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Based on the second book in the Hunger Games trilogy.

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When it comes to blockbuster franchises, the first sequel frequently offers pumped-up versions of the initial thrills--to diminishing results. Catching Fire, however, the second adaptation drawn from Suzanne Collins's Hunger Games trilogy, defies that trend with more finely drawn relationships. With the 74th Games in the history books, Katniss (Oscar winner Jennifer Lawrence, as comfortable in warrior garb as in designer couture) and Peeta (Josh Hutcherson, better than ever) set out on a victory tour across Panem with Haymitch (Woody Harrelson) and Effie (Elizabeth Banks). Despite her best efforts to feign romance with her co-competitor and to keep posttraumatic stress at bay, President Snow (Donald Sutherland) fears that Katniss's defiant nature will incite rebellion, so he takes a tip from new gamemaker Plutarch (Philip Seymour Hoffman) and launches a Quarter Quell in which past champions, such as the hilariously bitter Johanna (Jena Malone) and the deceptively arrogant Finnick (Sam Claflin), will fight to the death. Not all tributes are quite so young, like Mags (Lynn Cohen), a senior citizen who suits up for battle and establishes a touching bond with Finnick (Jeffrey Wright and Amanda Plummer play the craftiest teammates). Until the cliffhanger ending, director Francis Lawrence (I Am Legend) serves up an array of splendors, from killer baboons to the ever-amazing outfits of Effie and Caesar (Stanley Tucci). Most significantly, the script from cowriter Simon Beaufoy (Slumdog Millionaire) strengthens the bonds between Katniss and Peeta and Gale (Liam Hemsworth), who prove themselves more worthy than ever of Katniss's affections. --Kathleen C. Fennessy

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  • Aspect Ratio ‏ : ‎ 2.40:1
  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned)
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 0.6 x 5.4 x 6.8 inches; 0.8 ounces
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ 25278
  • Director ‏ : ‎ Francis Lawrence
  • Media Format ‏ : ‎ Blu-ray, Closed-captioned, Color, NTSC, Widescreen, Digital, Ultraviolet, Digital_copy
  • Run time ‏ : ‎ 2 hours and 26 minutes
  • Release date ‏ : ‎ March 7, 2014
  • Actors ‏ : ‎ Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth
  • Subtitles: ‏ : ‎ English, French
  • Producers ‏ : ‎ Nina Jacobson, Jon Kilik
  • Studio ‏ : ‎ Lionsgate Home Entertainment
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B008JFUS8M
  • Writers ‏ : ‎ Simon Beaufoy, Michael deBruyn, Suzanne Collins
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 2
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5.0 out of 5 stars This Movie is on Fire! (Cheesy, but true!)
Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2014
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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.
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5.0 out of 5 stars An Exhilarating Sequel that Sets the Screen Ablaze!
Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2023
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"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.
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Chuck E.
5.0 out of 5 stars Cant get enough of this series.
Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2024
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Plot is intriguing, really holds your attention.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Love
Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2024
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One of my favorite movies, love having on multiple devices!
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Jessica Engelsmeier
5.0 out of 5 stars Best movie
Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2024
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Pamela
5.0 out of 5 stars Bon film
Reviewed in Canada on April 24, 2024
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5.0 out of 5 stars Acchiappando il fuoco
Reviewed in Italy on January 15, 2015
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Mi sono interessato a Hunger Games quando ho visto che la media delle recensioni del secondo episodio era stranamente altina (75% o giù di lì). Si tratta in pratica di una serie per ragazzi, fatta molto bene, ma di quello si tratta. Tra le "americanate" uscite negli ultimi anni è sicuramente una delle migliori (insieme al secondo Captain America e l'ultimo X-Men, tanto per citarne un paio). Grande scelta quella di mettere Jennifer Lawrence come protagonista, che tra gli attori giovani attualmente in circolazione è tra i migliori.
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Il blu-ray è splendido, come è lecito aspettarsi da una grande e recente produzione. Non c'è un dettaglio proprio mozzafiato, ma credo che sia una scelta precisa (il film è girato in pellicola). Eccellentissimi contenuti extra, perfino troppo dettagliati; nelle due ore e mezza di backstage c'è qualsiasi cosa si voglia sapere del film: le scelte di produzione e quelle registiche, il casting, la preparazione degli attori, le riprese, le cineprese, le location, la costruzione dei set, la temperatura dell'acqua dell'arena, i vestiti, il trucco, le armi, l'Imax (molto interessante!!), il montaggio, gli effetti sonori e quelli visivi, la musica. Tutto in una sfavillante alta definizione. Manca giusto qualcosa sulla prima uscita del film :P
Per riassumere, un buon film in un ottimo blu-ray.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A spark of rebellion
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 20, 2014
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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.
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Savin
5.0 out of 5 stars Meilleur que le premier volet de la saga !
Reviewed in France on December 30, 2013
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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.
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5.0 out of 5 stars THE ODDS ARE NEVER IN OUR FAVOR
Reviewed in Germany on December 6, 2013
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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.
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"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
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