Judd Lormand Peacekeeper 3 as Peacekeeper 3. Kimiko Gelman Venia as Venia. Gary Ross. More like this. Watch options. Storyline Edit. In a dystopian future, the totalitarian nation of Panem is divided into 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 year-old Katniss' 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, some of whom have trained for this their whole lives.
The World Will Be Watching. Action Adventure Sci-Fi Thriller. Rated PG for intense violent thematic material and disturbing images - all involving teens. Did you know Edit. Trivia There was a swear jar on the set. Co-writer and director Gary Ross said that half of it was contributed by Jennifer Lawrence. Goofs After Katniss volunteers for Prim, it shows the crowd putting three fingers over their lips and kissing it as a sign of respect.
You can clearly see a man in the crowd wearing black with a camera. This is often mistaken as a goof but remember that the 'Reaping' is being televised across Panem.
Quotes Caesar Flickerman : So, Peeta, tell me, is there a special girl back home? Crazy credits The film opens with a worded passage about the history of the Hunger Games. In the last section, all of the text fades away except for the film's title. Alternate versions A rough cut of the film was submitted to the BBFC in the UK for an advisory screening, a process used by filmmakers to see how likely a film will obtain a certain rating.
Four scenes were changes, removing bloody violence, threat and a scene of injury. These included the use of alternate footage and the digital removal of blood. Blood splashes were digitally removed from both impacts to bodies and blood on blades of weapons, achieved through the darkening of certain shots and by digitally erasing blood from the image.
Connections Featured in Side by Side User reviews 2. Top review. Silent Thrills. The Hunger Games is ought to be the next big thing like Harry Potter, except it already started in a darker and more serious tone than any other young adult fantasy book films. The film did a good job executing its grit and thrills.
Decent directing and amazing performances. The filmmakers did a fantastic job bringing Suzanne Collins' book to life. It's not the usual kind of blockbuster that focuses to its loudness. It's a film with moving drama and has its suspense. It's pretty easy to understand everything about this story and its world. The Hunger Games has been cut by its distributor in order to achieve a teen-friendly rating of 12A in the UK.
The film, set in a post-apocalyptic America where adolescents fight to the death on live TV, had been facing a 15 certificate. The movie is based on the first of a trilogy of novels by Suzanne Collins. The big screen adaptation stars Jennifer Lawrence, an Oscar nominee last year for Winter's Bone, in the lead role.
These cuts were made in addition to reductions already made following an earlier 'advice' viewing of an incomplete version. Add your rating See all kid reviews.
When year-old Katniss Everdeen's Jennifer Lawrence younger sister is chosen as one of District 12's representatives, she volunteers to be the tribute in her sister's place. Aided by half-drunk former winner Haymitch Woody Harrelson , personal stylist Cinna Lenny Kravitz , and fellow tribute Peeta Josh Hutcherson , Katniss embarks on an unimaginable journey to emerge as the Games' sole victor, even though that means 23 others will have to die.
Director Gary Ross has faithfully, lovingly adapted the first installment of Suzanne Collins ' riveting dystopian trilogy. She anchors the movie with her heartfelt portrayal of a fierce and selfless young woman who knows how to survive and how to save the people she loves.
And Hutcherson is fantastic as the thoughtful and protective Peeta. Fans expecting high romance should know there are several tender moments, but the love story takes a rightful back seat to Katniss' extraordinary tale. The supporting characters are all equally up to the task of realizing Collins' vision. Stanley Tucci is particularly wonderful as scene-stealing Caesar Flickerman, a smarmy TV personality who hosts the Games and interviews all of the competitors.
Elizabeth Banks is hilarious as Effie Trinket, the Capitol's liaison to District 12, and Harrelson is a slightly more understated but just as clever version of perpetually drunk Haymitch. Everyone -- whether it's Donald Sutherland in a few powerful scenes as Panem's menacing President Snow; newcomer Amandla Stenberg as Katniss' young ally, Rue; or the various other young tributes who die one by one -- gives their all to this captivating commentary on government, entertainment, and self-identity.
The Hunger Games is violent, but in a heartbreaking way that will both make audiences think and count the days until Catching Fire is in theaters. Families can talk about how the "last man standing" premise minus the actual killing, of course in The Hunger Games compares to current reality shows.
Which shows pit people against each other? Why is it so much fun to watch the alliances and the voting off and the cattiness of these programs? How far do you think shows like this could go? Use the movie's depiction of Panem -- particularly the relationship between the Capitol and the 12 districts -- to discuss how much kids understand about totalitarian governments and dictatorships. What does President Snow mean when he says he doesn't root for "underdogs"?
Or that too much hope is a dangerous thing? Why are there more bleak portrayals of the distant future than optimistic ones?
What are some other books and movies that feature a postapocalyptic or post-war future? How does Katniss compare to other female protagonists in young adult books and movies? What are her views on love, marriage, and kids, and how are they tied to the unimaginably dire circumstances she endures? How do the characters in The Hunger Games demonstrate courage , self-control , and perseverance?
Why are these important character strengths? How does the movie compare to the book? What are the main differences? Is it different to see violence rather than to read about it? Common Sense Media's unbiased ratings are created by expert reviewers and aren't influenced by the product's creators or by any of our funders, affiliates, or partners. See how we rate. Streaming options powered by JustWatch.
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