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The Hunger Games: Catching Fire
2013 146 min United States of America PG-13 12+
★7.8
Adventure, Action, Science Fiction
Director: Francis Lawrence
🎭 Based on
«Catching Fire»
bySuzanne Collins
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Description
After surviving the Hunger Games, Katniss and Peeta struggle with the consequences of their victory as unrest spreads across Panem. Forced back into the spotlight, they become symbols of hope and resistance while the Capitol prepares a new and deadly challenge that will change the future of the nation forever.
Budget:
$130M
US Gross:
$424.67M
Worldwide:
$865.01M
Starring
Jennifer Lawrence
Actor
Josh Hutcherson
Actor
Liam Hemsworth
Actor
Awards
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2014
— Best Picture
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2014
— Best Actor
Saturn Awards 2014
— Best Costume Design
Saturn Awards 2014
— Best Costume Design
Saturn Awards 2014
— Best Actress
Saturn Awards 2014
— Best Supporting Actress
Saturn Awards 2014
— Best Director
Saturn Awards 2014
— Best Science Fiction Film
Georges Awards 2014
— Best Foreign Action Film
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2014
— Best Shirtless Performance
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2014
— Best On-Screen Transformation
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2014
— Best Fight
Georges Awards 2014
— Best Foreign Drama
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2014
— Best Actress
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2014
— Best Villain
Saturn Awards 2014
— Best Film Editing
Saturn Awards 2014
— Best Production Design
Key opinion
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire is widely regarded as a faithful and visually impressive adaptation that elevates the franchise through strong world-building and character work. While most critics and audiences praise its intensity and performances, a minority of viewers find the pacing uneven or the narrative arc derivative of its predecessor.
| Acting | Jennifer Lawrence delivers a compelling and authentic performance that anchors the emotional stakes of the film. | |
| Production | The production design, including the costumes and the detailed realization of Panem’s districts, provides a visually striking and high-quality atmosphere. | |
| Adaptation | The film maintains strong fidelity to the source material, effectively translating the novel's key plot points and dialogue to the screen. | |
| Accessibility | The film is broadly accessible, succeeding as a standalone narrative for non-readers while satisfying the expectations of franchise fans. | |
| Pacing | The contemplative, dialogue-heavy opening and focus on character development create a divide, with some viewers finding it immersive while others view it as tedious pacing. | |
| Screenplay | Opinions on the screenplay are divided: supporters laud the depth of the rebellion themes and character arcs, while critics argue the plot relies on logic gaps and excessive romantic filler. |