Even better than the original

Rating: 10/10 (25 August 2019)

A solid sequel with top-notch acting and impressive special effects (improvise on the first one quite a bit with some scenes). Perfectly cast, builds on the world set up in the first Hunger Games and even builds on the book material so, so, so well!
Interesting twists and turns. Great suspension and emotion - I think it's worthy to note that even though I have read all the books and knew what was going to happen, I was sitting on the proverbial edge of my seat with the tension, suspense, and the mystery. And the emotion is excellent - I felt like crying at several strongly emotional scenes and I had a strong urge to jump up and cheer at certain important moments which I will not spoil.
A very, very excellent movie that I strongly recommend.