Okay so Catching fire is the second instalment in the Hunger games trilogy and it was incredible. Hunger Games fans won't be disappointed, I know I had very high expectations having read all the books, but the arena, the costumes everything was perfect!!!
Once again Jennifer Lawrence amazed as Katniss Everdeen. This role had to be cast so perfectly in order to get everyone to want her lead and actually like the character. Lawrence is so entertaining and captivating in the role, we can't help but love her!
This film saw Katniss become even more aware of the consequences of her victory in the previous games. Rebellion and riots are beginning and this film is clearly building up to the third and final act (Mocking Jay). Of course this is being split into two films meaning more action for us :P
Now the relationship between Katniss and Peeta is becoming more serious in the eye of Panem and we also see their private relationship grow. Josh Hutcherson as Peeta Mellark is so sweet and loveable in his role. But of course the only person standing in the way of his happiness with Katniss is Gale, played by Liam Hemsworth. A particularly distressing scene in this film is the torture/whipping of Gale in the town square.Another character and personal favourite of mine is Haymitch played by the awesome Woody Harrelson. He provides most of the comedy within this film. Of course the film would also be nothing without Cinna (Lenny Kravitz), Katniss' stylist who makes the incredible dresses in this film, Effie (Elizabeth Banks) who we really grow fond of in this film and Caesar (Stanley Tucci) who has some awesome costumes in this film haha.
Now we can't fail to mention some of the new characters and the two I felt who particularly stole some of the scenes, Sam Clafin as the gorgeous Finnick Odair and Jena Malone as the feisty Johanna Mason. These two characters I personally became really attached to, particularly once the games have begun.
Now without spoiling anything, can I just say the arena in this film was spot on! So thank you filmmakers, it was truly awesome!So yeah, this film is a lot darker and is so much bigger and better than the first film! There has been a clear development in all the old characters. President Snow is more evil, Katniss is more kick ass and Haymitch is drunker!
