Movie Review – The Hunger Games: Catching Fire

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Unlike its ho-hum predecessor, The Hunger Games: Catching Fire is a gripping film that tells a realistic and compelling story that kept me thoroughly entertained from start to finish. Directed by Francis Lawrence, best known for I Am Legend and Water for Elephants, the movie moves along at a brisk pace. By the time I got up to leave I didn’t realize 146 minutes had passed since the opening credits.

As with the first installment in the franchise, Jennifer Lawrence, Woody Harrelson and Stanley Tucci are excellent in their roles. I’m  glad that Donald Sutherland, who is deliciously evil as President Snow, has more screen time this go around – he’s terrific!

Also worth noting is the score by James Newton Howard, which is fantastic. As usual, Howard’s emotionally-charged musical compositions elevate the visuals to another level and provide gravitas when appropriate. Below is my favorite track from the album:

The Hunger Games: Catching Fire is a strong film everyone should see. It has romance, action and suspense, as well as dramatic visuals. The acting is top-notch and the dialogue is believable. By the end of the last scene, I was ready for the next sequel. Unfortunately, that novel is being broken into two parts because Hollywood never passes up an opportunity to milk a cash cow for all it’s worth. With Francis Lawrence back at the helm, I’m sure those two films will be equally satisfying. Make sure to see The Hunger Games: Catching Fire – it’s a great film that’s worth the price of admission.

Official Movie Trailer

3 thoughts on “Movie Review – The Hunger Games: Catching Fire

  1. Victor De Leon – Rochester NY – I'm Vic De Leon, I run Vic's Movie Den. I'm a Movie Liker and Movie Geek. This blog is an old hobby of mine that I hope to get restarted soon. I got a bit burned out back in 2017 and I wish to jump start the site very soon. I hope you stick around for some exciting Movie and Geek related stuff to come!
    Victor De Leon on said:

    Going to pick up the score by JNH. You already know I totally love his music. Good review!

    • Thanks, Vic. I thought of you when writing that paragraph. I think you’ll enjoy the score.

      • Victor De Leon – Rochester NY – I'm Vic De Leon, I run Vic's Movie Den. I'm a Movie Liker and Movie Geek. This blog is an old hobby of mine that I hope to get restarted soon. I got a bit burned out back in 2017 and I wish to jump start the site very soon. I hope you stick around for some exciting Movie and Geek related stuff to come!
        Victor De Leon on said:

        Sweet! I’m on it, buddy! I’ll e mail you this week sometime so we can catch up. Take care!

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