A derivative and prosaic tale of dystopian society sacrificing helpless youth for social harmony, The Hunger Games would be largely forgettable fare except for Jennifer Lawrenece remarkable lead performance. Donald Sutherland, Woody Harrelson and Stanley Tucci bring life and some verve to their pantomime-esque characters, but it is really Ms Lawrence who transforms The Hunger Games into something more than a B-Grade extravaganza.
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