Written by: Matthew Mupfanochiya

Summary:

The Hunger Games takes place in a dystopian world, where society is divided into groups based on their economic contributions. The groups are known as districts. To serve as a reminder to the people of a  failed and bloody uprising against the aristocracy all districts are asked to contribute a young man and woman; ‘Tributes’ between the ages of 12-18 to take part in the ‘Hunger Games.’ A survivor type event held in a controlled environment. Here children battle the elements, the twisted mind of the game maker and each other; as there can only be one winner. These twisted games are broadcast to all of the districts for people watch on large screens, in scenes that remind one of a present day major sporting event.

The before the tributes compete, they are paraded before the nation and … Read More »

Written by: Matthew Mupfanochiya

Summary:

The Hunger Games takes place in a dystopian world, where society is divided into groups based on their economic contributions. The groups are known as districts. To serve as a reminder to the people of a  failed and bloody uprising against the aristocracy all districts are asked to contribute a young man and woman; ‘Tributes’ between the ages of 12-18 to take part in the ‘Hunger Games.’ A survivor type event held in a controlled environment. Here children battle the elements, the twisted mind of the game maker and each other; as there can only be one winner. These twisted games are broadcast to all of the districts for people watch on large screens, in scenes that remind one of a present day major sporting event.

The before the tributes compete, they are paraded before the nation and … Read More »

I went into The Hunger Games with very little information. I had no idea that it was based on a very popular set of books nor had I even seen a trailer for the film. I went into the movie knowing one thing, it was set in a world where an annual death-match between teenagers is a televised event.

So as someone who had no preconceived ideas about what to expect, I am very happy to report that I really enjoyed myself and thought that The Hunger Games delivered an exciting, tense, and dramatic film aimed at the young-adult market.

For those of you, like myself, who haven’t read the books, let me give you a brief overview of the story.

Set in a Dystopian future run by the Capitol, where the country of Panem is divided into districts and control is maintained … Read More »

I went into The Hunger Games with very little information. I had no idea that it was based on a very popular set of books nor had I even seen a trailer for the film. I went into the movie knowing one thing, it was set in a world where an annual death-match between teenagers is a televised event.

So as someone who had no preconceived ideas about what to expect, I am very happy to report that I really enjoyed myself and thought that The Hunger Games delivered an exciting, tense, and dramatic film aimed at the young-adult market.

For those of you, like myself, who haven’t read the books, let me give you a brief overview of the story.

Set in a Dystopian future run by the Capitol, where the country of Panem is divided into districts and control is maintained … Read More »