"The Hunger Games" Has the Odds In Their Favor

"The Hunger Games" is a spectacular start to a great series. Based on the book by Suzanne Collins, it tells the story of Katniss Everdeen, played by Jennifer Lawrence. She lives in a dystopian nation called Panem, and she is part of district 12. Panem has an annual event called "The Hunger Games" where a 12 to 18 year old female and male is randomly chosen to battle to the death with the eleven other districts, there is only one winner, and the games are televised. It is a bloodbath for the nation's enjoyment. Effie Trinket, played by Elizabeth Banks, hosts the reaping before the actual games. The reaping is the actual picking of the names where the whole district is invited. Katniss volunteers to be in the games after he little sister, Primrose, played by Willow Shields, is chosen. Katniss is cannot let her little sister go through this tragic experience, because she is more than a big sister to her, she is almost like a mother to Primrose. the other person picked was Peeta Mellark,  played by Josh Hutcherson. Katniss is a very skilled bow and arrow shooter which will help her in the games. Peeta and Katniss are very nervous and scared but they know they need to win for their families.

This film is very well made and very entertaining. Jennifer Lawrence is spectacular in this film. This is obviously her breakout role, and she does a great job for this film. She is very good at every role, and she is becoming a very popular actress for this decade. Josh Hutcherson was very good in this film also. He has been waiting for his great film and this is probably it. He has been around for awhile, this film and "Little Manhattan" are definitely his best films. Woody Harrelson, and Elizabeth Banks were also very good in this film. They brought a great comedic relief to this very serious time for the two competitors. This film brought up a lot of controversial topics. It brought up the whole idea of free will, if we have our lives planned out, do we have the right to change it? Also, it brought up many ideas of entertainment. Are we doing anything wrong when we watch and look at people's lives whether it is on screen or in real life. This is a very good film and the rest of the series is probably going to be great also.

Grade = 90/100 = A-