Reviews

I was not really into the first one. I never read the books. But this movie was so much better. Jennifer Lawrence was superb. She did a great job acting out PTSD from the first movie. And her reaction to the crowds in the other districts was also superb.

What I loved most is that this movie adds so much more to the plot. In the first, I felt like the game was the entire movie. In this one, that is not so. I'm actually less interested in the game, and more interested in the way the government treats it's people, which we get a glimpse at here. The so called peace keepers only have minutes of screen time, but the viewer hates them instantly. This movie is full of emotion, and I can't wait for the third installment.

This movie is bad. There is one scene where my brother and I literally face palmed simultaneously. Please do not go see this. Please do not wait for blockbuster. Please do not wait for red box. Please do not wait for netflix. Don't even pirate this. It's that bad. The only good reason to go and see this is if you want something to complain about later. In fact, I had more fun complaining about how bad this movie is than actually watching it. And I like this genre. I'm stoked for Paranormal 4, Resident Evil 5, and Silent Hill 2. If your looking for decent alternatives, check out The Innkeepers, Grave Encounters (cheesy, but cool), or the Tunnel. That one scared the hell out of me. The Tunnel is available to torrent legally too.