The hunger games rating for kids

Spoilers ahead. Mockingjay Part 1 picks up right where Catching Fire left off. When she wakes, she discovers that she is being taken by friends and sympathizers to District 13, which was rumored to be destroyed. At the start of Mockingjay , Katniss wakes up in rough shape, physically and mentally.

Disillusioned by the fact that her saviors left the capital with her, while leaving Peeta behind to be tortured and manipulated, Katniss struggles with her role as the face of the rebellion. Katniss never knew and how could she?

At first, Katniss is asked to read scripted lines for propaganda films that will be used to rile up the rebel supporters. When this goes terribly, the leaders of the rebellion decide to send Katniss and Gale to the front lines with Cressida Natalie Dormer and a camera crew in tow to capture some more inspiring footage.

Throughout the film, propaganda messages from the Capitol containing Peeta are broadcast. The Capitol is using Peeta as their own symbol to counter the rebel propaganda.

In these interviews, Peeta repeatedly calls for a ceasefire as a civil war will hurt everyone. Continue reading Show less. Stay up to date on new reviews. Get full reviews, ratings, and advice delivered weekly to your inbox. User Reviews Parents say Kids say. Adult Written by canadianteacher March 12, My two cents.

I'm going to write this from an educators point of view, but not as a parents. I am by no means the kind of teacher that tries to push boundaries in school Continue reading. Report this review. Parent of a 6 and 9-year-old Written by Andy and Lynne March 23, Not for children, no matter their reading ability!

I have read the entire series and it is a well written thought provoking work. My husband and I spent a week talking it through and digesting all that Collins Kid, 11 years old February 23, Not as inappropriate as you might think: Please read! Although the premise of the book teens killing teens may cause some parents to turn their noses and shields their tween's eyes, the Hunger Games is not b Kid, 12 years old March 21, WARNING: side effects of reading this book may include: skipping meals and sleep to read it, having socks blown off in awesomeness, and reccomending the b What's the story?

Is it any good? Talk to your kids about Why are dystopian novels so popular? What are some of your favorites? Our editors recommend. Unwind: Unwind Dystology, Book 1.

Shocking sci-fi gives teens plenty to get wound up about. Satire with a nice bite -- for mature teens. Little Brother. Exciting, provocative dystopian novel will make teens think. Matched, Book 1. Fun, provoking start to dystopian series for teens.

For kids who love challenging books. Frequently Challenged Books for Kids and Teens. Sexual Content: A teen boy and girl have an obvious attraction to each other.

Another teen boy and girl become fond of each other and eventually share a kiss. Other characters are seen drinking socially. What lessons about war and conflict does this movie intend to teach? Why do you think the author of the novel used teen characters as the central theme of the conflict? How does the depiction of violence differ in a realistic portrayal with young characters versus a fantastical movie featuring an adult cast? It is part of a trilogy, which includes Catching Fire and Mockingjay.

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1. The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2. The Hunger Games Parent Guide Although the script may also spur important discussions about freedom, the consequences of war and, ironically, our insatiable appetite for viewing violence in media, parents should still be cautious. Overall B-. Release date March 23, Profanity B. Run Time: minutes Official Movie Site.

If you chose to provide an email address, it will only be used to contact you about your comment. See our privacy policy. A lot or a little? The parents' guide to what's in this movie. Stands out for positive role models. Positive Messages. Positive Role Models. Very infrequent use of words like "damn," "hell," and "oh my God" as an exclamation.

What parents need to know Parents need to know that although the bestselling Hunger Games books are enormously popular with tweens, there's a clear distinction between reading about violence and seeing it portrayed on screen in The Hunger Games. Continue reading Show less. Stay up to date on new reviews. Get full reviews, ratings, and advice delivered weekly to your inbox.

User Reviews Parents say Kids say. Adult Written by mwright March 23, Awesome movie!! I just got back home from watching this movie with my 15 year old daughter. It was Awesome! I wouldn't recommend it for very young kids-but teens and older Continue reading.

Report this review. Adult Written by Decaturmom March 23, I don't really understand why some think that his movie glorifies teens killing teens.

I think quite the opposite is true. Is there violence? Teen, 15 years old Written by spacechick22 March 23, Dear Over concerned parents, I would just like to share my opinion here, to those parents complaining about how violent, bloody, etc. Kid, 10 years old July 30, Great Movie This is a good movie. There are some scary scenes though. What's the story? Is it any good?

Talk to your kids about Our editors recommend. The Hunger Games, Book 1.