Review of The Hunger Games (2012) by Matt B — 26 May 2015

So much fun! It's not just entertaining, brutal, and features a badass performance from Jennifer Lawrence. The cinematography is equally impressive. Very well-done.

This review of The Hunger Games (2012) was written by Matt B on 26 May 2015.

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