The Hunger Games is based on the world-wide bestselling series by Suzanne Collins and now the unsurpassed movie directed by Gary Ross. The movie is about a dystopian future, the totalitarian nation of Panem is divided between 12 districts and the Capitol. Each year two young representatives from each district are selected by lottery to participate in The Hunger Games. Part entertainment, part brutal retribution for a past rebellion, the televised games are broadcast throughout Panem. The 24 participants are forced to eliminate their competitors while the citizens of Panem are required to watch. When 16-year-old Katniss's young sister, Prim, is selected as District 12's female representative, Katniss volunteers to take her place. She and her male counterpart Peeta, are pitted against bigger, stronger representatives who have trained for this their whole lives. The movie has an allstar cast of Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Elizabeth Banks, Stanley Tucci, Woody Harrelson, and Wes Bentley. The series consistists of three books The Hunger Games, Catching Fire, and Mockingjay. It is ok for 14+ and I give it 5 out of 5 stars.
