The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (Movie Review) The Hunger Games. It also reported, "Critics are impressed that [Lawrence] commits to Katniss just as much as she would a complex David O. Russell character. In an interview with MTV, Josh Hutcherson confirmed scenes in the film would use IMAX cameras by stating, "They're shooting, I think, all the stuff in the arena is going to be IMAX". [23] Alan Ritchson was cast as Gloss on August 9,[24] Sam Claflin as Finnick Odair on August 22,[25] and Jeffrey Wright as Beetee on September 7. | [94] Box Office Mojo estimates that the film sold more than 50 million tickets in the United States. [100][101] During its opening weekend, The Hunger Games: Catching Fire claimed first place with $158.1 million, opening higher than its predecessor ($152.5 million). Featured. [37] Approximately 50 minutes of the film's footage was shot in the IMAX format, through the use of three IMAX 15 perf/65mm film cameras. This free study guide is stuffed with the juicy details and important facts you need to know. Katniss finds an unconscious Beetee. [98] The film earned $25.3 million during Thursday late-night showings. I read it, but I'm not sure about some things. by juliette on Indulgy.com. [102] It achieved the fifth-highest-grossing opening week (Friday-to-Thursday),[104] the third-highest non-opening Wednesday[105] and the fourth-largest second weekend. Misterious. People are already chatting about the events and cliffhanger ending of Catching Fire over in our Catching Fire Review post - but this is the place where you can discuss The Hunger Games: Catching Fire in full detail without worrying about SPOILING the movie for others. With the new problem of what happens after the Hunger Games to the civil unrest that Katniss has caused, “Catching Fire” expands and lets the characters adapt to this new problem they are in. The Hunger Games: Catching Fire ends on Jennifer Lawrence's face: Katniss learns that District 12 is no more, and that they're heading to the secretly resurrected District 13. [86] On its first weekend, it was only released in Brazil (November 15, 2013),[87] where it grossed $2.4 million on its opening day and $5.26 million for the weekend. As reviewer Margo Dill noted, "In [Catching Fire], Katniss and Peeta are definitely interdependent. Jennifer Lawrence is back as Katniss, and as shown in the Catching Fire trailer, winning the Hunger Games has done anything but put her on Easy Street.In fact, in the middle of her Victory Tour with co-winner Peeta (Josh Hutcherson), President Snow announces that there will be a Quarter Quell… an all-star Hunger Games that will bring Katniss back into the ring to fight for her life anew. [44] Other artists featured on the soundtrack include Of Monsters and Men with "Silhouettes", Sia featuring The Weeknd & Diplo with "Elastic Heart", The National with "Lean", The Weeknd with "Devil May Cry", Imagine Dragons with "Who We Are", Lorde with "Everybody Wants to Rule the World", The Lumineers with "Gale Song", Ellie Goulding with "Mirror", Patti Smith with "Capitol Letter", Santigold with "Shooting Arrows at the Sky", Mikky Ekko with "Place for Us", Phantogram with "Lights", and Antony and the Johnsons with "Angel on Fire". [67] The entire Hunger Games series was released on 4K UHD Blu-ray on November 8, 2016. [99] It topped the box office on its opening day with $71.0 million (including Thursday late-night showings), which is higher than its predecessor's opening-day gross ($67.3 million) and is also the seventh largest single-day and opening-day gross. With each on-screen chapter, the poor girl from District 12 continues to fulfill her destiny as an inspiration and a rebel fighter. Principal photography resumed and concluded in March 2013. "[76] Entertainment Weekly said the consensus was that the sequel is "a more-confident, more-polished movie that delves deeper into Panem's political conflict". The film set records for the biggest November opening weekend and biggest three- and five-day Thanksgiving box-office totals, surpassing the first film's box office grosses by over $150 million. During the tour, Katniss' mentor Haymitch warns her that Victors of the games must serve as mentors to future tributes and that their show of love will be forced to continue for the rest of their lives. On January 11, 2013, Entertainment Weekly released a 2013 Preview edition of their magazine, with the first look of Lawrence as Katniss and Claflin as Finnick on the cover as well as several stills showcasing scenes from the film. In the Movie: That first kiss happens in town instead of in the woods. Simon Beaufoy was hired to write the script for the film and wrote two drafts[7] before leaving after Gary Ross, director of The Hunger Games decided not to direct the sequel. A brief synopsis from IMDB reads, “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.” Synopsis Merchandise. Katniss and Peeta's unprecedented co-victory in the 74th Hunger Games stirs an uprising. Fifth Friday Film Forum: Catching Fire Spoiler alerts: If you haven’t read Catching Fire or seen the film, you may not want to read this.. For her pre-Games interview, Katniss wears a wedding dress, as ordered by Snow, but her stylist Cinna sets it to transform into a symbol of a mockingjay. The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1. He also commended supporting actors Sam Claflin and Jena Malone. [91] Its three largest openings occurred in the UK, Ireland and Malta ($19.8 million), China ($13.0 million) and Germany ($12.9 million). Then he turns Katniss and Peeta's world upside by throwing them back into the arena with other winning tributes and there will only be one winner. The lightning is conducted along the wire, causing the arena shields to fail and the roof to fall, and Katniss is knocked unconscious. That’s the plot of both the original movie and Catching Fire, the wildly anticipated sequel. [82] David Denby of The New Yorker argued that the premise "doesn't make a lot of sense". The film was followed by The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, a two-part sequel and finale of the franchise: Part 1 was released on November 21, 2014, in the United States, and Part 2 on November 20, 2015. Wloszczyna writes: "...the one truly fresh invention—and the one that matters most—is Katniss herself. This was the sixth-highest-grossing opening weekend, the second-highest-grossing opening weekend of 2013 behind Iron Man 3 ($174.1 million), and the highest-grossing opening weekend in November, breaking the record set by The Twilight Saga: New Moon ($142.9 million) in 2009. Taglines [28] After the Christmas break, filming resumed for two weeks in mid January for some of the main cast and was placed on hold for awards season. [22] Following this, in August 2012, it was announced that Lynn Cohen had been cast as Mags. He tells Katniss that while on tour she better try to make sure that she puts out the flames or else everyone she cares about will be in danger. The fire as a symbol of rebirth is shown here in “Fantasia 2000’s” short film “The Firebird.” While Catching Fire viewers may not know what is yet to come in The Mockingjay, we certainly hope all of the destruction caused by the Capitol will result in a change and rebirth for the people in the districts. [69] As of March 16, 2014, Catching Fire has sold 2,073,719 DVDs along with 2,186,430 Blu-ray discs for $35,565,263 and $43,832,928, respectively, totaling $79,398,191 of revenue within two weeks of release. When mandrills attack, Peeta is saved by the unexpected sacrifice of a tribute from District 6. ", "<헝거게임: 캣칭 파이어> IMAX, 돌비 애트모스 이어 4DX 개봉 확정 (in Korean) WIDECOVERAGE.com", "Кто пойдёт на "Голодные игры: И вспыхнет пламя" в 4DX? [88][89] On the following Wednesday and Thursday, it opened in 42 more territories, bringing its total to $32 million in a week. [15], According to sources, the adaptation needed to be done filming by December 2012 to fit Jennifer Lawrence's schedule. The Hunger Games: Catching Fire is a 2013 American dystopian science fiction adventure film based on Suzanne Collins' dystopian novel Catching Fire (2009), the second installment in The Hunger Games trilogy. [62] The film was later released on November 22, 2013, in the United States in conventional and IMAX theaters. He praised director Lawrence for "taking a more muscular approach" and "sensibly downplaying" the love triangle, noting that "neither [Peeta nor Gale], quite frankly, are fit to lay a pinky on [Katniss'] quiver". It was less impactful, but it meant that the book’s young adult demographic could actually, you know, watch the movie. The new variable of them having to go back to the torture that is the Hunger Games and the writers doing it in a way that feels organic is amazing. On the day Katniss and Peeta are set to begin a victory tour of the country, President Coriolanus Snow visits her. [79] Reviewing on Roger Ebert's website, Susan Wloszczyna of USA Today awarded the film three out of four stars, praising the acting of Jeffrey Wright, Amanda Plummer and Jena Malone and referring to the challenges of the arena as "visually intriguing." The Hunger Games: Catching Fire premiered in London on November 11, 2013 and was theatrically released on November 15, 2013, in Brazil; November 20 in Finland, Sweden, and Norway; November 21 in the United Kingdom; and November 22 in IMAX, in the United States. [74], The Hollywood Reporter said that the film has received "generally positive reviews"[75] and CNN reported that reviews were "overwhelmingly positive" but noted that "an overarching complaint" was that it "runs needlessly long ... and the screenplay and direction do occasionally fall short. | Each hour, something happens in the corresponding section. ", "Jennifer Lawrence looks forward to 'X-Men Days of Future Past' says 'great to see everyone, "CONFIRMED: Sick Jennifer Lawrence was in NJ shooting "The Hunger Games, "Exclusive: Where Did Catching Fire Film in L.A.? Affiliates. The teaser trailer thus debuted at the 2013 MTV Movie Awards on April 14, presented by Liam Hemsworth, and the trailer was posted on TheHungerGamesExplorer and YouTube after the ceremony. [43] Christina Aguilera announced that her song, "We Remain", would be part of the official soundtrack of the film. —rball4042. What really happens on page 120 of Catching Fire, according to Peeta. It's the most critically acclaimed chapter in The Hunger Games series, according to review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes. Lionsgate announced that a film adaptation of Catching Fire would be released as The Hunger Games: Catching Fire on November 22, 2013,[6] as a sequel to the film adaptation of The Hunger Games, with principal photography to take place in September 2012. On April 10, the website was updated and fans had to tweet using the hashtag #HungerGamesExplorer to unlock new stills from the movie. Katniss returns home from the woods one day to find President Snow waiting for her. Hunger Games Memes Hunger Games Cast Hunger Games Fandom Hunger Games Catching Fire Hunger Games Trilogy Catching Fire Quotes Katniss Everdeen Katniss And Peeta Fangirl. Peeta announces that he and Katniss, who had previously announced their engagement during their Victory Tour in an unsuccessful attempt to quell the Districts, are expecting a child. I have to admit that when I first read Catching Fire and realized that Suzanne Collins was going to send Katniss and Peeta back into the arena to compete in another Hunger Games, I was disappointed. In the movie we see it happen before Katniss's conversation with Snow. When the arena's forcefield shocks Peeta, stopping his heart, Finnick resuscitates him. Katniss plans to sacrifice her own life to save Peeta's. And Lawrence lights up the screen. [40] Summerville collaborated with Indonesian designer Tex Saverio when designing Katniss' wedding dress for the Quarter Quell interviews. First, is Peeta alive? What happens at the end of Catching Fire (Spoilers)? Sometime after Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark return to District 12 following their victory in the 74th Hunger Games, President Snow visits Katniss and explains that her actions in the Games have inspired uprisings. Find out what happens in our Chapter 1 summary for Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins. These two very general facts also apply to the first movie. We knew it was the Quarter Quell so we … ", "Estreno de Secuela de "Los Juegos Del Hambre" Incluirá Efectos 4DX", "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire DVD Release Date March 7, 2014", " Heroine addicts Breathless fans meet Hunger Games: Catching Fire stars in Secaucus Read more: Hudson Reporter - Heroine addicts: Breathless fans meet Hunger Games Catching Fire stars in Secaucus", "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire Reviews", "Critical Mass: Is 'Catching Fire' as good as the original 'Hunger Games'? Katniss is a character worth a handful of sequels. The fire as a symbol of rebirth is shown here in “Fantasia 2000’s” short film “The Firebird.” While Catching Fire viewers may not know what is yet to come in The Mockingjay, we certainly hope all of the destruction caused by the Capitol will result in a change and rebirth for the people in the districts. Catching Fire is an even better film than The Hunger Games, and we adored the first. Saved by Create your perfect world on Indulgy. [48] On February 22, both Hitfix and the official Facebook page debuted two viral posters of the Victory Tour featuring Jennifer Lawrence (Katniss) and Josh Hutcherson (Peeta). I found the ending kinda just dropped & stopped, like 'Breaking Dawn pt1', but other than that it was pretty average. The film was also shown in the 4DX format in selected international territories. [9] Bennett Miller, Joe Cornish, Francis Lawrence and Juan Antonio Bayona were all being considered to direct the new film. As part of their victory, they now have a luxurious house in the so-called Victor's Village, where Katniss lives with her mother and sister. With the base camp set up at Executive Park off North Druid Hills Road, filming also occurred at the Goat Farm Arts Center. was played as the trailer music. 0 0. "[78] Peter Travers of Rolling Stone gave the film 3.5 stars out of four and said, "Pop-culture escapism can be thrilling when dished out by experts. [32] Jennifer Lawrence confirmed that she would fly out to Hawaii on February 25, the day after she won the Academy Award for Best Actress at the 85th Academy Awards to shoot for the final 9 days along with Claflin and Hutcherson. Alongside the announcement of the teaser trailer premiering at the 2013 MTV Movie Awards, Lionsgate revealed a new website called TheHungerGamesExplorer. None of the main cast were believed to have been on set. Francis Lawrence directed the film, with a screenplay by Simon Beaufoy and Michael Arndt (credited as Michael deBruyn). It’s not that you don’t want to go — it’s just that you totally forget what happened in the first one, and there’s no time to re-watch it or re-read the book. She also found fault with the "lumbering" plot, the "hamminess" of President Snow and Plutarch Heavensbee and the "lackluster and unconvincing script culled from a dramatically difficult book". As her best efforts fail, Plutarch Heavensbee (a former games-master, now returned) meets with Snow to implement a Quarter Quell, by which to gather all former Hunger Game victors and have them eliminate each other. [38][39], Sarah Burton, creative director at Alexander McQueen, gave pieces of McQueen's collection to costume designer Trish Summerville. In fact, it could not have been a better stroke of fate for a fan base eagerly awaiting to see how Katniss’ story plays out on screen over Catching Fire and the two-part conclusion of Mockingjay. He tells her they are bound for District 13, headquarters of the new rebellion, and that half the tributes were aware of the plan to escape with Katniss, who symbolizes the growing rebellion. He orders her to use the upcoming Victory Tour to convince him that her actions were out of love and not defiance against the Capitol, warning her that her friends, family, and District 12 will otherwise suffer. Now, if the "Catching Fire" roll-out follows the same model as "The Hunger Games," we shouldn't expect too much arena-centric footage in this new look, as that's usually reserved for the film's debut. Witnesses reported of towers and fences on set. "Catching Fire," the second "Hunger Games" film, is set to be the big new movie of the weekend. "[80] Ian Nathan of Empire gave the film 4 stars out of 5 and noted that it was even better than the first film. Hunger Games : Catching Fire Pretty good follow up movie, just found it a little slow in parts (I will eventually read the books now). Instead, the film will be directed by Francis Lawrence, with screenplay by Michael Arndt, Simon Beaufoy, and Suzanne Collins. [56] "Beyond Fire" by T.T.L. [11] Two days later, it was reported that Michael Arndt (Toy Story 3, Little Miss Sunshine) was in talks to re-write the script for Catching Fire. [73] According to polls conducted during the opening weekend by CinemaScore, the average grade audiences gave the film was an A, on an A+ to F scale. Early in the book, Katiniss meets Twill and Bonnie during a hunting … [59], On October 27, 2013, during the fifth inning of game 4 of the 2013 World Series, the final trailer was released. Down wire Games Catching Fire, '' the second `` Hunger Games Catching... 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