The Hunger Games (2012 movie)

Directed by: Gary Ross
Released: 2012
Country: United States

Cast: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Stanley Tucci, Liam Hemsworth, Donald Sutherland, Lenny Kravitz, Amandla Stenberg, Alexander Ludwig

Genres: Adventure, Action, Sci-Fi

Rating: 4 out of 5

Review

Well, I was a bit unsure if this film will be enjoyable or not, since I'm not a science fiction fan, but however, I've to admit that this film is truly remarkable: it is very moving and a very good science fiction movie, and everyone should see this movie.

Set in the future, years after today... There are 12 districts, and each year, the Hunger Game, a violent competition, requires a young man and a young woman, from the ages of 12 to 18, from each districts, to represent their particular districts in that Game. But when young Primrose is selected as the girl to represent the district, Primrose's younger sister Katniss decides to volunteer for the Game.

This is the basic story of The Hunger Games. Well, the young man Peeta Mellark is also selected from the district, and together Katniss and Peeta represent the district in the violent competition. But will they be able to survive, or something? What will they have to face, and learn, to survive?

I make sure that my reviews do not contain spoilers, so I won't reveal much of the story either.

Though I'm not a science fiction fan, I loved The Hunger Games! In fact, this is a very, very much moving and wonderful science fiction movie. And when it ended, I was smiling: it is such a movie which can deeply touch your emotions.

Katniss, the protagonist, is played by Jennifer Lawrence. Jennifer Lawrence plays Katniss wonderfully, excellent, brilliantly. Her character, Katniss, is truly likeable. Katniss is a sisterly and motherly character. How she sacrificed for Primrose, and her feelings for Rue were one of the most moving and emotional parts of the film. 

Josh Hutcherson is also quite good in his role as Peeta Mellark. Others, such as Amandla Stlenberg, Alexander Ludwig, and Liam Hemsworth, and all others of course, was quite good as well.

The film was presented in a wonderful way, it was fast, clear and quite interesting. The cinematography was okay. The background musics were also quite good.

Overall, The Hunger Games is an excellent film: the story is interesting and presented nicely. And of course, excellent performance by Jennifer Lawrence. 

4 out of 5.