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She isn't the Katniss from the book. When she was cast, fans of the book said Katniss is described as dark skinned with a singular eye color. I think gray. She is also near anorexic looking, hence, "hunger" games. At first the p.r. people said that they would use make up to get her to look more katnissy. But, I don't think they did, judging by the trailers. It only detracts because Katniss would go out on hunts that would give her more reason to tan up from the sun, while everyone else was working down in the mines.

Also, I was shocked to read an interview where she describes her character in a way that isn't anything like the book. This is what she said: "It’s called The Hunger Games, but I was constantly eating,’ the 21-year-old says in a throaty Kentucky drawl. 'I play a warrior. I can’t be skinny. You know, Kate Moss running at you with a bow and arrow isn’t scary.’"

I know I'm going to enjoy her rendition, anyway. It's been a while since I read the books. But I think some hardcore fans are going to be disappointed.

Absolutely love, love what Vi Neill did to Seneca Crane's beard. And I'm beginning to warm up to the idea of Lenny Kravitz as Cinna. Otherwise, everyone else was spot on. Haymitch! What a character. It was written for Woody.

Here's the link.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/film/starsandstories/9118903/Jennifer-Lawrence-The-Hunger-Games-could-happen.html