The Hunger Games: Catching Fire - DVD

Admit it. Some of you have been waiting for this one. I know I have. If you saw "The Hunger Games," you will remember that in this battle to the death, our two representatives from District 12 had to pretend to be in love in order to get sponsors to provide some much-needed supplies necessary for their survival (and victory). Now the Panem government wants to see them marry to prove that it wasn't a hoax. The problem is, The Capitol senses a rebellion brewing and thinks our heroine may be the inspiration, so they announce The Quarter Quell which will pit contestants drawn from previous winners. She is certain to have her name drawn as she is the only female winner from District 12 in the past quarter century. So much for that "lifetime of plenty" she was promised. Some of these are returnees from the first episode: * Jennifer Lawrence (Oscar for "Silver Linings Playbook") is back as Katniss, the role model I wish tweens would emulate: Her first instinct always is to help; she is genuine; she's smart; and she's resourceful. AND she has become the unwitting symbol of rebellion in Panem. * Josh Hutcherson ("Red Dawn") is Peeta, her partner, and, to make their story look real, her fiance. This guy is steadfast, strong and soooo much in love with her.... * Liam Hemsworth ("The Last Song") is Gale, her first love, still working in the mine back in District 12, taking care of her mother and sister and trying to ignore the publicity about Katniss and Peeta's pending nuptials. * Sam Claflin ("Snow White and the Huntsman") is Finnick, one of the other contestants. Is he an ally they can trust or an enemy who will stab them in the back? * Lenny Kravitz ("Precious") is the wonderful Cinna, the designer who created the marvelous dress that launched Katniss as the Girl on Fire. This year's design is even more provocative. Wait until you see it! * Donald Sutherland ("The Hunger Games") returns as President Snow, walking a fine line between assassinating Katniss outright (which might inflame the rebels) and trying to outwit her (which he's fairly confident he can do). * Stanley Tucci ("Jack the Giant Slayer") once again is the perfect television host: smarmy, overly enthusiastic and completely despicable. * Elizabeth Banks ("Pitch Perfect") This time her Effie Trinket seems to have grown a heart. Whew! * Woody Harrelson ("Seven Psychopaths") still is Haymitch (and he still drinks too much). He's the only former winner of the Hunger Games from District 12 still living and as such, serves as a mentor for our two contestants. This is a battle of wits, guts and gumption. It is PG-13 because of the grisly idea behind the games, although we rarely see blood. There is a sprinkle of profanity but it is warranted when used. We mostly see resourceful (and loyal) young adults in a battle for their lives. They remind each other, "Remember who the enemy is." This is exciting, involving and we have a LOT of people to root for. I haven't named all the principal characters in this 146-minute epic, but I must warn you, there are no dull spots when you can take a quick break, so do NOT drink too many liquids! I'm looking forward to the third (and fourth) episodes, "Mockingjay." Suzanne Collins' final book in this trilogy has been split into two $creenplay$. I guess my set from Amazon will total 4 DVDs.

Let's get right to it. I really enjoyed the entire Hunger Games trilogy of books, and I was definitely disappointed with the first Hunger Games movie. There were 2 big reasons I disliked it. First it felt like they spent a lot of time on insignificant details and, as a result, lost a lot of the emotional depth the film needed. Secondly, the shaky handheld camera was distracting and downright nauseating. Thankfully, a new writing team and new director means that Catching Fire had none of these problems. In fact it was a great sequel that actually improved on the predecessor and has me excited about what will come next. They finally allow Jennifer Lawrence to experience more real emotion in this film. She genuinely made me tear up a couple times because she wears her emotions on her sleeve this time around. Josh Hutcherson is very likeable as Peeta, and you can see why Katniss actually starts falling for him a little in this film. Liam Hemsworth as Gale, however is superfluous. I know in a post-Twilight world it makes sense for the studio to play up the 2 suitors vying for the female protagonist, but nearly every scene with Gale could be easily cut without losing the story. I think I'd call the forced love triangle my only big thumbs-down in this film. The cast of other victors are really good. I particularly enjoyed Sam Claflin who gave a very passionate performance. Philip Seymour Hoffman was also a good casting choice and he does a good job with Donald Sutherland of showing just how vicious the Capitol government can be. By and large it was what this film did not do that impressed me more than what it did. They were willing to cut unimportant moments from the book. An entire scene was summed up in just a few looks. We didn't need to meet every single victor, just the ones Katniss would actually interact with. It kept the film interesting and engaging without slowing things down unecessarily. There were a number of nods to things in the book, little things in the background which were kind of cool, almost like hidden Easter eggs. I think the only thing I missed seeing was Haymitch's back-story getting fleshed out a bit more. However that's a minor complaint in what I thought was a majorly good film. Catching Fire seriously gets the franchise back on track and should satisfy anyone who enjoyed the books or the first film. It is one of those rare cases where the sequel actual outshines the original, and I loved it.

OK the first time I watched the movie I was disappointed but that was because I have read all of the books more than once, I wish the producers and directors did what Pater Jackson did in the Lord of the Rings Trilogy and The Hobbit yes they spent a lot of money but they made a lot of money and the fans loved it I feel the same way about The Hunger Games Trilogy. After I saw the first movie I was so upset that I got my Granddaughters Kindle Reader and bought all three books and read them in 3 days. I was not upset because the movie was bad it is a great movie I own it and must have seen it over 50 times with all the kids but I was upset about how the movie ended and was unaware that it was only the first part of three movies. After I saw the movie The Hunger Games: Catching Fire for the second time I really saw it and it is a fantastic movie I just wish that the Movie Makers would have spent more time let it run longer so they could have included more of the book in the movie. I hope that someday someone will remake the movie to include more of the book in it. The movie was pretty true to the book but so much was left out, I thought and if I would have never have read the books I may not have understood some of the movie. I would have sat through 3 hours of The Hunger Games people were crazy for Harry Potter and those movies ran long so they could add more of the book to those movies. I am not saying the movie is not good, I would buy it again but I am saying that I was disappointed that so much was left out a lot of real important information that was in the book, a lot of interaction between the main corrector's were left out. Well read the books and see the movies and judge for your self's like I said the movie was good but I think it could have been better, it was not the actors it was the content the story that was left out. Well I hope this helps you but like I said I would buy the movie again and I hope that the next Hunger Games will do the books justice Thank You

This movie was phenomenal! It exceeded my expectations by miles. The main actors, Josh Hutcherson and Jennifer Lawrence, were even better in this film than they were in the first Hunger Games film. Two years I had been waiting to see this movie, and it was well worth the wait! As with the first Hunger Games film, not all parts of the book could be included in the movie, and some things were changed. I think that the biggest or most obvious change would be the reason why the Head Peacekeeper whipped Gale. In the book, it is because he was caught hunting illegally, but in the film, it was because he interfered with a Peacekeeper who was trying to harm another citizen for breaking a rule. Gale is certainly not my favorite character, but I gained respect for him in that moment of the film because what he did, knowing that he would be punished severely for it, was a very unselfish thing to do. Sam Claflin was perfect for the role of Finnick! He made the 'beautiful darling of the Capitol' truly come alive. Seeing Sam as Finnick made me appreciate and love his character even more, and now I am dreading what might be done to him in the Mockingjay films. I also loved the subtle humor in the film. I couldn't believe it when Effie pointed out mahogany when she was inside President Snow's mansion! A very small yet amusing reference back to the first Hunger Games film. And when Plutarch Heavensbee was introduced to Peeta and Katniss as 'the successor to Seneca Crane' and Peeta said "that's a tough act to follow!" I had to laugh! I had not expected a comment dripping with sarcasm but at the same time dripping with truth to come from Peeta. Once again, this film exceeded my expectations, and now it is going to be very difficult to wait to see the Mockingjay films! The film truly made the amazing Catching Fire novel come alive. I truly enjoyed seeing the elements of the novel brought to life on screen.

The Hunger Games (2012; 2:23) The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013; 2:26) Mockingjay Part 1 (2014; 2:03) Mockingjay Part 2 (2015; 2:17) One has to suspend disbelief to enjoy most sci-fi flicks. Some movies make it easy, like the earlier Star Wars series, which have an unpretentious, childlike quality. It’s harder for movies that want to be taken seriously, like the Hunger Games series, which have an underlying somber motif. The story is, quite unoriginally, about a people’s rebellion against a totalitarian government in a dystopian future. Plus, the series has other things against it: Strange story features (e.g., the protagonists use medieval weaponry like bows and arrows, and swords, while the government’s soldiers have guns; there are advanced spaceships and radio communications, but no mobile telephones; etc.); Appalling makeup, especially in the earlier movies, that make the pretty heroine look really ugly, and a character whose sole role, inexplicably, is makeup; Strange and inconsistent physical realities from force fields interposed on actual objects; And so on. But there are things that work well: The screenplay and editing are sound, and allow the viewer to follow the story without significant head-scratching. The special effects are convincing. The lead’s love interest, and the key villain, are very well-played (Donald Sutherland has become a unique brand unto himself as an aged, Machiavellian but polite and impeccably-dressed, monster). But even collectively, these things are insufficient to make it a good series to watch. What really brings it home is one thing, and one thing only: The female lead’s acting. She consummately plays the reluctant heroine, her brow perpetually clouded with the weight of family, friends and neighbors, in fact, an entire people, on her youthful shoulders. She cares deeply for them all. When she kills in combat, it is not with a vicious joy, but as a distasteful, yet necessary, task. Very impressive indeed in an actor so young.

It’s been awhile since I read The Hunger Games trilogy, but I think that my dislike for the finale clouded my opinions of Suzanne Collins’ popular series. “Catching Fire” the movie, did an excellent job of reminding me why I like the series and making me fall in love with it all over again. The story is simple; Katniss and Peeta’s bold plot at the end if the 74th Hunger Games made them the capitol’s sweetheart and the symbol of rebellion in the districts. The President wants to kill Katniss, the districts want her to lead them and Katniss just wants to live her life. Oh, wait did I say simple? Nope, just because these stories are written for the YA crowd doesn’t mean they are simple. A friend of mine who saw the film with me, but hasn’t read the books said it perfectly “that is one of the most intense films I have seen in awhile.” Intense is right. It starts and everything seems fine. Katniss is still out there hunting with Gale and her family is safe, but it is not fine. Katniss lives in Victor’s village with Peeta and Haymitch. This issue is that Peeta is still angry to discover that her love in the games was just an act and just because both his mentees survived hasn’t erased the memories or alcohol from Haymitch’s system. And to make matters worse, it’s beginning again. The 75th Hunger Games are looming closer and Katniss and Peeta must put on their smiles, hold hands and pretend that all is well.If they don’t the evil and way too involved President Snow will make them pay. As Katniss, Jennifer Lawrence is perfect. There is some touch and go in the beginning as she has no real chemistry with Liam Hemsworth’s Gale, but once Katniss blooms and decides to fight, the magic happens. She becomes the girl I fell in love with on the page. Part fierceness, part vulnerability and all around stubborn. The character is brilliant. A true hero in a world of Bella Swans, a girl with a bow and arrow. Katniss Everdeen the girl on fire is one of my favorite statements in the literary world. And Jennifer Lawrence makes that statement. She gives the kind of performance that makes you forget her public persona, forget the Oscar and the blond hair and simply see Katniss. I have always been a fan of Peeta Mellark. I shipped him with Katniss and Josh Hutcherson reminds me of that love in every scene he appears in. Peeta may be stronger than he looks, but he is no warrior. He hasn’t struggled to survive like Katniss and Gale did for all those years. He had a comfortable life, considering. He was the Bakers son and the differences between Katniss and Peeta makes them perfect compliments for each other. Peeta is great with people, with manipulating a crowd and making people love him. He’s aware that he’s going to die in the games and just like in the 74th games every move he makes is to ensure Katniss’ survival. Which, in my humble opinion, makes him the best possible romance hero of teen fiction in awhile. What’s great about “Catching Fire,” is that you see his change. He’s still Peeta, but he’s smarter, craftier and yes we even see ‘the boy with the bread’ kill. And that’s the heartbreaking thing about the games. They aren’t just the symbol that keeps the districts in line. They are also the killer of innocence. The reaping and the games changes everyone it touches. It takes children and makes them survivors and killers and then calls them victors. No one wins the hunger games, not even Prim who Katniss volunteered to save. In “Catching Fire,” Prim is older, less innocent and stronger. She takes duties her mom can’t handle and completes them without a flinch. Another causality, another child Katniss couldn’t save. Talking about save, surviving and victors, “Catching Fire” understands the essence and heart of the series and brings it to life. I found myself wiping tears from my eyes through out the film at the injustice, at the sadness and at the heart of these characters. There is an amazing scene where the victory tour lands in District 11 that had me in tears. Our victors walk on to the stage and there in living color is an image of youthful, beautiful and innocent Rue. It gets to Katniss. It gets to Peeta and it gets to us. Emotions aside, “Catching Fire” is an amazing work of cinema. I don’t think Suzanne Collins is a Pulitzer writer, but her story is definitely cinematic. The world she created is as theatrical as it is real. The director does an amazing job of always making us aware of the space we reside in while being intimate with the characters. Panem’s Capitol is different from District 12 and 12 is different from District 11. The Hunger Games series is an art directors dream with its ability to be visually scrumptious in one scene and heartbreakingly drab in the next. It’s powerful, the visuals in the film and it’s intelligently utilized by the filmmakers to give us everything possible to make the world we read about as real as possible. OH! And to anyone who is wondering…Sam Caflin and Jena Malone are AMAZING as Finnick and Johanna. Like electrifying. Caflin’s Finnick jumped off the screen at me ten times more powerfully than the character in the book. Watching this cocky, pretty and self-centered victor carry Mags on his back is just breathtaking and reveals so many amazing details about his character. I worried about how the filmmakers would portray Johanna, she can come off like a bitch, but Jena Malone got it. Johanna is angry. She is pissed off and a little crazy and the filmmakers go it right. I really enjoyed this film. It is filled with intense action, thrills and emotional scenes that reveal the humanity in each of the characters. There’s a bit of touch and go in the beginning, due to the awkward intro scenes with Gale and dialogue that serves simply as exposition. Still, fans of the series will love this film and I think that the people who still haven’t read it will run to their nearest bookstore and get it in hand. This is a series about so much more than love triangles or kids killing each other for sport. Armed with an incredible cast of supporting actors and more importantly, incredible characters, Katniss Everdeen incites a revolution.

Let me start off by saying this movie was my first. I know I should of watched the first one first but I never really even planned on going to this movie just for the simple fact that my ignorance prevented me from even watching the first movie at the moment, but that was a huge mistake. I came out of the movie theater wanting more. I haven't had such feeling since The Dark Knight and Spider-man 2, but this movie just really impressed me. Before any one asks, no, I have not yet read the book this is actually the reason I'm even reading the first one! So of course coming out of the movie theater wanting more I only had two choices... Read the books, or watch the first movie. I went with my first choice since I'm not much of a reader but, again, when I finished the first movie I loved it. I felt overly dumb about my decisions in the past. "Why have I been missing out on this for so long?" I felt really overwhelmed with sadness having missing out for so long that I decide to pick up the book. I am currently almost done with the first book in the series and I'm looking forward to reading "Catching Fire" and also " Mockingjay" So if I haven't really read the second book yet so my review is more towards those people that are in the same position as me.Please watch this movie if you haven't already. Its an emotional ride filled with action and romance. The movie as whole is amazing. To finish this off, I am glad I am a new fan and glad I had the chance to experience this movie in theaters. I'm am so looking forward for the future installment to the franchise. I can't wait.

"The Hunger Games: Catching Fire" on DVD is an absolute triumph, a five-star follow-up to its predecessor that left me completely enthralled from start to finish. As a fan of the books, I was eagerly anticipating this release, and I must say, it surpassed my expectations in every way. Firstly, the adaptation of the source material is impeccable. The filmmakers have managed to capture the essence of Suzanne Collins' vivid universe, elevating the stakes and the emotional intensity of the narrative. The storyline is gripping, with plot twists that keep you on the edge of your seat, and the character development is deep and thought-provoking, driving home the series' themes of sacrifice, survival, and defiance. Jennifer Lawrence returns as Katniss Everdeen and delivers an even more powerful performance, if that's even possible, than in the first film. Her portrayal of Katniss's internal struggles and her growth as a reluctant symbol of rebellion is nothing short of mesmerizing. The supporting cast, including Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, and the late Philip Seymour Hoffman, add depth and gravitas to the already compelling tale. The DVD edition brings home the visual spectacle of "Catching Fire" with outstanding clarity and sound. The production design, costumes, and the special effects are a feast for the eyes, ensuring that the world of Panem is as lush and detailed as it is brutal and unforgiving. The arena scenes are a particular highlight, with tension so palpable it feels like you're right there with the tributes. What's more, the DVD extras are a treasure trove for fans. The behind-the-scenes featurettes provide a fascinating glimpse into the making of the movie, while the deleted scenes add a layer of depth to the already rich narrative. It's content like this that makes owning the DVD so rewarding. "Catching Fire" is a sequel that not only lives up to the hype but redefines what a blockbuster can achieve. It's a film that combines action, intelligence, and heart with a deft hand, and the DVD release allows you to revisit and savor this cinematic gem time and time again. In summary, this DVD is a must-have for fans of "The Hunger Games" saga. Whether you're a die-hard enthusiast of the novels or someone who's just been introduced to the dystopian world of Panem, "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire" is a stellar home entertainment experience that burns brighter than the competition. It's an essential addition to any film collection.

This movie wasn't bad for a sequel; not as good as the first, but still re-watchable. Some of the acting by Jennifer Lawrence felt a little too reserved for the Katniss character at this point. However, I still very much enjoyed the adaptation.

Second in the Hunger Games films series. Which adapts the second book of that particular young adult dystopian science fiction trilogy. It's not a good jumping on point if you've not seen the first film. So go and start with that if you haven't. If you have seen the first film but not read the books: Katniss and Peeta are now back home in their district. But their experience in the games won't go away in a hurry. Katniss has post traumatic stress [very convincingly depicted and portrayed] and just wants life to go back to normal. President Snow starts to see signs of rebellion, all inspired indirectly by what Katniss did. He send her and Peeta on a tour of the other districts. Where, among other things, they see how life in these places is a contrast to the opulence and decadence of the capital. Then comes the next part of the President's plan. A new games that will take care of Katniss and all the other winners, and stamp out any rebellion before it can spread. Sooner or later, Katniss is going to have to make some very important choices... Her central dilemma is very well depicted, and it allows her a lot more character development across the course of the film. Which has a different director to the original, but new director Francis Lawrence does manage to keep pretty much all of what was done before but add to it as well. Not least with new uniforms for the guards, which look more threatening. It's a long film, but as with the first one the first half zips along very nicely. It's only once we're in games territory again that it seems to slow down for a while. This segment does manage to be completely different from what went before, and has very memorable moments. The only flaw is that, also as with the first film, we don't really get to know too many of the participants in the latest games simply because there are so many of them. The ones who do feature strongly all manage to be memorable characters. More about some in a moment. Being that this is based on the second volume in a trilogy, it thus ends on a very big cliffhanger. But along the way it does what it needs to do. And it also makes the audience think. About standing up for yourself, getting noticed, and taking a stand. It's a very solid sequel and a good continuation. If you have read the book, then you'll find it's as faithful an adaptation as it could be. It can't fit everything in, but nearly ever major story beat for Katniss is there. And it also, unlike the novel which is seen entirely through her eyes, includes scenes she's not in. To show what else is going on in this world. These are very effective when showing how Katniss is starting to inspire people. Of the new actors playing the new characters, Sam Claflin is pretty good as Finnick Odair, coming over as very affable. But Jena Malone pretty much steals the show as Johanna Mason. Thanks to putting an incredible amount of energy into the performance, she commands attention whenever she's on screen. Philip Seymour Hoffman's moments as Plutarch Heavensbee are understated, but that's clearly down to what the character has to contend with here. But at least we will get to see more of him in the next film. The disc has the following language and subtitle options: Languages: English. Subtitles: English. It begins with several trailers, which can be skipped via the next button on the dvd remote. The extras are: A commentary from the director and one of the producers. Five minutes worth of deleted scenes. All of which run no longer than a minute and can only be watched all in a row. However; This also has a two disc edition. Which is what this review is of. You remember two disc editions of dvds? With long making of documentaries on them? They pretty much became history when movie companies decided that they'd try and make you switch to blu ray by putting almost all the extras onto those. Well, hats off to Lionsgate for being a lone hold out in this instance. The second disc of the two disc edition has one of those long making of documentaries on it. It runs for just over two hours, and it's divided into nine sections. Thus you can watch it all a very long row, or individually. They follow the complete - and I do mean complete - story of the production of the film in pretty much chronological order. The shortest section is nine minutes long [approx.] and the longest twenty six. It's a very thorough and fascinating piece of work, and just what the dvd format was made for in the first place. So if you want to know more, or to be reminded of discs of days gone past, then get the two disc version. It's worth the extra outlay.

Von vornherein möchte ich gleich anmerken: Ich habe die Bücher gelesen und diese Rezession kann Spoiler enthalten, wer also den Film noch nicht gesehen hat soll doch gefälligst ins Kino gehen und das nachholen. Nach den Spielen kehren Katniss und Peeta zurück nach Distrikt 12. Von außen betrachten scheint sich ihr Leben um 180° gedreht zu haben. Sie ziehen mit ihren Familien ins Dorf der Sieger, haben mehr als genug Geld und über Hunger müssen sie sich auch keine Sorgen mehr machen. Doch die Erlebnisse in der Arena lassen sich schwer verarbeiten. Albträume und Wahnvorstellungen tauchen immer wieder auf und die anstehende Tour der Sieger macht die ganze Situation nicht besser. Vor allem wenn Präsident Snow klar zu verstehen gibt: Das Kapitol kauft dir das verliebte Mädchen ab, die Distrikte ebenso wenig wie ich. Überzeuge mich. Auf der Tour wird sie in jedem Distrikt mit den Familien der gefallenen Tribute konfrontiert und macht es schwer Spiele zu verarbeiten und die gute Miene zum bösen Spiel aufrecht zu erhalten. Auch der Versuch das tragische Liebespaar aus Distrikt 12 zu mimen schlägt fehl. Im Gegenteil, sie scheint die Massen immer mehr aufzustacheln. Auch der Plan einer öffentlichen Hochzeit mit Peeta scheint daran nichts zu ändern. Präsident Snow stellt auch klar: du hast versagt. Alles, was Katniss plant oder jeder Plan in den sie verstrickt ist, scheint zum scheitern verurteilt zu sein. Präsident Snow möchte die Unruhen in den Distrikten im Keim ersticken und da kommt ihm das anstehende Jubel-Jubiläum, welches alle 25 Jahre unter Sonderregeln steht, gerade recht. "Am 75. Jahrestag werden als Erinnerung für die Rebellen daran, dass nicht einmal die Stärksten unter ihnen die Macht des Kapitols überwinden können, die männlichen und weiblichen Tribute aus dem bestehenden Kreis der Sieger ausgelost." Präsident Snow Distrikt 12 hat bisher nur drei Sieger hervorgebracht: Haymitch, Peeta und Katniss. Für Katniss steht fest, sie möchte Peeta als Sieger aus diesen Spielen raus holen. Allerdings wird es dieses Mal noch schwerer sein. Die anderen Tribute wurden nicht umsonst Sieger. Ob sie nun eine körperliche oder geistige Gefahr darstellen ist egal, um eine reele Chance zu haben müssen Katniss und Peeta Verbündete finden. Soweit zum Inhalt. "Die Tribute von Panem - Catching Fire" ist für die Länge von fast 150 Minuten erstaunlich kurzweilig. Es kommt einem garnicht so lang vor, man sieht den Cliffhanger am Ende und denk: was, zweieinhalb Stunden sind schon vorbei? Der Film kommt immer wieder mit neuen Informationen und baut recht schnell einen angenehmen Fluss auf. Ab und zu hätte man sich etwas mehr Zeit für einzelne Szenen nehmen können. Ich würde sagen, ein oder zwei Minuten mehr über den ganzen Film verteilt hätten dem Endprodukt nicht geschadet, aber das ist wirklich "Meckern auf hohem Niveau". Wie oben auch schon erwähnt müssen Katniss und Peeta Verbündete suchen, was es den anderen Tributen ermöglicht etwas mehr Farbe zu bekommen. Im ersten Teil hat jeder für sich selbst trainiert und sich für die Arena vorbereitet, und nur Wenige konnten etwas mehr sein als ein Randcharakter oder wie ich es gern sage: Kanonenfutter. Diesmal sieht die Situation anders aus. Die Tribute kennen sich schon seit Jahren und es wird mehr untereinander interagiert. Vor allem während der Parade gibt es da so einige witzige Momente (diese Aufzugszene, sie habens echt durchgezogen. Bitte hiermit um eine FSK 16 Version). Dabei merkt man auch, dass jeder Sieger sein Päckchen zu tragen hat und wie verrückt einige sind. Ein kleiner Überblick: Ein Sexgott der den Pferden die Zuckerwürfel stiehlt. Zwei verrückte Genies. Eine Dame mit Reißzähnen. Zwei drogenabhängige Wracks. Einen Mann mit nur einer Hand, der Haymitch den Schnaps weg säuft. Und eine bissige Zicke die sich gern entblößt. Wo ich grad bei Johanna bin: Ihre und Finnicks Synchronstimme hätte ich anders gewählt. Finnick fand ich etwas zu hart, er muss viel charmanter sein. Clafflins Synchronstimme aus Fluch der Karibik 4, in etwas anderer Tonlage fände ich angebrachter. Und Johanna muss, wie eben erwähnt, bissiger und zickiger sein. Effies Stimme wäre meiner Meinung nach perfekt gewesen. Etwas rauere Tonlage und fertig. "Meckern auf hohem Niveau" Zur Stammbesetzung möchte ich garnicht viel sagen da es schon oft genug gesagt wurde. Jennifer Lawrence bringt hier eine unfassbar starke Leistung. Josh Hutcherson darf in diesem Teil seinem Charakter mehr tiefe geben und Donald Sutherland ist als Präsident Snow richtig klasse. Jeder der die Bücher gelesen hat stellt sich nun die Frage: Wie nah ist der Film am Buch? Ich wage zu behaupten, dass dieser Film eine der besten Buchverfilmungen ist. Es gab wenig wesentliches was man gestrichen oder geändert hat. Klar saß ich im Kino und dachte mir machmal "schade das und das hät ich zu gern gesehen", aber das sind nur kleine Details oder triviale Sachen die einfach nicht zwingend nötig sind. Eine einzige Szene hätte man vielleicht bringen müssen, nämlich die mit den Flüchtlingen aus Distrikt 8 die Katniss von dem Mythos erzählen, dass Distrikt 13 noch besteht. Dann wäre der Cliffhanger für Nicht-Leser nicht ganz so unvermittelt gewesen. Andererseits kann ich verstehen, dass diese Szene gestrichen wurde. Sie hätte den Film total aus dem Fluss gerissen und auch im Buch fand ich dieses Kapitel so unglaublich langweilig und hab es beim erneuten Lesen einfach übersprungen. Zudem wird die ganze Lage im dritten Teil geklärt, also kann man auch nicht von Deus Ex Machina reden. Zusammenfassend kann man nur sagen, dass man hier ein wirkliches Meisterwerk auf die Beine gestellt hat und ich mich traue zu sagen: Wenn die letzten beiden Teile dieses Level halten können oder auch nur minimalst toppen, kann man diese Filmreihe mit der "Herr der Ringe" und "The Dark Knight" Trilogie in einem Atemzug nennen. Es wird hier mehr als nur Blockbuster-Popcorn-Kino gezeigt. Uns wird auch etwas Gesellschaftskritik geboten. Die starke Präsens der Medien und unsere Gier nach dem Leid anderer an dem wir uns aufgeilen können. Genauso haben wir hier ein paar Schauspielerische Leistungen die wirklich stark sind. Humor, Action, Gefühl, Story, Anregung zum Nachdenken, ein wunderbarer Cast und noch vieles mehr, in einer harmonischen Mischung machen diesen Film, und die gesamte Reihe, wirklich klasse. Abgerundet wird es für mich davon, dass ich endlich mal wieder Gänsehaut bei einem Film hatte und auch noch immer habe wenn ich an einige Momente denke. P.S. Da es immer wieder zu Plagiatsvorwürfen kommt, vor allem in Bezug auf den Film Battle Royal, und mir dieses Thema zum Hals raushängt und ich diese Diskussion langsam Leid bin hier noch ein paar Worte dazu (Hat nichts mehr mit der Bewertung des Films zu tun): Also ich habe den Film "Battle Royal" nicht gesehen, kenne allerdings die Handlung und kann verstehen, dass sich Einige vor den Kopf gestoßen fühlen. Allerdings kann ich nicht verstehen, dass daraus so eine Hetze entsteht. Das Thema einer Fernsehshow, die zur Belustigung von Leuten, auf kosten anderer Produziert wird ist nicht von "Battle Royal" erfunden worden. "Die Truman Show" mit Jim Carrey behandelte dieses Thema bereits 2 Jahre vor erscheinen von "BR" und auch Steven Kings Roman "Menschenjagd" gibt es wider. Aus meinen eigenen Interessen kann ich hier auch "One Piece" nennen welches im aktuellen Story-Abschnitt (über das ganze Jahr 2013) ebenfalls Gladiatorenkämpfe beinhaltet. Auf die Gladiatorenkämpfe die im alten Rom stattfanden, und wohl für viele in der Vergangenheit und Zukunft kreative Vorbilder sein werden, will ich erst garnicht zu sprechen kommen. Warum also fühlen sich viele von diesem Film so angepisst und betiteln es als "Abklatsch"? Ich hab mich damit mal etwas auseinander gesetzt und bin für mich auf einen recht treffenden Punkt gekommen. Vor 13 Jahren, als "BR" erschien, gab es jugendliche und junge Erwachsene die sich noch nicht wirklich mit diesem Thema auseinander gesetzt haben und wurden durch diesen Film dazu angeregt (andere haben sich wahrscheinlich einfach nur vom japanischen Stil der Gewaltdarstellung berieseln lassen). Nun greifen die Hungerspiele ebenfalls diese Thematik auf und geben einer neuen Generation, die sich mit der ganzen Sache ebenfalls noch nicht auseinandergesetzt haben, die Chance dies mit einem anderen Medium zu tun. Objektiv können wir dieses Thema "Abklatsch" garnicht bewerten. Wir verbinden mit dem Film oder Buch, das uns ein gewisses Thema, egal welches, näher gebracht hat immer "das ist mein persönliches Original". Ob das chronologisch richtig ist spielt dabei keine Rolle. Ich habe die Tribute von Panem als erstes gelesen/gesehen und hab mich mit der Thematik "Unterhaltung auf Kosten anderer" und ein paar anderen Aspekten nur deshalb auseinander gesetzt. Wenn ich nun "BR" sehen würde hätte ich im Hinterkopf aber immer die Hungerspiele schwirren. Es wird bei so etwas immer um den subjektiven Eindruck gehen. Wenn jetzt immer noch einer sagt: "was ein Schwachsinn, das ist alles abgekupfert", dem rate ich das Rad neu zu erfinden und wenn er das nicht schafft, sollte diese Person seine Bücher- und Filmsammlung aussortieren und nur noch die Bücher und Filme behalten oder besorgen die, chronologisch gesehen, eine Thematik behandeln und keinerlei inhaltliche Überschneidungen aufweisen. Zudem sollte derjenige seinen Fernseher und PC nur noch gezielt benutzten da viele Plagiate und "Abklatsch-Formate" existieren und er gefahr läuft sich zu ärgern. Damit noch einen schönen Tag oder guten Abend

Hunger Games - L'embrasement de Francis Lawrence, qui est la suite d'Hunger Games de Gary Ross, est beaucoup plus réussi que son aîné (Je n'ai même pas vu les 2h26 du film passer !). Au début, j'étais septique que se soit le réalisateur de Constantine et de Je suis une Légende qui réalise la suite d'Hunger Games, mais après avoir vu le film j'ai été agréablement surpris. Le second volet de la saga est plus sombre, plus adulte et plus prenant que le premier film et invite à une réflexion sur une société où la violence est devenue un divertissement. De plus, la musique est très bien dosée, l'histoire d'amour entre l'héroïne et ses deux amoureux n'est pas trop cucul (contrairement à la saga de Twilight !), les décors sont beaucoup plus futuristes que le premier film et les scènes d'actions beaucoup plus épiques. La note de la Presse sur le site Allociné est de 3.6 étoiles sur 5 et la note des spectateurs est de 4.3 étoiles sur 5.

Me encantaron los libros y las películas las han adaptado fenomenal. Me he emocione al ver que vendían esta versión de dos disco con material adicional, mi opinión es que no viene gran cosa y si pudiera elegir de nuevo cogería la versión en blu-ray pero la versión normal. Las escenas eliminadas son escasas, que en 5 minutos se ven y que podían haber añadido a la película.