The ‘Hunger Games’ Movie Review: Eight Out of Ten

Fans of Suzanne Collins best-selling post apocalyptic novel have gathered to hundreds of cinemas scattered all over the world upon the highly-anticipated film release of "The Hunger Games."

Director Gary Ross had truly outdone himself with his effects, awesome production team and very talented cast but not everyone was pleased with the film adaptation. Take a run through at the films' missing elements that could have made "Hunger Games" score a perfect 10.

A quick intro was given about the Rebellion which was cleverly written out in the books by Author Suzanne Collins. This introduction fared well enough for viewers of the film who still had not been given the immense opportunity to read the books.

Rather than the scene opening up to a sleeping Primrose Everdeen and her mother, it opens up to Ceaser Flickerman and his interview with Games Master, Seneca Crane.

A few dizzying scenes with the mines and forests of District 12 give a swift overview of Katniss Everdeen's home. The point of her meet with Gale Hawthorn in the forest up until the illegal trading in the Hob would have been perfect if not for the scene with the Mockingjay pin.

For those who have read the book, the Mockingjay pin that Katniss had been attracted to should have been given by Madge, the daughter of District 12s' Mayor. Apart from the missing Madge, a few key scenes that were worth putting into the film would be: Haymitch's drunken stupor during the opening ceremony, and Peeta's father visiting Katniss before her being shipped off to the Capitol.

Team Gale fans would have also been ripped off during the scene where Gale says goodbye to Katniss. In the book, before he was dragged out of the room by the Peacekeeper he was about to confess to Katniss but was cut off as quoted in the book: "Remember I..."

The train and the Capitol by far were perfect as described in the book and the mad get ups of the Capitol citizens were utmost ridiculous.

Though Cinna and his creations were incredibly close to those described in the books, Cinna's prep team wasn't given as much attention knowing that they'd be far more valuable in the next two films.

While Team Peeta fans would delight in the glorious kiss in the cave, a missing key scene was edited out of the movie known as the "Sleep Syrup" scene wherein Katniss had to bribe Peeta into drinking her concoction for her to carry out her death-defying duty of saving the dying Peeta. The "Boy with the Bread" was also explained briefly in a few scenes but the dandelion that Katniss picked up in thoughts of her thank you for Peeta was also not inserted in the film. Though the transition from Peeta and Katniss kissing, to Gale's shocked face proved humorous, Haymitch and Effie's squabble were by far the best to crack up the audience.

The Avox, who were key characters in the books, were also failed to be introduced. While the mutss in the final stage of the arena were sent out to kill Katniss, Peeta and Cato, these mutts did not resemble the fallen tributes as described in the books.

The problem with film adaptations is that directors may keep a few vital scenes but that the smallest details left out are those that the audience and not to mention the fans would notice the most.

However, given Jennifer Lawrence's perfect portrayal of Katniss Everdeen and Gary Ross' love for blowing things up, the movie deserves an 8. Plus, it would definitely keep fans watching it over again while waiting for "Catching Fire."