The Hunger Games

No. I've never read any of the Hunger Games books. I know that by saying that, I've already lost some major street cred as a hipster... but I'm kind of okay with that. I didn't even know what The Hunger Games was (nevermind the fact that it was first a book series) until the trailer slapped me in the face.

I know this is a little late because the movie is, by now, pretty much old news. But in regards to the movie -  I loved it. So much. Elizabeth Banks has made a massive step up from Zack and Miri Make a Porno. Her performance in The Hunger Games was unexpected and outstanding, as was Stanley Tucci's (no surprise there.) I especially loved the decision to cast Woody Harrelson in the film - I think he's fantastic in almost all of his movies.

I don't, however, think that Josh Hutcherson was the perfect choice for Peeta, but he did a relatively good job keeping up. I think the problem may be because I've seen him as a kid in a few too many movies (Zathura, Bridge to Terabithia, etc) and he still looks really young to me (A boyish charm, I suppose.) Amandla Stenberg was absolutely perfect for Rue. She is the most adorable little girl ever! Therefore, she was fantastic for the role that made me cry like a whimpering puppy two thirds into the movie.

As for miss Jennifer Lawrence... Wow. I was blown away by her performance and I don't know why she isn't in more films. I thought she was wonderful and, for me at least, she managed to capture the essence of Katniss really well. Somehow I find it difficult to believe that a former cheerleader could do such a badass job of bringing a character to life. The movie was amazing, but without Jennifer, I don't know how well the film would have faired in the eyes of the public and critics.

Anyway, the reason why I'm posting about The Hunger Games is because when I went to watch the film at Nu Metro, I received a complimentary Mockingjay pin. For those who are unaware, the Mockingjay is a continuous symbol throughout the film and a  Mockingjay pin is worn by Katniss during her journey. In context of the book, the Mockingjay is a symbol of rebellion. I fell in love with the bird when I first saw the movie poster and was ecstatic to get my hands on one of my very own pins!

You jelly, bro? Ya should be! I have quite a collection of badges and pins and this is by far my favourite. Though I must admit, I feel rather silly sporting the pin without having read the books. So, I guess I've found my next endeavor! Hunger Games book series, here I come. Don't you love awesome pins?

I do.