![]() ![]() The fandom is growing up, and the movies are following suit. And while costume designer Trish Summerville didn’t allow tributes to be nearly nude as in the books, she did pull some form-fitting designer duds for them to wear. Yes, the very premise of kids fighting to the death for the public’s amusement ensures that there’s a dark thread throughout the entire story, but the look and feel of “Fire” is darker as well, with new director Francis Lawrence amping up the action and suspense. ![]() With evil monkeys and even more evil victors from previous games to battle, it’s a lot for one movie to tackle, but the tributes in “Catching Fire” are more fully-formed characters, and they help set the story apart and keep the conflict interesting.Įxpert t ip: These games are getting darker and sexier. As punishment to heroine Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) – who not only outwitted the Hunger Games, but also ensured her partner Peeta Mellark (Josh Hutcherson) survived too (unprecedented!) – the Quarter Quell finds them back in the arena, competing against other past winners.Īs if that weren’t enough, there’s also a love triangle, family drama, a score to settle, several districts to save and an uprising that can’t be quieted. But every 25 years, there’s a Quarter Quell, where a dark twist makes the games even more treacherous. HG 101: Every year in post-apocalyptic Panem, two tributes, aka children, from each district are selected in a public reaping to compete in the win-or-die Hunger Games. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |