An overall exciting film that will entertain all ages even for its intended young adult audience.

Rating: Null/10 (9 April 2012)

I decided to start my review career with this film. Ill give a short review that will hopefully add to the countless others.
Having not read the book, i went in open minded to all and anything. Yes, i have seen Battle Royale. There are certainly some similarities, however i can say this is not a simple rehash of BR.
Some of good things that stood out was the acting (Jennifer Lawrence i think it is did a superb job as the lead and i liked Woody Harrelsons portrayal of their mentor.) I am a big fan of dystopic society and thought the settings were well done. Futuristic in the Capitol and old, depressing, in the Districts.
I have a few gripes. First, there is shaky camera a lot. Even when there is just calm convo, the camera moves like something really intense is happening. Gets annoying and makes it hard to observe the smaller details (ie set pieces, people). I also would've rather seen a little more brutality. I understand that it was pretty much restricted to PG-13 because of the target audience, however i think the brutish nature of the games and its contestants would have shown better if there was more....just more.
Overall, Def a good movie. On a 100 scale, 77 does it justice. I am currently reading the book which explains some details i had questions about. Even if you have read the book, the movie will keep your interest.