The Hunger Games: Catching Fire discussion

[disneyboy20022]

The New trailer is out

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jyPnQw_Lqds[/youtube]

I haven't read the books, but this trailer looks awesome. I look forward to seeing it. I didn't see the first one in theaters, but I did rent it and I enjoyed it.

[DVDBuff1]

Catching Fire was my favorite out of the trilogy, and here's hoping the movie will do it justice.

[Old Fish Tale]

I haven't read the books, but I saw 'The Hunger Games' and I adored it! That was a great trailer! I can't wait to see 'Catching Fire'!

[estefan]

Love the books and love the first film, so this is my most anticipated movie of the year. Very much looking forward to it.

[Scarred4life]

I honestly haven't really given much thought to this, but after watching this trailer I AM PUMPED.

[pinkrenata]

I haven't read the books

Read the books!

[Chernabog_Rocks]

I haven't read the books yet either. Hoping to pick them up at some point, but my "To Read" list just keeps growing, and growing, and growing....

[ajmrowland]

Read the first book just before the first movie so it heavily influenced my opinion.


Needless to say I'm pumped for this one!

[Disney's Divinity]

They released the soundtrack details recently, and I was wondering if anybody else has listened to the clip of Christina Aguilera's "We Remain" for this film? I'll give you, it's no comparison to Taylor Swift's "Safe and Sound" for the first film (which is phenomenal, imo), but having just read the trilogy recently, I personally really like the song--particularly the "I'll wake up screaming your name" line, since Katniss seemed to wake up disturbed quite a bit in the books.

Overall, I'm definitely looking forward to the film, but more so we can hurry and get to the third one. Does anyone know if the last two were filmed back-to-back similar to how the final Harry Potter films were? It'd be nice to know there won't be such a long wait between this and the next film like with the first two.

[disneyboy20022]

Overall, I'm definitely looking forward to the film, but more so we can hurry and get to the third one. Does anyone know if the last two were filmed back-to-back similar to how the final Harry Potter films were? It'd be nice to know there won't be such a long wait between this and the next film like with the first two.

I'm pretty sure Mockingjay is being filmed back to back as Part 1 is scheduled for 2014 while Part 2 is in 2015

[Pokeholic_Prince]

Here's my SPOILER FREE review of the film.
http://theconnoisseurreviews.tumblr.com ... ire-review

"The Hunger Games: Catching Fire" picks up exactly where the last film left off, continuing the sparks of rebellion. This film takes everything that was great about the first film and makes it significantly better. The characters are more defined, the special effects are better, the score is more bombastic, writing is stronger, and the overall feel is grander. The themes of hope that lurks in the series are exemplified even further as the stakes are higher and the amount of freedom is slowly withering away.

Directing is really the main highlight of this film. The new director, Francis Lawrence, keeps the overall feel of the series, but brings greater control and precise attention to detail to the onscreen action and drama. The action is easier to see and choreographed really well. Interesting shots are used to cover up the grotesque level of violence, but they are no less impactful than actually seeing it. The use of a much steadier camera really makes taking in everything easier. The level of emotion is effectively presented on screen and the use of music excels everything to a more heart touching level. Even though the film is more emotional, it still manages to have some moments of humor spread throughout. The script is tight and really develops these characters that we’ve grown to love. While the social commentary on reality television is on the lacking side, the themes of hope, freedom, trust, and unity are far more assessed.

While many of the older characters return, there are many new ones introduced. First things first, Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss Everdeen is still one of my favorite characters of all time and I love her here as much as I did before. However, she doesn’t grow as a character as much this time around. She’s more struggling with her inner demons as she tries to find herself at the helms of this new revolution that is around the corner. Peeta on the other hand, grows a lot. He’s more confident and less dependent on Katniss. He can hold his own and even takes the initiative a few times. Effie even goes through some character growth as we see her love for her tributes. Woody Harrelson as Haymitch is still the wise cracking drunk, but has become more generous and caring. While our returning characters are great, the newer additions are just as awesome. The two standouts for me are Finnick and Johanna. Finnick is not only a great looking guy, but has a heart of gold. He seems vain with ulterior motives, but he proves himself to be caring and protective. Johanna is a total bad girl. She’s really in your face, a bit psychotic, and a powerful warrior. However, she can even manage to be funny. All the characters are great including the additions of the new ones. They all get good screen time and development and we can really care for them, unlike the first film where the side characters took a seat to the more interesting Katniss.

Overall “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire” is a great follow up to “The Hunger Games.” Everything is better from directing to writing to the use of music. It really expands on the universe and sets itself up for the next two films. The stakes are higher and there are a lot more to care about. I give it 4.5/5, a great sequel that builds up on the original to deliver a really great cinematic experience.

[Old Fish Tale]

I saw it yesterday and I thought it was magnificent! Great acting, writing and directing! And I loved the newest additions to the cast!

[Atlantica]

Seeing it tonight and I am SO EXCITED !

And wonderful review Pokeholic_Prince