Critic, her reviews reflect credibility, cultural awareness, and a nuanced understanding of storytelling across genres and formats. She has interviewed celebrities like Celine Song, Zoya Akhtar, Kajol, Shabana Azmi, Pankaj Tripathi and more. She has also reviwes hundreds of movies and written thousands of stories, made videos, special columns and more. While films remain her first love, Soumya’s interests extend deeply into lifestyle and design. She is particularly drawn to décor, thoughtfully designed spaces, and the subtle ways aesthetics influence everyday living. From celebrity homes and interior trends to broader lifestyle movements, she enjoys exploring how personal taste intersects with identity and modern culture. Her voice is informed yet relatable, analytical yet warm — making her work engaging for a wide and diverse readership. Through her writing, Soumya continues to shape conversations around entertainment, lifestyle, and contemporary culture.Read More

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