Just ehh.

Rating: 7/10 (25 March 2012)

I walked into this movie ready to be WOWED. I absolutely fell in love with the books. I thought they were beautifully written, making the reader feel for all the characters, and become one with the book. Even the trailers, I thought, foreshadowed an amazing movie that stayed true to the book.
The actual movie, however, kind of weak. I feel like the depth to any of the characters wasn't there - everything was sort of flat. If you didn't read the book, I guess you could tie up the loose ends - but for those who did read, there were so many holes:
1. Katniss receiving the mockingjay pin. She received it from the mayor's daughter who plays a key role in the second book, but the directors cut her out completely.
2. Haymitch was portrayed in a drunken stoop throughout the book, barely being able to care for himself. But in the movie, he seemed fine - only having a few drinks.
3. The games themselves didn't seem true. What happened to the stormy nights? Or the days spent in the cave - almost starving to death? Or the bread from D11? Or even Katniss' messed up ear from the blast? And why was Haymitch able to send messages?
Although this movie was enjoyable in different aspects, there were far too many holes and cutouts that made me feel unsatisfied and want more.