Trailer Link

Release Date:

November 22, 2013

Synopsis:

From IMDb: “As Katniss and Peeta embark on a “Victor’s Tour” of the districts, Katniss senses that a rebellion is simmering, but the Capitol is still very much in control as President Snow prepares the 75th Annual Hunger Games.”

Poster: A- / (B) / B- / C / A (11) / B+ / C+ (11) / C+ / A / B+ (2)

Review: For those who’ve read the book, a close inspection of the sub-divided circle on the Mockingjay pin will give the viewer a jolt. Those who haven’t won’t be able to marvel in its simple creativity.

(Missing Graphic: While the bland color scheme of the prior poster design worked in the film’s favor, this one is a bit less emblematic, thus making it seem less important by comparison.)

The two “wedding” designs feature differing perspectives that don’t really mesh. The first is with the massive sculpture dominating the picture, towering over their
nuptials, which is a nice way of showcasing the games shadowing their wedding. The second being just the couple themselves ultimately lacks anything inventive.

The next eleven designs are the first set of character posters for the film. Looking something akin to a family portrait that might have hung over a mantelpiece a century ago, these designs are creative choice for the film and manage to fit its sophisticated Capitol setting.

The solitary figure commanding the world as she sees fit, free in the bounties of nature. The design works fairly well for who Katniss is and what she hopes, but the colors are not terribly refreshing or interesting.

Eleven more characters posters focusing on the competitors for the Hunger Games, though there should be twelve. Regardless, these are a bit less inventive than the first set even if they do introduce new characters not in the previous set. The generic standard background and all-too-similar poses just aren’t that interesting.

A design that is more straight forward than many of the others, but therein lies its lack of originality.

The final design is a very fascinating departure from all that’s come before it. It’s an interwoven blend of imagery from the film that makes for a distinct and interesting combination.

These two panoramic designs use a similar color scheme to a prior design, which links them; however, these broader views enable the audience to either take in all the tributes at once or isolate Katniss and Peeta. That visual spacing feels crucial once you take in these designs. (ADDED: 11/17/13)

Trailer: A- / B+ / B-

Review: The trailer is a bit more open for admiration as anyone who’s seen the movie can also be as intrigued as those who’ve read the novels. The fact that the Quarter Quell gets only a brief mention definitely adds to the suspense.

We finally get to see a bit of the arena for the Quarter Quell, but not much, giving us a nice taste of what’s to come. Yet, the new trailer does too much glossing over of the rebellion that plays a central role in the story’s development.

The third trailer does the film little favors, glossing over a lot of the more interesting elements of the film in favor of trying to goose interest as much as possible, which isn’t always successful.

Oscar Prospects:

Like its predecessor, this is considered too “light” for Oscar consideration, so it will likely be again ignored.

Revisions:

(May 12, 2013) Original
(July 28, 2013) New Trailer (#2) / New Poster (#2)
(November 10, 2013) New Trailer (#3) / New Posters (#3-#29)
(November 17, 2013) New Posters (#30-#31)

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