Waited weeks to review.... I am in love with the books and movie

Rating: 10/10 (7 April 2012)

A few people are saying that this is nothing but a rip off of a Japanese film/story entitled "Battle Royale" While in fact it is very similar all in all The Hunger Games is a completely different concept/story. Although it does incorporate the same elements, it is a much more engaging story.
I read all 3 of the books in less then a week and I still read them over and over. I was nervous to see how the film adaptation would be cause I know I was always upset of what they cut out of the Harry Potter movies, but I was pleasantly surprised that hardly anything was taken out of the first book, and only minimal things were slightly altered.
I've seen this movie 7 times and each time I have taken a new person with me. Whether it be someone who has read the book or has never heard of it I have not heard one disappointed reaction....other then one of my friends who doesn't understand stories unless they're dumbed down like mirror mirror, but we forgive her cause she is slow.
I'm very impressed how they made this movie with such a low budget, and still it feels like a huge summer blockbuster.
I had the opportunity to experience the film in Dbox seats yesterday and I have to say.... That was incredible! It really made you feel like you were a part of the games and made it much more intense a viewing experience.
I am simply giving a review, so no spoilers here, but I think everyone is making WAY too big a deal about this being, "The most gruesome PG-13 movie of all time." In all honesty it got the rating it deserved, but it isn't the most gruesome I've ever seen. It is tastefully done without ruining any of the violence from the book surprisingly.
If you have not seen it yet.... GO! You will love it :)