"I think it's our tradition. It comes out of a particularly painful part of our history..."

It feels like it wasn't too long ago when I went to see The Hunger Games for the first time. It's hard to think that in few days, I've seen the last part. It seems almost surreal.

I've loved The Hunger Game since I saw the movie. My love has not died but grown with each new book and movie.

This summer I had a marathon of all the Pirates of the Caribbean movies. The biggest difference between those and The Hunger Games? And I'm not comparing stories, directing, writing or anything like that. I'm just comparing the feeling you get from the movies. The Pirates of the Caribbean actually make you kind of happy. They are funny and end happily most of the time. The Hunger Games? It just keeps getting more and more horrible. The marathon is emotionally crucial. There's a lot of crying involved.

My favourite thing about The Hunger Games is Katniss. She's written so well. She's an interesting character. She's a native American (a-hem, casting, take note) who is definitely asexual and / or aromantic. AND she doesn't just do things. She actually suffers from the games, everything that has happened to her. It's realistic. It's amazing. She's strong and weak at the same time. It's amazing. Kudos, Suzanne Collins, you have truly created amazing character.

There is a clear difference between the directors. Gary Ross' style is different from Francis Lawrence. Both have done excellent job, though. Both show what was in the books. They both show what wasn't in the books, but probably did happen - everything between president Snow and Seneca Crane / Plutarch Heavensbee / all those people in Mockingjay. It's actually amazing to see more, when in the books you only know what Katniss is doing and thinking. Katniss' POV is amazing though. I'm not sure why, but I've always enjoyed reading the books and hearing what she's thinking. If you haven't read the books, you should. Katniss' thoughts give a lot depth to the story. And if you haven't seen the movies, you also should see them. Seeing things from other perspective is also important.

 I wish I knew what else to say. I think I would know better on Wednesday. I'll write more then, after I've been amazed. As you can see, my hopes and expectations are set high. I hope I won't be disappointed.

The Hunger Games

Year: 2012

Directed by: Gary Ross

Written by: Gary Ross, Suzanne Collins and Billy Ray

☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

8 / 10

The Hunger Games: Catching Fire

Year: 2013

Directed by: Francis Lawrence

Written by: Simon Beaufoy & Michael deBruyn (screenplay), Suzanne Collins (novel)

☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

8 / 10

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1

Year: 2014

Directed by: Francis Lawrence

Written by: Peter Craig and Danny Strong (screenplay), Suzanne Collins (novel & adaptation)

☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

9 / 10