Just as good as the original.

Rating: 9/10 (12 December 2013)

The Hunger Games: Catching Fire continues with the story of Katniss Everdeen(Jennifer Lawrence), 'The Girl on Fire'. After the events of The Hunger Games, Katniss & Peeta Mellark(Josh Hutcherson) go on a victory tour to the districts of Panem. In the various districts, people look up to Katniss as a symbol of hope. Fearing that a rebellion may be round the corner, President Snow(Donald Sutherland) along with Plutarch Heavensbee(Philip Seymour Hoffman) come up with a plan to get rid of Katniss. They organize The Hunger Games: Quarter Quell, in celebration of the 75th Hunger Games & throw, Katniss, Peeta & a couple of other victors back into the arena. Katniss' worst nightmare comes true as she has to take part in the Games, yet again. Now, it is up to Katniss & Peeta, with a little help from mentor, Haymitch Abernathy(Woody Harrelson), to survive at any cost.
This film was as engaging as the original. The Games had many more lethal threats, this time around. This made it a lot more fun & thrilling to watch. The ending of the film felt abrupt & left me somewhat disappointed. Other than this teeny, tiny flaw, the film was flawless from start to finish. Once again, the star of the show is Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss Everdeen. Lawrence carries the film on her shoulders. Josh Hutcherson is brilliant as Peeta Mellark. Liam Hemsworth is great as Gale Hawthorne. Woody Harrelson is spectacular as Haymitch Abernathy. Donald Sutherland is outstanding as President Snow. Philip Seymour Hoffman is mind blowing as Plutarch Heavensbee. Elizabeth Banks is hysterical as Effie Trinket. Lenny Kravitz is effective as Cinna. Stanley Tucci is hilarious as Caesar Flickerman. Sam Claflin is impressive as Finnick Odair. Jena Malone is good as Johanna Mason. The Hunger Games: Catching Fire is a must watch. Enjoy the wild ride!