An outstanding performance! For once a movie bested the book!

Rating: 10/10 (3 December 2013)

It. Was. Outstanding!
This film really was a work of art, from the acting, cinematography, wardrobe, and the directing. A really fine piece of work that completely destroyed the book. EVERYTHING was amazing, there wasn't a single dull moment, and the acting was stupendous.
Going in to the movie i had my reservations. I preferred the first book to the second (in terms of plot) and was sure the second wouldn't be as good as the first. I was dead wrong, and I'm so happy i was! The movie did more than simply bring the book to life, it took the book and recreated it into something thrilling and overflowing with emotion! I can't count the number of times this had me tearing up! From the horror during their victor parade, to the district twelve drama, to Katniss and Peeta during the quarter quell, they really delivered on the acting and turned scenes that were merely "okay" into an emotional roller coaster.
The scene in district twelve when Katniss speak about Rue and the old man starts the three finger sign and gets beaten up and shot...it killed me! I didn't remember that particular scene and i was in tears, not tearing up but a silent sob, it was so emotional! And when she hears the news that she'll be in the next hunger games and her mother loses it..that got to me as well. There were so many sad scenes, from the speech and death of the district 11 people, to Sienna's death, Mags death, and the numerous events with Peeta it was heartbreaking.
I sincerely did not expect to be as moved as i was during this film. A true adaptation that well exceeds the book. If you're a fan of the hunger games series you will not be disappointed by the book to movie result, it was accurate with some flourishes, and action packed and brilliantly acted to make you wanting more! A beautiful adaptation that bested the book in every way possible!
An outstanding film, truly well done!