Review of The Hunger Games (2012) by Jackson I — 13 Nov 2018

The Hunger Games directed Gary Ross is a film placed in the leftovers of what once was America. The nation is made up of 12 districts with one overruling power known as the Capital. The Capital runs an annual event known as the "Hunger Games," in which all 12 districts must send in two tributes, one being female and one is male. The two are chosen in the center of each district through an anonymous name drawing event. The main character is a teenager named Katniss Everdeen who lives in the twelfth district. During the name drawing her sister's name was drawn and Katniss bravely took her place. The Hunger Games is a powerful film showing the importance of friends and family in life.

Katniss lives in a small town called Panem with her mother and her sister. She has a boyfriend named Gale who she spends most of her time with because she is poor and doesn't have much except a passionate love for Archery. Katniss lives in the twelfth district where the business is in Mining, specifically coal mining. However, Katniss and many others are rebels against the Capital, and they only support freedom and strive for a world without hierarchy.

As soon as Katniss had the choice of her little sister going to the Hunger Games or herself, Katniss had to choose herself because she could not let her sister go to die. The Hunger Games is an event in a closed arena that consists of 24 tributes all fighting to be the last one standing. Inside the arena, there is a variety of weapons and traps at the cornucopia that can be used as soon as the game begins. The weapons include knives, spears, archery kits, axes, and bats. The other items in the cornucopia are trip-mines and landmines, but the most valuable piece in the center is a bag with district numbers on them that include food, water, rope, and most importantly what the tribute specializes in.

Katniss when into the game feeling nervous and confident she might die. However, this was not the case because throughout the game she made friends that helped her live through the horror of the games. There was a young girl named Rue who stuck with Katniss all game until she was hit in the chest with a spear, her death was a monumental moment in the movie because this is where Katniss's deep hatred for the Capital started. Also, Katniss wore a Mockingjay medallion in the games because a lady made it in Panem, this medallion became the symbol for rebellion after Katniss won the hearts of many district spectators who watched what all she did for Rue.

After the games were over, a mass rebellion through all districts started through slim hope and hate for the Capital. This shows that one act can cause a chain reaction upon many others. Now the Mockingjay medallion that was worn is a sign for hope and freedom and rebellion.

Gary Ross magnificently showed love for others and hate for authority all in one inspiring film. The Hunger Games is recommended for adolescents because of its memorable impact on the viewer and because it shows the importance of caring for others.