Bonjour,
Yesterday evening I visited the cinema to see the new Hunger Games movie, Catching Fire. If you don't know about the Hunger Games, it's probably time to move out from your rock - seriously! It's an amazing franchise that started off as a book series which set in America in the future ruled under the Capitol. There are three books centered around a girl named Katniss Everdeen who lives under the strict rules of District 12. Every year there is the reaping where a boy and girl from every district (there are 12 in total, getting increasingly poorer further down the numbers) is reaped from a large pot of everyone's names. If you're between the ages of 12 and 18, you are in the pot and if you're picked, you're picked. But not for Katniss Everdeen. Her younger sister, Primrose, is reaped so Katniss bravely volunteers in her place - that's when the exciting story begins!
The Hunger Games is an unusual concept. The 24 tributes are forced to find to the death in an arena full of deadly horrors. The Capitol is incredibly rich and those who live in it watch it as though it is a game. It's a fight for survival and there can only be one victor - the other 23 must die. The members of the Capitol sponsor different tributes depending on who they think will win and who they like the best - which is where the interviews come in before the games begin. The sponsors send helpful things to their tributes such as medicine or weapons.
Trailer for the Hunger Games:
Trailer for Catching Fire:
If you haven't seen the first, watch it now! And then make sure you pop along to the cinema to see the second straight away. Don't think just because it's about a girl that it's a girly movie - it's far from it. There were so many boys at the cinema yesterday as well as girls - and people from all ages.
Katniss: Jennifer Lawrence Peeta: Josh Hutcherson
Gale: Liam Hemsworth
Finnick, centre left, is also rather attractive. However, he only comes into the story in Catching Fire. He isn't part of the love triangle but he is pretty flirtatious towards Katniss.
There is a love triangle but it's a minor part of the storyline. Katniss is loved by both Peeta and Gale. Peeta and Gale are both from district 12 but Gale has been her childhood friend whereas Katniss properly met Peeta when they were brought together by the reaping.
I'm team Peeta because he's so giving. His primary concern is keeping Katniss safe and he always thinks of others before himself. We see this in both films - he is so loving towards anyone in danger and does his best to help them. This doesn't stop him from standing up for himself when he needs to though and is incredibly muscular and physically fit meaning he can take on his opponents well. Plus he's gorgeous!
Gale is a much smaller part as he stays back in the district during the games but his part gets bigger in the third book. However, he is incredibly good looking and protective of Katniss which makes him appealing to some people. I'm still team Peeta though!
I won't talk about what happens exactly in case I ruin it for some of you but I was so impressed. It made me cry tears of sadness as well as cry with love for the characters. There was some romance too but was action packed throughout. I honestly would give it 5 stars which I don't give often! It was everything I had hoped for and more - the best film I've seen all year.
If you have time, I would recommend that you read the books too. I was glad they kept to the storyline so well - particularly in Catching Fire. You can also buy lots of merchandise such as the mockingjay pin that Katniss wears as her good luck charm and symbol.
Anyway, hope you enjoyed this little review.
Let me know your thoughts on the film and what team you're on in the comments!
Let me know your thoughts on the film and what team you're on in the comments!
Love, Lena xo
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