instaling The Hunger Games: Catching Fire

Of course, when the action moves to the arena, the soundtrack steps up a gear or two. From the bustling streets of District 12 to a decadent party at President Snow's mansion and the jungles of the arena, the audio design does a superb job of creating convincing soundscapes. Even simple shots such as Katniss emerging through the jungle canopy (Chapter 12) reveal a wealth of intricate detailing and vibrant colouring that dazzles the eyes.Īudio: …Catching Fire's DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 soundtrack is a relentlessly immersive experience, even if it doesn't have anything quite as show-stopping as the first film's fireball sequence. All of the material for the games sequences was shot on 65mm IMAX cameras and it looks absolutely breathtaking on Blu-ray. As Katniss rides the lift up to the arena the framing opens up to 1.78:1.

However, things get even better when the film hits the 82-minute mark. Picture: Shot on film, …Catching Fire features a strong AVC 2.40:1 1080p encode that is every bit as comfortable with the gritty and desaturated aesthetics in the Districts as it is with the mix of bright colours and endless blacks that dominate the screen during Caesar's interviews with the tributes. Equally adept at shooting the personal drama and large-scale action, Lawrence ensures that …Catching Fire is bigger and better than its predecessor in every way – everything a blockbuster sequel should be. Taking over the reins from Gary Ross, incoming director Francis ( I Am Legend) Lawrence hits the ground running with this sequel. Only then do we go finally go back to the games. The first half of its lengthy running time focuses on the political ramifications of Katniss (Jennifer Lawrence) and Peeta's (Josh Hutchinson) victory and the seeds of rebellion it has sewn. If the first Hunger Games was Hollywood's answer to Battle Royale, this sequel expands the concept considerably. Improved action and an injection of IMAX magic make for a tasty blockbuster sequel on Blu-ray

Instaling The Hunger Games: Catching Fire