To those of you that saw the The Hunger Games

LeSsOvMe

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MyFeistyEvolution

LOVED IT!

There was very minor changes from the book but otherwise, the story was well played out.

The minor things left out or changed were tiny details that didn't really effect the main story so no biggie, at least to me.

wildcata77

We are waiting until next weekend to let the crowds die down!

I wasn't really that interested in the book, but the movie looked so good that iI ran out last week and bought it- I read it in 3 days- a section a night after work!

I finally convinced my husband to take it and read it (he works overnights and has a lot of spare time!). After this first night reading it, he came into our bedroom the next morning as I was waking up, threw it on the bed next to me, and said "why dont you just shoot me up with crack in my sleep next time! that might be less addictive"....

So now we are both oficially hooked! Buying part 2 and 3 today! Woo hoo!

Same here, sort of. I held off for as long as possible b/c I hate following "trends" but after my BFF told me how good it was, and my other good friend said she had held out but wanted to read it, too, we gave in and decided to buy the series together.

I read the first book in 4 days, but we're waiting to read the second until after we see the movie. We're dragging our husbands on a double date sometime in the next few weeks. It was filmed in NC, too, so I want to support it for that reason as well.

sma83

I liked it. It was a little irritating the things that they changed, but it wasnt too bad. I totally cried when Rue died! I would def see it again and will be seeing the others when they come out. The books were better, but then the books are usually better than the movies. I love the girl they cast for Katniss. I think she did an excellant job.

Vermilla

It wasn't bad but the first hour was all build whuch led to a bit of a let down. If the movie weren't so darn colorful, I would've hated it. I suggest sticking with Battle Royale.

IronmanPanda

It was ok. I felt it was really rushed at points and a little disappointed that there were parts that just seemed really badly edited together. I was talking to a friend who hadn't read the books yet and he needed a lot of explanations about the story when he saw it if that is any indication.

_SusieQ_

I personally thought the movie was better than the books, and that's a first for me. In the books I kept wanting more from Katniss, she was a bit whiny at times and I just kept hoping she would step up and be a stronger person. I think they nailed that part with Jennifer Lawrence in the movie.

Yes, they left out some parts and for those who haven't read the books there may be some inside info that gets missed. But all in all I was so very impressed that I'm going to see it again. :bigsmile:

neverstray

Good movie. I'd go see it, but a few things.

The movie doesn't at all explain why it's called The Hunger Games. It touches on it and dances around it, but never explains it, some had to ask people that read the book why it's called that. So, they get an F for that.

There were moments, mostly during fighting, where the camera was shaking just too much.

There is a scene where an arrow hits a hand, and frees the captor, but there no way the arrow would not have gone through the hand and killed him. No way. So, that scene ruined the whole movie. I hate, hate, hate when Hollywood does that...does something so fake that it's just ridiculous. So, I liked the movie overall, but when I saw that happen, I wanted to leave. It tells me that Hollywood producers think people are stupid.

But, overall, good movie. I enjoyed it.

Banannafish512

Let me just say, that this was a very disappointing read on "The Hunger Games"

http://jezebel.com/5896408/racist-hunger-games-fans-dont-care-how-much-money-the-movie-made

TK266

I felt the movie was a adequate adaptation of the books. On that scale I would give it a 7. I felt the movie did not do a good job capturing the tension that I felt when i read the book, but that may be due to coming to the book with no expectations. overall the move gave me and the others I saw it with (all who had read the books) a good two hours of discussion over lunch.

I would suggest you go see it. but if you see anyone in a Team Gale or Team Peta shirt, shoot them with a bow and arrow. :laugh:

wildcata77

Let me just say, that this was a very disappointing read on "The Hunger Games"

http://jezebel.com/5896408/racist-hunger-games-fans-dont-care-how-much-money-the-movie-made

How awful. I don't know who these people are, but reading comprehension is not their strong point since it was clear in the book that Rue and thresh had "dark skin".

Ocarina

It was a GREAT movie. Me and my husband both enjoyed it without having read the books. I found it very tasteful.

The only annoying part was as others mentioned the shaky camera thing. Seemed overly done. Otherwise excellent movie and it makes me want to crack open the books... have to get through the other books I'm reading first. :happy:

HoosierMomma1

I thought it was pretty darn good. The only thing I didn't like was the way they moved the camera around sometimes - that shaky quick moving camera thing they do where you almost get nauseous.

They left out or changed few very things (like Prim giving Katniss the Mockingjay pin, not Madge, and a few other small details). I thought Haymitch was more positive toward Katniss in the movie - he didn't seem to like her much at all in the book, although he did give her more stuff during the game).

Overall, very good, and I'd go see it again.

Glad I wasn't the only one that didn't like the shaky camera. Other than that, we loved it and I think they did a great job adapting it to the screen.

Runningirl7284

I just read the first book right before the movie so it was fresh in my mind. You watch the movie and you're thinking that shouldn't have happened! But it's good b/c you don't know exactly what to expect b/c there are a few differences. I thought the book was better than the movie but that's usually the way it goes. The movie was definitely still worth seeing though!

3dogsrunning

I was disappointed by it. I felt like they left off key parts of the story that might have helped non-readers...also, they ended it on a note that didn't leave people wondering if there would be another movie. I think they should have showcased the rebellion more so they knew that President Snow was mad at Katniss.

My fiance hadn't read the books nor did I tell him about it and the first thing he said when we left the theatre was that the president wasn't done with her, so he got it. I didn't find I had to explain much to him that I knew from the book.

I was happy with it. Normally I am not a fan of books to movies, there is so much lost, but I thought they did a very good job of getting everything across. The books were better, but I think the movie did a fair job at portraying it.

I also agree with whoever said about the jerky movement, we said the same thing.

ETA - I made my fiance go really early to get a seat. We were there 40 minutes early and the theatre only ended up being half full. But there was like 6 shows. People were lined up for the next one when we left.

hush7hush

I saw it for the third time today. I'm addicted!

3dogsrunning

It wasn't as good as the books but still worth the watch. They couldn't fit everything in of course, and changed a few things. Plus, I don't think they chose the right guy to play Peeta. That being said, I still enjoyed myself. I want to watch it again actually.

I didn't love the Peeta choice either but several of the other characters were spot on. Love Cinna, Haymitch, Katniss and Effie.

carriem73

Let me just say, that this was a very disappointing read on "The Hunger Games"

http://jezebel.com/5896408/racist-hunger-games-fans-dont-care-how-much-money-the-movie-made

How awful. I don't know who these people are, but reading comprehension is not their strong point since it was clear in the book that Rue and thresh had "dark skin".

I don't know about anyone else, but it never even occured to me to "care less" about one of the characters because of their skin color- wow, some people just suck!

nnylee

It was good. I read the books and I thought it held up. Unfortunately, my experience was completely ruined by jerks talking throughout the whole movie.

yoovie

YES!

StrengthIDidntKnow

I am hoping to see it this weekend.

How was Woody Harrelson as Haymitch? I kept picturing Robert Downey Jr as I was reading the book but could see WH doing a pretty good job too.