Well worth watching but I think because I saw it late the hype was too much. I'm looking forward to rest of series. I say B+

Rating: 6/10 (12 August 2012)

"And so it was decreed that each year, the various districts of Panem would offer up in tribute, one young man and woman to fight to the death in a pageant of honor, courage and sacrifice." In the future the ruins of what was once North America the capital city of Panem stages a yearly contest known as the "Hunger Games". Two teenagers from each outlying district are forced to compete in a death match in order to keep the peace in the world. Katniss (Lawrence) volunteers in her sister's place and her mentor (Harrelson) soon thinks she could be the one to end the barbaric ritual. I have to admit that I did enjoy this movie but like most movies I saw it long after it came out and I don't think it lived up to the hype. I also have to say that a combination of that and having seen the movie "Battle Royale" first may have affected my opinion of the movie. This is very good and I am interested to see the other movies they are making but this is defiantly geared toward the young adult "Twilight" type crowd and after seeing "Battle Royale" this was just to tame for me. Don't misunderstand me though. I did like this and this is a good movie but for me it was only a one time watch. Overall, a series that I am looking forward to continuing but to me it didn't live up to the hype. I give it a B+.