The Hunger Games: Catching Fire

The Hunger Games: Catching Fire was one of the best action movies I've seen in a very long time. I really didn't like the first Hunger Games movie. I felt like the script and the acting was incredibly dry. Overall I thought the film failed to capture the captivating story of the Hunger Games in general. Naturally, I thought the second movie would be just as bad. I decided to give it try anyway because it got great reviews and had a different director. I was blown away. Jennifer Lawrence (Katniss Everdeen) was fabulous. I was specifically disappointed with her performance in the first movie. She made an amazing comeback.  Josh Hutcherson (Peeta Mellark) also made a great comeback. I had trouble connecting with his character throughout the first movie; however, in Catching Fire I could really relate to him because he had a strong display of emotions. I actually didn't read any of the Hunger Games books but I could still follow the movie very well. Since I had no idea what was going to happen it made the film even more exciting. 

I'm not going to give a long synopsis like usual for anyone who hasn't read the books. Going into the theater without knowing  a lot of background information makes the movie extremely fun to watch.  A quick summary is that Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark are being tracked by the government after they won the first Hunger Games. Katniss Everdeen has become the ultimate target because of her rebellious actions.  The battle for survival by the people of earth has become overwhelming and everyone is seeking a solution. This movie is a must see of 2013. The cinematography is breathtaking, the acting is Oscar worthy, and the film is relatable.