The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013)

Director: Francis Lawrence
Writers: Simon Beaufoy, Michael Arndt, Susan Collins
Starring: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Woody Harrelson, Elizabeth Banks, Donald Sutherland, Philip Seymour Hoffman Sam Claflin / Jena Malone / Stanley Tucci / Toby Jones / Lynn Cohen / Willow Shields / Lenny Kravitz / Alan Ritchson / Stephanie Leigh Schlund / Jeffrey Wright / Amanda Plummer / Bruno Gunn /  …
Genre: Science Fiction / Action / Adventure
Region: United States
language: English
Release: 2013-11-21 (Mainland China) / 2013-11-22 (USA)
Length: 146 minutes
AKA: The Hunger Games Part 2 / The Burning Girl
Rating: IMDB 7.5 / Rotten Tomatoes 90%

Movie Synopsis
Katniss (Jennifer Lawrence) and Peeta (Josh Hutcherson), both experienced life and death, got all the treatment the 74th Hunger Games champion could enjoy, but their relationship became awkward, and Kate Ness couldn’t let go of his former boyfriend Gail (Liam Hemsworth Liam Hemsworth), and even wanted to go away with him. Katniss and Peeta are becoming more and more popular with the people, and the fact that they pretend to be a couple irritated President Snow (Donald Sutherland). Hoffman Philip Seymour Hoffman (Philip Seymour Hoffman) launched a 25-year “world-class limited competition”, requiring each of the previous male and female champions from 12 districts to participate, aiming to kill Katniss. In order to protect Katniss, Peeta replaced Black Miqu (Woody Harrelson) in the competition, and a pair of “lovers” embarked on the journey again. During the event, the two made allies from different districts. At the same time, Peeta continued to show her true feelings to Katniss, and her attitude towards Peeta also changed. Unfortunately, things are not as they imagined, and only conspiracy awaits them.

“The Hunger Games: Catching Fire” is a 2013 dystopian science-fiction adventure film directed by Francis Lawrence and based on the novel of the same name by Suzanne Collins. The film is the second installment in “The Hunger Games” film series and stars Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Woody Harrelson, and Elizabeth Banks.

The film picks up where the previous installment left off, with Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) and Peeta Mellark (Josh Hutcherson) returning home as victors of the 74th Hunger Games. The Capitol is not pleased with their defiance and Katniss becomes a symbol of hope for the oppressed districts. President Snow (Donald Sutherland) sees her as a threat and devises a plan to eliminate her.

As the 75th Hunger Games (Quarter Quell) approach, a special event is held to celebrate the occasion. This year’s games are different, as the tributes are chosen from the existing pool of victors. Katniss and Peeta are forced to return to the arena and face off against seasoned killers.

Throughout the film, Katniss struggles with her emotions and is torn between her feelings for Peeta and Gale Hawthorne (Liam Hemsworth). The film also explores themes of power, oppression, and rebellion, as the citizens of the districts begin to rise up against the Capitol.

“The Hunger Games: Catching Fire” received critical acclaim upon its release and was praised for its performances, visuals, and storytelling. The film went on to become the highest-grossing film of 2013 in the United States and Canada and the fourth-highest-grossing film worldwide. It was followed by two more installments in “The Hunger Games” film series, “Mockingjay Part 1” and “Mockingjay Part 2”.