worth the wait

Rating: 10/10 (21 March 2012)

I am a massive fan of the books, and to be honest, when I heard it was going to adapted into a film, I was both excited and also a bit hesitant. The Hunger Games Trilogy is my favourite series of all time; I found inspiring, as well as entertaining.
I went to the midnight screening, and the theatres were absolutely buzzing with excitement. Everyone screamed and cheered to support Katniss, or their favourite character. It was also clearly distinguishable between the rivalry of 'Team Gale' and 'Team Peeta'. But when the curtains were finally drawn open at midnight, the audience lost themselves in the film.
The movie stayed truly loyal to the vision of the books, from the Capitol to the citizens of the Capitol; the crazy costumes, the fiery dresses and the wacky facial hair were all spot on. It was exciting to see the Games from other people's points of view in the districts, the Gamemakers, Haymitch, and even President Snow himself.
The plot was fast-paced, yet it didn't feel rushed at all. It captured the essence of every location, and didn't allow a single second for you not to swept away in the scene. There were touches of dry humour which lets the audience relax. There are moments where you can laugh, heart-wrenching scenes where you feel like crying, and times so sweet its all you can do to go 'awwwww'.
The casting impressed me; Jennifer Lawrence was stunning as Katniss, her acting was superb. I think that she was perfect for the role, as well as Josh Hutcherson as Peeta. He was exactly suited for a cute yet potentially deadly baker's son. They both had a lot of chemistry and tension in their scenes together. The build up to their kiss was totally perfect.
Overall, I was so happy how Gary Ross had made the film; it was everything I had imagined and so much more. I'm crazy all over the Hunger Games again, and have recommended it to anyone who would listen. True entertainment. 10/10