Three Key Differences Between the Catching Fire Book and Movie Versions
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Although Catching Fire director Frances Lawrence says that the movie is “very, very true to the book,” he admits there are a few changes. After all, the movie can’t be ten hours long. (OR COULD IT? I’d like to see that director’s cut, please.) Obviously, spoilers ahead. Delicious, delicious spoilers.
So, what’s missing? Well, for one thing, Peeta can swim. No more freaking out at the podium when he’s thrust up and into the ocean. Lawrence says they “manned him up a little” — and being able to swim is part of his manification.