Enjoyable

Rating: 8/10 (14 August 2012)

Since having read the book this film was a must to watch for me. The book was fantastic, great pacing and character development started in the book. The film I am pleased to say does not disappoint.
The film is paced very well and sticks very close to the book it is based from. Some more depth of explanation could have been used throughout and introducing us to characters which will play a key role in the next two films.
Despite this the special effects are very good from the District to the capitol where the games begin to take shape. My only criticism for the film in the bad camera work and shots in various scenes. There is a beautiful scene towards the finale of the film where two characters share a moment and the camera is shaking all over the screen and, for me it lost its full impact on the audience.
Would I buy this film when it is released? Yes! Would I recommend this film as a family film? Yes
Overall I would say it is a very good film which sticks close to its original material even though some more work could have been used in explaining things in a little more depth therefor this film gets a solid 8/10