The Hunger Games knocked out the competition to claim highest numbers at the box office this weekend, after having the third best opening of all time the previous weekend. Adapted from a young adult novel by Suzanne Collins, the movie captures the main thrust of the book. My niece read the entire trilogy and recommended that I see the movie. Wow! What a ride!
Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss Everdeen and Josh Hutcherson as Peeta Mellark from District 12 are pictured above in the costumes designed by Cinna (Lenny Kravitz) to wow the crowd as they are introduced to the Capitol crowd eagerly awaiting the start of the games. Each of the 12 districts in the nation must send a boy and girl each year to "The Hunger Games", a fight to the death until all but one of the participants die. Readers can find many synopses online to gain a basic understanding of the plot.
The costumes in the movie absolutely dazzle in their brilliance and innovation. In particular, Effie Trinket (Elizabeth Banks) and Caesar Flickerman (Stanley Tunnis) stand out in their unusual hairstyles and clothing.
Effie is pictured above with Katniss during the ceremony to pick the male and female tributes from district 12, a coal mining district. Below Caesar is shown on the set of the live telecast of "The Hunger Games". Both characters change hair color to match the lavish outfits that they wear.
The movie offers a metaphorical look at a future state divided starkly into haves and have nots. The culture has devolved into a shallow society, and the ruling class uses the games to control the masses. The ending had a Romeo/Juliet moment but offered a surprise to the expected outcome. It both entertained and enlightened, and I highly recommend it. Parents should accompany children under 12, and I suggest leaving those under 8 at home.
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