What a disappointment..

Rating: 3/10 (1 May 2013)

Having heard of the books for some time I decided to have a go at the trilogy. I'll admit, it was hard to stop reading once I got through the first couple of chapters but I won't praise the books too much though as I found the writing lacking in character and too teenager oriented which was a shame as I thought the plot made a worthy story; even for grown ups..
Shortly after finishing the books, I turned to the movie and man.. what a waste! However much I may criticize the books I enjoyed them and thought that the colorful plot line and futuristic sets would turn out even better on screen. Unfortunately, that is not the case.....
One of the main issues I had a problem with were the actors. They are ill-fitted to their role, especially Lawrence and Hutcherson who make a very unconvincing couple (especially when you know that their going to end up together..) and barely credible tributes (why choose actors that scream Great health when we're meant to be dealing with citizens from a poverty stricken village who have never had enough to eat!) and Harrelson as Haymitch is laughable..
I won't go on, I think all's been said already by others, I only hope that the next movies might take into account a few critics (that I'm not the only one to voice..)