Hey everyone! Today I'm here to review the new Hunger Games: Catching Fire movie, the follow up to the successful 2012 movie, based off the popular book series. Check it out after the jump.
My biggest worry with the original Hunger Games movie was how faithful they could be toward the book, and I was pleasantly surprised to see just how accurate they were, and it was no different with this movie. Besides a few details that had to be cut for time constraints (I mean, the movie was 2 1/2 hours long, something had to give) the plot isn't in anyway distorted, and follows the book almost exactly. The change of directors was another worry for me, but proved to be a change for the best, as overall the direction of this film was a lot smoother than its predecessor. The editing sharper, effects more vivid, everything about the film as a whole, overall ran better.
Another plus to the movie was the acting. While I had no complaints with the wonderful acting in the 1st installment, once again, the sequel triumphed over its predecessor. With all the actors portraying their book counterparts flawlessly, while Lawrence constantly keeps your eyes drawn towards her. New additions to the cast such as Sam Claflin and Jena Malone also excelled, and really added to the already great cast.
Overall, I really loved this movie, and thought it was a huge improvement over its predecessor (which was also a great movie), and I can't wait for the sequels. Tell me what you think in the comments below, and I'll see you guys soon!
