Review: "The Hunger Games" is a superb blockbuster that comes frustratingly close to artistic greatness
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Film Rating: A–
“The Hunger Games” comes frustratingly close to true greatness. Under the tremendous direction of Gary Ross, the film improves upon Suzanne Collins’ runaway bestseller in every way imaginable, transforming the lightweight novel into one of the most artistic, thoughtful, and emotionally mature blockbusters in recent memory. Yet Ross coul…
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