History Awesome / TheHungerGamesCatchingFire

*** Then again, if Cashmere’s words(an understated MoA for her) are any indication, [[EvenEvilHasStandards even the Careers are disgusted by this Quell]].

*** Then again, if Cashmere’s words(an understated MoA for her) are any indication, [EvenEvilHasStsndards even the Careers are disgusted by this Quell]].

** And then her individual trial, where rather than demonstrate her archery again, she hangs Seneca Crane in effigy. That is, her special talent is ''beating these guys''.

* It's more behind the scenes than anything else, and Katniss only learns of it towards the end. But Plutarch's ''entire gambit'' is nothing to scoff at. Not only does he become Head Gamemaster and get on President Snow's good graces, but he manages to outwit Snow at his own game and ''get away with it.'' In fact, if not for him, Katniss and Peeta would have been killed right on the spot.
* A meta example: Mags doesn't say a word throughout the entire film, communicating through gestures and facial expressions. It doesn't make a single dent in her ability to express herself in the slightest - a testament to Lynn Cohen's acting skills.
* As of 2020, this film is the highest-grossing film of Creator/{{Lionsgate}}.

** Followed by ''[[UpToEleven another]]'' moment when Johanna calls Snow out... on national television... ''from within the Arena.''

* It's a very small, almost blink and you'll miss it, moment but during the Reaping in district 12, Mrs. Everdeen, the once timid, BrokenBird, unintentionally but very much, neglectful mother [[spoiler: is the very first to give the Three Finger Salute, an act of defiance that has led other rebel rouser to be murdered by the Peacekeepers, before everyone else joins in]]. Again small, but it does show where Katniss inherited her bravery and fierce determination, that despite the two sharing a rather fractured relationship she completely and without exception loves her daughter, and sets the stage for her [[spoiler:[[CharacterizationMarchesOn eventual comeback as the head of District 4's hospital]] after the rebellion's victory]]

** And then her individual trial, where rather than demonstrate her archery again, [[spoiler:she hangs Seneca Crane in effigy. That is, her special talent is ''beating these guys''.]]

* Cinna's Mockingjay wedding dress [[spoiler:for which he pays with his life.]]

* The moment when Katniss [[spoiler: destroys the dome by shooting the arrow with the wire tied around it as the lightning bolt strikes it.]] The set-up and execution nails it.
** A mix somewhat of FridgeBrilliance and Awesome, but [[spoiler: in the book, Katniss has this line when she sees all the water: "This is no place for a girl on fire." After she brings down the dome, she is ''surrounded'' by flames.]] Girl on fire, indeed.
* The film's final shot, with Creator/JenniferLawrence giving a masterpiece of acting as [[spoiler:Katniss weeps over learning about District 12's destruction, before her face changes to steely determination to make the Capitol pay.]]
* It's more behind the scenes than anything else, and Katniss only learns of it towards the end. But [[spoiler:Plutarch's]] ''entire gambit'' is nothing to scoff at. Not only does he [[spoiler:become Head Gamemaster and get on President Snow's good graces]], but he manages to outwit [[spoiler:Snow]] at his own game and ''get away with it.'' In fact, if not for him, Katniss and Peeta would have been killed right on the spot.

* A meta example: Mags doesn't say a word throughout the entire film. That it doesn't stop her from expressing herself at all is a testament to Lynn Cohen's acting skills.

--->'''Cinna''': I'm still betting on you.

* It's more behind the scenes than anything else, and Katniss only learns of it towards the end. But [[spoiler:Plutarch's]] ''entire gambit'' is nothing to scoff at. Not only does he [[spoiler:become Head Gamemaster and get on President Snow's good graces]], but he manages to outwit [[spoiler:Snow]] at his own game and ''get away with it.'' In fact, if not for him, Katniss and Peeta would have been killed right on the spot.

* Any of the district citizens rebelling, particularly the old man in District 11 and the two teens in another district who all do the three finger salute during the Victory tour. They know it's a death sentence, but it's a final standing up to the Capitol.

* The 24 tributes all holding hands in direct defiance of the Capitol during Caesar Flickerman's show. Made even more awesome when they try turning the lights out, and the very last one to go is the screen behind the tributes, silhouetting them.
** Especially heartwarming, too, because even the Careers join in. The four people notorious for not giving a damn about anyone in the games but themselves and their honour. Even Enobaria, who has her teeth filed into sharp points to tear out throats with.

* Katniss and Finnick's first battle at the Cornucopia. Made better by the fact that it's not really a battle--Katniss points an arrow at Finnick, and he calmly shows her Haymitch's bangle:
-->'''Finnick:''' Good thing we're allies, right?
** Peeta also gets one at the Bloodbath. Mags finds him wrestling with the male from District 9. By the time Finnick and Katniss get to his vicinity, it seems Peeta has been overpowered. Finnick swims over, only to find that Peeta was able to drown the other tribute on his own.

* It's more behind the scenes than anything else, and Katniss only learns of it towards the end. But [[spoiler:Plutarch's]] ''entire gambit'' is nothing to scoff at. Not only does he [[spoiler:become Head Gamemaster and get on President Snow's good graces]], but he manages to outwit [[spoiler:Snow]] at his own game and ''get away with it.'' In fact, if not for him, Katniss and Peeta would have been killed right on the spot.
* It's a very small, almost blink and you'll miss it, moment but during the Reaping in district 12, Mrs. Everdeen, the once timid, BrokenBird, unintentionally but very much, neglectful mother [[spoiler: is the very first to give the Three Finger Salute, an act of defiance that has led other rebel rouser to be murdered by the Peacekeepers, before everyone else joins in]]. Again small, but it does show where Katniss inherited her bravery and fierce determination, that despite the two sharing a rather fractured relationship she completely and without exception loves her daughter, and sets the stage for her [[spoiler:[[CharacterizationMarchesOn eventual comeback as the head of District 4's hospital]] after the rebellion's victory]]
* Another understated moment is Effie freaking out on the Peacekeepers in District 11 after they execute the old man. She's got power in Panem, and she knows it.
-->[[ThisIsUnforgivable "In all my years, I have never...!"]]

-->"In all my years, I have never...!"

* It's a very small, almost blink and you'll miss it, moment but during the Reaping in district 12, Mrs. Everdeen, the once timid, BrokenBird, unintentionally but very much, neglectful mother [[spoiler: is the very first to give the Three Finger Salute, an act of defiance that has led other rebel rouser to be murdered by the Peacekeepers, before everyone else joins in]]. Again small, but it does show where Katniss inherited her bravery and fierce determination, that despite the two sharing a rather fractured relationship she completely and without exception loves her daughter, and sets the stage for her [[spoiler:[[CharacterizationMarchesOn eventual comeback as the head of District 4's hospital]] after the rebellion's victory]]

* It's more behind the scenes than anything else, and Katniss only learns of it towards the end. But [[spoiler:Plutarch's]] ''entire gambit'' is nothing to scoff at. Not only does he [[spoiler:become Head Gamemaster and get on President Snow's good graces]], but he manages to outwit [[spoiler:Snow]] at his own game and ''get away with it.'' In fact, if not for him, Katniss and Peeta would have been killed right on the spot.

* Katniss, after attempting to save Gale from being whipped by a Peacekeeper Commander Thread, looks the Thread in the eye (after being beaten herself), and only says to him, "Go ahead."

--> "Why yes, I'm angry. You know, I'm getting totally screwed over, here. The deal was that if I won the Hunger Games, I'd get to live the rest of my life in peace. But now, you want to ''kill'' me again. Well, you know what? ''F*** THAT!"''

*** Followed by ''[[UpToEleven another]]'' moment when Johanna calls Snow out... on national television... ''from within the Arena.''
-->'''HOW DOES THAT SOUND, SNOW?!! WHY DON'T WE SET ''YOUR'' BACKYARD ON FIRE!! YOU CAN'T PUT EVERYONE IN HERE!!'''

** One final crowner - it's a ThrowItIn moment. JenaMalone improvised it on the spot.

* Katniss and Finnick's first battle at the Cornucopia. Made better by the fact that it's not really a battle - Katniss points an arrow at Finnick, and he calmly shows her Haymitch's bangle:
--> "Good thing we're allies, right?"''

* The film's final shot, with Jennifer Lawrence giving a masterpiece of acting as [[spoiler:Katniss weeps over learning about District 12's destruction, before her face changes to steely determination to make the Capitol pay.]]

** In the latter moment, you can clearly see the moment when she decides that '''no,''' she is not going to let this happen to Annie again, as she shakes her head and sticks her hand up, pointing to herself with angry defiance. Mags has mentored tributes (and watched most of the die) for her entire adult life, and now she's doing what she probably wanted to do all those years: going to die in their place. ''That'' is what being a MamaBear is all about.

** In the latter moment, you can clearly see the moment when she decides that '''no,''' she is not going to let this happen to Annie again, as she shakes her head and sticks her hand up.

* When each Tribute is asked to "demonstrate their preferred skill" before potential Capitol backers, Peeta goes in before Katniss. When she enters the training room, he gives her a brief look. Then she sees that right before the backers he's used his skill at painting to draw an enormous tribute to Rue.

** A somewhat mix of FridgeBrilliance and Awesome, but [[spoiler: in the book, Katniss has this line when she sees all the water: This is no place for a girl on fire. After she brings down the dome, she is ''surrounded'' by flames.]] Girl on fire, indeed.

* Katniss and Finnick's first battle at the Cornucopia.

** Especially gutsy because Joahanna has to know that even if she makes it out of the Arena alive, Snow will probably make her pay for her words.

* Listed under the funny example as well, but Peeta dropping the [[GuileHero Baby Bomb]]. It was his last ditched effort to derail the games, and based on the horrified reaction from the audience it almost works.

-->'''YOU CAN'T PUT EVERYONE IN HERE!!'''