Hunger Games

So, the Hunger Games. Where do I begin? 1st of, i feel the story behind the beginning of the games was abit weak. I didn't have an idea of how it was gonna be like. But i certainly expected something a little bit more complex or expanded then a simple 'reminder/punishment for the districts rebelling' story line.

2nd of all, i found the whole idea kinda sick. Yes, i do see what people like in it. An alternate universe, a different timeline, a sort of si-fi feel about it. But still, i couldn't help but think what a messed up idea it was in the 1st place. And I felt even worse about it when it became apparent that the people behind it had a certain bias-ness to Districts 1 and 2 which i assume are more modern and advanced then the other districts. I just felt the bare idea of the Games was good enough without the added touch of conspiracy. But of course, it was that conspiracy that i assumed spawned the opportunity to publish the following books. Still, it just didn't have a nice feel of it. Maybe because it wasn't explored as much in the 1st movie/book, thats why it felt just a bit in the way.

Another thing i didn't like was the love story between the 'star-crossed lovers'. I don't know if it was due to bad acting or i'm just sick of watching this stuff. But the love story just made it feel forced and fake. Yes, maybe it WAS suppose to be fake. But i just felt it was screwing with the feel of the movie. Would be really awesome if they formed like some sort of really good tag-team partnership though. There were also a few moments is the movie that just screamed of stupidity, but i wont bother to mention them here.

Overall, it was an alright movie. Not an outstanding one. Just alright. The action and suspense was well played out, that i credit to the director. But i was disappointed by the story. I hope the next 2 movies can help me get interested in the whole big plot, but this 1st one was just plain mediocre.

p/s i freaking hate the line 'may the odds be forever in your favour'