OK story, but shaky camera

Rating: 7/10 (24 March 2012)

"Ssssoooo iffffff IIIIIIIII writttte likkkkkke thisssssss" does it make my writing any better? Director Gary Ross seems to think a shaky camera image is the way to go for half the scenes in the movie. Yes it seems to be the fad in movies today to give this "natural" shaky camera look, but I found my self having to look away. I found it very distracting and not enjoyable. The plot, which I always say is the most important, was based on the popular series of books, was just OK. The heroes made it through, but there weren't any real unexpected twists and this movie wasn't dialogue heavy, it relied upon the action scenes. I would have liked to have seen more development of the story, however this does leaves room for a prequel. The acting was fine, and Jennifer Lawrence played a very convincing lead role which showed the strength and vulnerability of her character. I enjoyed the movie overall, but I won't watch it again. The shaky camera is a real pet peeve of mine. Of course watch this if you have read the books. Warning, the ruthless killing of children even though crucial to the plot gives it the pg 13 rating and I would advise parents not to have their young children watch.