One of the most anticipated movie releases of the year, ‘The Hunger Games’ is expected to smash box office records around the world. With the books already selling millions of copies around the world many people have drawn comparisons between ‘The Hunger Games’ and ‘Twilight’ and ‘Harry Potter’. Hardcore ‘Hunger Games’ fans don’t agree, like 17-year-old Jessica who waited 12 hours to meet the cast. She said: “They’re just such brilliant books. They’re so well written, so different. It’s just something new.” Set in the future, The Hunger Games tells the story of a world where teenagers take part in a violent TV battle. The rules are simple – survive and you win. The movie is adapted from a trilogy of best-selling books. It tells the story of Katniss Everdeen, who volunteers to take part in games after her younger sister was selected via a lottery. Jennifer Lawrence, who plays the lead heroine, says the popularity of her character is down to Katniss’ innocence. “She’s a hero that doesn’t want to be a hero,” she said. “She’s a symbol for freedom and revolt. She’s strong but vulnerable. This movie is not teeny boppers in love trying to figure out what they want from the world. It’s about life and death.”
