Well, hello there, kind folks. If you’re visiting this blog of mine, I presume that you have a certain interest in the cinema. As for me, even since my early childhood, I have had a deep love of everything related to movies and television. As far as I can remember, I have been more at ease in front of a screen than in the yard, outside, playing. It is a great way to travel, though other people’s stories, without having to foot any kind of steep bill. Over the years, I feel that movie-watching has even fuelled my own creativity.

All that being said, I welcome you in my Cinephile’s Nest. I hope you enjoy it here, feel free to come back at any time. Here you will find reviews of current movies and older ones. TV shows also. Some classics that have remained some of my favourites, some that have disappointed me. I will use a very basic star (*) system to grade them from 1 to 5 (5 being sliced bread level). Remember, these are just my tastes. I will try to explain in each review what I liked about these particular movies, without giving spoilers.

Il y aura aussi des critiques en français pour les films francophones, car j'aime également le cinéma dans ma langue maternelle. Avant d'apprendre l'anglais, plus jeune, je louais des tonnes de films traduits en français, surtout ceux de Bud Spencer et Terrence Hill. Ma mère a eu le choc de sa vie lorsqu'un jour, dans la boîte d'un de ces films, Deep Throat avait malencontreusement inséré. Une expérience formatrice pour le jeune cinéphile que je suis.

Bienvenue à tous, amusez-vous bien.

I welcome you all here, enjoy yourself.

Tuesday, August 9, 2016

The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013)

Genre: Science-Fiction
Directed by: Francis Lawrence
Cast: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth
Running time: 146 minutes



In the first sequel of this science-fiction franchise set in the Dystopian world of Panem, we still follow the adventures of Katniss Everdeen. By finding a way to win the Hunger Games as part of a duo with her District 12 mate Peeta Mellark, she really messed up the Capitol’s plans. Now, she’s becoming a symbol of hope for the oppressed people of the districts, and President Snow wants to vanquish her at all costs. So, he orders that the following Hunger Games will feature past winners. Katniss and Peeta are selected again and it is another war for survival. Can Katniss find some allies in her fight against the authority of Panem?

This is a very good sequel to the first movie. The acting is still quite good. It was a treat to see Philip Seymour Hoffman; I miss that actor. Jennifer Lawrence was still solid in the lead role, bringing the right dosage of toughness and vulnerability to Katniss. And, those eyes!

I really dug the fact that they changed the visuals for the second movie. The costumes are different, and so is the scenery. That kept it fresh.

Just like the first film, the sequel is a little bit too long, but it does not drag too much. The pace is good and the story is compelling and interesting. If you suspend disbelief and let this Dystopian world take you in, it makes for a very entertaining ride.


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