The Hunger Games

ghost6775

I saw the movie last night at the midnight showing. However as always the movies never do the books justice. Don't get me wrong the movie was tastefully done but since it received a PG-13 rating there was alot of cut out is the film versus book. Things were done wrong in several scenes but it was overall a good movie. For those Hunger Games fans that are fans of the books warning you may/may not like the movie. I am interested to see how the finish out the trilogy though.

PlanetVelma

Considering part of my son's required reading for his AP Eng. classes for the last couple years included, Kite Runner, One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest, the Heretic's Daughter, The Hobbitt, Lord of the flies, etc.....

I've encouraged him to read to the Hunger Games before we see the movie. I also recommended that he read "Johnny Got his Gun".

Heck he read IT by Stephen King when he was in middle school. He LOVED it and that book was pretty gnarly.

But we are a family of nerds, we have been known to read the entire Harry Potter series, watch the movies and than discuss what we wish they didn't leave out/change/etc...

adamb83

My question is how do you judge something you haven't actually read?

:huh:

^^^ This.

I can't imagine a lot of things and I can't know for sure whether or not I'll like/appreciate/enjoy things, until I experience them.

The books were good (not the BEST!EVER! in my opinion, but good). The movie is getting great ratings.

The story has a point. *shrug*

christine24t

The books are awesome and the movie was great! I'm still obsessing over the movie!

woou

I saw the movie last night at the midnight showing. However as always the movies never do the books justice. Don't get me wrong the movie was tastefully done but since it received a PG-13 rating there was alot of cut out is the film versus book. Things were done wrong in several scenes but it was overall a good movie. For those Hunger Games fans that are fans of the books warning you may/may not like the movie. I am interested to see how the finish out the trilogy though.

I feel the same about the movie. When Clove was on top of Katniss, I was just thinking, "she was more threatening in the book." In the book, I pretty much felt the chills and scared for Katniss at that moment. In the movie, not so much. Isabelle Fuhrman is a phenomenal actress, too. Too bad the dialogue was toned down.

engineman312

elenathegreat

I totally have this book on hold at the library. Almost finished with Pillars of the Earth which I totally enjoy. I might switch to World Without End though so I don't completely forget the plot of the PotE book. Loving it so far!

Yes! loved those books...wasn't there a movie?

elcieloesazul

Hunger Games? Why are people getting so excited about eating disorders?





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Bmontgomery613

My question is how do you judge something you haven't actually read?

:huh:

^^^This, totally. If you want to understand something, it's best to learn something about it. Want to know what all the hype is about the books where 'kids kill kids'? Read it and educate yourself.

Erica_theRedhead

Not everything is for everyone. It's not just about kids killing each other. It takes a look into the cruelty of humanity, as well as the endless cycle of history: war/rebellion, leaders rising to power, oppression of low class citizens: repeat. I personally, loved the psychological aspect of living through someone who justs wants to survive.

HorrorChix89

Perhaps I am a prude... But I can't not imagine how this movie (book) is so popular when it's based on kids killing kids. It makes me sick every time I see the preview. My best friend insists it's AMAZING and I need to see it with her when it comes out... but no way. Unless all the kid's revolt against the Capitol or something and they all live happily ever after, I'm OK without seeing it :ohwell:

Am I the only one that finds it all so odd? Then again, I threw up after Lord of the Rings *LOL* So... there's your perspective

I saw the movie. Only cried on one part. Won't say for those who saw it, but it had me in tears. Other than that I saw nothing wrong with it...so yeah I believe you are one of the only people that feels this way

juliekaiser1988

It's a modern "Lord of the Flies".

I was actually thinking the exact same thing. So yea, at first you think: Kids killing kids? What are these kids reading nowadays!? But then I remembered the syllabus from my 9th grade: Lord of the Flies.

So.... ya.

Johnnyswife

Perhaps I am a prude... But I can't not imagine how this movie (book) is so popular when it's based on kids killing kids. It makes me sick every time I see the preview. My best friend insists it's AMAZING and I need to see it with her when it comes out... but no way. Unless all the kid's revolt against the Capitol or something and they all live happily ever after, I'm OK without seeing it :ohwell:

Am I the only one that finds it all so odd? Then again, I threw up after Lord of the Rings *LOL* So... there's your perspective

I saw the movie. Only cried on one part. Won't say for those who saw it, but it had me in tears. Other than that I saw nothing wrong with it...so yeah I believe you are one of the only people that feels this way

If its the part I think your talking about, my husband and I cried as well. All in all I did enjoy the movie, and they could have been more gory with the killing scenes and was happy they handled them the way they did.