Available on: Netflix
Director: Gary Ross
Writer: Suzanne Collins, Gary Ross, Billy Ray
based on: The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
Stars: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Henderson, Woody Harrelson, Elizabeth Banks, Lenny Kravitz, Stanley Tucci, Donald Sutherland.
Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
Themes: Female Protagonist, Self Survival, Tough Girl
Katniss Everdeen voluntarily takes her younger sister's place in the Hunger Games: a televised competition in which two teenagers from each of the twelve Districts of Panem are chosen at random to fight to the death.
It is the first installment in The Hunger Games film series.
The Hunger Games received positive reviews from critics, with praise for its themes and messages, emotional depth, as well as Lawrence's portrayal of Katniss and acting; some criticism was leveled at the film's reliance on shaky cam, especially in the action sequences, and its similarities to other works.
MIX UP RATING:
★★★★
MIX UP REVIEWS:
Jan (Age 10) - ★★★1/2
"Too dramatic in my opinion. It was thrilling to watch."
Sophie (Age 10) - ★★★★★
"After reading the book I was really excited to watch the film and I was not disappointed. The film was very true to the book and Jennifer Lawrence plays an amazing Katnis Everdeen. Full of action be drama, I was kept on the edge of my seat as the story unfolded and I can’t wait to read and watch the next films. "
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