The Hunger Games, written by Suzanne Collins, is a classic dystopian novel that was later turned into a movie. It is about a 16 year old girl named Katniss Everdeen who fights for her life in an arena with other tributes.
The games are a punishment for the districts of Panem in response to their past rebellion against the Capitol. Every year, one boy and one girl from each district, ages 12-18, are chosen to be put in an arena to fight to the death until one victor remains.
After Katniss’ little sister Primrose is picked for the games, she volunteers as a replacement in hopes of sparing her. During her time in the arena, Katniss is privy to much trauma from witnessing murder to performing the act. She also struggles to find a way to save both herself and Peeta Mellark, a boy she has an onscreen romance with.
Although Katniss survives the games, she angers President Snow with her act of “defiance” against the Capitol by breaking the rules of the Hunger Games.
Both the movie and book were action packed, leaving audiences on their toes the whole way through. Although The Hunger Games is a series recommended for a younger demographic, the movie does include some graphic images.
The film was perfectly shot, giving the audience a detailed rendition of what Collins imagined when writing the book. The actors embody their characters perfectly, making the film thrilling and exciting. The Hunger Games is a great movie/book to watch/read if you enjoy emotional, energetic, and/or sci-fi genres. I would not commit to the series if desolate or intense themes disturb you. In conclusion, The Hunger Games is definitely really good and something to enjoy watching over and over again.
