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Fixer84Mar 17, 2023

One of the few teen-movies that is not at all obvious and banal, a story that grabs you from the first minute to the end. In essence, a successful experiment.

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Sosmooth1982Dec 28, 2022

Not a big fan of this movie. It's a good storyline, but just not made good. Not much action and kind of boring.

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5

AvmOnOct 22, 2022

Compared to the book... it is weak adaptation... The rest of the movies were better adapted, unlike this one.

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10

GiugiOct 2, 2022

First chapter of the saga, a beautiful children's film structured like a video game. Film in its own way inspiring and that manages to lay a good foundation for the whole saga.

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All_ButTrU4Sep 25, 2022

Hunger Games is peak YA fiction. It's a massive dystopian tale that encapsulates a multitude to heavy themes through a harsh reality of exploitation and murder. Katniss Everdeen is a 17 year older sister who after her father's death and herHunger Games is peak YA fiction. It's a massive dystopian tale that encapsulates a multitude to heavy themes through a harsh reality of exploitation and murder. Katniss Everdeen is a 17 year older sister who after her father's death and her mother's eventual depression is tasked with helming her poor family in one of the poorest districts in her world. A post war world in the near distant future that reacted to it's history during the "dark days" through subjugation of the 12 districts that rebelled. The punishment is an annual gladiatorial tournament where tributes, one male & female person from each district must participate in a televised battle to the death. When her sister is reaped rather than watch her die katniss takes her place setting off one of the greatest stories of survival, coming of age ,sisterhood and love in recent history! Jennifer Lawrence is a force as the 17 protagonist delivering a muted fierce performance amongst Josh Hutchinson's timid naive peeta malark portrayal. The movie does begin a bit slow but it never stays that way long enough for it to be a problem. This is a modern classic and one of my favorite franchises.… Expand

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DunkaccinoSep 17, 2022

Lawrence gave an authentic portrayal of a survivalist. Donald Sutherland stole all the short scenes he’s in, because he has a threatening presence as the president of the Capitol. I didn’t realize 142 minutes went by as the film ended, butLawrence gave an authentic portrayal of a survivalist. Donald Sutherland stole all the short scenes he’s in, because he has a threatening presence as the president of the Capitol. I didn’t realize 142 minutes went by as the film ended, but that is somehow not long enough, and also too long.… Expand

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gracjanskiJul 13, 2022

The beginning is perfect: What a great dystopic world with an elite upper class, that lives in luxury, the fashion is so funny, the life so artificial and ridiculous (positively meant). Well made. The story is already classic after "RunningThe beginning is perfect: What a great dystopic world with an elite upper class, that lives in luxury, the fashion is so funny, the life so artificial and ridiculous (positively meant). Well made. The story is already classic after "Running Man" and "Battle Royal". The critics on mass media also good. So the movie went straight to a 10, but the second part is not so outstanding anymore. It is good and there are some intelligent action, but the actors were not convincing: Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson are boring. In contrast to them, Woody Harrelson and Donald Sutherland were perfect.… Expand

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6

BruterakeApr 11, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Olha na minha cabeça esse filme era muito melhor, eu vi ele recentemente e notei que a maioria das coisas no filme não tem muito peso, ou por ser muito rápido ou pelo filme ter tirado a própria credibilidade. Tem diversos momentos no filme que você fica tipo ué pq que não mataram ele ou porque você ta falando com ela ao invés de só matar. Exceto pela cena do cara batendo a cabeça da mina até ela morrer, aquela ali mesmo alguém podendo ter matado ele foi legal então fds. É um filme no geral ok da pra assistir.… Expand

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JJ2FAS4UDec 30, 2021

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Deadshot159Dec 11, 2021

Its a good movie with amazing idea, but it didnt work out as I expected. Story is great and main characters personality is fascinating. But other characters are not as well made. Actors were meh and many times their reactions didnt makeIts a good movie with amazing idea, but it didnt work out as I expected. Story is great and main characters personality is fascinating. But other characters are not as well made. Actors were meh and many times their reactions didnt make sense. Relationships between characters is amazingly done, showing how someone gains trust in someone, loses it, makes friendships etc. Hunger games just once excels at one thing and then messes it up. For example already mentioned actors, some were amazing some were bad.… Expand

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7

mikesgold2KNov 16, 2021

Pomysł ciekawy, wykonaniu już niekoniecznie. Pełno klisz i znanych tropów + jeszcze trzęsąca się kamera i średniej jakości efekty specjalne. Typowy blockbuster

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JAKEJACOBJORDSep 17, 2021

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glommanAug 28, 2021

I like this movie because it mostly stays true to the original formula, sure, you already see the YA plague that infests almost every movie franchise these days developing here, but it doesn't hinder the movie from being a fun experience andI like this movie because it mostly stays true to the original formula, sure, you already see the YA plague that infests almost every movie franchise these days developing here, but it doesn't hinder the movie from being a fun experience and a good adaptation of the book aswell.… Expand

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jurifmJul 23, 2021

This movie is a big meh. I just like very much Peter's way to look into the camera, espacially in the car scene, where he looks just straight to the film direction so it's a 5 and no 2. And this because the book is just so much better.

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JACOBJORDANBAJun 23, 2021

I love The hunger games Jennifer Lawrence did a good job has katniss everdeen I just love the hunger games I love The hunger games and I love catching fire Mockingjay part 1 and Mockingjay part 2

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HungergamesMay 31, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. As a hardcore hunger games fan this movie was very disappointing at the least. The movie felt as if everything was going too quickly which I know it might be difficult to put hours of the book into a 2 hour movie but I hated the pace of it. Next I felt that the movie seemed low budget, The flames from the dress on fire was underwhelming, Katniss crying from Rues death even though they hardly knew each other just seemed gag worthy. Next is the poor film writing, There are important parts in the book that get skipped such as; Peetha’s goofiness. In the book he is a goofy kind person but that is not at all what the movie makes him. Keep in mind that I am trying to come from an opinion which is in this case not a big hunger games fan. I noticed that while shooting the apples Katniss takes good time to shoot where as when when she kills the boy that killed Rue it takes less than a second. I think that the actors chosen are good picks but Peeta and Haymitch are not exactly playing their role the best. Now from my view I noticed small things that annoyed me, when Katniss shoots the boy it hits his chest not his neck. This underestimates Katniss’s strength as it’s harder to shoot the neck then the chest. When it is the bread scene Peeta and Katniss are supposed to be 11 but they instead are the same age as they are(probably to keep it low budget) This just makes me laugh how they couldn’t get a dark haired white girl and a blonde boy they have to use the same actors. There are many more I would like to say but I’ve already written 1549 letters. Overall I’d say please Please read the book first before you watch the movie! You would get a good impression from the book that would make you like the hunger games maybe as much as me. I had to read the book again to cleanse myself from watching the movie I hope that explains why I gave it a 3 star. Thanks for reading… Expand

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PhoenixReveiwsMay 7, 2021

A sad but beautiful movie. I enjoy every bit of this movie. It may be messed up in a lot of ways, but that's just the worldbuilding of this dystopia. The Hunger Games shocked me. It told a story that needed to be told.

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10

MaddoxWhiteApr 24, 2021

This movie is still really good all this time later. Great themes and knows how to pace itself just right.

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7

JKGamer76Sep 30, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Nice movie. It balances the issue of sponsorship and war well. What makes the movie flow well.… Expand

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Toten79Jul 28, 2020

I started to watch this film. 10 minutes into it, the chick with the bow started to pley bad-ass in the woods... yawn. But when the model guy approched, that was it for me: another Twilight, chick-flick, SWJ female empowerment movie. No, thanks...

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7

SoapNuggetJul 15, 2020

For someone who never read the books I went into this blindly and I was not disappointed, there is enough action and heartfelt moments to keep the film going along, an enjoyable film I recommend it

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8

JACK15qJun 27, 2020

The action in this movie is amazing. I was really entertained and I was at the edge of my seat for this movie. I don't know why people hate it.

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8

TEMP0Jun 11, 2020

A captivating adventure that has an interesting dystopian setting and a distinct annual game.

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10

Dostoyevsky3May 12, 2020

The Hunger Games establishes a book to film series as best as possible keeping the thematically rich and relatable elements while crafting an impressive amount of peril and suspenseful thrills that will always keep you on the edge of yourThe Hunger Games establishes a book to film series as best as possible keeping the thematically rich and relatable elements while crafting an impressive amount of peril and suspenseful thrills that will always keep you on the edge of your seat through emotionally driven characters to cling to led by an amazing and outstanding performance from Jennifer Lawrence.… Expand

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FilipeNetoMay 2, 2020

This film is the adaptation of a literary trilogy by Suzanne Collins. I didn't read them, I have no particular intention of doing that, so I will ignore the books and focus on the film. And what I have to say is very positive.

The filmThis film is the adaptation of a literary trilogy by Suzanne Collins. I didn't read them, I have no particular intention of doing that, so I will ignore the books and focus on the film. And what I have to say is very positive.

The film brings a dystopian view of humanity: Panem is a nation divided into 12 districts, where people live and work to sustain the luxury and power of the ruling and social elite, who lives in the Capital. After a brutal civil war, the elite set up the Hunger Games in memory of that carnage, and to remember the loyalty that each district owes to the Capital. In the games, which are a mix of Big Brother, FIFA World Cup and "Apocalypse Now", two teenagers (male and female) from each district fight to the death, or better say, try to keep on living until everyone has died. This film tells us the gaming experience of Katniss Everdeen, a young woman from District 12 who offers herself in the place of her younger sister.

There is some details in this film that I think are not well explained. One of them is the title: was there hunger? The whole environment around who is Katniss and what her life was like in District 12 before the reaping seems too chalky to be clear. That's a big problem but if we chose to ignore it the film flows, and it does it wonderfully after the reaping scene. One of the things that most caught my attention is the similarity between Panem and the ancient Rome, either by the character's names, the environment of the Capital, or by the idea of having deadly games as entertainment (kind of modern gladiators, you see?), whether by using the eagle as a symbol of power. The similarity is evident... and purposeful.

Jennifer Lawrence proved to be perfectly up to the challenge and maintains a good cooperation with Josh Hutcherson, who is never quite as interesting as she is. Lawrence also makes a very good work when she shares the screen with Willow Shields, who gave life to Primrose. The romantic interest in Liam Hemsworth's character, however, is as cold as winter. In the supporting cast, we can highlight the good performances of Wes Bentley, Elizabeth Banks, Woody Harrelson, Toby Jones, Lenny Kravitz, Amandla Stenberg and, most especially, a huge Donald Sutherland, cold and majestic in the shoes of the dictator Snow. At first glance, Stanley Tucci seems histrionic and annoying, but if we look at his character as a satire of a thousand and one talk and reality show hosts around the world, his work acquires another consistency and relevance.

In addition to a great cast and a good story, the film has excellent production values: careful cinematography with good contrast, but which fails to abuse the unstable camera movement; excellent sets and costumes, good CGI and sound effects. The soundtrack deserves a special mention for its effectiveness and beauty. Composed by James Newton Howard, it is one of those that remains in the ear long after we have seen the film.

Full of action and with an excellent story, this film may not be perfect but it left good premises for the sequel that inevitably happened. It is worth seeing, but I don't know how much younger children are prepared to see and, above all, to understand the story told.… Expand

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AWESOM-0Apr 26, 2020

I wrote this movie off before I even watched it. I thought it was in the twilight vein and I just didn’t find the author credible when she denied reading or watching battle royale. In my eyes it would have been totally cool if she said sheI wrote this movie off before I even watched it. I thought it was in the twilight vein and I just didn’t find the author credible when she denied reading or watching battle royale. In my eyes it would have been totally cool if she said she got the base idea there and developed her story around it and took it further. Many authors do this and produce amazing work. I got past that and decided to watch the movie, it’s good and I enjoyed it much more than I thought I would.… Expand

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7

zNeverSleepingSep 7, 2019

Actually good!

Jannifer Lawrence tem um desempenho bom no filme. Não é dos seus melhores, mas é ainda sim satisfatório. Woody Harrelson e Alexander Ludwig também fazem um bom trabalho. A atmosfera distópica do filme é sustentável, visto aActually good!

Jannifer Lawrence tem um desempenho bom no filme. Não é dos seus melhores, mas é ainda sim satisfatório. Woody Harrelson e Alexander Ludwig também fazem um bom trabalho.

A atmosfera distópica do filme é sustentável, visto a profundidade maior abordada nos filmes posteriores. Os personagens são desinteressantes em suma maioria. Não são trabalhados da maneira correta, acarretando numa artificialidade muito pseudo-psicopata, apelando para a desumanização. A trilha sonora é ausente e os efeitos especiais, para a época, não são ruins. E a temática me lembra muito o "Battle Royale", que na época do lançamento do livro, nem sonhava em ser uma febre.… Expand

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bfoore90Nov 20, 2019

Other than the shakey cam, I enjoyed The Hunger Games. Its an ugly, grim and pulls no punches when it comes to it's on screen violence and character deaths. The acting is superb, especially from Jennifer Lawrence and despite some deviationsOther than the shakey cam, I enjoyed The Hunger Games. Its an ugly, grim and pulls no punches when it comes to it's on screen violence and character deaths. The acting is superb, especially from Jennifer Lawrence and despite some deviations from the book. Its an enjoyable movie… Expand

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ihatealotofstufOct 26, 2019

it's a game changer for that i don't say myself but i 100% recommend you watch it's got an unnerving mysterious twist at the end though what really brings this down is when they think that killing off all the characters in a gorey fashion isit's a game changer for that i don't say myself but i 100% recommend you watch it's got an unnerving mysterious twist at the end though what really brings this down is when they think that killing off all the characters in a gorey fashion is edgy which really does bring it down every other part of it deserves an 8 though small things can bring a perfect movie down 7.5/10… Expand

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JPKJun 24, 2019

Really Damn Good Adaptation
The Hunger Games franchise starts off in a very good place in terms of quality.

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PippJun 15, 2019

I loved all of Suzanne Collins' novels in this series, The Hunger Games, Catching Fire, and Mockingjay. The films are also very well produced. For fans that gravitate toward film franchises that are precisely complimentary to their sourceI loved all of Suzanne Collins' novels in this series, The Hunger Games, Catching Fire, and Mockingjay. The films are also very well produced. For fans that gravitate toward film franchises that are precisely complimentary to their source material (e.g. the Harry Potter and Millenium [Stieg Larsson] book and film series', amongst others), you may enjoy The Hunger Games film franchise. Indeed, most aspects of these four films faithfully follow the details of Collins' novels, except (primarily) for the portrayal of Katniss Everdeen. According to Collins, Katniss is small is stature (smaller than Clove, much smaller than Cato), thin but strong for her age, with an olive complexion, long black straight hair, and grey eyes. Whilst Jennifer Lawrence is an excellent performer, she was just so ill-suited to the role of Katniss, if indeed narrative accuracy was of any concern to Lionsgate.

If Katniss/Jennifer were not the protagonist, instrumental to virtually every scene of the four films, such character inconsistency would not be so significant. Yet, she is and it is, which - for myself - ultimately detracted from the ability to be absorbed by the story.

In conclusion, the films are very good, provided one has not read the books previously.… Expand

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M0NST3R_G4MINGMay 7, 2019

The Hunger Games is a good and action-packed movie with a little love story at its core. I've never read the books of "The Hunger Games", but I thought it was a great movie!

The only bad thing about the movie, in my opinion, is that thereThe Hunger Games is a good and action-packed movie with a little love story at its core. I've never read the books of "The Hunger Games", but I thought it was a great movie!

The only bad thing about the movie, in my opinion, is that there was hardly any character development. But this could be because I didn't read the books. A pity anyway!
There are no other complaints on my part. The story is well staged and very understandable. The acting performance is wonderful. Especially by Jennifer Lawrence.
At the beginning one is slowly introduced into the movie, but this is no problem. This makes the story easy to understand. Then the movie becomes more and more thrilling during the course of the story. The "Hunger Games" are also very well done. In the games you also see a little violence, but not too much. At least the violence shouldn't be the focus, but the "Hunger Games" themselves. The movie also has a little love story at its core (of which I don't want to anticipate too much), which is also sweetly brought to a close.

Conclusion: The Hunger Games is not a movie you MUST have seen. But it's a good movie! From my side I can recommend the film with a clear conscience!… Expand

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CoreGamer1408Dec 16, 2018

Expected this to be a total chick flick like Twilight? Was I so wrong lol. Gripped by this battle royal gladiators to death from start to finish. The fact it was kids being killed and doing the killing made it so more intensely emotionallyExpected this to be a total chick flick like Twilight? Was I so wrong lol. Gripped by this battle royal gladiators to death from start to finish. The fact it was kids being killed and doing the killing made it so more intensely emotionally heart rending.… Expand

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ugydwcwNov 8, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The first in the thriller "Hunger games" series. The director is Gary Ross, also he has directed other films for teens. The main actors are Jennifer Lawrence (Katniss) and Jushua Hutcherson (Peeta)
Every year state organize demonstration of survival games, which people from all over the world watch live. This year the game has chosen 16 years old Ketniss and her friend Peeta, who loves her, but it is a big secret. They have to become enemies and friendship since childhood has no matter. Only one of 24 players can win. For characters this is an effort to survive, for the audience this is a show.
The best thing about the film is the plot (written by Suzanne Collins), which is extremely exciting. The sounds and decorations create a complete picture. The performances are great too!
In general, I would recommend this film. I suppose it is too perfect. It is one of the most impressive movies, which I have seen.… Expand

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ErikTheCriticSep 26, 2018

With a grim and dirty atmosphere, along with a great performance from Jennifer Lawrence, "The Hunger Games" is a good start to what looks like can evolve into a great franchise.

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DyliebarAug 3, 2018

The movie does contain a small amount of excitement and admittedly terrific performances, but the movie is too slow, too boring and the action is too badly shot most of the time to really give a **** about anything.

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DedgertonJul 4, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Finally saw this movie since I insisted on reading the book first. Very glad I did, since doing so in quick succession highlighted the differences between the two works and therefore the not-so-subtle negative racial profiling advanced by the filmmakers. In the book, there was no rioting in the districts, yet the screenwriters and/or director chose to add one. Interesting choice to have it started by a black man in the only district depicted as having people of color in any significant numbers. Very disappointing that a film that goes so far towards advancing gender equity would veer off into promoting negative stereotypes about people of color. While I will read the rest of the books in the series, I will not be watching the rest of the films.… Expand

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NolanLundgaardMay 4, 2018

This movie ROCKED!! Usually movies that are based on books fail to capture the genius of the author’s story, but The Hunger Games was on pointe! It followed the book very closely, which I appreciated, but also added a few different detailsThis movie ROCKED!! Usually movies that are based on books fail to capture the genius of the author’s story, but The Hunger Games was on pointe! It followed the book very closely, which I appreciated, but also added a few different details that made the movie interesting to watch, even though I knew the story because I read the book. I highly recommend this film!… Expand

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4Nick3Apr 25, 2018

A popcorn thriller that is very well executed, suspenseful and amazing, The Hunger Games was my favourite movie at one point. You would think that since the games start 3/4 of the way in the film, the first 75% would be boring, but no,A popcorn thriller that is very well executed, suspenseful and amazing, The Hunger Games was my favourite movie at one point. You would think that since the games start 3/4 of the way in the film, the first 75% would be boring, but no, everything is entertaining and very well organized with memorable written all over this film.
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GoodReviewerTVMar 9, 2018

Saw this movie when it first came out. I was around 11-12 at the time. After having read the books I expected the movies to be great. However, they were never really fantastic. The visuals look so ugly. It seems like someone out a dark orangeSaw this movie when it first came out. I was around 11-12 at the time. After having read the books I expected the movies to be great. However, they were never really fantastic. The visuals look so ugly. It seems like someone out a dark orange filter on the whole movie and kind of just forgot about it. When it come to a performance that I think should have gotten high praise, it should have been that woman in the pink dress that says "May the odds be ever in your favor" as she seems to really be the inky character next to that long black hair done guy that basically is what I call the owner of Katniss and Peta. It's funny that all the good characters are evil or they're the one black girl that Katniss befriends. Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutchinson both kind of suck in this movie, but because they are the ones that share the screen time the most I guess it makes sense. They're both equally mediocre in this movie that it kind of works. It's not necessarily bad acting, so much as it seems they're taking themselves too seriously at times. Elizabeth Banks seems to kind of take it a lot less seriously than everyone else, and it makes her preformance so much more enjoyable to me. Amandla Stenberg also does a good job for her scenes and I remember really enjoying her screen time. I understand that you can't read a book and then go to the movies expecting it to be exactly how it played out and looked in your head, but there were some things I would have changed if I were working on it. Can we please get end of this dark filter that in the woods makes it look like you covered the camera lens with a bunch of skin from green peas? The also very gritty look is laughably bad and distracted me the whole movie. Another thing I wished the movie had built on was Katniss and her sister's relationship which I felt could have been more wholesome than it really was. They had like 2 scenes together where they seemed lukewarm on each other and then bam Katniss is going into a death trap for her. Again it's little things that distracted me that could have used a little more work. Not a bad movie, but I wouldn't call it great, and I wouldn't say it lived up to the hype. I would say this movie did its job and brought a book to a different audience. To an audience that doesn't read books. That's what it was meant to do. And in terms of story, from what I remember they missed two or three plotlines that really upset me, but other than that it was okay. I'm giving this movie a 5/10 because it's not great, but it isn't bad either.… Expand

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mrdr4gonFeb 9, 2018

A rather botched and plain adaptation of a book that, while not particularly great in as of itself was ripe ground for an intense thriller much better than what this is. It isn't helped by Jennifer Lawrence's rather uncaring performance and aA rather botched and plain adaptation of a book that, while not particularly great in as of itself was ripe ground for an intense thriller much better than what this is. It isn't helped by Jennifer Lawrence's rather uncaring performance and a prevalent visual plainness.… Expand

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HotelCentralDec 30, 2017

The first hour of the film is preamble to the actual "games" and the costumes we're treated to at "The Capital" seem straight out of Terry Gilliam's comic dystopian film Brazil. There's nothing in the movie to indicate that anyone involvedThe first hour of the film is preamble to the actual "games" and the costumes we're treated to at "The Capital" seem straight out of Terry Gilliam's comic dystopian film Brazil. There's nothing in the movie to indicate that anyone involved in the production knows the first thing about bushcraft. Heck, it isn't even clear if the action in the woods is real or the creation of some "Matrix"-like computer system which permits the show-runners of the Games to call up beasts and fireworks at the touch of a console key.

Then there's the matter of the justification for holding the games. Is it a punishment for a rebellion or a patriotic exercise? What exactly is the motivation for the participants? Maybe you have to read the books to get it.

All in all, the film struck me as a young adult production and in contrast to many reviews I thought it slow, superficial, and short on story. The acting was fine but the cast had so little to work with I wouldn't recommend the film to any except diehard fans of the novels and to them I would say don't expect much.… Expand

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WalterKovacsDec 26, 2017

Takes itself WAY too seriously. Very little development as we enter what feels like the end of a movie. Teenagers kill each other for sport but nothing to think twice about. The political overtones are so obvious they beat you over the head.Takes itself WAY too seriously. Very little development as we enter what feels like the end of a movie. Teenagers kill each other for sport but nothing to think twice about. The political overtones are so obvious they beat you over the head. Disney meets Mad Max for a very corny film.… Expand

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SrPepeNov 28, 2017

Entretenida e interesante. Grandes personajes interpretados con excelentes actores que entran a la escena del cine. La historia que se va contando muy buena.

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spongeswiftJul 5, 2017

Well The Hunger Games is just a good movie. Catnis was a very strong character and usually movies based on books aren't great but The Hunger Games succeeded almost as flawlessly as Harry Potter. It was different from the books but not tooWell The Hunger Games is just a good movie. Catnis was a very strong character and usually movies based on books aren't great but The Hunger Games succeeded almost as flawlessly as Harry Potter. It was different from the books but not too different which was fresh because in my opinion I don't want to pay a ticket to go to a movie just to watch the book. Overall The Hunger Games was a fun adventure but some characters were just downright unlikeable.… Expand

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akino3May 30, 2017

Beautiful, not without ugly. Lively, not without deadly. Brutal, not without tender.. The hunger games depicts a so well-balanced picture of life itself. And it is shocking. How can you be so civilized and yet so savage? That's what human isBeautiful, not without ugly. Lively, not without deadly. Brutal, not without tender.. The hunger games depicts a so well-balanced picture of life itself. And it is shocking. How can you be so civilized and yet so savage? That's what human is after all, isn't it? Jennifer Lawrence acting so well here, she owns the story and explodes the emotions. Overall a very well done sci-fi here, that comes not without some heavy burden on the shoulders of humanity. I only take one point off for the costume and makeup department on the rich. I mean, what the hell was that about? I hated it. Although it may be a metaphor of the rich looking more and more like a bunch of clowns.… Expand

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MonkiReviewsMay 27, 2017

A great action packed story. The story and effects do the story justice. It was very good after it started, because the start was awkward. It was a great story.

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HPFANBOY1237Apr 9, 2017

The Hunger Games is an emotionally driven and captivating film from start to finish, even though the directing is a bit dull and distracting. A must see!

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ZerpnosMar 16, 2017

Kitabı okumadım, filmi de pek izlemeyi düşünmüyordum. Sonradan bir açıp bakayım dedim, zamanı güzel harcadığım bir film oldu. Senaryo olarak orta dereceli bir senaryosu var. Kitabını okuyanlar ve hayranı olanlar tarafından linç edilebilirimKitabı okumadım, filmi de pek izlemeyi düşünmüyordum. Sonradan bir açıp bakayım dedim, zamanı güzel harcadığım bir film oldu. Senaryo olarak orta dereceli bir senaryosu var. Kitabını okuyanlar ve hayranı olanlar tarafından linç edilebilirim belki. Diğer filmleri için meraklanıyorum, onların daha güzel konusu varmış gibi duruyor. İzledikçe göreceğiz bakalım. İyi bir film izleyin.… Expand

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Jk9785Feb 27, 2017

Aside from headache-inducing shaky camera techniques, The Hunger Games is a good film. Good story, good acting, decent acting, and a good setup for its far superior sequel.

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FreedomFightersDec 20, 2016

Starting the 2012 reviews a little far in, are we? Unfortunately, starting with 2012 and moving forward, I haven't seen as many movies as I would like to. I'm hoping to change that, but let's review what I have seen, shall we? I'll be theStarting the 2012 reviews a little far in, are we? Unfortunately, starting with 2012 and moving forward, I haven't seen as many movies as I would like to. I'm hoping to change that, but let's review what I have seen, shall we? I'll be the first to point out that I didn't read "The Hunger Games." I had no idea what the book was about when I went to see the film (I only saw it because my mom loved the books and the trailers looked good). I can safely say that the film delivered. Wonderfully acted (especially by Jennifer Lawrence) and action-packed while still featuring an interesting story and great characters, "The Hunger Games" manages to avoid falling into "YA no man's land" like many of the films "inspired" by "Harry Potter" and "Twilight" that we've seen throughout the 2010s. Some may disagree with me giving it a score this high, but I thoroughly enjoyed "The Hunger Games" from start to finish and I think it's definitely worth a look.… Expand

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sjultiDec 6, 2016

I love this movie the acting is a bit off on this one but it's the most original out of the four movies the premise is so interesting and it pays off, Josh Hutcherson and Jennifer Lawrence are great.

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Iky009Nov 27, 2016

Hunger Games is a film of those who trap the spectator from beginning to end, being able to be faithful to its source with very convincing performances and fast pace

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Abbylynn99Nov 1, 2016

Why The Hunger Games?
The Hunger Games is based on the books that Suzanne Collins wrote. The world of Panem is where this movie takes place. Panem has 12 Districts, all who have to provide the Capital with a resource. Such as District 12Why The Hunger Games?
The Hunger Games is based on the books that Suzanne Collins wrote. The world of Panem is where this movie takes place. Panem has 12 Districts, all who have to provide the Capital with a resource. Such as District 12 supplies the Capital with coal, District 5 with power to all the districts and the Capital, and District 7 with lumber. Every year all the districts have to send one boy and one girl, from the ages 12 to 18, to the Capital to fight to the death till only one remains. This act of cruelty is to keep all the districts from fighting one another, or worse, fighting the capital. After this one victor remains he/she goes back to their district to live the rest of their life in peace and riches. This is called The Hunger Games.

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Most parts of the movie were really good but had more down parts to it.
Some parts of the movie could have been better but it was still really good.
Kept me fully entertained and I didn’t want the movie to end.

Evidence: I give this movie a 4/4 for entertainment. This movie keeps you on your toes through the whole movie and I never got bored with it. When you think things are going to slow down they don’t. This movie is a very exciting movie. It’s exciting because you never know what’s around the corner. Some of the things that happen, you don’t realize it’s going to happen.

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The actors didn’t work well together and could have done a lot better.
Some actors worked well together and all the others didn’t.
Only a few of the actors didn’t work well together.
All the actors made the movie come together and worked excellent together.

Evidence: I gave the actors a 4/4. I believe that the actors worked well together. When you think about who should act in this movie, you don’t think of any other actors that could have filled that roll. All the actors worked very well together and I liked the chemistry that all the actors had together. It also helps that the actors have had other jobs before this one so they are experienced. The best actor from this movie, in my opinion, is Katniss ( Jennifer Lawrence ). She follows her role very well compared to the book.

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Evidence: I give the length of the movie a 3/4. The length of the movie was okay. I think they could have made it longer if they wanted too but it was a good length. If it would have been longer it could have made it boring. Movies are usually 2 hours long so the movie fits into that range, but with everything going on in this movie I feel like it could have been longer. If they would have made it a shorter movie I feel like they would have left things out and it would have ended up being a bad movie.
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Left out or added a lot of things that weren’t in the book.
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Evidence: I gave this movie a 3/4 for following the book. This movie did really well with sticking to the movie. There was some little thing left out of the movie that were in the book, like the cat in the movie was a different color than the cat in the book. They also left out a part that was in the book but wasn’t in the movie, it was when Katniss went into the woods to her father’s cabin. Some of these things are little things but you can tell if you pay attention.

How well did you like the movie 1 2 3 4 I didn’t like this movie at all. It was an okay movie. It was a good movie but not my favorite. It is my favorite movie. Evidence: I gave this movie a 4/4 for how well I liked the movie. This movie is one of my favorite movies. It has a lot of action in it which makes it fun. It has a little love story which makes it a nice couples movie. It is overall a great movie to watch with friends and family. Overall I give this movie a 3/4 . This movie is one of my favorite movies and I really feel like it should get this rating. The actors are good together, the overall time of the movie is good, and followed the book pretty well.… Expand

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gameguardian21Sep 26, 2016

The hunger games is not a bad movie, but it's just not for me. To me, it's just like twilight, but with more action, and a ton of shaky, and less vampires.

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reviewfrom19842Aug 10, 2016

Pretty good movie even know it has a lot of cons but hads more pros for it to be and good movie............................................................

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MasterRileyJul 20, 2016

A great start to the Hunger Games movies. Great performances, effects and action. The cinematography could have been smoother, but I understand it was probably to censor some of the gory scenes for younger audience members.

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mrjurrianvrietApr 27, 2016

This is a movie like we've never seen before. The plot is great. The cast is awesome, I mean come on it's Jennifer Lawrence we're talking about!
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aadityamudharApr 17, 2016

A refreshingly grim and realistic premise for an American film meant for teens. Disney it ain't and that's a strength. The weakness? Way, way too much fidelity to the source material. The first hour and a half is ponderous and keeps repeatingA refreshingly grim and realistic premise for an American film meant for teens. Disney it ain't and that's a strength. The weakness? Way, way too much fidelity to the source material. The first hour and a half is ponderous and keeps repeating plot and character points that may have been useful in the novel, but really drag the movie down at least when it pertains to the villainous characters. They are portrayed without an ounce of balance or empathy! As an artistic choice, it's fine, but then someone should have taken some liberties with the script to assure that we weren't treated to endless scenes of Tucci and company being wretched and evil. It got old very quickly. Casting was mostly well done. Rue worked for me and I believe was a true artistic choice especially in Katniss' final acts for her. Lawrence was much, much better in this role than in anything she has done before. It's the first time I've seen her reveal herself in her acting. She worked for me and the nuances of the premise made me feel like I was not watching something put out there to make the kids "feel empowered" which is 90% of teen film. To be commended.… Expand

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SpangleMar 11, 2016

Oh yay a terrible summer blockbuster. Stupid, insipid, generic, and an all-around disaster, it perplexes me how The Hunger Games was well received. Classic young adult nonsense featuring every action movie cliche in the history of humanity,Oh yay a terrible summer blockbuster. Stupid, insipid, generic, and an all-around disaster, it perplexes me how The Hunger Games was well received. Classic young adult nonsense featuring every action movie cliche in the history of humanity, the film occasionally pretends to show how crazy we are for loving violence and how fake television is, yet it is entirely fake itself by trying to manipulate the audience at every turn. Jennifer Lawrence is fine and Josh Hutcherson is okay, but Liam Hemsworth's acting is a joke. Every single plot turn is telegraphed and made so abundantly clear that somebody could be not watching the movie, walk in in the middle of it, and guess how it will turn out by one glance at the screen. The direction is uninspired, the film is overlong and packed to the brim with filler. Honesty, much of the beginning drags on for too long. My personal favorite part was where Woody Harrelson's character gives Jennifer Lawrence advice and she promptly ignores it. The CGI in the film is horrendous and almost comical. At one point, they approach the capital and Hutcherson's character remarks something along the lines of it, "Wow look at it" and all I could think of was changing it to say, "Wow, look at it, a CGi city in the mountains". That is how bad the CGI is. It looks like everything was overexposed. The costume design is beyond peculiar with everyone wearing bizarre get ups and weirdo hairdos. I honestly have no idea why this was done. The premise on its own is idiotic. Sacrificing 12-18 year olds to be killed every year to punish them for rebelling? Yeah, that's certainly very likely. I like dystopian ideas as much as the next guy, but let's be real here. The character development is awful, matching up with the bad script that really has a blast at giving forced exposition through any means necessary. It wants to try and pretend to develop these characters, so it tosses in a few nonsense flashback sequences that add nothing to the overall film. Lucky us.

One of the few redeeming factors here is the interesting world it designed. Though I think the premise is dumb, the world itself is compelling enough to make me curious how it all turns out in the end. Plus, the action is pretty well shot and the thrills the film produces are satisfying enough, even if they are entirely derivative. The film looks good enough on the whole to make me accept its many flaws to the point that I did not entirely hate the movie, but it is quite bad. Overall, The Hunger Games truly made me hunger for a better film.… Expand

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mcfryFeb 29, 2016

The first third of Hunger Games surprised me genuinely, and it kept its hold on me. I had not expected that this fantasy would convey deep emotion. That, and the great actors, unique soundtrack and consequent art design add a lot to a notThe first third of Hunger Games surprised me genuinely, and it kept its hold on me. I had not expected that this fantasy would convey deep emotion. That, and the great actors, unique soundtrack and consequent art design add a lot to a not quite outworn scenario. I highly enjoyed the beauty and the quality of the film (and also, the overdone references to other genre movies will amuse for some time to come).

Sadly, when the fighting starts, the plot loses important nuances, although the story still motivated me enough to hold out to the end. An accomplishment, but the duration is probably just too long - something I usually don't say because I like a good epic. But in this case, weaknesses of an old plot recipe eat up almost the rest of the movie. That's why I gave 7 - after a captivating start and some precious sequences after that.… Expand

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BarneyOnMTJan 5, 2016

WHAT I LIKED: It's a fantastic adaptation of the book that stays true to the excitement and futuristic society - like the pages you read have come to life. It's beautifully shot, gritty and exciting and (like the book) manages to retainWHAT I LIKED: It's a fantastic adaptation of the book that stays true to the excitement and futuristic society - like the pages you read have come to life. It's beautifully shot, gritty and exciting and (like the book) manages to retain interest throughout. This is largely thanks to Jennifer Lawrence who does such an excellent job of bringing Katniss to life.
WHAT I DIDN'T LIKE: It feels a little rushed, and maybe it stays too true to the book to be imaginative?
VERDICT: True Hunger Games fans will be impressed. This is as gripping and visual as the books were - that's a big achievement.… Expand

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NikitaBrandtJan 3, 2016

This is not a successful start of a series of films from the perspective of the director's work. But surely we must pay tribute to the actors, writer (Susan Collins) and set decorator.

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EpicLadySpongeJan 3, 2016

It's only a matter of time before this film received the score it should deserve for now. It totally deserve the 7 score for at least now. It'll rise sooner or later.

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gdiego135Dec 4, 2015

Unlike my reviews for mockingjay part 1 and 2, this movie is actually really good, and makes you fall in love with the characters, at times make you cry. I highly recommend watching this great film.

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CineAutoctonoDec 2, 2015

From book to film , and the fact the fact , the first delivery is the beginning of an adventure without contemplation , and left three reasons for this, first , had not read the book but pleased his story has been amazing , Second The historyFrom book to film , and the fact the fact , the first delivery is the beginning of an adventure without contemplation , and left three reasons for this, first , had not read the book but pleased his story has been amazing , Second The history which Katniss Everdeen volunteered to protect her sister Prim, which died in the last delivery but this character will be in our thoughts , her courage to play to survive, and so will live the rest of the story .… Expand

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SEROJDec 2, 2015

This is one of the worst movies i've ever seen! Typical plot, pathetic story, horrible acting and decent action! I haven't read the books but i bet they can't be worse than this garbage i watched!

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teddy1984ltNov 27, 2015

Great movie really liked it I'm glad there are going to be sequels because I really want to know where it's going to go. There's one death it the movie that is one of the saddest deaths in a movie I have ever seen.

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dollarhydeNov 21, 2015

Hollywood PG-13 version of ''Battle Royale'' full of meaningless dialogues, uninteresting characters in ridiculous costumes and a script so bad it's only comparable to "Twilight".

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WrongKlenaNov 16, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Apesar de ser meio fiel o filme tem uma movimentação de câmeras péssima, uma maior visibilidade do casal falso Peeta e Katniss não bate com a relatada no livro, até mesmo o livro é mais pesado em questões de lutas, que são relatadas como sangrentas, oque não ocorreu no filme. O filme agrada, mas não dá imersão total aos telespectadores na história.… Expand

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MovieFan123Sep 21, 2015

When I originally saw The Hunger Games, I was wowed. Beautiful effects and strong acting. However, after recently re watching it I realized there were more problems than meet the eye. The Hunger Games is directed by Gary Ross and staresWhen I originally saw The Hunger Games, I was wowed. Beautiful effects and strong acting. However, after recently re watching it I realized there were more problems than meet the eye. The Hunger Games is directed by Gary Ross and stares Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson and Woody Harrelson. Let's start with the bad. After watching the sequels I realize (and don't hate me for this) Jennifer Lawrence is just not giving as strong a performance as in later films. It's perfectly fine but I wish she gave us a more layered performance in general. Also, there is little development of the supporting characters. We get there name, a general backstory but that's it. Also the main problem in this film is: Shaky Cam. This film's battle scenes have so much shaky cam at some points it's extremely hard to see what's going on. But of course there are good parts. The story is obviously excellent. Woody Harrelson gives a great performance, a mentor who seems crazy but is actually a man who has just lost his way. The visuals are spectacular and there are some true moments of emotion throughout this film. The capitol is beautifully designed with each building going beyond your wildest imaginations. Every possibly cheesy moment in the book is done right for the most part. Overall despite some problems with character development and shaky cam The Hunger Games is well- written well done adaption that opens the series up properly despite not being as good as Catching Fire. This is why I give it a 7/10.… Expand

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grandpajoe6191Aug 25, 2015

"The Hunger Games" is probably one of the very few movies that doesn't get swept over by the teenage fad curse, with a huge thanks to excellent performances from Jennifer Lawrence.

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xDaudexAug 14, 2015

Pros:
Switches traditional gender roles
World building Believable story Cons: Some sections of the story seem rushed, though this is a typical issue when converting a book to a movie The amount of people left at any given time is notPros:
Switches traditional gender roles
World building
Believable story

Cons:
Some sections of the story seem rushed, though this is a typical issue when converting a book to a movie
The amount of people left at any given time is not stated as often as it should
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luketeddyJun 26, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Pretty good for the 1st movie. the one death of rue is one of the saddest deaths In movie history. the plot is that there is this battle royal were 24 kids fight to the death. it's not 100% original ( battle royal & gamer)but it's still a good film over all.… Expand

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GentM2015Jun 10, 2015

The best novel based movie ever.The Hunger Games has astonishing acting and directing that makes for an unforgettable movie with an unforgettable heroin that's not what everybody would expect her to be.Amazing movie.

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MadMaxFuryRoadJun 9, 2015

This movie is pretty overrated. First of all, the movie does do pretty good making itself have the Hunger Games setting look and you actually feel pretty intense. But the shaky cam was just so annoying. I still thought the plot was good andThis movie is pretty overrated. First of all, the movie does do pretty good making itself have the Hunger Games setting look and you actually feel pretty intense. But the shaky cam was just so annoying. I still thought the plot was good and the part where Effie chooses the tickets was handled very well as well as good acting from Jennifer Lawrence.… Expand

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CharnutboyMay 19, 2015

Jennifer Lawrence = Freaking obnoxious and over-dramatic; a mediocre Katniss

Story = Meh Book-to-Movie Translation = Meh Pita-didn't-lose-a-leg = Check I know, I'm picky. But I really don't get the hype for this movie. Was theJennifer Lawrence = Freaking obnoxious and over-dramatic; a mediocre Katniss

Story = Meh

Book-to-Movie Translation = Meh

Pita-didn't-lose-a-leg = Check

I know, I'm picky. But I really don't get the hype for this movie. Was the book okay? Yeah, even though it was a bit overrated at the time it came out.
But when the tension all dies down, I just won't like this movie that much. The very few good things found in this movie, such as visuals, and...nothing else. Though I do have to say that the visuals are pretty damn good.… Expand

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VinceRocks123May 15, 2015

You know when you watch it a dozen times its not really that bad I think this is the only good book series to be made into a movie trilogy with a female lead

Lots of interesting characters and one gory story I just couldn't resist the urgeYou know when you watch it a dozen times its not really that bad I think this is the only good book series to be made into a movie trilogy with a female lead

Lots of interesting characters and one gory story I just couldn't resist the urge to see it

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homer4presidentMar 13, 2015

With it's engaging narrative set-up, unforgettable cast of characters and ferociously powerful action sequences, The Hunger Games sets the bar surprisingly high for book-to-movie adaptations to come.

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JohnMasterLMar 9, 2015

The Hunger Games o "Los Juegos del Hambre" es entretenimiento increíble, polémico e interesante. Después de ver que la trama era sobre un futuro Apocalipsis, donde todos los niños y adolescentes pelean a muerte en una arena de combate y alThe Hunger Games o "Los Juegos del Hambre" es entretenimiento increíble, polémico e interesante. Después de ver que la trama era sobre un futuro Apocalipsis, donde todos los niños y adolescentes pelean a muerte en una arena de combate y al final solo uno puede sobrevivir; me intereso muchísimo y e de decir que cuando termine la pelicula, me quede con ganas de mas; tanto así que comencé a leer la trilogía. En términos de adaptación, es pasable, hay muchos cambios y muchos cortes, pero la cinta es objetiva, entretenida, llena de suspenso, violencia, critica política y Amor. The Hunger Games es sin duda un film brutal, con una critica fuerte hacia el gobierno.… Expand

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diogomendesMar 1, 2015

Its somewhat shaky cameras can be compensated by Jennifer Lawrence's all-star performance and its thrilling, emotionally resonant storytelling. One of the few YA films that actually works.

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ydnar4Feb 7, 2015

Extremely overrated! There was a lot of hype for this film and I can't believe that so many people were drawn in by this movie. Now we have another mediocre film series based on a novel for teenagers. The best thing about this film is that itExtremely overrated! There was a lot of hype for this film and I can't believe that so many people were drawn in by this movie. Now we have another mediocre film series based on a novel for teenagers. The best thing about this film is that it spawned the career of Jennifer Lawrence, who has shown off her chops in a lot of better films. I won't be watching another one of these films.… Expand

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SuperficialityFeb 7, 2015

Now I read the trilogy and really enjoyed it but this movie made me a bit queasy. I've never been fond of movies in which a female is the main lead, especially when she's not very attractive nor a good actor. I slept through the whole movieNow I read the trilogy and really enjoyed it but this movie made me a bit queasy. I've never been fond of movies in which a female is the main lead, especially when she's not very attractive nor a good actor. I slept through the whole movie because it was soo boring. Very disappointed; would like a refund.… Expand

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Parappafan1996Jan 14, 2015

This is a good film, mostly because of its great action and top notch special effects, the reason it didn't recieve a 9 or 10 is because the characters are on a Twilight scale of blandness.

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DBPirate1129Jan 11, 2015

A thrilling action-packed film with the strong lead character of Katniss Everdeen. A great first installment in the Hunger Games series. It's much better than your normal book teen obsession. *cough* Twilight *cough*

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FilmwritingmindJan 3, 2015

I loved the film on its initial release. Rewatching it,, the plot is straightfoward. It's 21st century "Running Man", for the teens. Unreality television being parodied. What makes the film interesting in the world, Jennifer Lawrence as theI loved the film on its initial release. Rewatching it,, the plot is straightfoward. It's 21st century "Running Man", for the teens. Unreality television being parodied. What makes the film interesting in the world, Jennifer Lawrence as the " rising star."… Expand

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kito1356Dec 16, 2014

in movie, characters have each fascinating point and director well catch about their good feature.
and music is well awesome grand and with movie. especially heroine's playing is so good

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joao1198pedroDec 10, 2014

How summit keep insisting on teenage dumb movies? People said that this movie is great, but not even jennifer lawrence save this crap,i hope the sequels gets better.

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TheDarkKnight22Nov 30, 2014

The movie was okay, it was not that interesting in my opinion. I liked the books but the movie did not capture my attention as much as the books. It stayed too focused on the action of the hunger games and i began to lose my attention slowlyThe movie was okay, it was not that interesting in my opinion. I liked the books but the movie did not capture my attention as much as the books. It stayed too focused on the action of the hunger games and i began to lose my attention slowly and by the end of the movie i didn't care about what was happening. it was a well acted and a well scripted movie but most of the scenes were not that interesting to me.… Expand

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Shiftian_BeNov 26, 2014

Plain shallow .. This movie has some potential as far as setting and theme go but they to choose to do absolute **** with it.. Its slow, boring , deaths are uneventful.. The overall plot of the movie can be seen through about 20 minutes intoPlain shallow .. This movie has some potential as far as setting and theme go but they to choose to do absolute **** with it.. Its slow, boring , deaths are uneventful.. The overall plot of the movie can be seen through about 20 minutes into the flick.. If not for the beautiful Lawrence , I hadn't even watched it through to the end..… Expand

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CherryxldNov 23, 2014

The Hunger Games es una película que te intriga y entretiene desde que empieza hasta que termina, con mucha acción y grandes actuaciones por parte de todos. Es totalmente una gran película de Ciencia-Ficción.

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CPD98Nov 22, 2014

Una película totalmente sobrevalorada, con unos personajes tan estúpidos como poco interesantes y una trama absurda. Aunque, si la tengo que comparar con las otras dos que la preceden, esta me parece mejor. Al menos tenía un poco el elementoUna película totalmente sobrevalorada, con unos personajes tan estúpidos como poco interesantes y una trama absurda. Aunque, si la tengo que comparar con las otras dos que la preceden, esta me parece mejor. Al menos tenía un poco el elemento sorpresa y el final fue algo mejor.
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5

Mosh603Nov 12, 2014

What really bums me out about this movie is that is had incredible potential. The storyline was primed to be a great blockbuster with tons of action and great moments. The writers never got this to perdition. The "climax" in the movie isWhat really bums me out about this movie is that is had incredible potential. The storyline was primed to be a great blockbuster with tons of action and great moments. The writers never got this to perdition. The "climax" in the movie is basically nonexistent with the ending being equally crappy.… Expand

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7

vikesh2206Nov 9, 2014

A solid start to a promising franchise, The Hunger Games thrills with good action sequences and a brilliant performance by Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss Everdeen.

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SythusRATINGSOct 19, 2014

Every year in the ruins of what was once North America, the evil Capitol of the nation of Panem forces each of its twelve districts to send a teenage boy and girl to compete in the Hunger Games. A twisted punishment for a past uprising and anEvery year in the ruins of what was once North America, the evil Capitol of the nation of Panem forces each of its twelve districts to send a teenage boy and girl to compete in the Hunger Games. A twisted punishment for a past uprising and an ongoing government intimidation tactic, The Hunger Games are a nationally televised event in which "Tributes" must fight with one another until one survivor remains.
Pitted against highly-trained Tributes who have prepared for these Games their entire lives, Katniss is forced to rely upon her sharp instincts as well as the mentorship of drunken former victor Haymitch Abernathy. If she's ever to return home to District 12, Katniss must make impossible choices in the arena that weigh survival against humanity and life against love.… Expand

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AdsonOct 15, 2014

The Hunger Games is a sweet fantasy, since the cinematography until the story. The Cast is glorious with a great performance. During the course of the movie, the actions scenes brings action to the viewer. Sometimes the story is predictableThe Hunger Games is a sweet fantasy, since the cinematography until the story. The Cast is glorious with a great performance. During the course of the movie, the actions scenes brings action to the viewer. Sometimes the story is predictable like the romance between Peeta e Katniss. In the general is awesome!… Expand

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3

BigZOct 7, 2014

I don't understand what got this movie so hyped and successful...I haven't read the books and yet I can't help but think this has totally been done before. Maybe you remember the 1980s film The Running Man? Arnold...anyone? When you make aI don't understand what got this movie so hyped and successful...I haven't read the books and yet I can't help but think this has totally been done before. Maybe you remember the 1980s film The Running Man? Arnold...anyone? When you make a movie with a plot that has already been done, you better have some extra fire power to back it up. Of which this movie had little to none. The characters had very little and/or significant development. I didn't feel bad when they died, enough said. Wasn't that the girl from the movie Orphan? That movie was sick! (the good kind of sick) You monsters diminished her talent! And Jennifer Lawrence, just didn't have the edge I feel like a girl in her situation would need, sure she can shoot, but what good is that when there's no fire? Where's the animal kill or be killed instinct? No believable feeling. And there's no one else better than her to eventually be the one who takes down the bad guys? Her performance makes that tough to believe. Terrible. And there's more of the series to come. Wow. I don't think they can salvage this. But how cute, they're going to try.… Expand

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pierremSep 28, 2014

I don't think a movie aimed for teenage girls can be any better. In this view, 10/10 is deserved. But as an actual film, 7 seems fair to me. Maybe even 8.

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beingryanjudeSep 2, 2014

The constant comparisons to the novel from which it came are destined to tear down this film--but that's just not fair, it's really quite remarkable. Jennifer Lawrence and her fellow cast members bring this extraordinary tale to life on-screen.

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xolveAug 24, 2014

This film comes across as exploitative and cheap as the games it depicts. As an audience member, I felt shallow, exploitive and confused about whether I should be enjoying this.
But it is aimed at a younger, less empathetic, and less cleverThis film comes across as exploitative and cheap as the games it depicts. As an audience member, I felt shallow, exploitive and confused about whether I should be enjoying this.
But it is aimed at a younger, less empathetic, and less clever audience.
Perhaps the irony of watching the watchers is satisfying to some. Personally it left an incredibly bad taste in my mouth. I could go into the stupid plot-holes, the greyscale-esque blue-and-gold visual delivery, the ending which gives you no emotional reward but... at the end, unlike the running man and the truman show, this never feels anything but shallowly-emotional and forced.… Expand

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