The
Official Hunger Games Facebook page posted this message from Suzanne Collins:
Dear Readers,
I’ve just had the opportunity to see the finished film of The Hunger
Games. I’m really happy with how it turned out. I feel like the book
and the film are individual yet complementary pieces that enhance one
another. The film opens up the world beyond Katniss’ point of view,
allowing the audience access to the happenings of places like the Hunger
Games control room and President Snow’s rose garden, thereby adding a
new dimension to the story.
Director Gary Ross has created an
adaptation that is faithful in both narrative and theme, but he’s also
brought a rich and powerful vision of Panem, its brutality and excesses,
to the film as well. His world building’s fantastic, whether it be the
Seam or the Capitol. It’s amazing to see things that are suggested in
the book fully developed and so brilliantly realized through the
artistry of the designers.
And, my God, the actors. The cast,
led by the extraordinary Jennifer Lawrence, is absolutely wonderful
across the board. It’s such a pleasure to see how they’ve embodied the
characters and brought them to life.
So I’d like to sincerely
thank all the many people who devoted their time and talents to the
film, especially producers Nina Jacobson and Jon Kilik, and the
excellent teams at Color Force, Larger Than Life, and Lionsgate.
I hope you enjoy the film!
Suzanne Collins
This movie sounds incredible. Individual yet complementary? Hunger Games control room? Snow's rose garden? Faithful in both narrative and theme? I think we just fainted.
