As of late it seems that a new franchise comes around as another ends in the world of fantasy. From "The Lord of the Rings" to "Harry Potter." From "Harry Potter" to "Twilight." Now it's going from "Twilight" to "The Hunger Games." What makes it amazing is that all of these franchises are awesome and "The Hunger Games" is no exception. I was looking for a franchise that would soon fill the void that "Twilight" would leave behind when it concludes later this year. Luckily, "The Hunger Games" has come around to take over that much needed role.
The first in a series of four films begins amazingly. I had different expectations coming into this movie and I'm glad that they were wrong. My original expectation was that the whole series would be about a single Hunger Games tournament. I was wrong of course as the end of this film also saw the end of the 74th annual Hunger Games with two winners. When it was first announced that two people could win, with the caveat that they would have to be from the same district, I was annoyed because I hate when exceptions are made. If the rule is one winner than it should stay one winner under any circumstance. Of course the result of two winners was shown to be quite an annoyance as the end of the film proved that the two winners would result in some serious consequences. Thus the film took a more political turn.
Even though this film did remind me of "Death Race 2000," I've learned that there are very little original plots in Hollywood and I've learned to formulate my opinion based on how a film differs from a preconceived notion that the plot usually entails. I feel "The Hunger Games" had many twists and turns and I feel that this film is the crown jewel for this kind of plot.
I'm not one that goes on emotional roller coaster rides when watching movies anymore. Partly due to the fact that I've become desensitized from seeing too many. When a rare film comes along, such is the case here, that I really get involved in and get scared for the character it really says something to me.
I look forward to the future of this series and hate that I have to wait until late next year until the next installment is released. Until then I can add "The Hunger Games" to the Essential Collection and spend the many months ahead rewatching this film anticipating what is to come next.
For those following my top film choices. Because of how strongly I feel for this film, "The Hunger Games" has been added to the winner section under film series. At the end of the year I will choose another film series. Having to choose between this and another series would be unfair competition as it easily joins the likes of "Harry Potter," "Twilight" and "The Lord of the Rings."
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