I loved the original book, but I read it several years ago, so none of my complaints will be about changes that were made, 'cause I can't remember every single detail.
Up to the point where the games actually began I was completely captivated.
And then I just got more and more bored and disappointed.
I never felt the continuous danger that you should feel being a part of the games (the way I feel when I watch The Walking Dead). The alliance kids seemed more like a group of high school bullies than trained killers. I realize they were going for a PG-13 rating for the teenagers, but the violence just didn't feel real or potent. It's not about how much blood or gore you show, either. It's about how you shoot the scenes, and action scenes are clearly not Gary Ross's forte.
Ultimately, it all just seemed too easy for Katniss and Peeta to win. Which sadly ended up ruining the movie for me.
Up to the point where the games actually began I was completely captivated.
And then I just got more and more bored and disappointed.
I never felt the continuous danger that you should feel being a part of the games (the way I feel when I watch The Walking Dead). The alliance kids seemed more like a group of high school bullies than trained killers. I realize they were going for a PG-13 rating for the teenagers, but the violence just didn't feel real or potent. It's not about how much blood or gore you show, either. It's about how you shoot the scenes, and action scenes are clearly not Gary Ross's forte.
Ultimately, it all just seemed too easy for Katniss and Peeta to win. Which sadly ended up ruining the movie for me.