Don't expect too much.

Rating: 8/10 (19 August 2012)

The film is about a world where people had to play and win in order to avoid death. They selected two players from each of the 12 districts every year. The second half is all about the adventures that follow as these games proceed. The thing that makes this film not so good is the part when the games actually start. The supporting story is much more interesting than the actual games ceremony. Nevertheless this was worth watching once.
PROS:
The storytellers are not in a hurry and before they reach to the actual games, they have maintained enough interest and story so that one can truly be into the film. The film does not include too many visual stunts and is simple in that regard. However it employs a good and working story even when the games start, not just any mindless violence.
CONS:
The first thing that irritated from the starting was the shaky camera pattern. It looked weird in most of the cases. The story lacked twists and surprises. The ending was horrible for me.
MESSAGE: "Never lose HOPE"
VERDICT: "A onetime watch."