Summary: Set in a dystopian future where child 'tributes' from twelve districts fight to the death each year on live television, a teenaged girl volunteers to take her younger sister's place for the latest match. Along the way, this heroine inadvertently becomes a symbol of hope and revolution. Based upon the popular novel by Suzanne Collins.
Things I Liked: The solid performances of the cast, particularly those of Stanley Tucci and Jennifer Lawrence. The nearly invisible score by James Newton Howard, which supports but never overwhelms the storyline.
Things I Didn't Like: The shaky camerawork and over reliance on extreme closeups. The uninspired art direction, costume design and hairstyles featured in the Capitol sequences.
Three Stars out of Five Stars
FilmWatch Ratings Legend:
One Star: Hated it
Two Stars: Didn't like it
Three Stars: Liked it
Four Stars: Really liked it
Five Stars: Loved it
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