"The Hunger Games": A look at the cast and key players in Panem
Elizabeth Banks, left, and Jennifer Lawrence in a scene from "The Hunger Games."
/ Lionsgate(CBS News) If you're a fan of "The Hunger Games," you're familiar with the world of Panem, the yearly Reaping, the 24 tributes and the Capitol.
If you're unfamiliar with Suzanne Collins' bestselling novel, it's likely that sentence doesn't make much sense. But if the trailers and fan hype have you intrigued, you might want some background on the book before you see it on the big screen.
Pictures: "The Hunger Games" premiere
Pictures: "The Hunger Games" character posters
Here, we provide a quick introduction to the key players in Panem, the post-apocalyptic country where the story takes place (See? You just learned something new!). Keep clicking to find out more about the cast and characters, so you're prepared when "The Hunger Games" hits theaters March 23.
"The Hunger Games" premiere
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- this is a fantasy story of state sanctioned murder that is acceptable by today's societal standards and propelled by the adolescent fascination with romance when they least understand the results of their actions
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- This movie is a pointless blending of Miss America, Survivor, The Third Reich and video game gore. The young actors are compelling, but Stanley Tucci and Donald Sutherland should be hiding, simply for grant appearances in this most worthless film. There is no redeeming message at all. The eternal battle between good and evil always provides a reliable template, but this film is a muddle that relies on blood shed by kids and simplistic, goofy props. Avoid at all cost, not worth your time and misleading and harmful for any child under 16 years old!!!
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