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"The Hunger Games" is capturing the
attention of moviegoers. The film is set in the future, in the ruins of what was
once North America. Teenage boys and girls are forced to compete in a televised
event in which they must fight to the death until only one
survives.
"Primrose Everdeen!"
"Prim! I volunteer! I volunteer as
Tribute."
Katniss Everdeen has spent all her life hunting to feed her
family.
Jennifer Lawrence plays Katniss. She says the film explores the
idea of political control through the media.
JENNIFER LAWRENCE: "We don't
know what's going to happen in the future. But when you look what's on reality
television and just, kind of how history repeats itself, it's actually
incredibly relevant."
Every seat was filled in 2000 theaters when the
film opened on March 23rd. Peg Adler got a ticket for her daughter
Kristine.
PEG ADLER: "I headed out of Chester [Virginia] about one in the
morning and got to the Barnes and Noble [bookstore] a little bit after three,
and waited there until they opened at nine and was the first one in line and got
the tickets for them and they have been very excited ever since."
The
movie is violent. Critics question whether parents should let children watch
it.
GIRL: "I watch all movies, though."
MOM: "I've grown up with
horror movies and my kids have too. So, we love the blood and guts in our
family."
The Motion Picture Association gives ratings to movies. It says
"The Hunger Games" can frighten young children.
Critics have praised
Jennifer Lawrence for her acting skills. One VOA reporter said she can hold the
attention of moviegoers for two and a half hours.
I'm Karen Leggett.
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