The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013) was released yesterday across British cinemas. Being an avid fan of the texts written by Suzanne Collins and the first film which was released in 2012. The second instalment in The Hunger Games series is personally my favourite in the fictional trilogy and the film certainly did not disappoint.
Jennifer Lawrence performed spectacularly as Katniss Everdeen alongside her co-stars Josh Hutcherson as Peeta Mellark and Liam Hemsworth as Gale Hawthorne. This classic tale revives the classic and popular love triangle theme between Katniss, Peeta and Gale.
After winning the 74th Hunger Games, Katniss and Peeta must undertake a tour of the twelve districts of Panem. Prior to their departure, President Snow visits Katniss to indicate that her act of adoration towards Peeta is simply not effective enough; and that the districts are beginning to rebel against the Capitol due to her defiance in the arena. To avoid the wrath of President Snow Katniss must convince him of her love for Peeta. Whilst conducting the tour, the spark of rebellion amongst the districts is distinct, despite the overbearing power of President Snow and his peacekeepers attempting to stamp out all indications of rebellion, in addition to Katniss and Peeta attempting to present a performance of love and adoration.
Their tour performance fails to successfully convince President Snow and quell the spark of rebellion across Panem. Infuriated by the rising status of mockingjay Katniss as the emblem for anti-government activism, President Snow decides to utilise the existing pool of Hunger Games victors for the third Quarter Quell, so that she will be murdered and consequentially the rebellion will die along with her.
The 75th Hunger Games introduces a number of important characters whom shock and excite the audience in a number of ways. Although the novelty of this human-hunting contest has somewhat dwindled from the impact of the first film, this second film effectively flourishes audience interest and excitement for this world of Panem. The Hunger Games franchise shall be exceedingly well-received by all demographics, and I predict that it will be a hit at the box office. In fact, despite seeing the movie not 24 hours ago, I am already craving a second viewing and rather anxious for the DVD release.
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