An annual event, The Hunger Games pit one female and one male teenager from each of 12 fictional districts in an all-against-all fight to the death in the wilderness. A descendant of Battle Royale, the film is enriched by its televised reality show component. In this, wealthy spectators are able to influence the result by purchasing instant supply drops for agreeable contestants. A star-crossed romance develops between Katniss and Peeta, the two protagonists chosen from the 12th district. We are then forced to decide whether their relationship is entirely genuine or whether each of them are deceiving the cameras for the tide-turning goodie packs. The soundtrack plays second fiddle to the movie but is present throughout and keeps the film on its toes. Some genuinely gory scenes are surprising and the plot evokes tension while keeping the viewer rooting for the underdogs. This is well-balanced and rewatchable - so long as you aren't expecting anything too serious.
8/10
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