Three books
written by Suzanne Collins have taken readers by storm. The Hunger
Games trilogy does a great job of exploring the human spirit, the
drive to survive and the fight to overcome oppression. However, what
the books were able to do in our minds with their descriptive
storytelling, is now being brought to life on the big screen, to
impressive reviews.
Writing a great book or series, takes
talent. Making a great movie also takes talent. However, taking a
great book and translating it into visual media, takes a director
with not only talent, but vision as well. As readers sit furtively in
their chairs, locked in the story, they can feel the adrenaline
pumping, hear the thunder pealing, feel the warmth of breath on the
back of their neck and thrill at the fear that is generated.
Fortunately, Gary Ross, director and co-screenwriter of The Hunger
Games, is able to translate these sensations to the big screen.
The Hunger Games opened to large
crowds, eager to watch as Katniss Everdeen faces her greatest fears,
learns to adapt and fights to survive in a world, designed to destroy
her. With the third strongest opening in movie history, The Hunger
Games trilogy is poised to set records with its popularity. The
opening success of this first of at least three movies, almost
guarantees that this story will continue to grow in the movies, and
allow readers to truly see the fantasy come to life. I have great
hope for the continued success of this franchise.
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