downloading The Hunger Games: Catching Fire

Josh Hutcherson though, put in a better performance. Jennifer Lawrence didn't do as well here as in the last film, probably because most of the growing needed has been done previously. The seeds of revolution have been planted and watered, and we now prepare for the maturing and harvesting.

But in terms of story-telling, the movie still works to move from the first film and prepare for the third. The ones they movie do have aren't exciting or grand enough. However, a lot of the peripheral action that were in the book is missing here, hence, though the story moves quickly enough, there is always the feeling that for an action-thriller, there aren't enough fights or explosions. Many details and subplots were understandably cut from the film adaptation, but none that were critical to the plot of the film. It is not a bad thing though - it is not supposed to be a happy movie. The feeling of doom and gloom persists from the start to the end of the film. While enjoying the witty banter, you couldn't help but wait for the 'but.'. Even the brightly-lit scenes featuring cheering crowds and smiling hosts seemed dim, bleak and depressing. The characters look even more despondent than ever, and if you thought there were few laughs in the first film, there is practically none in this. Compared to the first film, this one is definitely darker. The Games, though pivotal, are still part of a larger story. The Hunger Games however, is about oppression, fighting back and revolution.

Battle Royale is a single story about merciless, wanton and senseless violence and depravity when the aim was simply to be the last to survive - a kill- fest, where the innovative ways of killing serve to shock and titillate the audience but do little for the plot. I beg to differ - the film needs to be evaluated on its own merits and its own story. However, President Snow (Donald Sutherland) proves that he is still very much in control when word comes of a cruel change in the rules for the upcoming 75th Hunger Games.An earlier reviewer compared this to the Japanese cult favorite Battle Royale and decided it was almost junk. As she and Peeta travel throughout the districts, Katniss senses a rebellion is stirring.

After arriving safely home from their unprecedented victory in the 74th Annual Hunger Games, Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) and Peeta Mellark (Josh Hutcherson) discover that they must do a quick turnaround and begin a Victors Tour.

Downloading The Hunger Games: Catching Fire