Having never read the books. I can't draw comparisons. Overall it was a decent watch. It has elements of 1984. Lord of the Flies. The Running man. As well as the TV programme Lost. Additionally the whole reality TV. X Factor/Big brother scene is addressed throughout. The acting is passable and the characters although a bit too teenage and twighlighty are not too overbearingly cheesy. I was put off first time around as I find Lawrence to be hard to watch. But as the whole series are on prime. I tried to see past my initial doubts and quite enjoyed it. The films look great. The dystopian premise is well done. If a little flimsy in terms of background detail. I was keen to watch the 2nd movie as There was enough appeal in the characters and the storyline to keep my interest. Probably 6.5. But just shades a 7.
Review of The Hunger Games
