Didn't Read The Book But The Movie Was Great.

Rating: 9/10 (9 April 2012)

I heard people speaking frequently about "The Hunger Games" books but i thought it was yet another "Twilight" series. I disregarded the entire thing yet when i saw the movie trailer, it caught my interest. I regret I never tried this earlier(though not reading the book allows me to not compare both movie and book but rather critically view just the way the movie was made).
The idea was quite unique and in my opinion, sometimes seeing something visually has greater effects. This movie has succeeded there, with scenes able to truly portray the feelings of that part. The sound is also quite satisfying.
I liked the acting and the actors who portrayed the characters as they gave it a realistic touch,albeit some of the actors may not have really shown vivid feelings.Also,some parts of the movie left you hanging, wondering what certain things meant and some characters were shallow in that we never really learn anything about them, especially those who may have been crucial in our understanding of the story's background.
Overall, it was an excellent film(for someone who never read the book and did not expect it).