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Films » The Hunger Games: Catching Fire

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After surviving the Hunger Games, Katniss and Peeta struggle with the consequences of their victory as unrest spreads across Panem. Forced back into the spotlight, they become symbols of hope and resistance while the Capitol prepares a new and deadly challenge that will change the future of the nation forever.

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The Hunger Games: Catching Fire

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I get that they’re following the books, but this feels like a very odd section of the story to make a film out of. It doesn’t really stand on its own, and doesn’t contribute that much to the overall plot. It’s the slow burn in the middle before you get to the climax.

It’s not a bad film, though. It felt more together than the first one, and Jennifer Lawrence gave a great performance as before. Also a big fan of Elizabeth Banks, who got to show a bit more emotion in this one.