Perhaps one of the most anticipated films of 2015, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 2 hit U.S. theaters on November 19. Interestingly, it is the sequel to the last part of the trilogy, based on the series bearing the same name by best-selling author, Suzanne Collins. Fans have waited patiently as promotion included fictional “Panem propaganda” and several trailers - which were all very teasing. The official trailer, released this past summer, was well-received, increasing hysteria for the movie which would not be viewed until late fall. Indeed, the mark of a good movie often begins with a good trailer. One that gives you enough suspenseful and dramatic scenes without leaving you confused or bored. It is a frequent occurrence that movie trailers…show more content… On the other hand, there are trailers in which the editing/color grading, sound effects, occasional narrating and emotional appeal practically command you to go and watch the film – in Real3D no less. After viewing the trailer for Mockingjay, Part 2 quite a few different times, I must say that it resembles the latter example; a very much effective trailer in persuading my movie-cynical perspective.
Within the first few seconds of the trailer, we are brought back to the original setting of the Hunger Games series – post-war Panem. The color grading of the scene sets the mood as well, with overcast of a stormy-blue tint. As the scene cuts, we see President Snow (Donald Sutherland) sitting in a room of contrasting warm colors, contrasting the previous rather creatively. The following scene reveals the Katniss Everdeen with the somber blue tint…show more content… Justified rebellion against the system, a common dystopian theme, is also exemplified as we see Katniss, bow and arrow in hand, leading an army of rebels, presumably to the Capitol where President Snow resides. While watching this part of the trailer, I found myself feeling as if I too were apart of the crowd following Katniss. A particular sense of determination and tragedy emanates from just these few short clips. Truly, characteristics like these (i.e. the inclusion of pathos and ethos) contribute to the trailer’s overall goal in promoting the
