Review of The Hunger Games (2012) by Barney O — 25 Sep 2015
WHAT I LIKED: It's a fantastic adaptation of the book that stays true to the excitement and futuristic society - like the pages you read have come to life. It's beautifully shot, gritty and exciting and (like the book) manages to retain interest throughout. This is largely thanks to Jennifer Lawrence who does such an excellent job of bringing Katniss to life.
WHAT I DIDN'T LIKE: It feels a little rushed, and it's out of touch from the real issues facing equality in society. And maybe it stays too true to the book to be imaginative?
VERDICT: True Hunger Games fans will be impressed. This is as gripping and visual as the books were - that's a big achievement.
This review of The Hunger Games (2012) was written by Barney O on 25 Sep 2015.
The Hunger Games has generally received positive reviews.
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