Catching Fire
I know it's been out for a week, but don't forget to see The Hunger Games: Catching Fire in theaters while you still can! I've seen it twice already, and it's was so good. It was a very nice adaptation in my opinion. Though some of my favorite scenes and elements did get cut out, (the electric fence and some foreshadowing of District 13) it was still very faithful and evoked the same themes and emotions as the novel did. I don't know which film I like better, the first one or the second. The first book in the trilogy is my favorite, as I just thought there was something so special and unique about it. I thought Gary Ross, the director of The Hunger Games, did a great job with capturing the essence of what the novel
represented. When I heard he dropped out of directing the sequel, I was a
little nervous that it wouldn't be as good as the first. After seeing Catching Fire though, all my worries and concerns were diminished, as the adaptation was beautifully filmed and widened the scope of the source material. Viewers are able to see more scenes with Plutarch Heavensbee and President Snow, which is great fun, since both actors are incredible and talented. It definitely was bigger and better than I could have ever imagined. The sequel is definitely on another level than the first film. The special effects, acting, even the costume design is very much enhanced and adds more to this world that Suzanne Collins initially created. Everything about this story almost seems real, even though it is purely fiction. The themes are so relatable to today's audience, it truly will make you want to stand up for what you believe in. Anyways, go see it! And if you haven't read the books yet, you are missing out! They're amazing.
I know it's been out for a week, but don't forget to see The Hunger Games: Catching Fire in theaters while you still can! I've seen it twice already, and it's was so good. It was a very nice adaptation in my opinion. Though some of my favorite scenes and elements did get cut out, (the electric fence and some foreshadowing of District 13) it was still very faithful and evoked the same themes and emotions as the novel did. I don't know which film I like better, the first one or the second. The first book in the trilogy is my favorite, as I just thought there was something so special and unique about it. I thought Gary Ross, the director of The Hunger Games, did a great job with capturing the essence of what the novel
represented. When I heard he dropped out of directing the sequel, I was a
little nervous that it wouldn't be as good as the first. After seeing Catching Fire though, all my worries and concerns were diminished, as the adaptation was beautifully filmed and widened the scope of the source material. Viewers are able to see more scenes with Plutarch Heavensbee and President Snow, which is great fun, since both actors are incredible and talented. It definitely was bigger and better than I could have ever imagined. The sequel is definitely on another level than the first film. The special effects, acting, even the costume design is very much enhanced and adds more to this world that Suzanne Collins initially created. Everything about this story almost seems real, even though it is purely fiction. The themes are so relatable to today's audience, it truly will make you want to stand up for what you believe in. Anyways, go see it! And if you haven't read the books yet, you are missing out! They're amazing.
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