If your greatest desire is motion sickness

Rating: 2/10 (26 March 2012)

Where to start... I've read the books, long before the sudden cult craze, then reread them when I found out the movie was being made. I was excited for the movie, not enough to contribute to opening weekend dividends but a friend bought me a ticket, the theater was empty so why not. What a bad decision that was! I left the movie with a headache and nausea. I don't understand how the directors and cinematographers reviewed this movie and were proud of their work. Too many close-up's (who wants to see someone's pores) and shaky camera work absolutely ruined this movie for me. The last fight scene was horrendous! Two blonde males battling to the death, CLOSE UP, you can't tell who is who and who is winningSERIOUSLY?!?! The first book starts out slow, the movie was slower, they followed the books pretty spot on but they left out so much depth. This is the Hunger Games The reason for the Games was not drawn in full detail; you didn't get the feel for how tragic they truly were. Yes, you are sending children to kill each other but WHY? Why is the Capital so rich? Why do the districts submit to this slaughter? Why is Cinna so important to Katniss? Why is Haymitch the drunk that he is? WHY? If you didn't read the books then you're left with so many WHY's. Who knows, maybe they did answer these questions but I was too distracted by the horrible camera work and editing job. Cut here, cut there, here's someone's nose hairs, UGG. Which leaves me conflicted for the next two moviesI truly hope they realize their mistakes and do a better job; these books deserve so much more. If your greatest desire in life is a headache and nausea then its worth spending your money.great time for a bathroom break is the train ride, otherwise you'll wish you'd gone at a crucial moment. My suggestion, read the book!