This is how I feel the Monday after Thanksgiving weekend…

The Hunger Games Trailer is Here!! Or Yes… I am a SciFi/Fantasy Nerd At Heart.

My Brother is a SciFi/fantasy enthusiast (Bro… don’t act like it’s not true). And since I am a younger sibling, this means I was subjected to a childhood of watching much more Startrek, Star Wars and eventually BattleStar Galactica than most young girls are used to. As a result… I got a little inner SciFi nerd going on.

Most recently on my SciFi reading list: The Hunger Games. Yes, the plot of Children living in a post apocalyptic society who are forced to fight each other to the death for the sheer enjoyment of the Capitol elite may seem barbaric… but it is an AWESOME read. So first, I am throwing in my recommendation for the entire three part series (just like FromBookedToHooked was hooked, and BoysOverBooks said it is def one of those reads that sticks with you.)

So first… Read the series. Next… get excited for the new Hunger Games’ movie!! The first trailer was released, and everyone is blogging/tweeting/re-posting about it. Fortune even says it might be the movie that gives Lionsgate a “Potter-esque” franchise.

Let’s watch together, shall we?

My Three Take Aways from the Trailer:

• 1) While reading, my mind had created a Katniss Everdeen that was one kick butt, beautiful, heck of a chick. And I have to say… Jennifer Lawrence delivers. She brings emotion, action and some solid acting chops to Katniss. 
• 2) The nearly unrecognizable Elizabeth Banks absolutely crushes the role of Effie Trinkett (Entertainment Weekly is all a tizzy for Elizabeth Bank’s portrayal of Effie Trinkett as well)
• 3) So far, it has exceeded my expectations. Over the top but still realistic. Action packed but still character driven. Emotionally and entertaining. For reals… I got chills just watching it.

What are your thoughts on the trailer? Does it make you excited for opening day??