I just couldn't resist - I am on am unadulterated movie-high after an evening at the Galaxy Cinema in Collingwood. After one failed attempt last Friday (opening night - what were we thinking), we decided to wing it on the Wednesday night 7pm viewing ( one of 6 evening screenings) and we got in-popcorn et al!
I am part-way through reading the modern day classic by Suzanne Collins. I realise that my appreciation of the movie would have been enhanced having finished the book.. but my art homework and general life tasks ( laundry, washing up, boring things like that) always seem to get in the way of solid leisure-reading time.
Always attempting to stay engaged with the latest hot stuff buzzing around film industry, I was eager to see the film after a long wait and huge anticipation from virtually all social demographics. This film, unlike it's counterpart 'Twilight' seems to appeal to a somewhat wider audience... how can i put it more simply: Darren was excited to see The Hunger games. He will never watch Edward and Bella marry.
Can I just say, from the start, that I L O V E D IT! love love love love loved it! Katniss (Jennifer Lawrence) was serene, gracious and h-core, Haymitch ( Woody Harrelson ) gave ( as always) a strong and engaging performance, Cinna ( Lenny Kravitz!?!?!?!) was touching as Katniss' stylist and Gale (Liam Hemsworth).. well... Thor's [very dashing] younger brother looks like he is going to have a very long and industrious career ahead of him. The effects were awesome, the set design and costume was flamboyant and fabulous. The story, as many of you know, is pretty universal with its core themes. It is kind of a cross between, The Running Man, Battle Royale, Lord of the Flies and (dare I say it) Twilight ( but only in the teenage-connection).
I love love loved it. I wept, I laughed, I sat bolt upright while grabbing D's hand very tightly. I almost couldn't bare to blink for missing a minute. Apart from the fact that it's about 2 1/2 hours long and D had to dash out to the WC mid way through. I was suitably dehydrated from all the popcorn so managed to avoid a brief sojourn into reality.
Go see, go read, go ride The Hunger Games wave! The queues are less intimidating after the opening weekend ($155 million opening weekend. woooooot wooot!) so there is no excuse... Long live Katniss! And bring on the next film ( I started reading the next book within 5 minutes of getting home..)
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