The Hunger Games has exploded State-side but I can't help but notice that lots of my friends have no idea about the latest paperback trilogy to rock the teen drama world and move to the big screen from March 23rd.
Now, that could just be because I don't hang out with enough teenage girls but the Twilight saga did manage to transcend all age barriers and let's face it, the books aren't actually that good.
While i've not been quite as proud to talk openly about my love of adolescent dramas in the past, I want to shout out from the rooftops about The Hunger Games because the books have just the right blend of intelligent plot lines, action, suspense and a token love triangle to make that OK. Plus, the movie has become as much about the story as the glamorous and unexpected cast. Whet your appetite for the Hunger Games here:
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Leading lady Jennifer Lawrence a.k.a Katniss Everdeen is Hollywood's 'one to watch''
The Hunger Games love triangle features 'boy next door' (Peeta) and 'bad boy' (Gale) played by Liam Hemsworth (dating Miley Cyrus) |
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Lenny Kravitz plays quirky stylist Cinna- impeccable casting
Hunger Games presenter Caesar Flickerman....and it get's weirder! |
In case you don't know much about the Hunger Games, here goes: the books tell the story of katniss Everdeen, a teenage girl living in a 3rd world, post-apocalyptic America known as Districts 1-12. Years before, these districts revolted against the 'Capitol'- the wealthy district that houses what could only be described as the government.
As punishment, the Capitol has concocted a cruel pay back where every year, a boy and a girl from each district is chosen from a lottery system known as the 'Reaping' and must fight to the death in a surprisingly gory battle: the Hunger Games. Most disturbingly, it serves as reality t.v for the superficial residents of the 'Capitol' who are more invested in plastic surgery than human life.
While the Hunger Games is somewhat of a commentary on 21st Century society, I really didn't read into that too deeply. As ever, the token love triangle and makeover moments is what kept me glued! While I loved the books, I really hope the movie doesn't disappoint, I will let you know after Friday!
