The Hunger Games: well done

So, I first will caveat: I have not read the book; it goes against my "no expectation" viewing process.  I actually went to see this movie based on the trailer alone (before it was hyped to have the largest opening weekend gross of all time).  As someone who did not recognize "may the odds be ever in your favor," I had no idea what the objective of the games actually were.  All in all, it was engaging, giving just enough context to understand what's important and fast moving enough to not be bored.  I did not expect the primitive nature of children battling to the death so it was clearly more intense than I thought it would be.  Nonetheless, it's a compelling story that is more than about children's games; it's about the rules that keep a diverse society in delicate balance.
Verdict: totally worth it (go now)