Okay, I guess.

Rating: 6/10 (30 September 2012)

The Hunger Games completely took me by surprise. After seeing the advertising and realizing that Jennifer Lawrence was chosen for the lead role, I was positive this would be a good movie. When I saw the movie, yesterday, my expectations were... moderately fulfilled.
The movie has strong points such as the lead actors.
Jennifer Lawrence was great as Katniss Everdeen. She was awesome in X- Men: First Class. I admit that she was the only reason I watched this movie. I haven't read the books, but Jennifer is the right person to convey Katniss's development as a warrior and as a person.
Josh Hutcherson was an "okay" choice as Peeta Mellark. I don't exactly put too much attention to his career. There is nothing else I can say about him.
The odds were not exactly in Liam Hemsworth's favor. I did like his performance as Gale Hawthorne. I admit I only know him because he is Chris Hemsworth's brother and Miley Cyrus' boyfriend. Unfortunately, he is only a glorified, advertised extra.
The action scenes were great, but some of them are not awe-inspiring. In fact there are some scenes that are downright terrifying. Maybe that's the point, but I didn't buy that.
What I didn't like is the overall tone of the film. When I became aware of the premise, I knew The Hunger Games wasn't going to be set in a big, happy world, but too actually see it... I don't know what to say. It is very bittersweet at best, and borderline depressing at worst.
Still, it is an enjoyable movie. I recommend it.