At the weekend I finally got round to seeing The Hunger Games: Catching Fire. It’s only a couple of months since I saw the first instalment, so I’m a tad behind. I enjoyed it so much that I’m thinking about squeezing the books in before the next film is released in November, but then what I like about watching the films is that I don’t know what’s going to happen. Maybe I’ll read the books after – what do you reckon?
Anyhoo, there are three main reasons why I love it so much:
1. Jennifer Lawrence! C’mon, the whole world loves her by now, ammiright?! She has managed the perfect balance of not hiding from the limelight whilst also not becoming over-exposed, she’s super-talented but not big-headed and commanding ridiculous amounts of money per film, and she appears completely genuine at all times. She’s the kinda girl others want as their new BFF.
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2. Expectations. With this franchise, I originally completely dismissed it because of the Twilight comparisons. It turns out that apart from the vague overlaps (based on a series of young adult novels, young cast, love triangle), they are completely different. For a start, Katniss is a total bad-ass and Bella is a whiny, emo bitch! Yeah, I feel that strongly about it! Then the boyfriend showed an interest in watching the first one, we gave it a go and we both actually enjoyed it. And I liked the second instalment even more so.
3. The costumes, hair and make-up. Outside of the arena, it’s Effie and Katniss’ costumes that have my attention. The wedding dress was particularly amazing.
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So who’s responsible for this thing of beauty? The costumes were chosen and/or designed by Trish Summerville (credits include Christina Aguilera’s tours and The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo) and the hair and makeup were the work of a particularly large team, so I’m not sure who gets to take credit for Jena Malone’s fabulous eyelashes!
Let’s take a closer look at some more of those fabulous costumes!
Find out more about the designers behind the pieces, including the great Alexander McQueen, here.
I can’t remember another film, apart from Marie Antoinette, where I loved the costumes as much. How about you?
Check out my full review on aliljoy on Friday.
love this!!!
http://www.fashionforlunch.net