This is Very Well Done

Rating: 9/10 (2 December 2013)

I have not read these books. I was with someone who had and they told me that compared to the first film in the series, this one is much better. There is a whole lot of reasons they sighted but the biggest one is that the first film was not very good at portraying the symbolism of the book. This one more than makes up for that. This film is a long adventure into this saga.
Without reading the books, I liken it to an adventure film that is twisted with plots and subplots with suspense at every turn. The cast all seems perfect for their roles. Young Jennifer Lawrence seems perfect for her role as Katniss. The love stories between her and other cast members seems to be very real. This film reveals this young actress as one who should have a very bright future in films.
Donald Sutherland is an excellent choice in an impressive cast as the President. The cast is so good I list them below. I can tell without reading the books that they are good material because the entire cast gets an excellent script to work from and bring off their moments to shine in great form.
Now I need to read these books because part 3 will be coming and I believe if it is the same quality as this one that reading the books will allow me to get more out of it. It might spoil the plot for me, but the way Jennifer Lawrence fills the screen in this one, it will be a pure pleasure. This film is definitely that. Philip Seymour Hoffman is excellent in the support cast as well. It would be difficult to make this film any better than it already is.
Jennifer Lawrence ... Katniss Everdeen
Liam Hemsworth Liam Hemsworth ... Gale Hawthorne
Jack Quaid Jack Quaid ... Marvel
Taylor St. Clair Taylor St. Clair ... Ripper
Sandra Ellis Lafferty Sandra Ellis Lafferty ... Greasy Sae
Woody Harrelson Woody Harrelson ... Haymitch Abernathy
Josh Hutcherson Josh Hutcherson ... Peeta Mellark
Paula Malcomson Paula Malcomson ... Katniss' Mother
Willow Shields Willow Shields ... Primrose Everdeen
Donald Sutherland Donald Sutherland ... President Snow
Elizabeth Banks Elizabeth Banks ... Effie Trinket
Bruce Bundy Bruce Bundy ... Octavia
Nelson Ascencio Nelson Ascencio ... Flavius