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The Hunger Games: Catching Fire

  • 20132013
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 2h 26m
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
657K
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Jennifer Lawrence in The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013)
Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark become targets of the Capitol after their victory in the 74th Hunger Games sparks a rebellion in the Districts of Panem.
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Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark become targets of the Capitol after their victory in the 74th Hunger Games sparks a rebellion in the Districts of Panem.Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark become targets of the Capitol after their victory in the 74th Hunger Games sparks a rebellion in the Districts of Panem.Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark become targets of the Capitol after their victory in the 74th Hunger Games sparks a rebellion in the Districts of Panem.
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
657K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
933
128
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    • Director
      • Francis Lawrence
    • Writers
      • Simon Beaufoy(screenplay)
      • Michael Arndt(screenplay)
      • Suzanne Collins(novel "Catching Fire")
    • Stars
      • Jennifer Lawrence
      • Josh Hutcherson
      • Liam Hemsworth
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Francis Lawrence
    • Writers
      • Simon Beaufoy(screenplay)
      • Michael Arndt(screenplay)
      • Suzanne Collins(novel "Catching Fire")
    • Stars
      • Jennifer Lawrence
      • Josh Hutcherson
      • Liam Hemsworth
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 772User reviews
    • 522Critic reviews
    • 76Metascore
    • Awards
      • 22 wins & 68 nominations

    Videos8

    Final Trailer
    Trailer 1:07
    Final Trailer
    Trailer #2
    Trailer 2:31
    Trailer #2
    Trailer #1
    Trailer 2:25
    Trailer #1
    "Come Come"
    Clip 0:38
    "Come Come"
    "Training"
    Clip 0:37
    "Training"
    "I'm Staying"
    Clip 0:37
    "I'm Staying"
    "Distraction"
    Clip 0:40
    "Distraction"
    The Hunger Games: Catching Fire
    Featurette 2:00
    The Hunger Games: Catching Fire

    Photos570

    Afemo Omilami, Josh Hutcherson, and Jennifer Lawrence in The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013)
    Woody Harrelson, Josh Hutcherson, and Jennifer Lawrence in The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013)
    Liam Hemsworth in The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013)
    Josh Hutcherson and Jennifer Lawrence in The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013)
    Jennifer Lawrence in The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013)
    Afemo Omilami, Josh Hutcherson, and Jennifer Lawrence in The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013)
    Jena Malone in The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013)
    Jennifer Lawrence in The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013)
    Josh Hutcherson and Jennifer Lawrence in The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013)
    Jennifer Lawrence in The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013)
    Elizabeth Banks in The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013)
    Elizabeth Banks in The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013)

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    Jennifer Lawrence
    Jennifer Lawrence
    • Katniss Everdeen
    Josh Hutcherson
    Josh Hutcherson
    • Peeta Mellark
    Liam Hemsworth
    Liam Hemsworth
    • Gale Hawthorne
    Philip Seymour Hoffman
    Philip Seymour Hoffman
    • Plutarch Heavensbee
    Jack Quaid
    Jack Quaid
    • Marvel
    Taylor St. Clair
    Taylor St. Clair
    • Ripper
    Sandra Ellis Lafferty
    Sandra Ellis Lafferty
    • Greasy Sae
    • (as Sandra Lafferty)
    Woody Harrelson
    Woody Harrelson
    • Haymitch Abernathy
    Paula Malcomson
    Paula Malcomson
    • Katniss' Mother
    Willow Shields
    Willow Shields
    • Primrose Everdeen
    Donald Sutherland
    Donald Sutherland
    • President Snow
    Elizabeth Banks
    Elizabeth Banks
    • Effie Trinket
    Bruce Bundy
    Bruce Bundy
    • Octavia
    Nelson Ascencio
    Nelson Ascencio
    • Flavius
    Lenny Kravitz
    Lenny Kravitz
    • Cinna
    Stanley Tucci
    Stanley Tucci
    • Caesar Flickerman
    Afemo Omilami
    Afemo Omilami
    • District 11 Mayor
    Kimberley Drummond
    Kimberley Drummond
    • Rue's Aunt
    • Director
      • Francis Lawrence
    • Writers
      • Simon Beaufoy(screenplay)
      • Michael Arndt(screenplay)
      • Suzanne Collins(novel "Catching Fire")
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    • Trivia
      Jena Malone stated that her stripping scene was filmed in a real hotel glass elevator that was not closed for production and guests could see in. Even though her nudity wasn't shown onscreen, she did actually actually strip naked in front of Woody Harrelson, Josh Hutcherson and Jennifer Lawrence during filming. Although she was surprised the scene wasn't being shot in a studio or soundstage, she went with the flow. Then, the moment she's was totally nude, the doors opened to reveal a hotel employee carrying a coffee cup holder. He's shocked to see her standing there stark naked. Malone tried to stay in character, but she just started laughing.
    • Goofs
      When Katniss pulls a wire from the lightning-struck tree down toward the beach, the wire gets stuck further up the hill. That shouldn't affect her ability to keep moving because she is holding the coil.
    • Quotes

      Peeta Mellark: Katniss, I don't... I don't know kind of deals you made with Haymitch, but he made me promises too.

      [Pulls off the necklace from around his neck]

      Peeta Mellark: If you die, and I live, I'd have nothing. Nobody else that I care about.

      Katniss Everdeen: Peeta.

      Peeta Mellark: It's different for you. Your family needs you.

      [Opens locket to reveal three pictures - Gale, Prim, and her Mother]

      Peeta Mellark: You have to live. For them.

      Katniss Everdeen: What about you?

      Peeta Mellark: Nobody needs me.

      Katniss Everdeen: I do. I need you.

    • Crazy credits
      The ending of the film has the Catching Fire logo shift into the Mockingjay one to tease the future of the films.
    • Alternate versions
      Blu-ray Disc versions of the film feature the IMAX scenes in a taller aspect ratio, thus staying more true to the original theatrical exhibition, similar to what was done with the Blu-ray releases for the Christopher Nolan Batman movies.
    • Connections
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    • Soundtracks
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      Written by Guy Berryman, Jon Buckland, Will Champion and Chris Martin

      Performed by Coldplay

      Strings by Davide Rossi

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    User reviews772

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    Let the flames begin...
    I was lucky enough to be able to watch the movie one week early, since it opened here in Brazil one week before the release in the US, and I must tell you this fellow The Hunger Games fans, even though my English is not even that good: Catching Fire is a GREAT experience, and one that improves over the first film in nearly every possible level.

    When I first read the books, I thought that they were not only incredibly addicting and fun, but also with an important message for the youngsters (and every other person, age is not important) who read it, and that made it different from some of the other uninteresting YA books around. I really liked the trilogy, and when I watched the first adaptation, I was disappointed with some aspects and routes they went with it. It was not an horrible movie, at all, but it was not very faithful to the book and lacked the impact I found in the novel.

    With that in mind, I kept my excitement in close watch with Catching Fire and went expecting a good movie and nothing more. I was welcomed with an excellent surprise: the movie followed the events of the novel whenever possible and brilliantly so, while managing to keep me on the edge of my seat, even though I knew what was going to happen the entire time.

    I won't go into details about the plot of the movie, some fellow reviewers already did it probably better than I'll ever do and the chances you're familiar with it are high. So I'll go right into the review and my opinions on the picture.

    Francis Lawrence was nothing short of an excellent choice for the director's chair: gone are the shaky camera action (one of my major problems with the first film) and welcome are thrilling and pumping action scenes that expertly convey the tension and ferocity of the moment. He managed to keep the violence and shock without ever crossing the line, and whoever read the books know how important this is; it's part of the plot, of the criticism and one of the main elements that make the whole point of the film. He keeps you interested and invested in the story even when nothing bombastic is happening, and that is a great achievement, something that really sets this sequel apart.

    But Francis is not alone on making this movie special. His young and talented cast, lead by the always amazing Jennifer Lawrence, is ferocious and eager to invest in their characters, making you an ally (or an enemy) while watching everything unfold. Lawrence shows us again why she was the perfect choice to play the now iconic Katniss Everdeen: she makes you root for this young, brave lady every single minute of the struggle; with her sad, hopeless stare that pierces your soul to her ability to convey admirable strength when everything seems to be out of reach are phenomenal and she deserves the praise she gets.

    The rest of the cast is uniformly good, but I have to highlight Jena Malone, who plays the explosive Johanna: her presence makes the screen on fire whenever she's in, mixing the perfect amount of attitude and humor. A particular scene involving an elevator and a fancy dress is at the same time hilarious and shocking, just like her character. Donald Sutherland also shines as the menacing president Snow, in a restrained performance that doesn't need too many words spoken to make you think twice on how dangerous he is.

    The set pieces are also vastly improved upon: bigger, more ambitious and work perfectly in sync with the action to make for some really unforgettable moments. The arena looks beautiful and foreboding, hiding it's dangers behind the shining green water. So does the bizarre Capitol and the Districts, full of sadness and fear, two dichotomies in every aspect.

    But what I really liked about the movie was that they didn't shy away from the political aspects from the novel and conveyed the despair and oppression imposed by the Capitol over the rest of Panem. It makes you think that all of this is happening around the world, in one way or another, maybe masquerade, but it is. It's sad that many teenagers are only in this ride for the hot action and beautiful people (some screaming girls in the movie theater I went only confirm this. They were not the majority, it was packed and most people were also extremely annoyed by it too - every time Finnick appeared it was a screaming hell). It has so much more to offer.

    The Hunger Games: Catching Fire not only improves vastly upon it's predecessor: it's a great cinematic experience by itself, touching on important topics about the modern day society without losing it's thrilling core. It's not perfect, but what it does right it goes right into the bullseye. Don't let the hype or the teen fury on this fool you: it is entertainment at it's best.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 22, 2013 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official website
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Catching Fire
    • Filming locations
      • Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
    • Production companies
      • Color Force
      • Lionsgate
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $130,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $424,668,047
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $158,074,286
      • Nov 24, 2013
    • Gross worldwide
      • $865,011,746
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 26 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • Datasat
      • Dolby Atmos
      • Dolby Surround 7.1
      • SDDS
      • IMAX 6-Track
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1
      • 2.39 : 1(original ratio)

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