Disclaimer:: So I haven't read the books, haven't even seen the first film.. in fact I never really have had any interest in this novel to movie series... so my perspective will not be as informative and critical to those fans or consumers of the Hunger Games franchise. I went to see this movie with a good friend- (because going to the movies alone is a tad weird!) and I am kinda glad I did!
Staring the amazing Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss Everdeen and Josh Hutcherson as Peeta Mellark, Catching Fire is based on the recall of these two into the 75th Hunger Games.
When watching the film, with no prior knowledge I was a bit ... ok quite a bit- confused as to what was happening. I was especially not with a full understanding of the film up until the presentation of The Hunger Games. I felt it dragged on way too much, too much talking and I even dosed off asleep for 10 minutes or so and I do not think that even impacted my understanding of the film. Despite that,the costuming was amazing, and special effects were pretty cool. The bond that grew between the main characters definitely allowed me to side with them and form an attachment with those whilst they fought in the Hunger Games. When the games started, I was interested in this movie and that was at least 1 hour into this film. If I didn't pay for the ticket I would of turned the DVD off but I am kind of glad that I didn't as the energy of the games itself, won back my interest into the film and I will definitely consider watching the first movie to better my understanding.
Jennifer Lawrence is a fantastic actress, focused, and although expressionless in most of the film, you are able to develop a soft spot for her as her acting is immaculate. Nothing compared to Kristen Stewart's expressionless face!! Jennifer does so well! I can't wait to see her in 'Dumb and Dumber To', which is in production stage at the moment (expected Nov. 2014!)
I would give the movie a 3/5 It redeemed itself from the long and boring first hour and was enough to encourage me to see the first!
I would say, if you have not seen or read anything to watch the first film, first- (WHICH MAKES COMPLETE SENSE AND IT WILL MAKE THIS MOVIE MAKE COMPLETE SENSE, - I hope!)
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