The Hunger Games

[pegkerr]

I was very impressed. Screenplay/adaptation, design, cast, everything was bang on terrific. I wonder what it would have been like if it had been rated R for violence (which, of course, would have been closer to the true nature of the book, yet would have put it out of reach for much of its fan base). The hand-held camera work was both good at conveying adrenaline and immediacy, yet at times bordered on annoying. But I think it was a good choice. The design of the capital did a good job of conveying both its attractive glitter and moral rottenness.

I have not heard very detailed comments from the girls, although Delia was pining, of course, for ALL THE STUFF THEY LEFT OUT. Which is inevitable, of course, when a book is adapted for screen, but is no easier for the ardent young fan to accept.

I am feeling lazy, and so for further analysis will point you to cleolinda's entry here. But I am curious to hear what you think.