Ross brings The Hunger Games to the big-screen and doesn't disappoint, delivering an action-packed thriller in which Jennifer Lawrence shines
All book differences aside, Ross does an incredible job with the pacing of the film and stays relatively true to the book itself. Some differences had me cringing, but others had me amazed, really understanding the struggles with the authoritarian government.
Looking at it from an entirely film point of view, the story is intense, the action scenes remarkable and Lawrence as the leading lady is nothing short of spectacular. The screenplay, co-written by the author herself is smartly written and the supporting characters really do immerse you in their roles. Would have loved to see more of the romance portrayed in the book, but perhaps that's all for the balancing act in Catching Fire and Mockingjay. Overall, The Hunger Games is a very impressive beginning to what looks to be a very, very promising trilogy.
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The Hunger Games - Official Trailer [HD]
