Spectacular acting, screen writing and set/design

Rating: 10/10 (24 November 2013)

What a pleasant surprise this movie turned out to be. The first one "The Hunger Games" was decent but a little disappointing when compared to the book, but this 2nd one more than makes up for it! I experienced a whirlwind of emotions which intimately connected me to the characters (especially Katniss). Great job by every actor who pretty much gave it everything they had!! In my opinion, their performances have raised the bar and set a new standard in quality and genuineness!! The storyline and character development and relationships has more substance and believability than the first. The costume, hair and make up designs are meticulously detailed, imaginative and ingenious. For a movie that takes place in a dystopian society, it does a magical job of transporting the viewer smack dab in the middle of it. Not since Mad Max and Lord if the Rings has another movie accomplished such a challenging task.