| The Hunger Games
				(2012), 
				Director: Gary Ross, Rated
				PG-13 
				The World Will Be 
				Watching 
				
		  Starring: 
Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Helmsworth, Woody Harrelson, Elizabeth 
Banks, Donald Sutherland, Lenny Kravitz, Stanley Tucci 
				DML Rating: 
				★★★★★★★★☆☆ 
				- great 
				"Hope, it is the only 
				thing stronger than fear. A little hope is effective, a lot of 
				hope is dangerous. 
				A spark is fine, as long as it's contained." -
				President Snow 
				Why watch this? This 
				debut is a perfect start to the exciting film series. 
				Plot Summary: 
						In a dystopian future, the nation of Panem forces each 
				of its twelve districts to send two teenage representatives to 
				fight to the death in the televised Hunger Games as punishment 
				for a past rebellion. When her younger sister is selected, 
				Katniss Everdeen volunteers to take her place, representing 
				District 12 alongside Peeta Mellark. The film follows Katniss as 
				she prepares for and participates in the brutal competition, 
				navigating alliances and betrayals, while fighting for survival 
				in the arena. Dad's Preview: 
				This film introduced me to Jennifer Lawrence. At first I didn't 
				understand all the hype. By the film's end, I had no more 
				questions. She is perfect as the heroine Katness; strong, 
				vulnerable, smart, and, most critically, capable of carrying the 
				weight of this post-apocalyptic film franchise. This is Katness' story, as she 
				battles to rid the world of the fascist organization lording 
				over the starving population. 
				 Color Force; 
				Lionsgate
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