![]() ![]() When Katniss expresses her fear that her actions will come back to hurt her sister and mother, she means all of District 12 too when Prim responds “We’re with you,” she speaks not just for the Everdeens but for all those in the District, like Gale and his colleagues in the mines, who now have the hope to stand and fight for a better life. In the first movie, she was meek and uncertain now she is bolder and more confident. ![]() Visibly more mature, Prim symbolizes District 12 itself. Symbolism is used effectively throughout the rest of the film, as well. ![]() ![]() From the opening minutes it’s clear that for Katniss, surviving life as a Victor is equally challenging. Later, Haymitch tells Katniss that the Games have no winners, only survivors. From Gale’s reactions, instantaneously calm and reassuring, it’s clear he’s experienced these moments with her many times before. Her mind is still deeply affected by the post-traumatic stress of the Games: the snap of a twig causes her to draw her bow on an approaching Gale an arrow fired at a wild turkey brings back memories of slaying Marvel in the arena. She stares off into the distance, unsure of the ramifications of her choices and what the future holds. It is winter the life and warmth have been sucked out of Katniss’ surroundings. The movie opens with visuals that quickly establish the tone of the story ahead. With Catching Fire, the second film in the four-movie series, The Hunger Games franchise has delivered a worthy sequel – one that matches, and sometimes exceeds, the first film. Usually they fall short, frequently by a significant margin. Warning: This review contains spoilers for the book and the movie.įor the past three decades, the Star Wars franchise has set the bar for sequels: like The Empire Strikes Back following A New Hope, second films in a series aspire to match the first in intensity and quality. ![]()
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