3 stars (out of 4)

Released 2013

This is the second part of the Hunger Games trilogy. There’s not much recap, so familiarity with the first film or book is a must. Being the middle segment, the obvious drawback is that the movie ends a bit abruptly; it’s best to be prepared for that.

As a reader of the books, I was somewhat dissatisfied that Katniss served as merely a symbol of hope and revolution, instead of being an actual hero who makes decisions to incite change. But despite any personal issues I might have with the overall story, I found this film to be very enjoyable.