Did you hear about THE HUNGER GAMES yet? Well, I guess I've lived in a cave, OR am just not young enough, because I only heard about this movie in the past couple of weeks. I didn't even know there's three BOOKS out there on THE HUNGER GAMES. Hmmm... I guess I HAVE been living in a cave!From what I've read, the first book came out in 2008, written by Suzanne Collins. The second published in 2009; the third, 2010. This first movie just came out, and the second movie in the trilogy is set to come out in November of 2013. I also heard that this past weekend, the film made $155 million in it's opening weekend. WOW.
Anyway, I went with a friend to see the movie, THE HUNGER GAMES yesterday. I had absolutely no idea what it was about, so I went in fully open to the story. I did get the gist that it was about a future catastrophic world, where there are annual 'games' where kids/teenagers fight to the death. For something... food for their town, fame, whatever.
So as you can see, I went in blindly! I don't want to tell you any more, in case you were considering seeing the movie and don't want to know anything.
I must say that I truly enjoyed the movie. I was not bored for one minute of the film, the acting was very good, and the story very engrossing. I DID go in with the idea that it would be a BIG theatrical thing (and certain parts of it were, which did entertain: crazy outfits, blue hair, pink hair, big crowds, computer animation, digital design). BUT I was surprised that most of the movie was more on an individual-character-type storyline.
Again, I don't want to give too much away. Those who are visiting here and have read the book(s) will know what to expect. Those of you, like me, who have no idea and haven't read the first book will be pleasantly surprised with the story, I believe. I think if one knows nothing going into a film, the better. Hell, maybe one's expectations will be less and you'll enjoy it more!
The young stars of the movie were not known to me; again, I guess I am living in a cave and/or I have to admit I am not young anymore. ;)
But there were were a lot of actors you will know: Woody Harrelson, Lenny Kravitz, Donald Sutherland, Stanley Tucci. They each did a fantastic job.
Here are some photos, via thehungergamesmovie.com
You can see below, on the left, what I meant when I said there are some crazy outfits. ;)
All in all, I can say that I can recommend your seeing the film. I enjoyed it so much I now want to read the book(s). AND: If you DO see it, or HAVE seen it already, please leave me a comment and let me know!
Best,
Gloria
P.S. I linked this post to Pam's/Be Colorful's MOTIVATED MONDAY! Click to visit! AND I linked to Kaleigh's Spring Fling!!
