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Don't be fooled by the first hour or so of "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire," the second installment in the four-part series. It starts off slow, slogging through a recap of the first film.

But then, it takes off: The last half of the film features incredible action scenes packed with emotion. At the center of it is Jennifer Lawrence's character, Katniss Everdeen, a teen literally fighting for her life. She is the series' anchor, giving it a moral center and weight.

The movie also benefits from its great cast. Stanley Tucci's character, an over-the-top television host who gives commentary on the teens' life-and-death battles, brings a needed lightness to the action. Phillip Seymour Hoffman is a welcome addition to the series as well.

The film ultimately leads you to a cliff -- and leaves you hanging, wanting more. 

Watch the video above for more. And on the radio this week, Current Morning Show host Jill Riley reviewed "Delivery Man" and I reviewed "Hunger Games."

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Stephanie Curtis

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Don’t be fooled by the slow first hour or so of “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire,” the second installment in the four-part series.

Review: Aiming to be epic, ‘Hunger Games’ hits target

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