An OK Movie.

Rating: 5/10 (9 October 2012)

One of the most successful movies of this year and also one of the most loved. Most of the hype was surrounded because its an adaptation from one of the franchise of the novel which were equally successful, and was not a big surprise when it became a big money earner at the Box Office.
The story takes place in the future in a place called Panem which is divided into 12 districts. Each year two young representatives from each district are selected by lottery to participate in The Hunger Games. The 24 participants are forced to eliminate their competitors while the citizens of Panem are required to watch. When 16-year-old Katniss's young sister, Prim, is selected as District 12's female representative, Katniss volunteers to take her place. The first half of the movie is about surroundings and the preparation of the event. The second half deals with the real game and the action. Often compared (wrongly) with the Japanese action movie 'Battle Royale', which is a far superior movie, both are different.
The script seems rushed where it has to be clear, and slow where it had to be really fast. Also the direction seemed a bit bad. Acting wise the movie revolves around Katniss, wonderfully played by Jennifer Lawrence. She is one good reason to watch this movie. Although its not her best performance, we can see her amazing screen presence in almost every frame that she is in. The rest of the cast just does what they are required to do. Cinematography and editing is just fine. And the make-up in this movie is really wonderful, one can hardly recognize Elizabeth Banks. I know most of you would not agree with me but the movie is just watchable. To be frank don't watch it with high expectations!!!