Failed to meet expectations

Rating: 7/10 (31 March 2012)

Overall the film was okay, although the books are by far better, as is often the case. I had exceptionally high hopes for the movie and because of this i was really disappointed by it. Key features of the book were missed and the storyline was even altered in places (with regards to Katniss' Mockingjay pin). The film leans heavily on the sci-fi/dystopian future theme, which I know is present in the book. However didn't seem as 'in your face' when reading it, or perhaps that's just my imagination. However, saying all this I still can't wait to see Catching Fire when that's out as I think to storyline for that is far more interesting.