The Hunger Games: Catching Fire

Name: The Hunger Games: Catching Fire
Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Drama, Thriller
Released: November 22, 2013
Duration: 146 min
Rating: 76
Cast: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Philip Seymour Hoffman

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Lionsgate | Release Date: November 22, 2013 | PG-13

Starring: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Philip Seymour Hoffman

Summary: The Hunger Games: Catching Fire begins as Katniss Everdeen returns home safe after winning the 74th Annual Hunger Games along with fellow tribute Peeta Mellark. Winning means that they must turn around and leave their family and close friends, embarking on a Victor's Tour of the districts. Along the way Katniss senses that a rebellion isThe Hunger Games: Catching Fire begins as Katniss Everdeen returns home safe after winning the 74th Annual Hunger Games along with fellow tribute Peeta Mellark. Winning means that they must turn around and leave their family and close friends, embarking on a Victor's Tour of the districts. Along the way Katniss senses that a rebellion is simmering, but the Capitol is still very much in control as President Snow prepares the 75th Annual Hunger Games (The Quarter Quell), a competition that could change Panem forever. [Lionsgate]… Expand

Director: Francis Lawrence

Genre(s): Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Drama, Thriller

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 146 min

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Drew McWeeny

Nov 20, 2015

The Hunger Games: Catching Fire more than makes the case for this as a franchise that's going to get better as it goes, and I am genuinely excited to see how they wrap it up. Read full review

Ty Burr

Nov 21, 2013

Very few people will take in this spectacle of a society amusing itself to death, of “reality games” and the vapid media hysteria that surrounds them, and not draw a parallel to our own televised bread and circuses. At its best, “Catching Fire” is a blockbuster that bites the culture that made it. Read full review

Daniel Green

Nov 20, 2015

With Catching Fire, director Lawrence certainly isn't afraid to bide his time and build anticipation for the truly spectacular (and tropical-tinged) Quarter Quell, patiently reestablishing crucial relationships for maximum dramatic pay-off. Read full review

Ian Buckwalter

Nov 22, 2013

Everything that felt clumsy in The Hunger Games has been improved upon here. That's most apparent in the clarity of the action, but it also extends to how efficiently the film establishes so many new ensemble members. Read full review

Michael Phillips

Nov 19, 2013

Catching Fire has the bonus of a genuinely charismatic performer at its center. Jennifer Lawrence, now an Oscar winner thanks to "Silver Linings Playbook," emotes like crazy throughout "Catching Fire," but you never catch her acting. Read full review

Manohla Dargis

Nov 21, 2013

Catching Fire isn’t a great work of art but it’s a competent, at times exciting movie and it does something that better, more artistically notable movies often fail to do: It speaks to its moment in time. Read full review

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Nov 19, 2013

Deep thoughts about re-directing cynically manipulated celebrity, lump in the throat moments at people rising up against their oppressors, a couple of memorable deaths and attempts at sacrifice play as flat when there’s nothing around them to serve as contrast. Read full review

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MovieGoer14

Nov 22, 2013

I really liked The Hunger Games, it was truly different, original and overall very entertaining and touching. Catching fire is a really big improvement on the first Hunger Games, no shaky cameras first of all. Not always that we get good sequels, this middle installment of a great upcomingI really liked The Hunger Games, it was truly different, original and overall very entertaining and touching. Catching fire is a really big improvement on the first Hunger Games, no shaky cameras first of all. Not always that we get good sequels, this middle installment of a great upcoming trilogy is fun, although gripping and violent, entertaining for everyone looking for a good time.… Expand

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benoski

Mar 20, 2014

A wonderful thrill ride of a sequel that vastly improves the first film in every way! As a reader of the book, I'm proud to say I really enjoyed this. Bring on Mockingjay Part 1!

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lisadel24

Jan 3, 2014

Far better than the first one. Stunning visuals, interesting storyline & good acting all add up to make a pretty cool film. Haven't read the books but think I might give them a whirl after seeing the first two movies. Can't wait to see how the third one pans out!

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gdiego135

Dec 4, 2015

Not as great as the first one (my opinion) but still a great movie with beautiful visuals and nice special effects, worth watching. Man Katniss Everdeen is a BADASS!!!!!

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reviewkeeda

Dec 9, 2013

A decent movie with a sporty touch. A welcome change from the usual. The movie highlights the high and lows of the life of a sportsperson. The movie is engaging. For more on this, please visit:
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2 of 3 users found this helpful21

CoreGamer1408

Dec 16, 2018

Not as emotionally impactive as the battle royal when it was between teens and little children. This Hunger Games was more about seasoned veterans. The political shenanigans of the Capital in how they tired to keep the district inline was kind of more interesting than the battle royalNot as emotionally impactive as the battle royal when it was between teens and little children. This Hunger Games was more about seasoned veterans. The political shenanigans of the Capital in how they tired to keep the district inline was kind of more interesting than the battle royal itself. Still good, but not as strong as the first film for sure.… Expand

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Critic123456798

May 17, 2020

Awful, meaningless, meaningless, mediocre ****
Book and film is a waste of time

Suzanne Collins - the most stupid ator rotten scum, without brains

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