Amazing, dramatic, touching..... Wow!

Rating: 10/10 (29 December 2013)

After months of anticipation and finally seeing it on the release day, the second film in the "Hunger Games","Catching Fire" follows the story after Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) and Peeta Mellark (Josh Hutcherson) after their win in the 74th Hunger Games. Much to her oblivion, their victory however sparked conflict between the districts. Both Katniss and Peeta were summoned to attend the 75th Hunger Games with this time only one winner. For someone who has not read the books, this creates concern for both Katniss and Peeta as there would only be one winner. I was quite pleased that the storyline highlighted the connection between them as they were beside each other throughout the jounery. However the relationship between them is not all what it's cracked up to be. For the most part, Katniss and Peeta, were paired against their will as the movie progresses (well for Katniss anyway). Much to the disbelief from President snow, the charade between Katniss and Peeta progressed through to the 75th Games; which would determine the game's outcome. Many scenes from Catching Fire can be acknowledged differently, for those who read the books or not. I think there is a mystifying touch to some scenes in the movie, but one must remember that this is the second movie out of three, and those unanswered questions should be revealed in the third movie: just like they did in the second. However you conclude from the movie, you will still be hanging on for the third, as I am – Overall a very engaging movie complete with an incredibly touching storyline, beautiful scenery and mind-blowing viewing.