Katniss Everdeen has returned home safe after winning the 74th Annual Hunger Games along with fellow tribute Peeta Mellark. Winning means that they must turn around and leave their family and close friends, embarking on a "Victor's Tour" of the districts. Along the way Katniss senses that a rebellion is simmering, but the Capitol is still very much in control as President Snow prepares the 75th Annual Hunger Games (The Quarter Quell) - a competition that could change Panem forever.
Nominated for 1 Golden Globe. Another 22 wins & 66 nominations.
Top Critics Reviews
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Catching Fire delivers on the grim, roiling promises of the original.
– Lisa Kennedy,
Denver Post,
22 Nov 2013
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Now the violence is not merely physical, but existential. Far from having won her freedom as promised, Katniss is now imprisoned in a false public narrative-supporter of the Capitol, lover of Peeta-from which she may never escape.
– Christopher Orr,
The Atlantic,
22 Nov 2013
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The budget is nearly twice the original, and it shows. Great work from the A-list cast, amazing set designs and costumes.
– Richard Roeper,
Richard Roeper.com,
22 Nov 2013
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Director Francis Lawrence's film runs nearly two-and-a-half hours but it concludes so abruptly and tantalizingly, it leaves you wanting more.
– Christy Lemire,
ChristyLemire.com,
24 Nov 2013
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This is Empire Strikes Back stuff. It has that second Star Wars movie's kick of confidence.