Hunger Games

I saw Hunger Games over the weekend and thought it was…ok. Hunger Games was not on my list of movies to see (it is by no means on the same list as The Avengers or The Dark Knight Rises) but I found myself in a situation where everyone else wanted to see it…and I just wanted to hang out with everyone else. So…I saw it.

Considering I haven’t read any of the books and didn’t know anything about the movie, I didn’t have any expectations going into it and I don’t feel like I missed out on anything by just watching the movie. My problem with the movie wasn’t with the characters or the young cast…but with the actual storyline. It was hard to get behind a story that revolved around kids battling to the death in this “hunger game” scenario. I mean, the movie seemed to lay out everything pretty well and I think the movie was good enough to justify my money…but there was just something very disturbing about the story itself. And yes, I know it’s a movie and I’m suppose to get lost in it and just be able to enjoy…but it was difficult.

But aside from the storyline, I must say that it was impossible not to root for Katniss Everdeen (the main female character played by Jennifer Lawrence). Even when Katniss encounters hardships, betrayals and injuries…she pushes through and finds a way to make the best of the situation. She has a very badass quality that you just can’t help but admire. I think her character was very well written and portrayed very nicely. And considering this is a tween movie (there were plenty of teeny boppers in the theatre with me), having Katniss as a role model would not be the most terrible thing for this generation. Her character displays courage, sacrifice and a sense of moral grounding that seems to be lacking in today’s society.

Anyway, I don’t think I’ll be watching any of the sequels (there’s suppose to be two more right?) and will just be satisfied and content with this movie and its ending. And as for the next movie I see, it needs to be much lighter and happier.