THE HUNGER GAMES
The movie “The
Hunger Games” is a fantasy-adventure film based upon the novel written by Suzan
Collins. The story takes place in a future dystopia called Panem, a country
built in the ruins of North America after a terrible civil war. Panem consists
of the Capitol, a large city with wealth and power and twelve districts. One
day, the (once thirteen) districts rebelled against the capitol and the result
of the civil war that followed found the 13th District destroyed and
the other twelve defeated. The Capitol then forced them to send each year a boy
and a girl aged 12-18 years old to participate in the Hunger Games, a TV show
where the tributes are abandoned in an arena specially designed and forced to
kill each other until only one is alive. The main protagonist, Katniss Everdeen
is participating at the 74 Games because she volunteered to take her little
sister’s place as she was chosen in the Reaping. Her only allies in her fight
are Peeta Mellark, her fellow tribute, Haymitch, her mentor and the gifts
provided by sponsors. Eventually she will experience the pain of her friends’
death and she will understand how the Games work and who the real enemy is.
I first saw this
film because I am always attracted by fantasy worlds and therefore enjoy this
kind of movies. Before viewing it, I had no idea of what to expect. However,
the film captured my interest and I became a true fan of the series. My
favourite part of the movie was Katniss’ team up with Rue, a little girl
against the “career tributes” and Rue’s passing as well as her district’s
reactions to it, a part that really touched me.
On the other hand, the film might be
interesting as a fantasy story but who knows? Maybe one day, if the people
aren’t careful enough the world may as
well be a dystopia like Panem in the future.
Also I must say
that, like the movie, the book is also very interesting providing us with
answers unanswered questions we may have after watching the movie
All in all, I must say that “The Hunger Games” and its sequels are creating a whole new fantastic universe with brave and fascinating characters and an attractive storyline which electrifies crowds of all ages when watching them as well as when reading them
All in all, I must say that “The Hunger Games” and its sequels are creating a whole new fantastic universe with brave and fascinating characters and an attractive storyline which electrifies crowds of all ages when watching them as well as when reading them
THE HUNGER GAMES
The
hunger games, directed by Gary Ross, is an adventure film based on Suzanne
Collins’ novel of the same name. The
film, which was released in 2012 is the 14th-highest-grossing film, the
highest-grossing film released outside the summer or holiday period.
The
film is about The hunger games in which, each district of the 12th must
provide two "tributes" - one boy and one girl between the ages of 12
and 18 selected by lottery (the "Reaping") every year to compete. They
must fight to the death in an arena, with the sole survivor rewarded with fame
and wealth. In District 12, when Prim Everdeen is chosen in her first Reaping,
her older sister Katniss (jeniffer Lawrence), an expert archer, volunteers to
take her place. Peeta Mellark (Josh Hutcherson,), a baker's son, is selected as
the other district tribute. Katniss and Peeta are taken to the Capitol
accompanied by their mentor, Haymitch Abernathy, a past District 12 victor and
heavy drinker, and chaperone Effie Trinket. The Games begin with the tributes
positioned in front of weapons and supplies piled in and around a structure
called the Cornucopia. Katniss ignores Haymitch's advice to avoid the
temptation, and barely escapes death in the inevitable melee over the supplies;
eleven others are not so lucky. After many fights and the loss of Katniss’
friend Rue the rules change and now tributes from the same district can win as
a team. As a result Katniss runs immediately to seek for Peeta and finds him in
not so good condition. In the end they arrive at the Cornucopia, where they
find the only survivor, Cato. After a big fight they manage to win and get him
killed. With Peeta and Katniss apparently victorious, the rule change is
suddenly revoked.. She instead gives him half of poisonous berries they
collected. Before they can commit suicide, the couple is hastily proclaimed the
victors of the 74th Hunger Games.
Although the plot
becomes a little complicated towards the end of the film and rather tiring for
the viewer to keep up with the developments this doesn’t affect at all the work
as a whole. The cast is faultless and suitable for this movie. It is as thrilling and
smart as terrifying. It is a movie that most teens will like as it deals
simoultaneously with fighting, young love and changing the rules.
The Hunger Games is an
exciting film which has gained success all over the world. I would definitely
recommend it to adventure lovers.By Sophia Kontou
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