Very Good, But Could've been Much More

Rating: 8/10 (19 April 2012)

I really enjoyed this movie. It was thrilling, and it captured my attention. I enjoyed Woody Harrelson and that other lady, as Haymitch and Effie. It was a very good watch. I recommend it to all. That's not to say this movie isn't flawed. There are a few spoilers here so turn away if you don't wish to see that.
Many people claim that the book was much more detailed and that the movie was a watered down version of the book. Well guess what!? Those are MOVIES! Movies can't be expected to copy every single little thing! I understand that Madge giving Katniss the Mockingjay pin weren't there, but they couldn't add all of that! It just simply wouldn't fit in a two and a half hour movie.
People say Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss Everdeen was very bland. I disagree. No, she's not the most engaging person in the movie (a flaw) but she is very good at filling in her role.
Now, for the downsides. This movie had terrible camera work for the first ten minutes. Good god! Hold the camera still! 2. Clarify a bit! A few things in the movie were unclarified, such as how the tessarae works, or what Effie's name is. Another problem, they cut just a bit too much. I mean, a few cuts were fine, but some were kind of extreme. Like the Avox Girl and Tribute Mutts, which were pivotal in the story. Lastly, a lot of things were downplayed. Peeta's injury never made me feel sympathetic for him and I felt the romance was very underdone.
It was very good, but I felt it could've been more. Still, can't wait for sequel.