The Hunger Games made a huge debut this past weekend. Surrounding all the hype the film manged to gross over $150 million. But after seeing this futuristic take on a societal collapse I was left with only half filled emotions. The semi original plot was intriguing but only really skimmed the surface. As usual, the novel is hyped up to be much better than the actual movie, and I found this must be the case for most people who enjoyed The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. The movie is more of a supplement to the book than an actual great film in its own right.
Since the novels are directed towards a more teenage audience Ross was limited in how he could depict such a disturbing premise of the plot line. The actual hunger games in the movie had a reoccurring theme of being soft and anti climactic. As soon as something big was going to happen the innocence and stupidity of the teenagers came out. There was also a lot of corny moments in the relationship of the two representatives from district 12. In a very twilightesque teenage love affair it didn't quite do the film a justice. All the resources and ideas were there but they definitely could of ran a little farther with them. Overall, an okay film, probably better book.
Grade: C+ (78%)
The film doesn’t really get going until they actually do get to The Hunger Games, but when it does get started up its entertaining, tense, unpredictable, and very well executed from Gary Ross. I also couldn't believe that this was his 3rd film after other flicks such as Seabiscuit and Pleasantville, which are both good but are different from this one. Still though, great jobs from everybody involved and I cannot wait for the sequel. Good review Tyler.
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