The Hunger Games, fresh off it's opening weekend, has scored very well at the box office, especially considering it being the first film in its series. The film is a perfect formula for modern Hollywood producers and audiences. The action, romance, and topical themes from the novel bring in a wide audience and there are equally successful sequels ready to go. Furthermore, the story makes for easy catering to popular cinematography and editing practice that succeed in telling the story without excessive creative effort (which also means a quicker production time). The downside of all this is various issues that happen in page-to-screen adaptation. Themes and morals from the novel are glazed over in favor of action and the larger story of the whole trilogy. In the end it all worked; the film scored well in both B.O. receipts and critical reception.
