Fresh and Fun

Rating: 10/10 (31 March 2012)

I admit - I loved this film. Although the camera was unnecessarily spastic at times, and some of the special effects (see: Fire Dress) could have been a bit better, overall I can't remember something so original and groundbreaking since Star Wars. I love that we have a new story - finally - not just another well worn comic book character filling the screen. The movie was long, but I enjoyed the entire thing. I appreciate the adaptation of the novel, the casting, the lighting, the edit, and the lack of pop songs gumming up the soundtrack. This movie met and exceeded my expectations - and I was expecting a lot. Kudos to Gary Ross, Jennifer Lawrence, and especially Suzanne Collins.