The+Hunger+Games-+Movie+Reviews

==What did you think of the movie? Write your review here. Consider the characterisation of Katniss, Peter and the others, special effects, how closely the movie related to the book, positives, negatives and a rating out of 10.==

The Hunger Games is a movie that anyone has been talking about, and it’s finally out! The Hunger Games is a movie based on the popular book by Suzanne Collins. It is an action packed movie about the ‘Games’ when very year, two tributes, aged 12 to 18, one male and female, from every district is selected to fight to the death in an arena. Out of the 24 selected children, one will survive.This movie is violent at times but will have you sitting at the edge of the seat. But for the people who have read the book, like me, it was not as great as I thought it would be. Like when Katniss appeared with her flaming costume, the costume was not as pretty as the book described it. But the movie did a really good job at sticking to the storyline, and the acting was really good and I could nearly hear everyone crying in the emotional scenes. Overall, this movie is worth your time to watch but I only recommend it to mature people who don’t mind violence and blood. I rate this 8/10 (Jill Chung)

The hunger games is a thrilling movie that I feel captured everyone’s attention. The hunger games was originally a book with the main characters Katniss and Peeta. Katniss is a very smart and cunning girl who also has a very kind heart. The hunger games are a mix of a deadly romance and high action. I think that the directors of hunger games did a wonderful job on the story line I thought it was very creative but the only negative thing about it was that it was very hard to believe that in our world today that that sort of thing would ever happen. I would rate this adrenalin pumping movie an 8/10 (Sophie Tomasoni)

I haven't seen the Hunger Games yet but, I would really like to see the movie as all the ratings and reviews have been so highly recommended. I am interested to see who wins the battle and how the movie is directed and if it is similiar or different to the book. I really like action movies and I can't wait to see the movie. Sophie Murphy

The Hunger Games is a great movie it has lots of action and is suitable for all ages. It is very exiting with lots of hart stoping moments that makes you jump of your seat. i have not read the book yet but every person that has read it has said how amazing it and telling me i have to read it. the movie is about 2 people from 12 districts and have to survive in the wilderness whilst being hunted by 22 other warriors. the other districts are not the only thing that the have to be afraid of with many other dangerous animals and climates some dangerous animals in the movie was trackerjackers witch is a wasp with a potent venom that makes you halosanate and if stung by too many death. over all i really enjoyed the hunger games and i strongly recomend it to any one. (Ben Hall)

The Hunger Games is a exiting and action filled movie. It covers a lot of categories like romance, action, and adventurous. it is a suitable movie ages from 12 and up its an all round great movie. but on the downside I didn't really like the start it dragged on for the 1st half an hour. The 1st half an hour was pretty much all about the lead up to the games. It is based on the future. When it actually comes to the games it starts to get action filled I like it then katness shot the apples with her bow and arrow so then the mines blew up and there wasn't as much food for the other people, it was a very smart move. It is kind of like a action version of Bear Grills. But it was still a pretty good movie.(Bailey)

The Hunger Games is an enthralling movie based on the novel by Suzanne Collins about a reality TV show with a twist: the winner must kill to get out.16 year old Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) is a citizen of the Capitol-neglected District 12, and must hunt with her bow and arrows everyday to feed her family, all the while living under the fear of next years Hunger Games. The Hunger Games are the Capitols sick way of keeping control over the 12 districts, by taking 1 boy and 1 girl between 12 and 18 from each district, and putting them in an arena to fight to the death. When Katniss's sister, Prim, is chosen as a tribute, she bravely volunteers to go instead, and is taken to the Capitol to be pampered and paraded before her battle. But with her comes Peeta (Josh Hutcherson), the boy with the bread, and as Katniss tries to distance herself from her fellow tribute, the closer the two become. Although violent in some parts, and sad in others, the effects are good, the script well writen, and your eyes will be glued to the screen in anticapation. A story of life, death, love and loyalty, the Hunger Games is a movie not to be rivaled, and I am looking forward to the release of the sequel. 9 out of 10. (Eve Dalton, 8G)

The 74th Annual Hunger Games has come back and it's time to pick one man and woman from each of he 12 districts to compete for there lives. Primrose Everdeen, Age 12, was chosen to represent District 12, but her 17 year old sister Katniss volunteered to take her place with the Bakers son, Peeta. They were sent off to the capitol with 22 other tributes aged from 12-18, to train for the games and be shown off to the crowd of people who will represent them. One by one each of the districts had to go into the training centre and show off a skill to get sponsors, to help them in the games. Katniss had picked her well known weapon, Bow and Arrow, and shot the highest score of 11. '3, 2, 1, Let the Hunger Games Begin' The 24 tributes from the 12 districts were either fighting for weapons at the 'Cornucopia' which was 40 metes ahead of them or running to the woods behind them, hoping to get away from everyone, Katniss had quickly chosen to grab a backpack and run. Day by day she ran away from the others hoping to survive and get home safely to her Sister, Mother and her best mate Gale. She had to face obsticals and face to face battles with other tributes, she came across the youngest tribute, 'Rue' who helps Katniss to survive. This is a fantastic choice for a movie to go and see and I strongly recommend to those who haven't seen it to go and watch it! (Kirsty Pinnell)

//**The Hunger Games **// is a young adult  novel written by American television writer and novelist Suzanne Collins The Hunger games was an exciting and Thrilling Movie, packed with lots of Excitment, Action & Romance.

I wasnt expecting it to be so amazing. I hadent yet red the book but everyone was talking about it and I was looking foward to seeing what everbody was talking about! Once I came out of the movie I immediately knew it was the best movie I had ever watched. Everyhting about it was perfect. From the costumes to the characters, I was intreaged the whole way through. There is a dramatic love triangle in the movie! There would not be a better movie to go at watch..... It is a must see movie for every one from 12 to 112. If you dont see this life changing movie than your life will not be changed. (Layla Everstets)

==//The Hunger Games //was a very suspenseful and thrilling film. I enjoyed watching it. I loved all the actors and actresses they cast; all of them depicted the characters from the books almost perfectly. I think Jennifer Lawrence did an amazing job as Katniss. //The Hunger Games// was one of the best book-to-movie interpretations I’ve ever seen- the settings and costumes were all very accurate. I was totally absorbed. Everything looked realistic and definitely set the appropriate mood. You could really see how the characters felt, as if you were there with them. I loved it! 9/10 -Clarissa Nicholls ==

===//The Hunger Games is one of the biggest movies this year. The hype surrounding it was unbelievable, but I don’t believe it lived up to its talk. The hunger Games is set in a futuristic setting where the up risers are split up into 12 districts. Every year they would hold a battle to the death between chosen children or tributes. it follows the path of Katniss Everdeen from district 12. Her sister is chosen as tribute but she volunteers in her place. the rest of the movie is the fight to survive and I don't want to spoil that for you. It is a movie for the age of 13 to 16. I didn't personally like it, because the movie dragged on for too long and the acting was average. It seemed like a typical American movie with all the cheesy lines. I would suggest other movies such as the Avengers or 21 Jump street. ( ////Hugo Tanna) //===

The hunger games movie is based on the very populuar book but didn't hit expectations of some people. I'm not saying that the movie was bad im just saying they could have done a bit better as they took to much of the book out such as the action and blood. The girl that played Katniss did a good job acting but everyone else did a pretty ordinary job of acting. Overall im only going to rate it 7 out of 10 but the book would be rated much higher. (Koen Dovey)

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">The Hunger Games has been the best movie this year so far for my opinion. I think it's suitable for all ages male and female, it comes together when 12 districs, 2 children from each district are chosen to be tributes.But katniss everdeen's sister gets chosen and she volenteers for her sister's place in the games.They all get ut into a big arena and fight to to the death and there can only be one winner. I rate this movie a 8 out of 10 stars. (Riley McC)

<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">The Hunger Games movie was a little disappointing since there were quite a few bad points to it. Firstly, the movie missed out some of the parts in the book. Secondly, some of the scenes were incorrect because some of the scenes weren't in the right places. Finally, some parts of the book changed in the Hunger Games movie. In conclusion, this movie wasn't too bad but still a little disappointing. ( <span style="font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Sharon You)

<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">The Hunger Games in one of the best book adaptations I have seen, though it does leave out some important details included in the book. Katniss' feelings, for example, aren't explained all that well in the movie, whereas, in the book the first person point of view enabled the author to really go into depth about what she's thinking and feeling. Jennifer Lawrence (Katniss),Josh Hutcherson (Peeta) and Liam Hensworth (Gale) portrayed their characters excellently. The soundtrack was also interesting, using a song, "Sediment", for the cornucopia scene which was recorded in the 70's. Most of the sound track isn't what you'd expect for a blockbuster movie, but it still works together perfec t <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">ly. This is a must see movie, and a movie you'll want to see again and again. 8/10 Lorraine Parsons

<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">I havent seen the Hunger Games yet but i think it will be worth while after hearing what all my friends have told me about it. <span style="font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">It seems like a movie with action and romance involved. The main characters are Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark. <span style="font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Which by whacthing the trailer and other reviews seem like the right people to be playibg the role. I have heard that it is a fight between tributes <span style="font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">and there is only one surviver, many thing happen during the fight but at the end of the fight Katniss and Peeta are allowed to be winners together. <span style="font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">I am looking forward to going to whatch it and wait for number 2. Even though i havent seen it i would still recomend it to others. (Ruby Stuart)

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 16px;">The **Hunger Games** is a thrilling, edge of your seat movie! The main characters, Katniss and Peeta are randomly selected to compete in Panem’s annual Hunger Games. The Hunger Games is a fight to the death competition and it includes a boy and a girl tribute from each district. There is not as much gore as there is in the book. It has a fantastic storyline although it doesn’t completely follow the storyline of the book it is based on. The movie has plenty of excellent action as well as a romance story threading throughout the movie. I also liked the sound track throughout the movie. I highly recommend this movie to anyone who likes a bit of action! 9/10 (Sam Woodfield)

The Hunger Games is a movie that I have not seen yet, although I would like to review another movie. The Return of the King, the third instalment in the lord of the rings trilogy, is an enthralling movie for anyone who likes action, fantasy and even romance. Based on the novels by J.R.R. Tolkien, the lord of the rings trilogy is an adventure story based in a fictional world called Middle Earth. The last novel tells of the war in which all races come together to defeat the dark lord Sauron and his mighty orc armies. All seams lost until Frodo and his loyal companion Sam, two meek hobbits, successfully destroy the ring of power and Sauron is defeated, and the world returns from the darkness. Having already read the books, I thought the movie would not have been as good. This was proved wrong as the brilliant combination of action and fantasy had me riveted right until the end even though it missed a few parts The battle scenes had amazing graphics, the acting was brilliant and all the characters looked how I thought they would. The animation of middle earth was amazing and it looked spectacular. I give it a 9/10. By Finn Connolly 8A.

<span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">“The Hunger Games” film was internationally released on March 23, 2012 and since then has sold over $572 700 000 US dollars in box office money. The film is directed by Gary Ross, based on the bestselling novel “The Hunger Games” by Suzanne Collins and featuring young actors such as Jennifer Lawrence (Katniss), Josh Hutcherson (Peeta) and Liam Hemsworth (Gale). The film is packed full of heart stopping moments and excitement, as teenagers from all twelve districts are thrown into the arena. The acting is fabulous (no complaints!) and every moment of the movie creates excitement, tension and anticipation (no loosed ends joined together). For the fans of the novel, the movie mainly follows the storyline in the book with minor changes and additions, so there will be no disappointment there! The movie is suitable for both males and females, with intense action for the boys and a romantic side for the girls. The movie is officially rated “M” due to the scenes of bloody fighting and violence, so be prepared for the action. Every minute of the movie will keep your eyes glued on the screen, as our main characters struggle in the arena to survive. “The Hunger Games” is a great movie and I would definitely recommend it to anyone who loves a bit of unique adventure and action. Overall rating: 9/10. (Ben Lu)

The hunger games was a fantastic movie and I thourghly enjoyed it. In a future, North America is composed of 12 districts that are controlled by the totalitarian Capitol. Every year, one boy and one girl from each of the districts are randomly selected to compete in the Hunger Games, a televised battle to the death for the Capitol's amusement. When 16-year-old Katniss Everdeen's younger sister is chosen as one of District 12's representatives, she volunteers to be the tribute in her sister's place. Aided by half-drunk former winner personal stylist Cinna), and fellow tribute Peeta Katniss embarks on an unimaginable journey to emerge as the Games' sole victor, even though that means 23 others will have to die. Director Gary Ross has adapted the first installment of Suzanne Collins riveting dystopian trilogy.. The main character portrays a fierce and selfless young woman who knows how to survive and how to save the people she loves. The supporting actors portrayal of the characters set in the novel give the film a true meaning and live up to the vision set by the author of the novel. Ryan Werda

“The 27th Hunger Games has begun” the game makers had to pick one girl’s name from a bowl and then one boy’s name from a separate bowl. All the girl’s and boy’s names are in the bowl but only the children from the ages of 12-18, if you are 12 your name will go in the bowl once and if you are 18 your name will go in the bowl something like 26 times. Effie Trinket then speaks into the microphone, her voice booms out “Ladies First” she picks a name and it is Primrose Everdeen she is 12 years old and she had an older sister Katniss Everdeen she is 16 they are as close as ever. Katniss pushes through the crowd and yells out to Effie I volunteer. This is the first time someone has volunteered from district 12. Effie lets primrose down from the stage and introduces Katniss to every one; the boy from district 12 was Peeta (known as bread boy for Katniss). Katniss has her own special stylist his name is Cinna he makes her first public viewing amazing the dresses he makes for her are astonishing. She got the highest score in training which was an 11 as for Peeta he got an 8. 3, 2, 1… all 24 competitors start sprinting to the mouth of the cornucopia where all the equipment is and every time a boy or girl dies a cannon goes off, and every night the anthem plays and shows all the faces of the boys and girls that had died that day. Katniss grabbed a bright orange backpack slung it over her shoulder and sprinted for the woods she ran for days and days she finally got to water and water meant animals and food, she didn’t know where Peeta was but she hadn’t seen his face at night so that was a fantastic sign. Right at that moment Effie’s voice boomed over everyone “There has been a slight rule change, if two people from the same district are the last two people left you can go home safely together” Katniss without thinking suddenly yelled out “PEETA!” she quickly shut her mouth and went to go search for him… does she find him well you have to go find out don’t you? If you want to here more and haven’t yet watched the movie then I better tell you “YOU ARE CRAZY” you have to go see it I give it a 8.5/10 the book however I have also read, I recommend you also have to read it. The rating I give the book is a 9.5/10, because the book is more descriptive and I got into it a lot more, I couldn’t put the book down, I think the book is better than the movie but that’s me if I were u I would go find out for yourselves. The book and the movie involves romance and violence it may not be your thing but sill I recommend you read then watch the movie. (Katniss is also known as the girl on fire) Kirsty Barker 8G

<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">The Hunger Games is a thrilling and exciting movie that I think is more aimed at teenagers but could definitely suit adults as well. It is set in a futuristic world, where 2 teenagers from each of the 12 districts are chosen every year to be ‘Tributes’ in the Hunger Games. The have to kill each other one by one to stay alive, and try to survive in the wilderness for 2 weeks. Only one survives. Katniss Everdene (Jenniffer Lawrence) and Peeta Mellark (Josh Hutcherson) are both chosen to represent their district. Peeta secretly loves Katniss and expresses it during their journey throughout the Hunger Games. She starts to fall for him but she has a boyfriend (Gale Hawthrone (Liam Hemsworth) back at home. Who will she choose, and will they survive? This movie will keep you on the edge of your seat for the whole movie. I really enjoyed it. 8/10 ( Olivia W)

<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">The Hunger games was very thrilling, I really enjoyed watching it. I think Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth and Stanley Tucci did a great job making this awesome movie. When I watched the movie I thought it actually happened as a real life. But if it did actually happened in a real life it would’ve been really scary, but it’s a movie so it’s fine, but still awesome! I never seen a movie like that except for “2012” movie. There were a sad part and I cried. So I would recommend it you watch the movie. I would give 9/10 – Rina Masaoka

<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">I thought the hunger games was a great movie. It was very realistic, but i thought it stayed on the same topic for a bit which i did not like. The best part was the setting out, everything just fell into place as u would expect. It is not too violent but it is aimed at teenagers because the story might be incomprehensible for young ages. It is a sad movie because it envolves death of main characters. Overall a very interesting movie. (Harrison T)

The Hunger Games movie was a decent movie more for teenagers due to the violence in it and inappropriate scenes for young ages. The movie is based around two main characters called Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark. When both the characters are drawn as tribute, they have to go through immense training and thrilling activities. All for the training of the real game: The Hunger Games. Overall I rate this movie 8/10 (Anthony Sheng)

<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">The Hunger Games i believe is quite acurate to the best seller book, written by Suzanne Colins. 16 year old Katniss's younger sister Primrose is chosen for a fight to the death, with 23 other tributes ranging from 12-18 year olds. Katniss decided to go into the death match in the place of her sister. The Movie is based on the book, but some parts were very different which bothered me, because i think it was better how it was. It is an action movie with a strong movie. About half the movie is filmed as if you are there, thats really amazing for some parts but you start to feel a bit sick after a while. I think they did so the could have the rating M, they should have filmed it properly and raised the rating to MA. Overall I think that you shouldn’t waste your time and should wait for the DVD. 6/10 (Roseanna)

==<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">I think that the Hunger Games is thrill seeking movie, I felt like I was actually in there in the arena of the games. In this movie one boy and one girl are chosen for the 74th annual hunger games. But Katniss wouldn’t let her little sister Prim be chosen, so instead she volunteered herself as tribute! Katniss, in this movie is courage’s girl who has an amazing skill in the art of bow and arrow. I think that Jenifer Lawrence did a great job of playing the role of Katniss.In some parts of the movie it lagged on a bit. I really liked the part when they were training, and the end was Amazing .To make is more interesting Overall I think that the Hunger Games was a great movie and everybody should go and see it!(Zoe Madrers) ==

As I started reading the book I thought that this would make a brilliant movie, Little that I knew that it was all ready in production. When I found out about it I was pre booking my ticket.The movie is about a annual games ceremony consisting of 12 districts, two tributes girl and boy from each.It is based on the two tributes from district 12.There is a twist with a maze of love and drama between the three main charactors Katiniss (Jennifer Lawrence), Peeta (Josh Hutcherson) and Gale (Liam Hemsworth). (Laing Goostrey 8G)

====**//The Hunger Games movie is a science fiction action drama film, based on the novel of the same name by Suzanne Collins. I really enjoyed the action and the story line was really well put together. The characters Katniss and Peter had really good personalities. The story based on the annual Hunger Games that consist of 12 districts and 2 tributes are chosen from each district. The Hunger Games is an excellent movie and I highly recommend you go and see it. (Brody)//**====

The Hunger Games movie is a movie with a thrilling story about a teenage girl named Katniss Everdeen in a future time where there are only 12 districts and a Capitol. When her younger sister is picked out she volunteers to take her place and compete in a dangerous battle arena against other people from all districts. Even though it is an amazing movie it missed many parts of the original storyline. I still recommend the Hunger Games for anyone who likes a thrilling action-packed movie or anyone who likes movies with a twisted love story. 8/10 Jordan Hanau

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">The Hunger Games is an action packed thriller that is based on the bestselling novel written by Suzanne Collins. The main characters are Katniss Everdeen, a girl raised in a poor family, and Peeta Mellark, a boy that works in a bakery. Katniss’s sister, Primrose, is chosen to represent District 12 in the annual Hunger Games, but Katniss volunteers to be in the games. Peeta Mellark is also nominated to attend. This process is called ‘The Reaping’ and happens to every district every year, all over Panem, the leftovers of what used to be the USA. Katniss and Peeta board a train that takes them to the Capitol, the main city that runs Panem. They are trained to fight, to survive, and to win. On the day of the Hunger Games, all of the tributes step on a plate and are lifted into an arena that has never been seen before.. The Hunger Games movie was great but not as good as the book. 9/10 //Lachlan Nelson//

The Hunger Games is an action packed and Gory movie with young teens or even younger people fighting to be alive while family, friends and their District watches them, this movie is set in the future. the main characters Catniss and Peter were chosen from District 12, Catniss wasn’t chosen her little sister Prim was chosen, Catniss didn’t want to see Prim die so she volunteered to be the representative. In the hunger games movie i found one negative which is that the movie does not feel like they’re showing you as much information as the book does, with the movie I rate it a 8.5 out of 10. //Reid Prendergast//

<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">The Hunger Games is the most talked about movie this year! <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">It's a movie based on a book written by Susanne Collins. <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">The movie starts off with the main character, Katniss Everdeen, living in the poor district 12, where two tributes are soon to be picked to enter the Hunger Games. The hunger games is a brutal entertainment show for the people living in the Capital of the districts to watch on TV. Two tributes, a boy and a girl, are chosen from each of the twelve districts to go and fight to the death in wild, treacherous terrain. Katniss takes the place of her sister who gets chosen at the reeping and Katniss and the other tribute Peeta get taken to the Capital to compete. I thought the movie was really good, it was full of action, violence and even romance. It also had a close likeness to the book and I was amazed that it managed to fit in so much infomation and excitement. Although I found some small bits in the movie annoying and irrelevent, I still think it's worth going to see. I rate it an 8/10 <span style="font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Jarryd

The expectation of The Hunger Games was very high and I believe that it met those standards. The Hunger Games movie was a thrilling movie with lots of excitement at every turn. Katniss is a young women who spends her life in District 12, a very poor place where food is scarce. Katniss’ sister is chosen to compete in the 74th Hunger Games. Her sister is young and obvious not fit to compete, so Katniss volunteers herself. She is sent off to train for a fight to against 24 other tributes. She fell in love with this boy from district 12 called Gale as she leaves him there is another boy called Peter who was chosen as the boy tribute. Peter loves Katniss and there is a big disappointment because Gale likes Katniss as well. This movie definitely met the expectations and I urge you to go see it as I enjoyed very much and wish to see it again. I rate it 8 out of 10. By Lachlan Smith

==The Hunger Games movie is a science fiction action drama film, based on the novel of the same name by Suzanne Collins. I really enjoyed the action and the story line was really well put together. The characters Katniss and Peter had really good personalities. The story is based on the annual Hunger Games that consist of 12 districts and 2 tributes who are chosen from each district to fight to the death. The Hunger Games is an excellent movie and I highly recommend you go and see it. (Brody)==

==//This extraordinary movie is set in the future in Northern America where the nation is divvied up into 12 districts and one ruling city called The Capitol. As the movie closely follows the original books by Suzanne Collins, a boy and a girl from each district are chosen randomly at a event called the ‘Reaping’ to fight in a perilous battle against each other for survival. This movie will keep you pumped with curiosity and excitement even at the start when the main character, Katniss volunteers to replace her sister as tribute and fellow tribute Peeta. I exceedingly recommend this movie (and book) to both mature male and female viewers (and readers) that are interested in action packed movies but still like a small romantic side to it. Overall I would rate this movie 8.5/10 (Danny Xue)//==