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'Hunger Games' Leaves You Hungry for More

A best-selling young adult book becomes a movie and is bound to be a hit. It's a survival-of-the-fittest reality show that leaves you craving for more.

It's one of the most anticipated movies in some time, and we have the scoop right here. It has all the elements of a big hit – teen romance, violence, and action. Mix in some rising young stars and you have The Hunger Games.

Jennifer Lawrence isn't a household name yet, but she will be. Known to this point for her critically acclaimed role in the film Winter's Bone, Lawrence plays Katniss, one of two people from her district who must play a nationally televised game in which there can be just one winner - which is the last one living. Equipped with knives, swords, bows, arrows and other weapons, the massacre begins.

This futurist tale takes place in the North American country of Panem after an apocalyptic war. The country is split into 12 districts with two contestants from each (ages 12 to 18) sent to compete in this deadly reality show. Lawrence's partner is Peeta played by Josh Hutcherson. While becoming warriors they fall in love, complicating matters and elevating the storyline in the film. This movie has romance, action, danger, expensive CGI, teenage carnage and attractive young leads. With ingredients from Greek mythology, George Orwell, and Stephen King, this will be a popular film for people of all ages.

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There will be more movies. The franchise, in scope and popularity, is comparable to such brands as Twilight and Harry Potter. I am confident mainstream audiences will respond to moral challenges in the film that churn under the pop culture razzle-dazzle and CGI.Β 

The Hunger Games gets five out of five on the flick-o-meter for no other reason than Jennifer Lawrence. She turns the movie into a hit by presenting a heroine propelled by principle instead of hooking up with the cutest boy. A great message and a winner in my book.

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DINNER SELECTION

Readers in the North Druid Hills-Briarcliff area is the place to go to eat outside. We'll direct you there as well. Good food, good ambiance. After that, head to to check out the movie. And we advise you to buy tickets as early as possible. This movie is selling out like gangbusters. Check showtimes here.

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