Cast: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Elizabeth Banks, Alexander Ludwig.
Direction: Gary Ross
Story Line: Drama, Mystery & SuspenseRating: 4/5Trailer:
Story:
Every Year in the ruins of what was once North America, the evil Capitol of the nation of Panem forces each of its twelve districts to send a teenage boy and girl to complete in the Hunger Games. A twisted punishment for a past uprising and an ongoing government intimidation tactic,. The Hunger Games are a nationally televised event in which "Tributes" must fight with one another until one survivor remains. Pitted against highly-trained Tributes who have prepared for these Games their entire.
Reviews:
Like the select participants of its savage sport, The Hunger Games stands triumphant, if scarred and a bit wobbly from the contest. Ross manages to keep the pacing remarkably swift, given that the games themselves don't start until halfway through the 144-minute running time.
