If there is any movies which are better than the books themselves, it will definitely be The Hunger Games.

Rating: 9/10 (25 December 2013)

If there is any movies which are better than the books themselves, it will definitely be The Hunger Games. This apply not only to the second film: Catching Fire but also the first film. I caught the first film in the cinemas back in 2012 and fell in love with it. I started researching on the film and went for the books. I was surprised to find the movie better than the books!
For The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, I realised there are two different opinions after watching the film. For those who did not read the books, most found it a little draggy, and there were too little of (Hunger Games) Quarter Quell as compared to the first film. However, those who had read the book will find it amazing (Well, at least I did) as the director managed to catch the best parts and put it into the film.
Oscar winner Jennifer is the main reason why I loved the film so much. She was able to make the character Katniss her, so much that I kinda dislike the weak character of Katniss in the book. Yet in the film, it seemed so appropriate and understandable. She isn't the "typical Hollywood icon" and wasn't afraid to let the media know that she likes food.
Caesar Flickerman (Stanley Tucci aka the host for Hunger Games) brings smile with his dazzling signature smile. I love how any conversation with him becomes positive and full of hope. I also realised that the turning points in the film always take place with him. Like how Peeta said he liked Katniss in the first film, how Katniss transformed into a black Mocking Jay in the second film, the most amazing things happened at his show.
I don't know if it is a good thing or not, but one teeny weeny problem with the film, is perhaps how it was easy to forget all the other tributes besides Katniss, Peeta or maybe Finnick. Despite their distinctive characteristics, it was an headache trying to recall who's out and who's in. I like to compare it with JK Rowling's Harry Potter, where although the movies weren't as good as the books, every character can easily be remembered, even when they are minor roles. To watch or not to watch?
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