Hungry for More Hunger Games

Rating: 9/10 (9 April 2012)

I did not read the book yet, but that will soon change. After seeing this movie I decided to change all that A – S – A - P. I will get the entire series of books and devour all of them little buggers as soon as possible. This movie left the starting gate like the slowest horse in the race. At first, there was no doubt this deprived thoroughbred was out of its league and overdue for a devastating tumble. I did not want to witness the poor thing keel over; kick its hooves in the air, and be carted off to the glue factory. I had to escape before the story's sad demise? Before I expedited my brilliantly formulated plan of a trip to the bathroom which included a no-return visit to the exit, the movie started to pick up the pace. Wow - am I glad I stayed? The trot quickly turned into an all-out run, and what a scary concept? I know it is all pretty far-fetched, and know that this so far from reality, it could never happen. But it did make for a good tale. There is no way that a government would allow its selected elites, big-money contributors and favorable entertainers to feast off the misery of tax-payers; scoff at those who disagree, and continually abuse hard workers. I am so relieved that could never happen. Just imagine how horrific it would be! To think that a government could lie, cheat and allow gross entertainment like, 'The Games', to continue, unchecked and unquestioned by a news media so blindly in the bag. Phew, such an idea just sends chills up my spine. At the same time, I am so glad NOTHING like this could ever happen. It is time for me to get back to reality. Anyways, the special effects were better than many other recent movies. I was happy to see that none of the usual flash and splash, which usually puts a flick over-the-top, was used as one of the supporting actors. Since I did not read the book I cannot really comment on how the cast did in portraying their characters. They seemed fine and convincing in their rolls. Just a side note; I was a little surprised to see Woody Harrelson in the roll he was in. I will admit, he did a very good job – I just thought he may have been better suited as President Snow, now that roll fit him like a glove. As far as writing and directing, I thought it was great. I will say this story was definitely a story not for those cerebrally challenged. Excellent story!!!