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The Hunger Games (2012) 7.2
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7.2/10 from 348,429 users
Metascore: 67/100
Reviews: 1,634 user | 583 critic | 44 from Metacritic.com Katniss Everdeen voluntarily takes her younger sister's place in the Hunger Games, a televised fight to the death in which two teenagers from each of the twelve Districts of Panem are chosen at random to compete. Director:Gary Ross |
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Cast
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| Stanley Tucci | ... | ||
| Wes Bentley | ... | ||
| Jennifer Lawrence | ... | ||
| Willow Shields | ... | ||
| Liam Hemsworth | ... | ||
| Elizabeth Banks | ... | ||
| Sandra Ellis Lafferty | ... |
Hob Vendor
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| Paula Malcomson | ... | ||
| Rhoda Griffis | ... | ||
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Sandino Moya | ... |
Propaganda Film Tribute
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| Josh Hutcherson | ... | ||
| Raiko Bowman | ... |
Peeta's Mother
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| Dwayne Boyd | ... | ||
| Anthony Reynolds | ... | ||
| Judd Lormand | ... | ||
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In a dystopian future, the totalitarian nation of Panem is divided between 12 districts and the Capitol. Each year two young representatives from each district are selected by lottery to participate in The Hunger Games. Part entertainment, part brutal retribution for a past rebellion, the televised games are broadcast throughout Panem. The 24 participants are forced to eliminate their competitors while the citizens of Panem are required to watch. When 16-year-old Katniss's young sister, Prim, is selected as District 12's female representative, Katniss volunteers to take her place. She and her male counterpart Peeta, are pitted against bigger, stronger representatives, some of whom have trained for this their whole lives. Written by Suzanne Collins
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May the Odds be Ever in your Favor See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for intense violent thematic material and disturbing images - all involving teens | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
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EnglishRelease Date:
23 March 2012 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Los juegos del hambre See more »Box Office
Budget:
$78,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$152,535,747 (USA) (23 March 2012)Gross:
$407,999,255 (USA) (31 August 2012)Company Credits
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[Katniss looks at him]
Peeta Mellark: I'm just kidding!
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Written by Evgueni Galperine
Performed by Evgueni Galperine and Mariana Tootsie
Courtesy of Mathieu Gerault
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Trivia
Jennifer Lawrence was initially cast as the lead in Savages, but dropped out to do this film instead. See more »Goofs
During The Reaping, in the wide shot when the Mayor and his affiliates are being introduced, there is only a microphone and the chairs on the stage. The Reaping Balls do not appear until Effie draws the names. See more »Quotes
Peeta Mellark: I'll take the bow.[Katniss looks at him]
Peeta Mellark: I'm just kidding!
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Soundtracks
"Farewell"Written by Evgueni Galperine
Performed by Evgueni Galperine and Mariana Tootsie
Courtesy of Mathieu Gerault
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The book was a lot more enjoyable and a much better story than the movie. Understandably, it is difficult to develop the characters and fully explain the story in a movie but this movie did the book a disservice. To the person who has not read the book the characters will seem confusing and shallow because little was done to explain their story and their relationship. Many major portions of the character development were left out. In particular the relationship between Primrose and Catniss and how that built on the relationship between Catniss and Rue. Additionally, the relationship between Catniss and Peeta and the complications and internal conflict it causes in Catniss is inadequate. Finally we get to Haymitch, the movie does his character wrong and he is a shadow of what he is in the book. There are many other things that I disliked about the movie, I only hope that the sequels can do a better job of developing the characters. I will likely wait until the sequels come out on DVD/blue-ray