One of my favorite movies this year.

Rating: 10/10 (5 November 2012)

The Hunger Games, the first movie of the series to come.
I have not read the books yet, which two of my friends keep recommending me to do. I have asked one to lend me all the books, which I expect to enjoy a lot when reading. I can't say yet the books are better than the movies or vice versa unfortunately, but I hope they are on the same level.
I have always liked the concept of this movie, having thought of it before I knew the books even existed. I had never seen Jennifer Lawrence in a movie before so I was interested to see how it would work out. In the end, I think she did a good job. She's a good representation of a rebellious, young girl who doesn't want to go along with the system, but has to. I have seen Josh Hutcherson in multiple movies, movies in which I didn't like him. I did like him in this role and since seeing this movie I have seen him in another movie where I liked him(Bridge to Terabithia). I have always loved Woody Harrelson and although he only has a small role in this movie, I love his character.
The story itself is well-thought of. The concept, yet brutal, is very interesting. I would say it's quite predictable. Of course the main character lives to see another day, of course she ends up with Peeta. Nevertheless, the movie is exciting and fascinating. Good acting, a good story and a good outcome of the movie. I look forward to seeing the rest of the movies of this series.