Hunger Games Catches Fire On Screen
http://www.thehungergamesmovie.com Most movie adaptations of books disappoint me, but The Hunger Games movie does NOT disappoint. I walked away amazed at how well they stayed in line with the story. Sure, some details changed or didn't make the movie, but a book allows for more characters and scene development than a movie does. The protagonist's thoughts don't translate well on screen, so action must replace those parts of a book. From casting to plot, I delighted in the choices made by director, Gary Ross. I form mental images of scenes and characters when I read a book. Jennifer Lawrence embodies Katniss Everdeen perfectly. I heard that many questioned this choice, but she played the part with brilliance. Her scenes draw you in and make you feel her fury and determination. The only casting not aligned with my original image was Woody Harrelson as Haymitch, but he handled the part so well, that I've almost forgotten what I thought Haymitch looked like. Suz