Fans of Suzanne Collins’ dark teen trilogy as well as newcomers to the series should find the film of The Hunger Games satisfying. It’s a gripping story, well-told. Four weeks after its release, box office numbers testify to the movie’s power.  It’s less clear how much of Games’ biting political message is getting digested, but its overwhelming popularity suggests that at the least, the tale is extraordinarily timely.

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