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I can't believe I'm saying this, but I think Hunger Games is a better film than Battle Royale. I also think they're two totally different films that stand on their own. BR isn't a unique concept- it also combines elements from The Long Walk, Running Man, Ender's Game, Lord of the Flies, The Most Dangerous Game, etc. Even the ancient Roman gladiators fighting in the Coliseum can be sourced.

THG is a much more subtle film than BR, but briskly paced nonetheless. 2.5 hours never felt so fast. I dug the score, shaky-cam and most of all, the acting. Jennifer Lawrence is amazing (peep Winter's Bone if you want some serious cinema).