Finally, it’s those Hunger Games. You know all about it, but Catching Fire has certainly taken the box office by storm, and is predicted to do big things this weekend. With Jennifer Lawrence impressing as Katniss, a solid franchise backing it and a healthy response from the critics, Francis Lawrence’s effort seems to have secured him a crack at the third film.
Jennifer Lawrence shines as Katniss
In line for particular praise, is the film’s star, Jennifer Lawrence. “None of it would work -- not the action, the adventure, the political subtext or the humor -- without the strength and beauty that Ms. Lawrence brings to the central role,” writes The Wall Street Journal’s Joe Morgenstren.
Watch the Hunger Games: Catching Fire trailer
With experts predicting an $80m+ haul for the Hunger Games sequel from Wednesday through Sunday, it’s clear that the favourite for your attention finds itself at the end of this list. But with such a range of movies on offer this weekend, at least everyone will have something to tickle their fancy.
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