Disappointed in the film but loved the book.

Rating: 2/10 (21 July 2013)

Today I have for the first time watched this movie. I've been looking forward to watching this film with great anticipation for a long while now. In all honesty, now that I have watched it I am really disappointed. I just think it has missed far too much important details that was in the book. I understand everything from a book cannot be translated into the movie but for me personally they didn't really even scratch the surface. It all seemed "rushed" that is the impression I got. I just hope the next two movies are better.
During reading the book I felt like I was there living each and every moment with Katniss (or Catnip - Haha) and it was an emotional roller coaster throughout. Even some bits were funny that I genuinely laughed.It was captivating from page one. I felt like the author wanted to grab and keep our attention which she did remarkably well. This film did not do the author or the book any justice. That is my view. If you haven't read the books yet please do and see for yourselves how great the hunger games really is.