Review of The Hunger Games (2012) by Mark K — 15 Sep 2014

You cant help but feel like blood is necessary to bring along the goods. very disappointing movie with a very unlikeable lead role.

This review of The Hunger Games (2012) was written by Mark K on 15 Sep 2014.

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