read it, then see it.. needed a spoken inner monologue

Rating: 7/10 (29 March 2012)

Jennifer is an excellent actress. I am not sure she was meant to play this role however. I think she should have been smaller than her co star... As was described in the book. The actor who played "Peeta" was at least two inches shorter than "Katniss". He was supposed to be large and strong. She was supposed to be small and hungry . Perhaps it was Peeta who was miscast. There is nothing wrong with meat on the bones...but casting should be accurate. She could have done a better job of conveying her inner conflict and her defiance as well. Also... The cinematography was out of control. A Dramamine is highly recommended. They had such amazing scenery and set design and such psychotic photography. The costuming and casting is, in many respects, excellent. All in all, I wouldn't want the task of taking this brilliant novel and trying to turn it into a film... So ultimately it warrants my undying respect and approval. It's just difficult to transition from the medium of the written word into film. There will inevitably be things that fall through the cracks.