This is a review for The Hunger Games

Rating: 8/10 (16 November 2013)

Just as the books have made their fame among young teenagers the movie is a superb hit as well. The Hunger Games were a box office hit around the globe, making a worldwide total of $686,533,290 seeing that many fans came to enjoy the wonderful thrilling excitement this motion picture had in store for them. The production of the movie itself had cost $78 million but even if this was the case director Gary Ross was still able to make the movie a great success.
The movie like the books are for teenagers who will like a bit of action twisted with traces if romance. The movie followed the book precisely and correctly from the very beginning to the end. The high quality audio moves the story along and keeps it flowing as well as brilliant video quality which lets us experience the world of Katniss in our own way.
The story is based in the distant future where the ruin of what once was North America is known as Panem. Panem is ruled by The Capitol, a place full of people living in luxury and style. The nation is divided into 12 districts from which there are to be 2 competitors, a girl and a boy who are in their teens, to take part in what is known as The Hunger Games – a form of entertainment for the people of The Capitol. In these games the contestants are to be involved in a fight to the death in which there can only be one survivor and winner. Katniss (Jennifer Lawrence) takes part in the game, in place of her younger sister, along with her counterpart – Peeta Melark (Josh Hutcherson).
Will they be able to win? Will Katniss survive and fulfill the promise she made to her sister – to win the game for her? It can only be revealed as you lose yourself in the action of the movie yourself.
Although the beginning is a bit slow it is not a boring movie. As we get to know the characters we feel ourselves becoming one with them and Ross has captured that essence perfectly. We can feel when the characters are facing difficult decisions and when they are feeling like they have done a good thing. It is a perfect movie for teens as we can see the characters reach crossroads and have to make their decisions and have to think if it is the right choice or not because teens face obstacles like theses in their everyday live.
The one down point which I have to point out is about the filming. The camera is a bit jerky since it doesn't really focus on one shot. For example the camera is still moving about are switching views whilst two people might be talking. This creates a restless atmosphere to those who are watching the film.
The Hunger Games is amazing and a must see for action-craving teenagers. But don't forget to read the book either since you will learn more about Panem from the books. It has been shot up high towards it target of capturing many action-hooked fans.