Movie is only half way there in Hunger Games Catching Fire
922707
While the movie was good, it did not finish leaving you hanging especially if you have not read the books prior to seeing the movie.
1719827
One of my friends was raving about this book and begged me to at least watch the movie. I was pretty hesitant because it seemed like the Hunger Games and I don't like bad copies of good books.
This movie has almost the same plot as the Hunger Games. I mean really... The reason I give it a three and not a one is because the acting from Shailene Woodley was decent and the guy who plays Four is hot.
4411641
So Katniss and Peeta have survived the Hunger Games and are back home in District 12.  They are both wealthy and well-fed, but things are far from ideal.  In an unprecedented "Quarter Quell," the surviving members of the Hunger Games (one male and one female from each district) are going in to compete in the 75th annual games.  Katniss and Peeta are going back into the arena.  The Capitol takes note of the rebellious acts of Katniss apparent in the first games, and they sense an uprising in the malcontent 12 districts.  They are going to show that even emerging victorious in the hunger games is no guarantee of safety against the all powerful Capitol.

The characters are well-developed at this point, and the second round of games are no less compelling than the first.  The plot was fast-moving and suspenseful.  Even after two books, the story is far from over and leaves the reader wanting much more.
1217610
Nook three of the Hunger Games trilogy, Mockingjay is a pretty good ending to the series. It starts very slow though. In fact I first started to read it about six months ago but only got about a third of the way through before I had to return the book to the library. But I gave it another go before the new movie came out. Fortunately after a fairly monotonous and downbeat beginning the book picks up in the second half. Although I think Suzanne Collins exaggerates the utility of wartime propaganda, it really is the only plausible reason for Katniss to be in a war-zone. Katniss's excursion to the Capital is well done, but what ultimately redeems an otherwise mediocre book is the ending in which completely caught by surprise.
1864706
after finishing hunger games I was desperate for something to read so I found this book. It is a little slow starting off and I really think the sequel is gonna be even better. It is more romancy than action but still kept my action and betting for more.
2022779
Just saw this in the theater and it was amazing! I have NOT read the books so I was not familiar with the story but it kept me on the edge of my seat the entire time. A fantastic action movie, more exciting in my opinion than the Hunger Games -- which I thought was more of an internal story of Katniss the character -- this movie is larger than just one person, although it does center on the main character's story. My husband loved it as well. Highly recommended to catch it on the big screen and definitely one I'm pre-ordering on Blu Ray. At several points in the plot the main characters' quest seems completely doomed. I'll definitey have to get the books because I can't wait for the next movie to find out what happens next!
4038589
The portion of the book when the rebels are sneaking around the Capitol to assassinate Snow goes on a little too long but at the same time seems to rush through the deaths of Katniss' comrades. Actually the whole book seems slightly rushed and perfunctory in places-- as if Ms. Collins was in a hurry to finish the story. Gale, Prim, and, to some extent, Peeta become minor characters when I wanted more of them! Other than that I think Mockingjay is probably the most accurate depiction of how a 17-year old? suffering from PTSD fighting to overthrow the only way of life she has known- would act.
2544060
While the book is better about connection dots and explaining this the movie was pretty good. If you are into the young adult/sci-fi/dystopian society craze like Hunger Games and Maze Runner then you will like this.
2724125
Loved the book and love the movie! The movie follows the book quite closely and there is action and adventure, along with subtle romance mixed in. It's thoroughly enjoyable and as long as you've seen the first Hunger Games movie, it's a must see.  If you haven't watched the first movie, though, then don't watch this one, yet...you'll be lost in the story line!
4102125
These are great books with a lot of action, but I was disappointed by the movie.  They should pick up where they left off and continue with the rest of the story.
86503
yes. it is. don't deny it.  i seen both and while the hunger games is more dramatic, this one is more about the games. you are thrown right in. this came out in 2000, and the first hunger games came out in mid 2000s.  kinda suspicious
657819
I enjoy this movie but the dividing the book into two movies doesn't really work. The whole point of this movie is rescuing peeta, which definitely doesn't take up half of the whole book
2628514
The book is kind of boring. I thought it would be something like the hunger games. But i was kind of disappointed. The movie was better.
616092
Actors gave great depictions of their characters.  Jennifer Lawrence is superb as Katniss.  Unfortunately the movie couldn't quite give the same essence of the story told in the book throughout did bring characters to life much as I pictured them while reading th book.
3666500
I LOVED the first Hunger Games movie -- I thought it was one of those rare movies that actually added to the original book.  This movie just seemed like a flat summary of the book material.  Granted, much of the book takes place inside Katniss's head and that must be hard to film, but Katniss just seems pissy, and the rest of the characters uninteresting.  The casting for Finnick missed the mark (too bad they couldn't get Woody Harrelson from 20 years ago, he would have been fabulous), and the most powerful parts of the book just seemed to be skimmed over.  Too bad.
4720518
The movie is very good and does follow the book fairly well.  I will show this to my students after reading the book aloud in class during cold recess days.  I previewed the movie since it is listed PG13.  There are six curse words I will have to mute out.  This makes it hard to show.
2984036
As far as post apocalyptic stories with young people as the protagonist goes, this book fell short of the Hunger Games trilogy but was better the the Divergent series.