A different genre

Rating: 5/10 (2 April 2012)

Few people locked on an island (or in a game and) they need to kill each other till just one survivor is left. And this entire thing being televised to everyone. Does this plot ring any bell? If you have not seen "The Condemned", directed by Scott Wiper with Steve Austin, or "The Tournament", directed by Scott Mann with Robert Carlyle / Kelly Hu, or "Death Race", by Paul W. S. Anderson with Jason Statham, or "DOA: Dead or Alive", directed by Corey Yuen with Holly Valance, then the movie will be something completely new for you.
However, if you have seen any of those, then your mind unintentionally will go back to those movies and you'll find things very predictable. Need not to mention, this movie is a clear remake of Battle Royale – a Japanese movie of 2001.
In spite of all those odds against it, the movie does leave a mark on you. Director didn't make this with any sort of inspiration from its other siblings and you kind of find genuineness in the way it is made. You are not concerned much about other districts here except for Districts 12 whose pair are protagonists of the movie.
The movie doesn't look long or short and director concentrated in what he wanted to show, avoiding other distractions which could have easily happened in such a movie. There is not much of blood or gory scenes depicted on screen. Lot of things are indirectly told for you to understand. Enough time has been spent in showing the preparation of Hunger Games and the build up to it.
Acting by all is awesome and the dressing / makeup is stunning. Capital people look classy and everyone seemed to enjoy Hunger Games. Movie is a good watch, however I never felt that I am watching a masterpiece or something. I was surprised to see that it broke some record of highest weekend gross. I doubt it is that good. May be a one- time watch and then move on.
Summary : Watch it and you'll not regret your decision. If you have to pick between Hunger Games and Wrath of the Titan, pick Hunger Games, however don't go with sky high expectations.