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The Hunger Games was actually really good...
Posted on 11/17/13 at 11:42 pm
Posted on 11/17/13 at 11:42 pm
I went in with very low expectations, but was pleasantly surprised that it didn't completely suck. JL did well in a leading role.
FWIW I didn't read any of the books, so I'm not sure how much they left out or changed.
The violence was a little subdued (for kids to watch I presume), but definitely not as bad as I was expecting, they even showed blood. Can't wait to check out the next one in theaters.
FWIW I didn't read any of the books, so I'm not sure how much they left out or changed.
The violence was a little subdued (for kids to watch I presume), but definitely not as bad as I was expecting, they even showed blood. Can't wait to check out the next one in theaters.
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Posted on 11/17/13 at 11:44 pm to The Future
I have to agree with you on this one.
I didn't see it in theaters, and wouldn't have seen it unless my wife hadn't rented the movie to watch it to the 20th time.
There's a good chance I actually may go see the sequel in theater next week.
I didn't see it in theaters, and wouldn't have seen it unless my wife hadn't rented the movie to watch it to the 20th time.
There's a good chance I actually may go see the sequel in theater next week.
Posted on 11/17/13 at 11:50 pm to The Future
It was better than I thought it would be. I thought it got a little touch much love but I did like it
Posted on 11/18/13 at 12:04 am to The Future
I hated the ending
Posted on 11/18/13 at 12:08 am to The Future
It was very good, I'm stoked for Catching Fire.
Posted on 11/18/13 at 4:10 am to The Future
It was a poorly made movie. The acting was pretty meh. There is no chemistry between anyone. The story is rushed and leaves some rather important details out. There's no actual hunger. The camera work was terrible.
Posted on 11/18/13 at 6:48 am to The Future
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FWIW I didn't read any of the books, so I'm not sure how much they left out or changed
I read the books. The adaption of the first novel was fairly accurate.
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The violence was a little subdued (for kids to watch I presume), but definitely not as bad as I was expecting, they even showed blood. Can't wait to check out the next one in theaters.
The books are marketed for "young adults" bit believe me when I say that they are incredibly violent. The movies could've easily been R rated had they not toned down some of the violence.
I liked the first and second books, and hated the third. It literally seemed like the author ran out of ideas and just buttoned up the storyline. Interested to see how that translates to screen.
Posted on 11/18/13 at 7:47 am to The Future
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The Hunger Games was actually really good...
Fair. I enjoyed it a lot more than I thought I would. Good but not great but I don't expect great from that type of film.
Posted on 11/18/13 at 7:54 am to The Future
The last book is utter crap sadly. Suzanne Collins had a lot of potential and basically ruined the series with Mockingjay.
It would be better for the third movie to stray from the source material.
I definitely plan on seeing Catching Fire though.
It would be better for the third movie to stray from the source material.
I definitely plan on seeing Catching Fire though.
Posted on 11/18/13 at 8:22 am to The Future
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I didn't read any of the books
This is why.
The book is FAR AND AWAY better than the movie. I know most books are, but this particular movie did the book zero justice.
I also agree with the guy about the 3rd book. If you are reading the series just stop at 2 and make up a 3rd book in your head.
Posted on 11/18/13 at 8:55 am to The Future
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The Hunger Games was actually really good...
I had high expectations and the movie met them, very good popcorn movie.
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FWIW I didn't read any of the books
I didn't either. I like discussing movies.
These threads always turn into "well the book is better blah blah blah". Zero fux given about whether or not a good movie strays from the book.
This post was edited on 11/18/13 at 8:56 am
Posted on 11/18/13 at 12:45 pm to The Future
I'm not ashamed to admit that I read all of the books.
Posted on 11/18/13 at 1:00 pm to The Future
quote:I enjoyed it. I actually read all of the books too. Looking forward to Catching Fire this week
The Hunger Games was actually really good...
Posted on 11/18/13 at 10:17 pm to The Future
I thought it was very meh. Even looking past the fact that the idea behind The Hunger Games is dumber than the rules of Quidditch, the cinematography was boring. It was filmed in the same mountains that Last of the Mohicans was filmed and it may as well have been the woods behind my house in Calhoun.
Posted on 11/20/13 at 3:26 am to The Future
it left me wanting more
Posted on 11/20/13 at 3:26 am to The Future
which makes sense cuz there's so many parts..
Posted on 11/20/13 at 9:28 am to The Future
Not Jennifer Lawrence's best movie, but it is an enjoyable popcorn movie.
I will probably be seeing the new one in theaters.
I will probably be seeing the new one in theaters.
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