The Hunger Games

The Hunger Games. Produced by Nina Jacobsen and John Kilik, 2012. Directed by Gary Ross. 

Plot Summary:

The blockbuster movie The Hunger Games, based on the book by Suzanne Collins, is set in a futuristic America Katniss volunteers to take the place of her sister in the annual Hunger Games.  The Hunger Games is a competition designed to remind the districts how unwise it is to revolt against the Capitol.  Each district must send two tributes, one female and male teenager to participate in a televised battle to the death.  Katniss’ fellow tribute is Peeta, a boy who once saved Katniss’ life by giving her bread when she and her family were starving.  While Katniss is focused on winning and returning to take care of her family, Peeta is focused on keeping Katniss safe because he is secretly in love with her. 

Critical Review:

Like the book the movie version of The Hunger Games is an action packed and fast paced adventure of survival and love.  Screen writer Gary Ross did a fabulous job keeping to Collins original story.  The costuming in the movie is superb and also faithful to the descriptions in the book.  But the best thing about The Hunger Games is Jennifer Lawrence who plays Katniss.  I cannot imagine a more perfect fit for the role.  Lawrence is a very talented, convincing and emotive actor and brought just the right touch to the role. 

Genre:

Science Fiction

Interest Level:

Ages 13 and up

Subjects/Themes:

Dystopian societies

Survival

Teenagers

Movie Trailer:

http://www.thehungergamesmovie.com/

Annotation:

To save her sister, Katniss volunteers a tribute in the annual Hunger Games, which is a battle to the death between 24 teens where there is only one survivor.

Why I chose to include this movie:

I chose this movie because it is based on the extremely popular best selling young adult novel The Hunger Games.