The Hunger Games (2:22) 2012

Just like millions of Americans, my daughter and I were in the theater this weekend watching the newly released The Hunger Games. Box office numbers for the The Hunger Games have topped more than $150 million and for a good reason. It really is a good movie, full of action, highly imaginative and good acting. Katniss and Peeta are the two teenagers chosen to represent their district in the annual hunger games. They face twenty-two other teenagers in this televised survival game where the winner is the last person standing. Katniss and Peeta are attracted to each other but there can only be champion. Will they turn against each other so one will survive? I certainly can understand why this is such a popular movie with teenagers. The two stars are good actors and have chemistry. The action moves at a good pace, with just one slow down towards the end. The costumes, hairstyles and sets in the Capitol will probably lead to some Oscar nominations. The Hunger Games is an highly original story and deserves to be seen!