Mindblowingly Intense, Absolutely Stunning

Rating: 9/10 (20 February 2014)

Firstly I would like to state I am an extreme "fan" of the books. I was completely in awe by the plot and to this day obsess over it. The writing and books gave me a vague idea of what to expect in the movie, but the first one was utterly disappointing and really awful. However, I was hoping he second movie would redeem itself and this it did.
Catching Fire has an intense plot; it's eventful and is full of deeper meanings yet keeping humour and entertainment throughout. Although it's a rather long movie I admit they crammed an awful lot into it. The book contains so much and I do feel as if the first half was rushed or briefed over too quickly. I'm not sure how exactly it would interpreted to somebody who hadn't read the books, but I do advise it as the storyline is difficult to follow. Not all of the details were in included but what was, was finely executed. The casting was most definitely flawless and suited to the emotions and back stories of individuals.
Ultimately I would recommend Catching Fire to anybody. Jennifer Lawrence will capture you into the cruelty of her time and make you understand the society now and in comparison to the deep scars of Panem.