The Hunger Games: The IMAX Experience

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  • Opened March 23, 2012 (Available in IMAX for One Week Only!)
  • 2 hr 22 min
  • PG-13 | Intense violent thematic material and disturbing images - all involving teens
  • Every year in the ruins of what was once North America, the Capitol of the nation of Panem forces each of its twelve districts to send a teenage boy and girl to compete in the Hunger Games. A twisted punishment for a past uprising and an ongoing government intimidation tactic, The Hunger Games are a nationally televised event in which "Tributes" must fight with one another until one survivor remains. Sixteen year old Katniss Everdeen volunteers in her younger sister's place to enter the games, and is forced to rely upon her sharp instincts as well as the mentorship of drunken former victor Haymitch Abernathy when she's pitted against highly-trained Tributes who have prepared for these Games their entire lives. If she's ever to return home to District 12, Katniss must make impossible choices in the arena that weigh survival against humanity and life against love. Full synopsis

  • Cast: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth
  • Director: Gary Ross
  • Genres: Action/Adventure, Drama, IMAX

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Great Movie - Awful in IMAX

by Kell108

This movie rocked it - great adaptation from the book. Enthralling and exciting. BUT!!!!! The IMAX version is AWFUL!! I've been to tons of IMAX movies without an issue, but this one made me so...

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The Hunger Games - Cinematic Excellence!

by Mid-Atlantic-Neal

I read all 3 books & looked forward to this screen adaptation, which turned out Superb. LOVED IT! Reading the book(s) 1st is not necessary, but will enrich your viewing experience by allowing you to...

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Hunger for this movie

by Darkola

This is one of the better movies I have seen in some time now, I've seen alot of hype for this movie, and as far as I'm concerned, its lived up to it. I'd advise paying attention to the beginning,...

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New York Daily News
| Joe Neumaier

As tough-spirited as fans would hope for - and exciting and thought-provoking in a way few adventure dramas ever are. Read full review

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Entertainment Weekly
| Lisa Schwarzbaum

A muscular, honorable, unflinching translation of Collins' vision. It's brutal where it needs to be, particularly when children fight and bleed. Read full review

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Rolling Stone
| Peter Travers

My advice is to keep your eyes on Lawrence, who turns the movie into a victory by presenting a heroine propelled by principle instead of hooking up with the cutest boy. Read full review

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NPR
| Bob Mondello

The Hunger Games' pacing is brisk, its stakes as high as stakes get, and its leading lady engaging enough that the odds - at the box office at least - will be ever in its favor. Read full review

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Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss Everdeen in "The Hunger Games."