The Hunger Games (film series) to enter the games and is forced to rely upon her sharp instincts when she's pitted against highly trained tributes. Along with fellow District 12 victor Peeta Mellark, Katniss Everdeen returns home safely after winning the 74th Annual Hunger Games. Winning means that they must leave their loved ones behind and embark on a Victory Tour throughout the districts. Along the way Katniss senses a rebellion simmering - one that she and Peeta may have sparked - but the Capitol is still in control as President Snow prepares the 75th Hunger Games - the Quarter Quell - that could change
The Hunger Games (film) "The Evening Standard" stated that "The Hunger Games" "is well cast and pretty well acted, certainly when compared with "Harry Potter" juvenile leads". Roger Ebert of the "Chicago Sun-Times" gave the film three stars out of four, praising the movie as "effective entertainment" and Lawrence's performance. Despite being a largely positive review, he criticized the film for being too long and noted that the film misses opportunities for social criticism. Simon Reynolds of Digital Spy gave the film four stars out of five, calling it "enthralling from beginning to end, science fiction that has depth and intelligence to match its