THE HUNGER GAMES - CATCHING FIRE ("GET SET..")

December 6, 2013.

Cast: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Woody Harrelsen, Liam Hemsworth, Philip Seymour Hoffman.

Director: Francis Lawrence.

Hunger games- Catching fire was one of the most awaited films of the year and just as the name goes, the film does set the screen on fire!!

After their victory in the 74^th Hunger Games, Katnis and Peta are made to tour all the districts by the President mainly to act as a distraction. The mood in all the districts are slightly changing as they feel they can see the mildest bit of hope that their lives could be better. As the President gets the smell of a brewing revolution he suddenly decides to hold the 75^th Hunger games with the prior Victors as participants with the help of Plutarch (Hoffman) in which he wishes to see Katniss killed which he believes could thwart the impending revolution.

The mood that the first part had is amply carried forward to Catching Fire right from the beginning. The first half of the film takes it’s own time to set the theme and mood before throwing the audience into all the action just like the first part. By the time you hit the interval you are very much sucked into the grim imaginary world of the Hunger games.

While the first part had Katniss doubtful about her feelings towards Peta and Gale this one gives us a much clearer picture that is very well executed and acted that at times you really want the lead pair to kiss each other with all the passion and tension floating around.

Coming to the technical side the graphics, visual effects and cinematography are just as impressive as the first part and combined with the really amazing screenplay offering ample scope for varied effects it is a treat for the general audience and the fans alike. The writers have taken special care to give you the amazing fight sequences and the drama in the correct proportion making 

Catching fire more than just an action movie.

Jennifer Lawrence revels as the smoldering Katniss Everdeen well supported by the rest of the cast especially Josh. The scenes having the both of them together explores the growing romance in a beautiful way.

With the terrific climax here the stage is all set for The Hunger Games – Mocking Jay Part 1 that is scheduled to release in November 2014.

I am giving 3.75 for The Hunger Games – Catching Fire. A revolution begins.

IMDB Rating

Rating Scale (Out of 5)

Less than 2                   -           Unwatchable.

2    to 2.25                   -           Below average.

2.5 to 2.75                   -           Average.

       

3    to 3.25                   -           Good.

3.5 to 3.75                   -           Really Good.

4    to 4.25                   -           Great.

4.5 and above               -          Extraordinary.