I never read the Hunger Games novels by Suzanne Collins. I did see the film adaptations however. The first installment of the franchise was a rock solid movie. It was anchored by strong performances from its stars. The film had good pacing and never let up or got boring. From start to finish the film did a good job of keeping me both engaged and feeling tense. While some of the films special effects haven't held up over the years, the true power of the film is the relationship of the main characters in the context of this authoritarian dystopian science fiction-esque story. This installment is by far the best in the movie franchise. Even if you don't like the sequels you can always watch this one stand alone and enjoy it.
Review of The Hunger Games
