The Hunger Games (from 3rd June) - El

Visually stunning and well cast, The Hunger Games is a strong concept that is perfect for the big screen. The predictability was compensated by the beauty of the production. And my fears of graphic gore were allayed as the violence was tempered with chaotic close ups and motion blur. The true horror lay in the ethical chasm between the classes. It is Animal Farm meets the Truman Show, with the heavy presence of Big Brother (both Orwell's 1984 AND the dreadful voyeuristic TV series). Some might think that the idea of the opulent rich sending the desperate children of those they control to their death for entertainment is too far removed from reality. But you only need to look at human history to believe that Hunger Games is Reality TV taken to its terrifying logical conclusion... 4 stars from me.