Wasn't the last movie I watched (I watched it like a few weeks ago), but it's probably more significant to mention. That movie is The Hunger Games: Catching Fire.
I actually really enjoyed the first as it was a nice blend between action, suspense and other minor elements. I also loved the surreal universe that it's set in especially with its focus being on the politics and how corrupt this world is. Any film with a bit of a backbone, or just an interesting back story really captures my interest. Anyway on to this film, it had all the elements of what made the first great but it expanded upon that which ultimately made it a much better.
One of my main doubts about this film was just how it would play out. If it played off the same Hunger Games concept then would it be too repetitive? And if it decided to stray away, would it lose what made the first so good? It avoided both in my eyes. It instead opted to explore more of the world, it's politics, it's leaders etc. You got a bigger scope of what is really happening as well as opening your eyes to the bigger picture. That really got me drawn into not just the film, but the entire series. I wanted to know about the characters, how the world came to be, and just why everything is--pardon my language--****ed up. This build up, as I would phrase it, really fleshed out the film in my opinion, esp considering the length. You have the first half of the film which is mostly building up to what you really want to see and by giving it enough time you make those moments so much more important.
Loved this film, and a sequel which is actually better than the original, lol. Also, Jennifer Lawrence mmmm. 9.5/10