This is the thread for the Hunger Games movie. It is coming out around 2013.
The Hunger Games Movie, From the book by Suzanne Collins
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 Dec 1 2010, 06:32 PM, updated 15y ago
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It's about time someone made a thread for this movie. I seriously can't wait for this hope they don't mould this into the next Twilight.
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QUOTE(Frankmiller92 @ Dec 3 2010, 11:30 AM) It's about time someone made a thread for this movie. I seriously can't wait for this hope they don't mould this into the next Twilight. I would never think Hunger Games as Twilight. It is tons way better than Twilight!! More action!! |
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QUOTE(yzlead @ Dec 3 2010, 04:25 PM) I would never think Hunger Games as Twilight. It is tons way better than Twilight!! More action!! And the romance is sure as hell a lot better. Hope Gary Ross knows what he is doing. |
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QUOTE(Frankmiller92 @ Dec 3 2010, 04:42 PM) And the romance is sure as hell a lot better. Hope Gary Ross knows what he is doing. Is Gary Ross the director? |
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QUOTE(yzlead @ Dec 3 2010, 08:12 PM) Is Gary Ross the director? Yup he is confirmed as the director and writer. Hmm I don't think a lot of ppl are interested in The Hunger Games in Low Yatt haha |
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If they're going to be faithful to the violence in the book, it's going to be a straight R rating.
But the main markets are young adults so...probably a lot is going to be toned down. |
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I dunno about Gary Ross, were his movies good? If not, the whole thing would be ruined!
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Source:- http://www.beyondhollywood.com/two-more-lo...e-hunger-games/
QUOTE Two More Looks at Jennifer Lawrence in The Hunger Games  Can’t get enough of Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss in “The Hunger Games” yet? Lucky you, Entertainment Weekly has more images from the upcoming sci-fi movie from Gary Ross in their latest issue. I don’t have that issue yet (mine always shows up DAYS late for some reason), but the lads at Film Stage already have theirs, and they’ve put the scans online. Check them out, check them outers. QUOTE Every year in the ruins of what was once North America, the nation of Panem forces each of its twelve districts to send a teenage boy and girl to compete in the Hunger Games. Part twisted entertainment, part government intimidation tactic, the Hunger Games are a nationally televised event in which “Tributes” must fight with one another until one survivor remains. Pitted against highly-trained Tributes who have prepared for these Games their entire lives, Katniss is forced to rely upon her sharp instincts as well as the mentorship of drunken former victor Haymitch Abernathy. If she’s ever to return home to District 12, Katniss must make impossible choices in the arena that weigh survival against humanity and life against love. Starring Jennifer Lawrence, Stanley Tucci, Wes Bentley, Woody Harrelson, Josh Hutcherson, and Liam Hemsworth. Battling it out March 23, 2012. The pics are in the source. |
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Nov 15 2011, 01:22 AM
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trailer out |
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Nov 17 2011, 10:46 AM
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Source:- http://www.beyondhollywood.com/slumdog-mil...r-games-sequel/
QUOTE Slumdog Millionaire Writer Wanted for Hunger Games Sequel  Which would be “Catching Fire”, the second installment in Suzanne Collins’ trilogy of books about rebellious heroine Katniss Everdeen and her neverending battle to overthrow her dystopian world’s cruel overlords. Wait, I hope I didn’t give anything away, did I? Yes, Katniss WILL survive “The Hunger Games”. In case, you know, you were holding your breath and wasn’t sure, I mean. With “The Hunger Games” set to open next year, and from all indications has a very ready fanbase waiting to devour it in theaters, Lionsgate is already making plans for a sequel. This in and of itself isn’t a big deal. Hiring writers is cheap in Hollywood, which is why you’ll often hear stories about “sequel plans” for every movie with franchise potential. After all, they were “writing” sequels for “Green Lantern” even before that movie stunk up the box office. In any case, the studio is said to be “courting” the Oscar winning screenwriter of Danny Boyle’s Indian fable “Slumdog Millionaire”, Simon Beaufoy, to take a shot at “Catching Fire”. The Brit scribe also wrote Boyle’s “127 Hours”, as well as “The Full Monty” over a decade ago. The original plan was for director Gary Ross to continue working with franchise author Suzanne Collins on the second movie, but post-production on “The Hunger Games” has apparently made that difficult. Enter Beaufoy. Anyone who has seen the theatrical trailer for “The Hunger Games” (below, in case you missed it) can see Collins involvement in the screenwriting of that film, given how faithful the movie seems to be to the book. I suspect her contract has her just as involved with the second (and possible third) movie, which should please fans of the books. “Catching Fire” finds Katniss struggling to deal with the ramifications of her rebellious actions during the Hunger Games. Also, rumors of an independent District 13, long thought destroyed, begins to surface… The games begin March 23, 2012. |
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Dec 16 2011, 11:28 AM
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Source:- http://www.beyondhollywood.com/the-hunger-...w-poster-blitz/
QUOTE The Hunger Games Gets in on the New Poster Blitz  Posters, posters. So any posters. Looks like every studio is trying to beat the Holidays by releasing all their goodies this week and then jet off to visit the friends and families (or the casinos for those of you who hate your friends and families) by next week. Here’s the latest poster for Gary Ross’ “The Hunger Games”, which started the day as a bunch of jigsaw puzzle pieces flooding the net, that have now been assembled into one coherent image. What, you weren’t running around the net looking for the pieces? Boo to you for not participating! Anyways, here’s the complete poster for you lazy types. Starring Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Woody Harrelson, Elizabeth Banks, Stanley Tucci, Donald Sutherland, Wes Bentley, Toby Jones, Amandla Stenberg, Alexander Ludwig, Isabelle Fuhrman, Jacqueline Emerson, Paula Malcomson, Dayo Okeniyi, Jack Quaid, Leven Rambin, and Willow Shields. The games begin March 23, 2012. |
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Dec 16 2011, 03:59 PM
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seems like the previous movies that dewa2 budak thingy . hope this will not be flop
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Dec 23 2011, 04:40 PM
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im surprised that not much people commented on this thread!
i just finished book 1 and i reckon, wow the trailer showed promising results when it comes out! |
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Jan 12 2012, 09:43 PM
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I'm obsessed with the books, they're so good!
Can't wait for the movie!  Added on February 3, 2012, 5:17 pmA new trailer was released today! After watching this, I am convinced that the movie is going to be a real success!  This post has been edited by blueflame: Feb 3 2012, 05:17 PM |
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Feb 5 2012, 09:03 PM
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In 1 minutes and 11 seconds we get to see the emotional power of Jennifer Lawrence which Kristen Stewart cannot produce even to save her life with the combined running time of 4 Twilight movies. (What there's 5 u say?) f*** Me
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Feb 6 2012, 05:12 PM
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QUOTE(Frankmiller92 @ Feb 5 2012, 09:03 PM) In 1 minutes and 11 seconds we get to see the emotional power of Jennifer Lawrence which Kristen Stewart cannot produce even to save her life with the combined running time of 4 Twilight movies. (What there's 5 u say?) f*** Me Well said.  |
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Feb 28 2012, 08:56 PM
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didn't read the books
but after watching the trailers, makes me wanna buy the books and read heh This post has been edited by elm0001: Feb 28 2012, 08:59 PM |
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Feb 28 2012, 10:15 PM
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I'm really pumped for Jennifer Lawrence. With her strong performances in past films, I'm sure she'll do Katniss Everdeen justice.
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Feb 29 2012, 07:35 PM
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QUOTE(Frankmiller92 @ Feb 5 2012, 09:03 PM) In 1 minutes and 11 seconds we get to see the emotional power of Jennifer Lawrence which Kristen Stewart cannot produce even to save her life with the combined running time of 4 Twilight movies. (What there's 5 u say?) f*** Me eh why suddenly compare jen to kristen one? lol i know why edi  This post has been edited by elm0001: Feb 29 2012, 09:21 PM |
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Mar 1 2012, 03:27 AM
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I've read the book, would really want to watch the movie.
see if it's as good as the book or not  |
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Mar 1 2012, 06:55 PM
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i bought the books today haha.
reading the book 1! i think the director slightly changed the storyline heh? since it's Madge gave Katniss the pin in the book but in the trailer, Katniss gave her sis the pin  lol.well idk, haven finished reading This post has been edited by elm0001: Mar 1 2012, 07:02 PM |
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Mar 1 2012, 08:01 PM
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jennifer lawrence losing weight and getting athletic to get ready for sexy mystiques role in x-men first class 2. so might as well make money out of it and do a movie in the process....
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Mar 2 2012, 10:48 AM
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QUOTE(elm0001 @ Feb 29 2012, 07:35 PM) eh why suddenly compare jen to kristen one? Jen is reportedly to have said Kristen whine too much (which is true). Kris then said Jen have "plain" looks... b****....lol i know why edi |
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Mar 2 2012, 12:32 PM
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I heard this movie/novels are a rip-off from Battle Royale series.
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Mar 2 2012, 04:52 PM
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Mar 3 2012, 12:18 PM
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QUOTE(firedauz @ Mar 2 2012, 12:32 PM) I heard this movie/novels are a rip-off from Battle Royale series. Comments?  |
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QUOTE(elm0001 @ Mar 1 2012, 06:55 PM) i bought the books today haha. yea but in way giving the pin to her sister seems more intimate...like the pin means something alot more than just a pinreading the book 1! i think the director slightly changed the storyline heh? since it's Madge gave Katniss the pin in the book but in the trailer, Katniss gave her sis the pin lol.well idk, haven finished reading |
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QUOTE(firedauz @ Mar 2 2012, 12:32 PM) I heard this movie/novels are a rip-off from Battle Royale series. as someone who didn't read the novel, that's what i thought too.Comments? i'll judge it once i see the movie. btw, Battle Royale is still one of the best movie ever made to me. |
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Mar 7 2012, 10:20 AM
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Cant wait for the movie!! March 22 , 2012 right?
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Mar 7 2012, 10:29 AM
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QUOTE(Nikkichan @ Mar 7 2012, 10:20 AM) Cant wait for the movie!! March 22 , 2012 right? Yes & so do I |
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Mar 7 2012, 12:56 PM
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Currently reading the 1st book... My god.. So good story and action. Please... Please let the movie follow as closely as possible to the book..
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QUOTE(firedauz @ Mar 2 2012, 12:32 PM) I heard this movie/novels are a rip-off from Battle Royale series. Pretty much that except with more teen angst.Comments? |
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Mar 7 2012, 07:36 PM
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Let's all go out and watch!!! XD Raid the cinemas LOL
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Mar 7 2012, 08:21 PM
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i finished book 1
enjoyed it very much. currently reading book 2 but have to slow down cuz i haven't bought book 3. Can't wait for the cave scene in the movie  |
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Mar 9 2012, 08:26 PM
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the concept ..erm does seem like Battle Royal. hmm
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Mar 11 2012, 02:22 PM
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I loved the book and can't wait for the movie. Jennifer Lawrence is perfect as Katniss! Btw, anyone know where I can get the mockingjay pin?
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Mar 11 2012, 02:47 PM
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QUOTE(Stinky Fart @ Mar 11 2012, 02:22 PM) I loved the book and can't wait for the movie. Jennifer Lawrence is perfect as Katniss! Btw, anyone know where I can get the mockingjay pin? not sure.me myself also wanted that pin lol. |
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Mar 11 2012, 02:58 PM
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Read the trilogy in a week..great read btw..looking forward
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Mar 13 2012, 04:37 PM
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behind the scenes |
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Mar 13 2012, 06:55 PM
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trailer boring shit... doesn't look promising to me lo...
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QUOTE(vassilius @ Mar 13 2012, 06:55 PM) trailer boring shit... doesn't look promising to me lo... if u judge by trailer thn you're very wrongmany good movies...trailer look like s*it but real movie impress ppl |
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Mar 13 2012, 09:54 PM
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So this is like the new Twilight or something ?
just when i thought Twilight is finally over, then this came along |
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QUOTE(Claire Farron @ Mar 13 2012, 09:54 PM) So this is like the new Twilight or something ? what makes you think this is twilight?just when i thought Twilight is finally over, then this came along oscar nominees in the hunger games, you compare with twilight? This post has been edited by elm0001: Mar 13 2012, 09:58 PM |
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QUOTE(elm0001 @ Mar 13 2012, 09:55 PM) what makes you think this is twilight? Twilight also got oscar nominee...oscar nominees in the hunger games, you compare with twilight? are you okay? anyway no need to get mad, i was just asking, since everwhere i go people keep comparing it to twilight... This post has been edited by Claire Farron: Mar 13 2012, 09:58 PM |
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Mar 13 2012, 10:01 PM
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oh, no. i wasn't mad
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Mar 13 2012, 10:06 PM
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I can say this show is far from being like Twilight. The book was entertaining enough. I just cant wait for the movie.
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Mar 13 2012, 10:19 PM
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So I guess this movie is more of a 'new Harry Potter' than 'new Twilight'
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Mar 13 2012, 11:17 PM
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Mmm...it's sumthing like HP: Goblet of Fire. But it's also like Survivor the TV series...
Finishing Catching Fire and moving to Mockingjay, so far so good! |
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i really want to see the trailer, but i can not open it:(
what's the story about? |
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Mar 17 2012, 02:37 AM
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8 reviews on RT so far... all fresh for a 100% approval !
Go Jennifer!   According to GSC, it's 22 March. This post has been edited by defaultname365: Mar 17 2012, 02:43 AM |
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I can't book any tickets!
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Mar 17 2012, 09:26 AM
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Have read the books - The Hunger Games and Catching Fire.. but I am skeptical about the movie, worrying that it might disappoint me so most probably I ain't gonna watch it
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Mar 17 2012, 10:20 AM
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QUOTE(Mooi @ Mar 17 2012, 09:26 AM) Have read the books - The Hunger Games and Catching Fire.. but I am skeptical about the movie, worrying that it might disappoint me so most probably I ain't gonna watch it http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_hunger_games/ 14 reviews already on RT for... 100% fresh, meaning yes, absolutely brilliant. It takes 25 reviews for me to make a rating verdict, but this is already a great indication. This ain't nothing like sparkly vampires movies, but expect the same fan craziness. |
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Mar 17 2012, 11:37 AM
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QUOTE(Mooi @ Mar 17 2012, 09:26 AM) Have read the books - The Hunger Games and Catching Fire.. but I am skeptical about the movie, worrying that it might disappoint me so most probably I ain't gonna watch it haven watched, you wouldn't know |
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QUOTE(defaultname365 @ Mar 17 2012, 10:20 AM) http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_hunger_games/ 14 reviews already on RT for... 100% fresh, meaning yes, absolutely brilliant. It takes 25 reviews for me to make a rating verdict, but this is already a great indication. This ain't nothing like sparkly vampires movies, but expect the same fan craziness. QUOTE(elm0001 @ Mar 17 2012, 11:37 AM) haven watched, you wouldn't know Haha guys, I am going to watch it once it is released. Thanks  |
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Mar 17 2012, 11:56 AM
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Was hoping cinemas will provide sneak previews but oh well, next week it is. Can't wait as well. Quite a fan.
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Mar 17 2012, 01:01 PM
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QUOTE(kobe8byrant @ Mar 17 2012, 11:56 AM) Was hoping cinemas will provide sneak previews but oh well, next week it is. Can't wait as well. Quite a fan. |
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I read the book and I'm impressed, never have there been a book that touched me like Harry Potter before I read this series, awesome stuff I say, awesome stuff.
Now to pray that they use the exact things that the author described in the book, I want to see Katniss spinning in her dress at the interview Btw anyone found a place to buy the Mocking Jay pin? Been searching for it for a while. |
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Mar 17 2012, 10:10 PM
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QUOTE(totallagness @ Mar 17 2012, 10:02 PM) I read the book and I'm impressed, never have there been a book that touched me like Harry Potter before I read this series, awesome stuff I say, awesome stuff. there was this contest organised by Star R.AGE and they're giving out mockingjay pinNow to pray that they use the exact things that the author described in the book, I want to see Katniss spinning in her dress at the interview Btw anyone found a place to buy the Mocking Jay pin? Been searching for it for a while. but unfortunately the contest over edi lol. I missed it too. btw, check this out too http://movies.mylaunchpad.com.my/promo/hungergames This post has been edited by elm0001: Mar 17 2012, 10:10 PM |
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Mar 17 2012, 10:12 PM
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QUOTE(elm0001 @ Mar 17 2012, 10:10 PM) there was this contest organised by Star R.AGE and they're giving out mockingjay pin I saw that contest too, sadly I have yet to see any billboards outside that is advertising The Hunger Games :<but unfortunately the contest over edi lol. I missed it too. btw, check this out too http://movies.mylaunchpad.com.my/promo/hungergames |
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Mar 17 2012, 10:12 PM
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QUOTE(totallagness @ Mar 17 2012, 10:12 PM) I saw that contest too, sadly I have yet to see any billboards outside that is advertising The Hunger Games :< i'm taking part LOL. i take lrt to college so i get to see a lot of posters at lrt stations lololol. |
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Mar 17 2012, 10:14 PM
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Aww man, time to cheat with Google huehuehuehuehuehuehue
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Mar 17 2012, 10:19 PM
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QUOTE(totallagness @ Mar 17 2012, 10:14 PM) Aww man, time to cheat with Google huehuehuehuehuehuehue you mean mention the place?EDITS: Ah they need to have source of image taken, NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! |
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Mar 17 2012, 10:19 PM
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Sadly yes :<
If you do find a place to buy the pin, please do PM me |
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Mar 17 2012, 10:24 PM
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sure!
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Mar 17 2012, 10:29 PM
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Oh I can't wait for this movie to release :<
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Mar 18 2012, 02:25 PM
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Just bought the first book yesterday (there are three books, didn't know that!). Truth to be told never heard of this book until recently, and given how popular the books are, and the film being released this week, I think it will be worth a read.
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Mar 18 2012, 03:12 PM
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This is PG-13? Really? A bunch of kids killing each other is PG-13?!
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Mar 18 2012, 06:18 PM
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QUOTE(QuickFire @ Mar 18 2012, 03:12 PM) This is PG-13? Really? A bunch of kids killing each other is PG-13?! lol of course lor, they want a huge fanbase ma. |
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Mar 18 2012, 07:18 PM
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Hoping this series won't get ruined and called gay like how Twilight turned out
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Mar 18 2012, 09:39 PM
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QUOTE(totallagness @ Mar 18 2012, 07:18 PM) Hoping this series won't get ruined and called gay like how Twilight turned out won't i guess since it debut-ed 100% on RT lol. |
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Mar 18 2012, 10:36 PM
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The movie kinds of remind me of "Battle Royale"
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Mar 19 2012, 02:41 AM
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QUOTE(elm0001 @ Mar 18 2012, 09:39 PM) won't i guess last i saw in this thread...its 8 good review since it debut-ed 100% on RT lol.just checked...now is 15 reviews and it still remains 100% |
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Mar 19 2012, 02:43 AM
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just bought tickets for coming thursday show. eggcited
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Mar 19 2012, 10:30 AM
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QUOTE(QuickFire @ Mar 18 2012, 03:12 PM) This is PG-13? Really? A bunch of kids killing each other is PG-13?! I thought Harry Potter had the same tune? Although, it was kids murdering adults.  |
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QUOTE(Kyoyagami @ Mar 19 2012, 10:30 AM) I thought Harry Potter had the same tune? Although, it was kids murdering adults. But pitching kids in an arena and forcing them to kill each other is a different ballpark altogether... don't you think? It's like the MPAA goes "Hey that movie of yours, the one with teens brutally murdering other teens, does it have any swearing? No? OK here's your PG-13. Next!" This post has been edited by QuickFire: Mar 19 2012, 10:37 AM |
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Mar 19 2012, 10:44 AM
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Then, there can only mean one thing.
They're killing each other with a bow and some paintball arrow. That is the only way to make sense! Well, not going to expect that much of action. Killings probably would just switch to some other scene with some other kid fighting. |
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Mar 19 2012, 12:40 PM
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QUOTE(Kenzany @ Mar 19 2012, 02:43 AM) just bought tickets for coming thursday show. eggcited idk if i should book or not am planning to go Tropicana City Mall lol. but usually there not crowded so i don't think i should book |
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Mar 19 2012, 01:11 PM
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running time : 2 hours 23 minutes...thats the happy/good part
the sad part is....its normal film...no 2D...certain screen are gonna be blurry and dark |
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Mar 19 2012, 03:37 PM
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2 hours and 23 minutes? Sweeeeeeeet.
Now to book tickets for this Sunday, not free till then |
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Mar 19 2012, 07:29 PM
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I have just read all 3 books......I didn't like the direction of the books....I don't want to spoil it for you guys....but the first book was just a 'introduction'. Hope the movie is better than the book...fat chance of that happening though.....
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Mar 19 2012, 08:24 PM
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Anyone know which cinema already has advance booking for this movie already? Im so excited about it. I just want to see how the story will play out. I do hope it wont deviate too much from the book.
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Mar 19 2012, 08:45 PM
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^GSC is available for booking/purchasing this Thursday
Does anyone know why they didn't make this in 2D? |
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Mar 19 2012, 08:50 PM
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edit.
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Mar 19 2012, 10:52 PM
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The trailer looks quite promising. Did not read the book thou. Hopefully the director did not assume everyone to have already read the book before watching the movie, leaving out some important details.
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Mar 20 2012, 05:44 PM
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Read all the three books. Super awesome story, character, twist, action n plot! Please sticks to the original story!! Please! Can't wait to watch it! Trailer looks amazing.
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Mar 20 2012, 06:14 PM
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is this going to be a new narnia?
man it better pwn that twilight lame shit!! |
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Mar 20 2012, 08:38 PM
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Boo, gsc has stopped online/phone reservation unless you can pay with CC.
they expect everyone has CC!!! /rage |
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Mar 20 2012, 09:15 PM
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24 reviews in rotten tomatoes...and its still 100%
@elm0001....not everyone have CC but surely have e-banking(current/saving account) |
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Mar 21 2012, 04:36 AM
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QUOTE(MR_alien @ Mar 20 2012, 09:15 PM) 24 reviews in rotten tomatoes...and its still 100% It dropped to 93% thanks to 4 rotten, but astonishingly 52 fresh reviews. I am not even half-way reading the book. It remains one of the highest rated movies thus far this year.@elm0001....not everyone have CC but surely have e-banking(current/saving account) Anyways, the movie is rated PG-13 much to my surprise. A premise like this obviously pushes the limits but I think they really want to pull in as many audience as possible, especially the source material fans of teens. But I truly believe when done with care, you don't even need to see any blood/gore. |
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Mar 21 2012, 09:13 AM
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I was amazed by the review given in rottentomatoes at first which was 100%. I have read all three books and i can say, it was a good story. I read all of it in 3 days. All the time spent reading it and not sleeping. Worst than the time i read harry potter.
They say they changed something in the movie because it is hard to do it since the book is based on Katniss's point of view. So they changed something in the movie but overall, they say it was good. |
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Mar 21 2012, 01:01 PM
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Wtf!!! No 2d version???
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Mar 21 2012, 01:18 PM
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QUOTE(Double_Ace @ Mar 21 2012, 01:01 PM) Wtf!!! No 2d version??? haha...same as what i think be4 as well |
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Mar 21 2012, 01:54 PM
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Will be watching it tonight at the local premiere! =)
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Mar 21 2012, 03:40 PM
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I'll be watching this movie tomorrow after school. Can't wait!
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Mar 21 2012, 08:11 PM
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watching tmrw after my class too!
hopefully got seats :/ Added on March 21, 2012, 8:39 pm QUOTE(totallagness @ Mar 19 2012, 03:37 PM) 2 hours and 23 minutes? Sweeeeeeeet. hey, you know the Maxis contest that we mentioned that day?Now to book tickets for this Sunday, not free till then I actually won a pair of tickets haha, but then I rejected the invitation. I can't attend :/ This post has been edited by elm0001: Mar 21 2012, 08:39 PM |
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Mar 21 2012, 08:48 PM
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Gonna watch it tmrw with my wife!! Woo hooooo! Can't wait!
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Mar 21 2012, 08:58 PM
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Urgh...I have to wait till friday only can watch. T_T The waiting is seriously killing me and I just finished reading the book last week and I'm already so excited about it.
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Mar 21 2012, 09:00 PM
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QUOTE(Nekochan @ Mar 21 2012, 08:58 PM) Urgh...I have to wait till friday only can watch. T_T The waiting is seriously killing me and I just finished reading the book last week and I'm already so excited about it. and A LOT of my friends are at the premiere now  |
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Mar 21 2012, 09:10 PM
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T_T oh gosh...i dunno why but tgv ipoh say that it has no more seat available? are you seriously kidding me. SERIOUSLY!
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Mar 21 2012, 11:29 PM
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Where's the premier at?
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Mar 22 2012, 12:58 AM
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interesting concept
however, i also remember a movie set in the future, about the human race, invalids vs chosen ones; gattaca i very much enjoyed gattaca, interesting concept, not to bad of a cast. a good story, something to really thing about if in the future this could happen, and it just might. where i going on this, when its really about the... whats the movie again? oh the "hunger games"... hmm hmmmm hmmm, i didn't fall asleep. it didn't look memorable. ok, maybe a parallel universe, 5, 6th dimension parallel to our world. naw. anyway, where was i, ah "the hunger games". it a reality show maybe set in the future. "Survivor 2074" I also know why movie markers knows how to pull the crowd these days. cast younger, and younger actors. throw a little hint of romance. a little unbelievable scenario, by golly the magic formula!! it's really late, i dont know what i rambling about. I don't quite remember what i watch just know |
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Mar 22 2012, 01:12 AM
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Go sleep first and gather ur thoughts lah.
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Mar 22 2012, 04:02 AM
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Just seen it. Fans, prepared to be at least a bit disappointed by it.
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Mar 22 2012, 09:08 AM
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QUOTE(tonYe @ Mar 22 2012, 05:02 AM) Just seen it. Fans, prepared to be at least a bit disappointed by it. i know there are those who read books & compare the movie. 99.99% movies are never able to envision the same as books. words (books) are powerful & everyone has their own interpretation because the mind is as such.movies are visuals way to interpret a story to a movie goer. in that aspect, well.. the hunger games is an attempt. sci fi future of the human race of the future will be difficult to tackle. this movie has an interesting theme, unfortunately i... » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « This post has been edited by koolspyda: Mar 22 2012, 09:12 AM |
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Mar 22 2012, 09:36 AM
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The moment His Sparkliness comes in I shall run away from the cinema!
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Mar 22 2012, 10:03 AM
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So meaning this movie is a disappointment? T_T noooo
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Mar 22 2012, 10:14 AM
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QUOTE(Nekochan @ Mar 22 2012, 10:03 AM) So meaning this movie is a disappointment? T_T noooo Disappointment is merely a level of expectation that you set to a movie. Since Rotten have given high scores, you may want to judge it yourself. Just take out any sort of expectations, enjoy the movie, and then you think about it later. |
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Mar 22 2012, 10:37 AM
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Hahaha I guess people used to expect it to be like the book and Battle royale. I do hope it is enjoyable. I wanted to see it so bad. i think now i have to put less expectation. XD So as not to disappoint myself.
Thanks Kyoyagami. you watch it already? |
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Mar 22 2012, 10:53 AM
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Battle Royale is too damn bloody.
Nah, maybe this weekend. I have a game that keeps calling me to finish it first. And Bunohan. |
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Mar 22 2012, 11:31 AM
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QUOTE(Nekochan @ Mar 22 2012, 11:03 AM) So meaning this movie is a disappointment? T_T noooo If you have read the book, chuck it as if you have not (save yourself on the..)Just go in to watch with no expectations. Bring in lots of popcorn, i think it will help during the movie, keeps one occupied in somewhere and in parts of the movie, probably it may be the highlight of your movie experience watching this movie. At least you won't go hungry from "The hunger games". I know a lot of you take rotten tomatoes as a barometer for a movie before you watch or to set an expectation of a movie. I do not. After watching so many movies and reading so many comments (forums) here and there. I guess the taste of movie goers of late have shifted (a little). QUOTE(Kyoyagami @ Mar 22 2012, 10:36 AM) The moment His Sparkliness comes in I shall run away from the cinema! As I said,  the glitter is (badly) missing from this. It not too bad of an idea if you look at it.  This post has been edited by koolspyda: Mar 22 2012, 02:21 PM |
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Mar 22 2012, 12:33 PM
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Well I can say sometime rotten tomatoes review cannot be rely on. Some movie I find it nice but they dont and some movie i find it boring but they dont. XD So I guess I need to stay positive with it. Suddenly I dun feel so enthusiastic to watch Hunger Games like I did last week.
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Mar 22 2012, 01:58 PM
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Battle Royale addresses real world issues. Hunger Games is mere entertainment with the identical concept =/
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Mar 22 2012, 07:54 PM
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Just watched the movie.
In my opinion la, the story in the beginning which is before the arena scenes is very good. I thought it was good that they talked about it every single thing in the book (except the mockingjay pin part without Madge in it). But then in the arena, everything happened too fast. As i expected, they really didn't focus much on other tributes like what in the book (i mean, not as much as in the book). But then my friends couldn't really catch up who is who, you know what i mean I also expected the MOST important scene between Rue and Katniss to be appeared in the movie, but then it didn't. I feel kinda disappointed with that la. Overall it's still a good adapted film. Just that if you read the book, you'd feel slightly disappointed. I will still watch the 2nd and 3rd part of the movie. OH and btw, Elizabeth Banks as Effie and Tucci as Caeser, THEY ARE VERY VERY GOOD. I like them. And not to mention, I think Jennifer Lawrence is perfect for Katniss this role. This post has been edited by elm0001: Mar 22 2012, 08:00 PM |
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Mar 22 2012, 08:12 PM
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Lol they cut out Katniss and Rue's part...OMG
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Mar 22 2012, 08:18 PM
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QUOTE(Nekochan @ Mar 22 2012, 08:12 PM) Lol they cut out Katniss and Rue's part...OMG no, they didn't cut out. The death scene is still there |
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Mar 22 2012, 08:49 PM
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Extremely disappointed with the movie.
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Mar 22 2012, 09:02 PM
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Just watched it. For me, by far the best movie this year!! Can't wait for Catching Fire!!!
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Mar 22 2012, 09:18 PM
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a review from 1 of my friend who just watched
her review is its not as good as john carter am gonna watch on saturday...gonna review by then |
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Mar 22 2012, 09:48 PM
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I need to watch Battle Royale again... its been years and I cant remember much.
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Mar 22 2012, 10:33 PM
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Watched the movie this afternoon. IMO, the movie was very good. Loved it.
It stayed true to the book. There are a few faults here and there but I'm okay with it. Nothing's perfect. I'm not disappointed with the movie. But then again, I didn't have crippling expectations for it either. I have to admit that I am easily satisfied when it comes to movies. Added on March 22, 2012, 10:43 pm QUOTE(koolspyda @ Mar 22 2012, 09:08 AM) i know there are those who read books & compare the movie. 99.99% movies are never able to envision the same as books. words (books) are powerful & everyone has their own interpretation because the mind is as such. Poorer version of Bella Swan? Wait, what? Are you kidding me?movies are visuals way to interpret a story to a movie goer. in that aspect, well.. the hunger games is an attempt. sci fi future of the human race of the future will be difficult to tackle. this movie has an interesting theme, unfortunately i... » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « QUOTE(elm0001 @ Mar 22 2012, 07:54 PM) Just watched the movie. Which Katniss and Rue scene are you referring to?In my opinion la, the story in the beginning which is before the arena scenes is very good. I thought it was good that they talked about it every single thing in the book (except the mockingjay pin part without Madge in it). But then in the arena, everything happened too fast. As i expected, they really didn't focus much on other tributes like what in the book (i mean, not as much as in the book). But then my friends couldn't really catch up who is who, you know what i mean I also expected the MOST important scene between Rue and Katniss to be appeared in the movie, but then it didn't. I feel kinda disappointed with that la. Overall it's still a good adapted film. Just that if you read the book, you'd feel slightly disappointed. I will still watch the 2nd and 3rd part of the movie. OH and btw, Elizabeth Banks as Effie and Tucci as Caeser, THEY ARE VERY VERY GOOD. I like them. And not to mention, I think Jennifer Lawrence is perfect for Katniss this role. I have to agree that everything happened way too fast. However, the book is originally fast paced anyway. One thing I'm concerned about is that those who didn't read the book will have trouble following the movie. Especially the romance. I asked my friend if she understood that part and she told me she didn't. This post has been edited by blueflame: Mar 22 2012, 10:44 PM |
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Mar 22 2012, 10:47 PM
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QUOTE(blueflame @ Mar 22 2012, 10:33 PM) Which Katniss and Rue scene are you referring to? not sure if it's spoiler but since it didn't appear in the movie...I have to agree that everything happened way too fast. However, the book is originally fast paced anyway. One thing I'm concerned about is that those who didn't read the book will have trouble following the movie. Especially the romance. I asked my friend if she understood that part and she told me she didn't. the part when Rue saw Katniss with the mockingjay pin and because of that, she trusted Katniss. maybe because they changed the mockingjay pin story, that's why they didn't add that scene. This post has been edited by elm0001: Mar 22 2012, 10:47 PM |
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Mar 22 2012, 10:57 PM
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QUOTE(elm0001 @ Mar 22 2012, 10:47 PM) not sure if it's spoiler but since it didn't appear in the movie... the part when Rue saw Katniss with the mockingjay pin and because of that, she trusted Katniss. maybe because they changed the mockingjay pin story, that's why they didn't add that scene. I see. That part wasn't really significant to me. But since that was one of the parts that you were most looking forward to, you have every right to feel disappointed. There was one scene that I was really, really, really looking forward to seeing but wasn't there. And I was almost sure that it would be in the movie too, but it wasn't. » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « This post has been edited by blueflame: Mar 22 2012, 10:58 PM |
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Mar 22 2012, 10:59 PM
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QUOTE(blueflame @ Mar 22 2012, 10:57 PM) I see. That part wasn't really significant to me. But since that was one of the parts that you were most looking forward to, you have every right to feel disappointed. There was one scene that I was really, really, really looking forward to seeing but wasn't there. And I was almost sure that it would be in the movie too, but it wasn't. » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « And Gale with american accent lol. |
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QUOTE(blueflame @ Mar 22 2012, 10:57 PM) » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « I never read the book, but I really enjoyed this movie. |
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Mar 22 2012, 11:11 PM
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QUOTE(The Extreme @ Mar 22 2012, 11:07 PM) » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « I never read the book, but I really enjoyed this movie. EDIT : Thinking back, actually, it wouldn't make sense.  Catching Fire starts about half a year after the ending of The Hunger Games. But we'll see. Now I just have to wait for Catching Fire lol.This post has been edited by blueflame: Mar 22 2012, 11:38 PM |
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Mar 23 2012, 12:34 AM
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Hmm, i was wondering if they will put the end of Hunger game where Katniss told peeta about her faking the romance. I guess they want to put it in the next movie so that everyone wont forget what happen before that. It will be kinda weird to suddenly put it at the end there. I cant wait to see it tomolo.
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Mar 23 2012, 12:48 AM
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I'm disappointed with the movie. It's a bit dull for me.
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Mar 23 2012, 08:15 AM
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QUOTE(blueflame @ Mar 22 2012, 11:33 PM) Watched the movie this afternoon. IMO, the movie was very good. Loved it. It stayed true to the book. There are a few faults here and there but I'm okay with it. Nothing's perfect. I'm not disappointed with the movie. But then again, I didn't have crippling expectations for it either. I have to admit that I am easily satisfied when it comes to movies. Poorer version of Bella Swan? Wait, what? Are you kidding me? i'm sorry. It wasnt intended to ruffled feathers. Look, jennifer lawrence is a fine actress (i know, i know, Oscar-nominated actress b4 HG), i just find the role for her a little rigid, which i commented, it could have been the material handed to her. (& pls not judge by the statement alone) Look, if this spawns into a second & third movie, its another 'twilight' franchise in making for the owners of the movie.   Kristen Stewart was already a fine actress to reckon before her bella swan swan in on her. Her bella just made her more recognised into more homes and it help pour weightier roles for her; post twilight. the movie critics are already showing great reviews for this movie. Some even said "EVEN better then the book"... i say its the cycle all over again. (Suzanne Collins’s trilogy)This post has been edited by koolspyda: Mar 23 2012, 08:45 AM |
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Mar 23 2012, 08:39 AM
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Just read the book, and I'll be watching this Saturday night! The more I read the more I couldn't stop reading and just like that, I was done with the first book. Truth to be told I have never heard of "The Hunger Games", but now, I am itching to get my hands on the other two books.
I watched the trailer once, and it was a little fuzzy. After reading the book and then watching the trailer... omg...  I just can't believe it. Movie magic. |
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Just done with the movie last night. I can say, i never read any HG novel. After I watch it's trailer 2 weeks ago, I started to borrowed my sister's book and managed to finish first novel. (will continue with 2nd n 3rd) Overall I'm satisfied with the movie, luckily i read it first so atlest i get some pictures what is all about, coz some of my friends a bit blurry keep asking me many questions...I give 8.5 out of 10!! One more thing, I noticed too many censored scenes especially the killings part, maybe it's too extreme
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Mar 23 2012, 11:12 AM
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won't be as gory as '3oo', even then it was 'artistic'.
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Mar 23 2012, 02:01 PM
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QUOTE(aweeff @ Mar 23 2012, 10:55 AM) Just done with the movie last night. I can say, i never read any HG novel. After I watch it's trailer 2 weeks ago, I started to borrowed my sister's book and managed to finish first novel. (will continue with 2nd n 3rd) Overall I'm satisfied with the movie, luckily i read it first so atlest i get some pictures what is all about, coz some of my friends a bit blurry keep asking me many questions...I give 8.5 out of 10!! One more thing, I noticed too many censored scenes especially the killings part, maybe it's too extreme Oh crap... not again. I am going to be super mad if there are one too many. |
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Mar 23 2012, 06:33 PM
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Lol. Luckily I read the book. No wonder everyone said it was not nice. I guess because it just happened so fast. Even for me. Zoom and we are here, zoom and we are there. I guess to those who didnt read the book, it can be so boring and so confusing. But gosh, I guess I liked it since I see some of the scene which they really follow from the book.
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Mar 23 2012, 06:58 PM
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QUOTE(aweeff @ Mar 23 2012, 10:55 AM) Just done with the movie last night. I can say, i never read any HG novel. After I watch it's trailer 2 weeks ago, I started to borrowed my sister's book and managed to finish first novel. (will continue with 2nd n 3rd) Overall I'm satisfied with the movie, luckily i read it first so atlest i get some pictures what is all about, coz some of my friends a bit blurry keep asking me many questions...I give 8.5 out of 10!! One more thing, I noticed too many censored scenes especially the killings part, maybe it's too extreme no, it's not censored.it just happened very fast.. Added on March 23, 2012, 7:09 pm QUOTE(Nekochan @ Mar 23 2012, 06:33 PM) Lol. Luckily I read the book. No wonder everyone said it was not nice. I guess because it just happened so fast. Even for me. Zoom and we are here, zoom and we are there. I guess to those who didnt read the book, it can be so boring and so confusing. But gosh, I guess I liked it since I see some of the scene which they really follow from the book. haha not everyone for me, i thought it was a GOOD adapted film. it's definitely not a bad film. This post has been edited by elm0001: Mar 23 2012, 07:09 PM |
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Mar 23 2012, 08:00 PM
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Yeah, its not a bad film. You cant say harry potter is a bad movie since it can be down right boring and confusing as well if you dont read the book. same goes to this hunger game. at least i guess most of the people there in the cinema wanted to know how katniss can survive this ordeal in the arena. I know i did. I enjoyed it.
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I thought it was good. You can't really blame the movie for too fast because if they make it longer it will be draggy and they only have so much time to tell the story.
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QUOTE(JustForFun @ Mar 23 2012, 08:00 PM) I thought it was good. You can't really blame the movie for too fast because if they make it longer it will be draggy and they only have so much time to tell the story. Lol, should I tell you the reason why? There was clue on it actually. I never read the book but yea some part I couldn't understand too, especially why Katniss fell for Peeta so fast.  |
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Mar 23 2012, 08:08 PM
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QUOTE(Nekochan @ Mar 23 2012, 08:01 PM) Lol, should I tell you the reason why? There was clue on it actually. Clue? Was that what Hemswitch(?) told Katniss in the end? |
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Mar 23 2012, 09:00 PM
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haha more like the sponsor gift, the broth.
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Mar 23 2012, 09:13 PM
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Oh yea, it was a little dark. What was written on that strip for their second gift (broth)? The audience laughed but I couldn't see shit
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Mar 23 2012, 09:19 PM
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QUOTE(JustForFun @ Mar 23 2012, 09:13 PM) Oh yea, it was a little dark. What was written on that strip for their second gift (broth)? The audience laughed but I couldn't see shit "you called that a kiss?" |
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Mar 23 2012, 09:49 PM
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Wakaka at first I cant see it but then I get another good look at it and laughed with my mom. Even though we dont get to see much of Peeta, I think the actor really pull off some moments but still, there dun really show much of him to let people know what type of person he is still.
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Mar 24 2012, 03:49 AM
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Could have been better,especially the ending..
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Mar 24 2012, 12:10 PM
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i watched yesterday its worth it for me i did borrow my cousins novel read first
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Mar 24 2012, 02:42 PM
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well at least Katniss did said she wanna forget all of that at the end, its a hint enough for me that she didn't really take the "relationship" seriously....
didn't read the novels, but as a movie its decent enough, 7/10 for me p/s: was wondering why the hell the actor who played Gale looked so alike with Chris Hemsworth...then saw the casting..its his younger brother Liam who portrayed Gale...no wonder lol This post has been edited by dlct87: Mar 24 2012, 02:49 PM |
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Mar 24 2012, 03:05 PM
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Lol, i do wonder what people who didnt read the book think of the movie. were they confusing for you and some did say that Katniss liked Peeta way too fast.
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Mar 24 2012, 03:10 PM
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QUOTE(Nekochan @ Mar 24 2012, 03:05 PM) Lol, i do wonder what people who didnt read the book think of the movie. were they confusing for you and some did say that Katniss liked Peeta way too fast. well for me at first yeah, i did thought that she "fell" for him a bit too easily lol, but the ending where she said she wanna forget everything, plus her hesitation to hold hands with Peeta proved that she was just playing the game the way it was intended to be playedlooking forward to the sequel now |
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Mar 24 2012, 04:17 PM
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i enjoy the movie. . maybe battle royale fans might be disappointed. for me its kinda a lite version of br. . love the romantic scene and where the guy was butthurt. . i think its a squuesy love story in disguise. . its like i love u will not kill u. will die together. . b+ from me
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Mar 24 2012, 04:26 PM
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Lol, the moment when the guy butthurt, everyone in the cinema laughed. Not even giving him any pity.
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Mar 24 2012, 05:49 PM
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QUOTE(Nekochan @ Mar 24 2012, 04:26 PM) Lol, the moment when the guy butthurt, everyone in the cinema laughed. Not even giving him any pity. glad she choose peeta .. man watching this movie makes me feels good even if im foreveralone lolz . its like feels can layan jiwang unlike TWILIGHT which is urggh . wanna love him or not or should i love jacob or should i sheessh .. |
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Mar 24 2012, 07:37 PM
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just watched it this afternoon
yeah, theres alot of talking but this is way wayyyy better than that twilight s*it at least this one still got some drama, action, some tech thingy, some comedy twilight is just talking talking, move to another place thn talk some more thn action for 5 minutes thn there goes your 2-3 hours i like it..i like the movie and i never read the book be4 and yeah, when the game started...that killing scene moves so fast, i can't see much at all not even 1 sec already move to another thn another...very fast the only regret is theres no 2D and the GSC sound system seem to have some problem, volume goes up and down(fluctuate) somewhat spoiler video » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « This post has been edited by MR_alien: Mar 24 2012, 07:39 PM |
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http://boxofficemojo.com/news/?id=3399&p=.htm
wow, on pace for a 90-110M opening weekend...and maybe better |
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QUOTE(rhoyo @ Mar 24 2012, 05:49 PM) glad she choose peeta You clearly didn't understand the movie... .. man watching this movie makes me feels good even if im foreveralone lolz . its like feels can layan jiwang unlike TWILIGHT which is urggh . wanna love him or not or should i love jacob or should i sheessh .. She didn't choose Peeta..it was just for show to survive the Games... For people comparing this to Battle Royale..they are different. Battle Royale focused on teenage violence and that's why strong violence is necessary for that movie. But Hunger Games, at least for this movie, was trying to reflect the ugly business of reality shows in Hollywood. Watching the movie does remind me of shows like 'Survivors' and 'The Bachelor' which are all scripted 'reality shows' to create more entertainment. During an interview Jennifer Lawrence even compared the movie to 'Keeping Up With The Kardashians' where people don't mind sacrificing something like relationships for the sake of entertainment. And I think this is where the Hunger Games shine..not the [toned down] action scenes..not the [fake] romance... |
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Mar 24 2012, 08:57 PM
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my friend keep telling me that this show is very similar to a show in japan.. but the survivors are a bunch of school kids.. but she cant rmb the name.. err...
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Mar 24 2012, 09:13 PM
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QUOTE(Kenzany @ Mar 24 2012, 08:57 PM) my friend keep telling me that this show is very similar to a show in japan.. but the survivors are a bunch of school kids.. but she cant rmb the name.. err... that's Battle Royale, lol. |
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QUOTE(elm0001 @ Mar 24 2012, 09:13 PM) that's Battle Royale, lol. erm, okay, thanks alot.btw, this movie is not bad.. just that.. maybe i expected too much haha.. |
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Mar 24 2012, 09:42 PM
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QUOTE(stargazer_7 @ Mar 24 2012, 08:54 PM) You clearly didn't understand the movie... well i think i doubt people watching battle royale . even me first time watch battle royale lolz . but this concept is long way introduce way long long time ago before battle royale .. She didn't choose Peeta..it was just for show to survive the Games... For people comparing this to Battle Royale..they are different. Battle Royale focused on teenage violence and that's why strong violence is necessary for that movie. But Hunger Games, at least for this movie, was trying to reflect the ugly business of reality shows in Hollywood. Watching the movie does remind me of shows like 'Survivors' and 'The Bachelor' which are all scripted 'reality shows' to create more entertainment. During an interview Jennifer Lawrence even compared the movie to 'Keeping Up With The Kardashians' where people don't mind sacrificing something like relationships for the sake of entertainment. And I think this is where the Hunger Games shine..not the [toned down] action scenes..not the [fake] romance... near the ending why did the » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « and lenny kravitz is» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « but i have to admit this movie brings the love thingy deep inside me .. like u like wanna don't want each other to die .. lolz |
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Mar 24 2012, 09:54 PM
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QUOTE(rhoyo @ Mar 24 2012, 09:42 PM) well i think i doubt people watching battle royale . even me first time watch battle royale lolz . but this concept is long way introduce way long long time ago before battle royale .. the misai guy is Seneca.near the ending why did the » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « and lenny kravitz is» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « but i have to admit this movie brings the love thingy deep inside me .. like u like wanna don't want each other to die .. lolz » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « |
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Mar 24 2012, 10:06 PM
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Mar 24 2012, 10:34 PM
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QUOTE(elm0001 @ Mar 24 2012, 09:54 PM) the misai guy is Seneca. oh i see . . no wonder lolz ..» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « but president snow mention something about hope . means he dislike the district ? .. man i was like feeling sad when » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « then she makes that 3 kupang sign . that part is so like something  let me guess . a rebellion against the peace makers ? .. |
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Mar 24 2012, 10:59 PM
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QUOTE(rhoyo @ Mar 24 2012, 10:34 PM) oh i see . . no wonder lolz .. that hope part, i didn't really pay attention to it lol.but president snow mention something about hope . means he dislike the district ? .. man i was like feeling sad when » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « then she makes that 3 kupang sign . that part is so like something let me guess . a rebellion against the peace makers ? .. you mean after she did the finger sign, the riot happened in the movie? |
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Mar 24 2012, 11:06 PM
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QUOTE(rhoyo @ Mar 24 2012, 09:42 PM) well i think i doubt people watching battle royale . even me first time watch battle royale lolz . but this concept is long way introduce way long long time ago before battle royale .. There isnt much love or romance in the book. Actually it was not a big part of the story. Because in the book, Katniss always said that she will not get marry and have kids cause she wouldnt want them to be in The Hunger Games. Later, Gale get more jealous about Katniss and Peeta but then Peeta however was the opposite of Gale. in a way, he respected Katniss choice on who she picks. He was not jealous and it seems like he will be happy as long as Katniss is happy. I feel that, there's real love for ya. If you ever read book 3, you will feel so super sad at what happen to Peeta. Seriously, i read it till the end with no break at all just to see what will happen to them. Love was not a great part in the story but it was still a thing which drive the story forward. near the ending why did the » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « and lenny kravitz is» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « but i have to admit this movie brings the love thingy deep inside me .. like u like wanna don't want each other to die .. lolz Hunger games is a good story. Period. |
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Mar 24 2012, 11:51 PM
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The movie got some nice visual, decent storyline, the killing part kinda remained me of "Battle Royale" and those people from the Capitol got some colourful dressing & makeup lol
. Overall movie is enjoyable imo.» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « Rating: 3.5/5 Just my two cents |
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Mar 25 2012, 12:25 AM
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Just came back from the movie.
Let's just get down to the bits I liked and did not like : Liked : - The story is futuristic Gladiator - The chemistry between the characters - The whole uprising/rebelion plot, again set in the future - The contrast between futuristic and rural elements - The Hunger Games themselves being brutal - Incredible intensity to the start of the Hunger Games (the countdown, the silence) - Amazing acting performances from pretty much everyone (except perhaps Peeta played by Josh Hutcherson, quite rigid but still OK) Disliked : - Shaky camera aka handheld method - - why oh why do they use this. The film started off with this method and kept going on and on. I was like "Oh dear". The last time I hated this so much was "Battle LA", while that movie was crap, this had real emotions but even so, disliked it. As the movie progressed, it stopped. Thank goodness. But no, it still didn't let up and fortunately the use of this method during say, running sequences was not so noticeable. It still crept up but not as bad as the beginning of the film. - The darkness - - again, reading the book, you do get a sense of night/dark sequences but here it is quite possibly like a sigh of relief when things get brighter. I didn't like it, but I was engrossed enough in the movie that it didn't matter too much. - The real brutality - - completely lacking. The book had you going "Ouch" and "Wow, that's cruel." But here, not so much. Typical loss of a book to movie adaptation. If you didn't read the book, you would view it as brutal enough but those who knew the source material know it could have been so much more darker. Yup, PG-13 is the real reason here. Pushing the violence further would not have given it this rating. Rue's ending was emotional, and well done. - Not enough screen time for characters - - I felt that much of the characters here, including the other District tributes, Cinna, Effie and Haymitch was did not have enough screen time. What happened to the whole Katniss hates Haymitch, Haymitch favors Peeta, Cinna being the likeable one to Katniss? Nope. None of this really happened in the movie. Too bad though, because yes indeed the movie could have gone on without this but again, fans of the book you know what you're missing. As for the tributes, something simple as the name Foxface was used in the movie without any explanation. Really lacked any connection with the other tributes, in fact as they showed up you probably think you're seeing them the first time. » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « It felt rushed towards the end. And you do get the sense of it not being concluded. Bring on "Catching Fire", due for a 2013 release. 8/10 |
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Mar 25 2012, 12:49 AM
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QUOTE(rhoyo @ Mar 24 2012, 10:34 PM) oh i see . . no wonder lolz .. if i remembered correctly:but president snow mention something about hope . means he dislike the district ? .. man i was like feeling sad when » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « then she makes that 3 kupang sign . that part is so like something let me guess . a rebellion against the peace makers ? .. » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « |
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Mar 25 2012, 12:58 AM
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I can't believe this movie run time is 2 hours and 30 minutes, I didn't feel that long, unlike watching transformers there are certain parts i feel bontot kejang already, but this movie, none. I know the movie is long, but when i watched it, it doesn't feel like that eventho the movie is SOOOO simple. But overall nice, i like it.
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Mar 25 2012, 02:08 AM
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Didn't know about the book until I saw the trailer..lol xD
The close-up shots were amazing and really captured the emotion of Katniss. Sound effects, could have done better for the action sequences. Can't wait to watch the second part! |
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Mar 25 2012, 02:36 AM
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Anyone knows where to get the MockingJay Pin? Heard u need to buy the set of novels to get it 0.0
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Mar 25 2012, 08:54 AM
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Agreed the violence in the movie have been massively reduced but I think it's to cater wider audience. The story still remains the same so enjoy the movie guys n gals!!! 10/10 for my :-) can't wait for Cathing Fire!!!
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Mar 25 2012, 09:32 AM
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Guess what they call The Hunger Games in France?
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Mar 25 2012, 10:14 AM
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Lol now that's funny. With cheese?
I will also like to know how to get the mockingjay pin. XD Seems nice to me. |
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Mar 25 2012, 11:22 AM
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this movie has 70m box office already lol.
just checked wiki |
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Mar 25 2012, 12:29 PM
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Where to watch??? Everywhere sold out!!!!
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Mar 25 2012, 01:22 PM
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Everywhere so out? TGV and GSC got i think. Depends on where you are now
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Mar 25 2012, 08:51 PM
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QUOTE(Double_Ace @ Mar 25 2012, 12:29 PM) Where to watch??? Everywhere sold out!!!! U kidding me  ....I watched during 1st day at Summit USJ GSC...Not even full lolz |
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Mar 25 2012, 08:59 PM
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I like Foxface grab and run stunts, she is always a step ahead of Katniss and very cute.
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Mar 25 2012, 10:05 PM
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QUOTE(rhoyo @ Mar 24 2012, 10:34 PM) oh i see . . no wonder lolz .. No, that is a farewell gesture of District 12. Just that the District 11 citizens felt so moved that they went on a rebellion.but president snow mention something about hope . means he dislike the district ? .. man i was like feeling sad when » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « then she makes that 3 kupang sign . that part is so like something let me guess . a rebellion against the peace makers ? .. |
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Mar 25 2012, 10:35 PM
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QUOTE(Hattori @ Mar 25 2012, 08:59 PM) I like Foxface grab and run stunts, she is always a step ahead of Katniss and very cute. omg i feel the same!haha. actually i like foxface in the book too. but in the movie, she's cuter than what i imagined in the book haha |
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Mar 25 2012, 11:22 PM
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Came back watching The Hunger Games...
There is so much to say... but then, its always best to say it based on the rating and that is enough. If I go any deeper, surely its "Clash of the Titans" all over again... Overall:- 3.0 out of 5. |
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QUOTE(CODDarkKnightDk @ Mar 25 2012, 02:36 AM) Anyone knows where to get the MockingJay Pin? Heard u need to buy the set of novels to get it 0.0 I saw this online blogshop called MockingjaySG they have this pre order for the pins and they got alot of other merchandise too! i actually wanted to order from amazon. but the shipping is crazy so i ordered from them. its the neca pin and its so prettttttty!! gosh hahaha like the one in the movie ^^ well just check them out price is reasonable to me http://mockingjaysg.blogspot.com |
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Mar 26 2012, 12:32 AM
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I think they didnt mention her as foxface in the movie right? Lol. I dun think anyone who had not read the book know she is foxface and i think she really do have a fox face. XD
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Mar 26 2012, 12:36 AM
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they mentioned it once when they were counting whoes left alive haha. just a brief moment if i remember correctly.
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Mar 26 2012, 01:03 AM
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Lol i dun remember it being mention. Lol. I told my mom that her name was Foxface and my mom laughed and agreed that she does look fox like. With all her skipping and sneaky ways. XD
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Mar 26 2012, 01:22 AM
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QUOTE(MR_alien @ Mar 22 2012, 09:18 PM) a review from 1 of my friend who just watched hahaha oddly, I rated John Carter higher than Hunger Games as well although it's more no-brainerly done.her review is its not as good as john carter am gonna watch on saturday...gonna review by then |
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Mar 26 2012, 10:24 AM
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i didn't read the books.
the idea of this movie is good but i think it is being executed poorly. the movie contains much important scenes/points left unexplained and few flash back shot are done in a way/style that makes the flashback scene seems unnecessary to the movie. there are few shots about surviving in this death game doesn't make sense as well. one of the example: » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « and also, i think the ending aren't ended nice enough as it doesn't give a strong hint about a trilogy or what actually happened with the triangle relationship. |
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Mar 26 2012, 10:53 AM
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214m box office!
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Mar 26 2012, 11:19 AM
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is it only me who feeling very dizzy when i watched this movie..i cannot finished this movie..because i need to throw up..just only like 15 minutes before ending i surrender..owh just wasting my RM11 for movie ticket that make me felt sick for one whole day..
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Mar 26 2012, 11:20 AM
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QUOTE(elm0001 @ Mar 26 2012, 10:53 AM) 214m box office! http://boxofficemojo.com/news/?id=3401&p=.htmWhat 214 million?!? |
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Mar 26 2012, 11:22 AM
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QUOTE(elm0001 @ Mar 26 2012, 11:22 AM) usually domestic box-office is more important first than overseas takings. if domestic box-office fails, then they will look at foreign box-office earnings to cover up. foreign box-office only comes in later. Variety reports is over-glorifying the earnings, unlike most sites which focus more importantly on domestic profits. |
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QUOTE(tonYe @ Mar 26 2012, 01:22 AM) hahaha oddly, I rated John Carter higher than Hunger Games as well although it's more no-brainerly done. Yeah between those two, for an evening watch, John Carter for me. |
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i tried reading the first book. it's not fun at all. the way the story unfolds in Catniss's POV was just not my cup of tea.
i liked the movie Catniss better but that's because J-Law is so good. plus she's hawt too. the way she shoot those arrows, i've never wanted to be a bow so badly before in my life until those close-up scenes HNNGHHHHH the shaky cam and mutated dogs were a bit too much though..  |
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Mar 26 2012, 02:45 PM
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Well, I guess not all movie can please everyone. When I read harry potter and see the movie, i was disappointed on how it was show to us. Some point which was important was cut and some was totally unimportant was put in it. So, I guess you cant be a crowd pleaser.
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Mar 26 2012, 03:06 PM
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US Box Office Opening at a whopping USD155million!!
Wat a shocker Never even heard of this movie before. Only 2weeks ago i heard from radio and get to know bout the existence of this movie... This movie open at 3rd biggest opening of ALL TIME behind The Dark Knight and Harry Potter final part 2 |
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Mar 26 2012, 03:26 PM
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Smartly filmed with a budget of $78 million, being set in the future and all, it could have been higher. The popularity of the books definitely propelled the film and in turn the books are now still selling really well.
I believe the film execution indeed could have been better. It is still a good watch. The book is still better than the film in my opinion. The film just didn't have the room to accommodate all the elements even when the run time is 2 hours and 30 minutes. |
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Mar 26 2012, 04:08 PM
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I guess watching Battle Royale first kinda stole the thunder away from The Hunger Games.
Think it is overhyped and over rated. |
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Mar 26 2012, 04:56 PM
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QUOTE(killdavid @ Mar 26 2012, 04:08 PM) I guess watching Battle Royale first kinda stole the thunder away from The Hunger Games. somewhat agree |
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Mar 26 2012, 06:03 PM
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QUOTE(apocalypxe @ Mar 26 2012, 04:56 PM) somewhat agree Not exactly, though set in the future the story behind the games is different.Battle Royale: Social problems rise among youth,resulted in the government allow the Battle Royale thing to happen Hunger Games: 13 Districts tried to rebel, they failed then Panem have the games annually to remind the districts of their rebellion would cause two kids from each of their area to die each year. For Panem, its entertainment, for the 12 districts its not. |
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Mar 26 2012, 06:39 PM
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QUOTE(Eisenmeteor @ Mar 26 2012, 06:03 PM) Not exactly, though set in the future the story behind the games is different. But the concept is same difference - in the end, the rule of the game is only one remaining survivor wins.Battle Royale: Social problems rise among youth,resulted in the government allow the Battle Royale thing to happen Hunger Games: 13 Districts tried to rebel, they failed then Panem have the games annually to remind the districts of their rebellion would cause two kids from each of their area to die each year. For Panem, its entertainment, for the 12 districts its not. While the author herself claims she had no knowledge of Battle Royale, the concept is almost similar - both are in the future, both rebel in a same difference and the game concept is same difference. The problem with why so many people associate with Battle Royale so much because its the one film that truly in its own way started it all and sadly, The Hunger Games itself was much hype later on (which I suspect, its much more popular since its an American who writes it). "Battle Royale" comes under fire due to controversies of teenagers killing teenagers. The movie would have gotten an American release few years back but it was (and for some reason) did not... only much later on it was release at the same moment when The Hunger Games was release domestically in US. Reading much comments in other forums, a lot would prefer over Battle Royale than The Hunger Games in many ways. While I have yet to read Battle Royale novel, the manga comic book series truly focus on each characters (42 students in total) and their characteristics. The movie itself has a message of its own, although during all the violence going around, it talks about friendship and can friends really kill friends when they are suddenly put in a situation and what's more - a limit of 3 days (the manga comic was 7 days in total). The Hunger Games on the other hand did not mention how many days it was... and the movie alone, one flawed I notice was when Katniss was unconscious, she was well rested and taken care of by Rue for a few days. While I watched that scene and I wonder - won't the audience get bored since so many out of the 24 youths were killed at the beginning?!? In any case, Battle Royale seriously, despite its violence throughout, reaches the audience in an emotional way. After watching The Hunger Games movie - the only thing that brings audience to tears was when » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « .I am not saying The Hunger Games is bad... I am saying with a few similarities - the same difference no matter what, Battle Royale is (for those whom watched it) can associate with most. Of course... unless someone here compares it to The Running Man... |
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Mar 26 2012, 07:17 PM
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not only that scene that brings audience to tears one.
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Mar 26 2012, 07:23 PM
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QUOTE(hairyLGS @ Mar 26 2012, 06:39 PM) But the concept is same difference - in the end, the rule of the game is only one remaining survivor wins. Good read..I only read the requiem chapter of the manga but not the novel so no comment.While the author herself claims she had no knowledge of Battle Royale, the concept is almost similar - both are in the future, both rebel in a same difference and the game concept is same difference. The problem with why so many people associate with Battle Royale so much because its the one film that truly in its own way started it all and sadly, The Hunger Games itself was much hype later on (which I suspect, its much more popular since its an American who writes it). "Battle Royale" comes under fire due to controversies of teenagers killing teenagers. The movie would have gotten an American release few years back but it was (and for some reason) did not... only much later on it was release at the same moment when The Hunger Games was release domestically in US. Reading much comments in other forums, a lot would prefer over Battle Royale than The Hunger Games in many ways. While I have yet to read Battle Royale novel, the manga comic book series truly focus on each characters (42 students in total) and their characteristics. The movie itself has a message of its own, although during all the violence going around, it talks about friendship and can friends really kill friends when they are suddenly put in a situation and what's more - a limit of 3 days (the manga comic was 7 days in total). The Hunger Games on the other hand did not mention how many days it was... and the movie alone, one flawed I notice was when Katniss was unconscious, she was well rested and taken care of by Rue for a few days. While I watched that scene and I wonder - won't the audience get bored since so many out of the 24 youths were killed at the beginning?!? In any case, Battle Royale seriously, despite its violence throughout, reaches the audience in an emotional way. After watching The Hunger Games movie - the only thing that brings audience to tears was when » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « .I am not saying The Hunger Games is bad... I am saying with a few similarities - the same difference no matter what, Battle Royale is (for those whom watched it) can associate with most. Of course... unless someone here compares it to The Running Man... Anyway just that in the Hunger Games there's no time limit I suppose. Its a reality tv show for the people of Panem after all. I just find the two series different in their own way. |
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Mar 27 2012, 12:11 AM
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i thought they did mention the game duration is 2 weeks? hence the grand finale by releasing the dogs?
anyhoo... for me this movie was over-hyped... good box office doesn't translate to good movie, example: twilight series  and yes, watching the Battle Royale years ago kills the sensation of this movie, watching teenagers killing each others for survival just has no oomph anymore btw... no one associate this with Lords of the Flies? jungle+kids+killings... it just pop up in my mind during the movie some call this an epic, but i won't trilogy? what's after the hunger game? her first bf got reap for the 75th game? |
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Mar 27 2012, 12:20 AM
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QUOTE(stormlcc @ Mar 25 2012, 11:01 AM) no, matrix 3 is much better than 2. 1 is the best of course. it should be called "The twilight games"incorrect, i was very disappointed with LOTR 3, it's the worst LOTR film if u've read the book, it's supposed to be the best but Peter Jackson screwed it up. LOTR 2 was the best. Call me s spoilt rat, i figure there are many similarities the effects it has on adolescent fans. The hype around this book>movie will ensure the stars bubble remains the same. somehow the 'romance' part will be played to the max when the 2nd gets underway. survival in the jungle? I rooted for 'sly' in rambo 1. it felt more 'real' to fight for his survival in that (rambo) movie. "The Hunger Games" is giving fans of "reality shows" what they love most. BeeaaS |
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Mar 27 2012, 12:55 AM
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@greyshadow,
I admit the movie did not do enough justice to the book which IMO, was great. And no, Gale will not be in the 75th HG. You just got to read the book to find out. Again, the Hunger Games episode was a great start to the book trilogy and I can only hope they direct Catching Fire better come fall 2013. The Quarter Quell, the Arena, and most importantly the uprising will surely make Catching Fire a more successful movie, fingers crossed. BTW, if watching teenagers kill each other for survival does not prick your interests then what will? |
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Mar 27 2012, 01:44 AM
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bought all 3 novels after watching the movie, and i must say, no wonder the movie is hard to "do enough justice" to the book, since the novel is written "first-person narrative" style (from Katniss' view), and it involved loads of what Katniss thought as she went through the whole ordeal
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Mar 27 2012, 02:21 AM
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There's something people seem to have missed in this movie, especially those who wondered why Katniss fell for Peeta so fast.
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Mar 27 2012, 08:49 AM
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Ha ha... almost all the top rated comments on Youtube has either "overrated" or "overhyped" in it. I still believe it was a good but not great movie, and it did not really do the book justice. Most of the emotional aspect was left out. Have never seen "Battle Royale" so can't comment, but seeing some clips from it I got scared already...
I am wondering what rating I would have given the movie if I hadn't read the book. I still want to read the other two books in the series. Oh, and no way is this in any way a "Twilight" - the fanfare yes, but not the film. "The Hunger Games" has genuine emotional moments and great acting performances compared to it. I'm fine with the fans being the way they are about "The Hunger Games". |
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Mar 27 2012, 09:09 AM
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QUOTE(hairyLGS @ Mar 26 2012, 06:39 PM) But the concept is same difference - in the end, the rule of the game is only one remaining survivor wins. Both novels are based on the Stephen King's novel IIRC, which itself is based upon "Nineteen Eighty Four" and "Lord of the Flies". Actually this has more similarities towards LotF due to the teenage main characters, except instead of marooned on an island it's a competition. While the author herself claims she had no knowledge of Battle Royale, the concept is almost similar - both are in the future, both rebel in a same difference and the game concept is same difference. The problem with why so many people associate with Battle Royale so much because its the one film that truly in its own way started it all and sadly, The Hunger Games itself was much hype later on (which I suspect, its much more popular since its an American who writes it). "Battle Royale" comes under fire due to controversies of teenagers killing teenagers. The movie would have gotten an American release few years back but it was (and for some reason) did not... only much later on it was release at the same moment when The Hunger Games was release domestically in US. Reading much comments in other forums, a lot would prefer over Battle Royale than The Hunger Games in many ways. While I have yet to read Battle Royale novel, the manga comic book series truly focus on each characters (42 students in total) and their characteristics. The movie itself has a message of its own, although during all the violence going around, it talks about friendship and can friends really kill friends when they are suddenly put in a situation and what's more - a limit of 3 days (the manga comic was 7 days in total). The Hunger Games on the other hand did not mention how many days it was... and the movie alone, one flawed I notice was when Katniss was unconscious, she was well rested and taken care of by Rue for a few days. While I watched that scene and I wonder - won't the audience get bored since so many out of the 24 youths were killed at the beginning?!? In any case, Battle Royale seriously, despite its violence throughout, reaches the audience in an emotional way. After watching The Hunger Games movie - the only thing that brings audience to tears was when » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « .I am not saying The Hunger Games is bad... I am saying with a few similarities - the same difference no matter what, Battle Royale is (for those whom watched it) can associate with most. Of course... unless someone here compares it to The Running Man... Battle Royale and Hunger Game's similarity is only the competition part, but other than that it's two different kind of novels altho honestly I prefer Battle Royale due to how Nanahara and Noriko is a lot more naive compared to Katniss. |
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Mar 27 2012, 09:17 AM
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QUOTE(killdavid @ Mar 26 2012, 04:08 PM) I guess watching Battle Royale first kinda stole the thunder away from The Hunger Games. i think you got the wrong idea of the thunder killdavid meantQUOTE(Eisenmeteor @ Mar 26 2012, 06:03 PM) Not exactly, though set in the future the story behind the games is different. both based on dictatorship, survival death games and what the audience gets or feel from watching both movie.Battle Royale: Social problems rise among youth,resulted in the government allow the Battle Royale thing to happen Hunger Games: 13 Districts tried to rebel, they failed then Panem have the games annually to remind the districts of their rebellion would cause two kids from each of their area to die each year. For Panem, its entertainment, for the 12 districts its not. QUOTE(n00b13 @ Mar 27 2012, 02:21 AM) There's something people seem to have missed in this movie, especially those who wondered why Katniss fell for Peeta so fast. the movie doesn't have a nice ending i mentioned earlier because it leaves the audiences that didn't read the books nor expecting a trilogy with » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «  |
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Mar 27 2012, 11:19 AM
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QUOTE(defaultname365 @ Mar 27 2012, 08:49 AM) Ha ha... almost all the top rated comments on Youtube has either "overrated" or "overhyped" in it. I still believe it was a good but not great movie, and it did not really do the book justice. Most of the emotional aspect was left out. Have never seen "Battle Royale" so can't comment, but seeing some clips from it I got scared already... Yeah I am wondering what rating I would have given the movie if I hadn't read the book. I still want to read the other two books in the series. Oh, and no way is this in any way a "Twilight" - the fanfare yes, but not the film. "The Hunger Games" has genuine emotional moments and great acting performances compared to it. I'm fine with the fans being the way they are about "The Hunger Games".but the movie's over-hyped or overrared is because we as the book lovers love the book so much!! |
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Mar 27 2012, 12:19 PM
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QUOTE(apocalypxe @ Mar 27 2012, 09:17 AM) the movie doesn't have a nice ending i mentioned earlier because it leaves the audiences that didn't read the books nor expecting a trilogy with I didn't read the books and the ending was fine to me. |
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Mar 27 2012, 03:48 PM
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Hunger Games movie can watch la...
10x times better than the idiot Ghost Rider II movie |
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Mar 27 2012, 05:50 PM
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Even kotaku has jumped on.the Hunger Game vs Battle Royale bamdwagon http://m.kotaku.com/5896673/before-there-w...-japan-had-this
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Mar 27 2012, 07:13 PM
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QUOTE(DrBlueBox @ Mar 27 2012, 05:50 PM) Even kotaku has jumped on.the Hunger Game vs Battle Royale bamdwagon http://m.kotaku.com/5896673/before-there-w...-japan-had-this which is why people associate more towards Battle Royale than The Hunger Games... and as I said before - its the same difference... |
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Mar 27 2012, 08:56 PM
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i like this quote from one of the commenter at kotaku
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Mar 27 2012, 09:43 PM
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QUOTE(alpha0201 @ Mar 27 2012, 08:56 PM) i like this quote from one of the commenter at kotaku +1"Do you know what they call The Hunger Games in Japan?" |
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Mar 28 2012, 01:36 AM
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incredibly boring movie. slow and draggy even though its above 2 hours. a lot of weak points in the mechanics of the hunger games which doesnt make it any more believable or even entertaining with suspension of disbelief.
there is almost no good point about this movie. waste of money. |
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Mar 28 2012, 01:47 AM
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how was the movie? nice?
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Mar 28 2012, 02:34 AM
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hmm funny....to me it was a fairly good movie......watch it and decide yourself....
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Mar 28 2012, 06:34 AM
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QUOTE(alpha0201 @ Mar 27 2012, 08:56 PM) i like this quote from one of the commenter at kotaku hahahahaha"Do you know what they call The Hunger Games in Japan?" » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « Added on March 28, 2012, 6:35 am QUOTE(alpha0201 @ Mar 27 2012, 08:56 PM) i like this quote from one of the commenter at kotaku hahahahaha"Do you know what they call The Hunger Games in Japan?" » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « This post has been edited by firedauz: Mar 28 2012, 06:35 AM |
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Mar 28 2012, 09:59 AM
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QUOTE(dreamfasten @ Mar 28 2012, 01:47 AM) how was the movie? nice? different people different opinion.For me, it's good. Not great, but good. |
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Mar 28 2012, 10:30 AM
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QUOTE(alpha0201 @ Mar 27 2012, 08:56 PM) i like this quote from one of the commenter at kotaku one of the commenter said: Za Hahnngah Gay-muzoo"Do you know what they call The Hunger Games in Japan?" |
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Mar 28 2012, 06:57 PM
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Just watched it. If battle royal is 8/10, this is 5/10.
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Mar 28 2012, 07:48 PM
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QUOTE(elm0001 @ Mar 21 2012, 08:11 PM) watching tmrw after my class too! Aww man, that's sad, you didn't get any of the merchandise aye? hopefully got seats :/ Added on March 21, 2012, 8:39 pm hey, you know the Maxis contest that we mentioned that day? I actually won a pair of tickets haha, but then I rejected the invitation. I can't attend :/ Btw I found this http://mockingjaysg.blogspot.com/2012/03/p...entic-neca.html Super expensive though, around RM100 This post has been edited by totallagness: Mar 28 2012, 07:54 PM |
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Mar 28 2012, 07:52 PM
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QUOTE(totallagness @ Mar 28 2012, 07:48 PM) Aww man, that's sad, you didn't get any of the merchandise aye? no, just the tix Btw I found this http://mockingjaysg.blogspot.com/2012/03/p...entic-neca.html Super expensive though, around RM100 i was one of the 80 people who got the tix haha.the person who won the ipad must had found over 100 THG posters ads etc and wah, it's expensive for 1 small pin D: |
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Mar 28 2012, 07:54 PM
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QUOTE(elm0001 @ Mar 28 2012, 07:52 PM) no, just the tix Yea it's sad, now to look around shops in Malaysia, THERE MUST BE ONE! i was one of the 80 people who got the tix haha.the person who won the ipad must had found over 100 THG posters ads etc and wah, it's expensive for 1 small pin D: -------------------------------------------------------------- Oh and I watched it on the first weekend it was released, found it disappointing since it skipped some key plots from the book. Here's a list but don't read it if you don't want the movie or book to be spoiled. http://www.mercurynews.com/movies-dvd/ci_2...sons-still-read But still it's a good movie, just that the whole thing was a little rushed so emotions couldn't set in, I never cried at Rue's scene (I actually almost shed a tear when reading this part of the book), Katniss never screamed "THEY ARE THE TRIBUTES!" when they were climbing the Cornucopia scene while being chased by the mutts. No robotic leg for Peeta, no Madge and well, they didn't really did a lot of introducing on most characters, like the Avox, the make-up crew and Cinna's assistant, Portia. Oh well, at least it won over Twilight and Harry Potter's earlier movies, only lost to The Dark Knight and Harry Potter: The Deathly Hallows Part 2. |
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Mar 28 2012, 08:09 PM
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QUOTE(totallagness @ Mar 28 2012, 07:54 PM) Yea it's sad, now to look around shops in Malaysia, THERE MUST BE ONE! me too. Rue's scene wasn't as sad as i expected, but the reaping scene was actually good that i actually cried a bit haha-------------------------------------------------------------- Oh and I watched it on the first weekend it was released, found it disappointing since it skipped some key plots from the book. Here's a list but don't read it if you don't want the movie or book to be spoiled. http://www.mercurynews.com/movies-dvd/ci_2...sons-still-read But still it's a good movie, just that the whole thing was a little rushed so emotions couldn't set in, I never cried at Rue's scene (I actually almost shed a tear when reading this part of the book), Katniss never screamed "THEY ARE THE TRIBUTES!" when they were climbing the Cornucopia scene while being chased by the mutts. No robotic leg for Peeta, no Madge and well, they didn't really did a lot of introducing on most characters, like the Avox, the make-up crew and Cinna's assistant, Portia. Oh well, at least it won over Twilight and Harry Potter's earlier movies, only lost to The Dark Knight and Harry Potter: The Deathly Hallows Part 2. introducing portia and octavia (if i rmb her name correctly) wasn't important tho imo, at least they appeared in the movie those who read the book will know so i think dont hv to worry about that |
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Mar 29 2012, 12:15 AM
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well..at least the movie made me watch battle royale again.
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Mar 29 2012, 06:38 AM
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battle royale was created from one of the best manga ever in Japan..it was purely 100% based on the idea of the creator the name i forgot..
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Mar 29 2012, 12:06 PM
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Watched the movie yesterday and if I was to compare battle royale and Hunger Games, quite a few scenes didnt make any sense.
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Mar 29 2012, 12:22 PM
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QUOTE(caballero206 @ Mar 29 2012, 06:38 AM) battle royale was created from one of the best manga ever in Japan..it was purely 100% based on the idea of the creator the name i forgot.. battle royale was based on a novel actually.the manga & movie adaptation came later. |
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Mar 29 2012, 12:30 PM
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watched it in cinema i think this movie is being censored too much ... will need to watch again when bluray released ... started off really good but ending too rush and not much action ... thx to censorship
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Mar 29 2012, 06:25 PM
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QUOTE(uNeVErwaLkaloNe @ Mar 29 2012, 12:06 PM) Watched the movie yesterday and if I was to compare battle royale and Hunger Games, quite a few scenes didnt make any sense. 1. Those are not sponsors. According to the book, the sponsors are sent to the arena by using the parachute.» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « 2. I believe Peeta doesn't have the ability to kill people because he doesn't have the expertise in this. 3. If i remember correctly, she hid behind those trees first right, before she appeared and blew up the supplies. And those supplies are for the careers, which consists of quite a few members. There's no more members left that time except Foxface and Thresh. 4. Because their relationship (in the book but not really shown in the movie) were very close. It's understandable that she spent much time crying. And i don't really understand the next question. 5. I thought there was nothing wrong here. |
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Mar 29 2012, 08:26 PM
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"The Hunger Game" this movie it's good but during they running in the forest the camera captured is not good enough keep shaking and made it look blur.
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Mar 29 2012, 10:09 PM
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QUOTE(elm0001 @ Mar 29 2012, 06:25 PM) 1. Those are not sponsors. According to the book, the sponsors are sent to the arena by using the parachute. 5. Thats because Katniss buried Rue in flowers and sang the song and stuff and he's from District 11 as Rue. 2. I believe Peeta doesn't have the ability to kill people because he doesn't have the expertise in this. 3. If i remember correctly, she hid behind those trees first right, before she appeared and blew up the supplies. And those supplies are for the careers, which consists of quite a few members. There's no more members left that time except Foxface and Thresh. 4. Because their relationship (in the book but not really shown in the movie) were very close. It's understandable that she spent much time crying. And i don't really understand the next question. 5. I thought there was nothing wrong here. 1. Nope..not sponsors..the parachute ones are.. |
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Mar 30 2012, 01:08 AM
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So this movie was based on only the first book or more??
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Mar 30 2012, 02:06 AM
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Did you guys know about the ongoing "Hunger Games" racial controversy? Saw something on E! News, then I read it on CNN :
'Hunger Games' and Hollywood's racial casting issue http://edition.cnn.com/2012/03/28/showbiz/...html?hpt=hp_bn5  QUOTE Earlier this week, some "Hunger Games" fans tweeted their discontent because the characters of Cinna, Thresh and Rue are played by black actors in the big screen adaptation. This, despite the fact that both Thresh (Dayo Okeniyi) and Rue (Amandla Stenberg) are described as having "dark skin" in Suzanne Collins' novel, while Cinna (Lenny Kravitz) is simply described as having short brown hair. Didn't realize until this. I think we all have our own interpretations as to how a character could look when reading a book. On film, it is set just as what the writers intend it to be so not everyone will agree. Whether fans' remarks -- such as, "Awkward moment when Rue is some black girl and not the little innocent blonde girl you picture" -- stem from poor reading comprehension or intolerance, they're indicative of a larger issue in Hollywood, said Harry M. Benshoff, an associate professor of radio, TV and film at the University of North Texas. "For a white person reading a book, they're very rarely going to go, 'I'm just assuming this is a black character' if he or she isn't marked as such," he said. "A nonwhite person might project their own identity onto the character." Skin color is a recurring but understated motif of the novels. Many Capitol residents, for instance, dye their skin to make a statement of affluence, taking on exotic hues like green, gold and olive. "Put Donald Glover as Spider-Man, (and the movie) will only make $80 million rather than $100 million," Benshoff said. "If it's Tobey Maguire or Andrew Garfield, it's a Spider-Man movie. With Donald Glover, it's a black superhero movie." |
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Mar 30 2012, 12:21 PM
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QUOTE(elm0001 @ Mar 29 2012, 06:25 PM) 1. Those are not sponsors. According to the book, the sponsors are sent to the arena by using the parachute. 1) I see, the movie didn't explain it well. 2. I believe Peeta doesn't have the ability to kill people because he doesn't have the expertise in this. 3. If i remember correctly, she hid behind those trees first right, before she appeared and blew up the supplies. And those supplies are for the careers, which consists of quite a few members. There's no more members left that time except Foxface and Thresh. 4. Because their relationship (in the book but not really shown in the movie) were very close. It's understandable that she spent much time crying. And i don't really understand the next question. 5. I thought there was nothing wrong here. 2) You don't need to be an expert to kill someone, the group of 4 were sleeping, practically defenseless. A normal strong guy like him can kill at least 2. 3) What I meant is after she blow up the supplies, she was having after effect for a while in the open. Few of them return to kill the kid guarding the supplies but nobody saw her running. 4) I meant since the trap is set by one of the 4, the probability of another member to check on him is high. You can't stay at high risk places like this for long and openly weep. 5) There was announcement 2 from same district can be winner, district 12 yet to have any casualty, which mean the guy will be facing 2 of them at disadvantage position in future. |
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Mar 30 2012, 04:11 PM
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QUOTE(uNeVErwaLkaloNe @ Mar 30 2012, 12:21 PM) 1) I see, the movie didn't explain it well. 1) the item arranged at the starting point served as "baits" to lure tributes to clump up at the center (the items were arranged in a way that the more center it is located, the more valuable/useful it is)2) You don't need to be an expert to kill someone, the group of 4 were sleeping, practically defenseless. A normal strong guy like him can kill at least 2. 3) What I meant is after she blow up the supplies, she was having after effect for a while in the open. Few of them return to kill the kid guarding the supplies but nobody saw her running. 4) I meant since the trap is set by one of the 4, the probability of another member to check on him is high. You can't stay at high risk places like this for long and openly weep. 5) There was announcement 2 from same district can be winner, district 12 yet to have any casualty, which mean the guy will be facing 2 of them at disadvantage position in future. 2) well what can he do after he killed 2 of them? be killed by the other 2? there's no one to help him at that time though since Katniss was in trouble herself 3) yup, this part is either continuation error, or just plot required, either way, its really a jarring mistake by the director/editing team 4) well the incident happened after they bombed the supply, so she knew the others are busy dealing with the fella who was tasked to guard the supply atm 5) the black dude let her lived because she allied with Rue and protected/saved her (albeit ended with Rue's death), so he's "returning" the favor (you can say its a weak reason, but that's what it was lol) |
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Mar 30 2012, 06:26 PM
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QUOTE(uNeVErwaLkaloNe @ Mar 30 2012, 12:21 PM) 1) I see, the movie didn't explain it well. 1. I remember Haymitch explained what's sponsor all about 2) You don't need to be an expert to kill someone, the group of 4 were sleeping, practically defenseless. A normal strong guy like him can kill at least 2. 3) What I meant is after she blow up the supplies, she was having after effect for a while in the open. Few of them return to kill the kid guarding the supplies but nobody saw her running. 4) I meant since the trap is set by one of the 4, the probability of another member to check on him is high. You can't stay at high risk places like this for long and openly weep. 5) There was announcement 2 from same district can be winner, district 12 yet to have any casualty, which mean the guy will be facing 2 of them at disadvantage position in future. you nvr listen issit 2. And idk what's the use of taking the risk of killing them when they're sleeping lol. It's like committing suicide. Peeta didn't state that he wanted to die and stuff. He was trying to survive throughout the game. 3. Well, she's probably wayyyy far away from the careers than what you saw in the movie. Maybe, idk about this 4. oh, now i get you. Probably like what the previous post said, the other career members were too busy discussing about the bombed supplies and stuff. 5. In the book, it's stated that Katniss and Peeta didn't want to kill Thresh. They rather want Cato or Foxface to kill him. So yeah.. He's dead tho, so no point discussing about this point. Added on March 30, 2012, 6:27 pm QUOTE(Double_Ace @ Mar 30 2012, 01:08 AM) So this movie was based on only the first book or more?? This movie is based on the first book, The Hunger Games.The next 2 books are Catching Fire and Mockingjay. This post has been edited by elm0001: Mar 30 2012, 06:30 PM |
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Apr 3 2012, 05:25 PM
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after watching the movie which are good, i read the book. Those who could not get the movie, read the book. Its good.
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Apr 3 2012, 09:25 PM
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Honestly, the 'survival' aspect in this movie is lame. There is no intensity, almost flippant in their emotions over life and death, (okay, before someone points out they were undergoing 'training' before the actual games, I *urg*
the fact the training itself seem lightweight)I know, I know, please read the book, I'm asked  There were much better translation movie/book/script of the graphic violence even back in the 80s. This movie overall is a watered down lightweight cheap thrill, "survival games" of the future, casting up and coming hollywood adolescents to appeal to kids. I cast this movie in the same vanes as twilight's formula, and judging by the massive fans base I've read over the news, it only cemented that fact. sorry, it's just an ok movie. It certainly doesn't match up to the hype it's been generating all over. |
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Apr 3 2012, 10:53 PM
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^ again, read the book.
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Apr 4 2012, 12:17 AM
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I loved the film but I do admit it is indeed lacking in pure suspense. The fact that she is always saved by deus ex machina at every sense of danger is poor writing which translates to the big screen. The reason why the film is as good as it is is largely due to Lawrence's performance. She's magnetic.
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Apr 4 2012, 01:03 AM
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QUOTE(elm0001 @ Apr 3 2012, 10:53 PM) ^ again, read the book. We're talking about the movie now, not the farking book... The last i check, this is still a God damn Movies and Music subforum... Am i right?Pfffttt~~ |
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Apr 4 2012, 12:51 PM
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Had any of you guys watched Battle Royale ?
did the writer of hunger games took a bit of inspiration form that movie/ novel ? I just watched Battle Royale yesterday after seeing people comparing it to HG. |
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Apr 4 2012, 02:28 PM
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QUOTE(Claire Farron @ Apr 4 2012, 12:51 PM) Had any of you guys watched Battle Royale ? the author claimed that she got inspired from reality shows & footage from invasion of iraqdid the writer of hunger games took a bit of inspiration form that movie/ novel ? I just watched Battle Royale yesterday after seeing people comparing it to HG. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hunger_Games#...ion_and_origins |
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Apr 4 2012, 10:15 PM
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Apr 5 2012, 07:21 AM
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Saw the movie today. Wasn't bad but obviously predictable!
Similar kind of layout like 'The Condemned' (12 prisoners put together on an island and must kill to survive starring Stone Cold and Vinnie Jones) and 'The Tournament' (assassins battling it out with each other starring Kelly Hu) just using kids! QUOTE(uNeVErwaLkaloNe @ Mar 29 2012, 12:06 PM) Watched the movie yesterday and if I was to compare battle royale and Hunger Games, quite a few scenes didnt make any sense. If all those happened, no movie already la!» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « But ... 1) Well, it was pretty much pointless to put all 24 at the start as half of them died within 2 minutes of the game's start! Should have dropped them around various places as they did in 'The Condemned'. 2) Well, it make sense but even if he does kill 1 or 2, he would be defenseless. Don't think dying was his plan anyway. 3) Yeah, that was really stupid as well but it is not known whether the four people knew she was the one who blew the place up or not but yeah, she was so obviously sitting on the grass for like 5 minutes! 4) No man, she did all the flower stuff in 1 minute XD Lol .. if she was attacked there, the story would probably be shorter. If she was killed there, no more story already. 5) He saved her life because Katniss paid he respect to Rue (who is from the same District as Thresh). But what I didn't like is the fact that they hack la! Burn forest so she had to turn back .. throw in the 3 mutated dogs and all. I mean, let them survive only la! And I can't imagine how much John Hutcherson (Peeta) has grown. He was like 10 years old when I watched Zathura LOL |
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Apr 5 2012, 11:32 AM
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To comment on no 4), originally all dead tribute will be lifted by the hovercraft and the lifting will be shown live on television. As the original text, she put the flowers around rue to show that this is what Capitol have done to her.
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Apr 5 2012, 12:03 PM
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QUOTE(Adryan @ Apr 5 2012, 07:21 AM) But what I didn't like is the fact that they hack la! Burn forest so she had to turn back .. throw in the 3 mutated dogs and all. I mean, let them survive only la! And I can't imagine how much John Hutcherson (Peeta) has grown. He was like 10 years old when I watched Zathura LOL |
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Apr 5 2012, 01:08 PM
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Pretty good movie. Thank God I read the book so I knew what was going on. The jarring camera scene during the violent kills/deaths was to make the movie PG-13, seeing as how most of the fans of the books are young adults with some 13 and under. I didn't especially like the way the fight scenes were done but meh, that's what you get when Hollywood has to cater to as large an audience as possible. If they make it too gory, like how they died in the books then most of their targeted audience wouldn't be able to watch the movie! =P
I cried during Rue's death. Well before that, I kept thinking about how District 11 was gonna rebel due to Rue's death and Katniss' ummm 3 finger salute thing (lol) and tears started flowing (leaky faucet I tell ya!) when it was happened. It was a really touching scene. The ending was kinda meh. I loved the poor Gamemaster's last scene. Poor ******* =D P.S - Jennifer Lawrence is damn secksy! I only watched the movie because she was in it. The way she was handling that bow made me wish she was handling mine...  This post has been edited by red streak: Apr 5 2012, 01:10 PM |
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Apr 5 2012, 01:57 PM
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LOL....LOL...all the while i have this part that i dont understand...i remember DIY some trap,BOW,ARROWS...where was it again after she made it ??
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Apr 5 2012, 05:15 PM
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QUOTE(maximus85 @ Apr 4 2012, 01:03 AM) We're talking about the movie now, not the farking book... The last i check, this is still a God damn Movies and Music subforum... Am i right? it's an adapted film, of course it's linked to the book.Pfffttt~~ you know what's the meaning of adapted film right? This post has been edited by elm0001: Apr 5 2012, 05:16 PM |
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Apr 5 2012, 07:11 PM
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QUOTE(kevinmdk @ Apr 5 2012, 01:57 PM) LOL....LOL...all the while i have this part that i dont understand...i remember DIY some trap,BOW,ARROWS...where was it again after she made it ?? I remember she built a trap or something and sharpened a spear but don't remember seeing her making a bow and arrow but the sticks she made could be for the squirrel she was eating after that. So she didn't make weapons but a place to cook food. |
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Apr 6 2012, 05:49 PM
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The movie was kinda meh
For those who said "read the book", well, if those who watch the movie need to read the book to understand the movie, the movie sucks as easy as that. The book may be good, but not the movie. There's no need to defend the movie by saying "read the book" lol, we are talking about the movie, aite? This post has been edited by virphirod: Apr 6 2012, 05:50 PM |
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Apr 6 2012, 05:59 PM
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i dunno about the book but the movie is meh... Their survival tactics is utter crap.
AND OF ALL THINGS THEY HIRE A CAMERAMAN WHO SHAKES MORE DEN A VIBRATOR FFS. Battle Royale was much more entertaining as in they juz killed the shyit of their opponents. Stupid Peeta could easily assasinate those careers when they were sleeping. Cover mouth slit throat, kaotim. No1 will know. |
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Apr 6 2012, 07:22 PM
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QUOTE(hvk13 @ Apr 6 2012, 05:59 PM) i dunno about the book but the movie is meh... Their survival tactics is utter crap. oh, i think you dont know what the careers are in this movie.AND OF ALL THINGS THEY HIRE A CAMERAMAN WHO SHAKES MORE DEN A VIBRATOR FFS. Battle Royale was much more entertaining as in they juz killed the shyit of their opponents. Stupid Peeta could easily assasinate those careers when they were sleeping. Cover mouth slit throat, kaotim. No1 will know. the careers have been training for the hunger games since when they're small. they are not like peeta, who helped his parents in bakery shop and bake cakes. the careers are stronger than him. you think he can do all those without experience -.- |
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Apr 6 2012, 11:39 PM
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QUOTE(elm0001 @ Apr 6 2012, 07:22 PM) oh, i think you dont know what the careers are in this movie. when it comes to life and death and being trapped in a game where only 1 alive and the rest killed. I dont think the people will consider who were they or experienced enough. more elaboration on the term killed?: stabbed, beheaded, exploded, shot to death, poisoned etc; waugh think all of this just makes me go insane enough to use whatever i have to survive. I mean, if i know i dont hv the chance to survive, why bother to play along?the careers have been training for the hunger games since when they're small. they are not like peeta, who helped his parents in bakery shop and bake cakes. the careers are stronger than him. you think he can do all those without experience -.- It's the basic instinct of survival. Even when u accidentally touched a boiled hot water, u will shove ur hand away. It's all in programmed in your mind, experience is just to enhance and sharpen the skill. |
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Apr 6 2012, 11:39 PM
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just saw it and it kinda meh..thought going to have some plot twist somewhere but the good guy turns out to be good and the bad guy turns out to be bad. the ending is bad..for me..very anticlimax..its like everyone live happily ever after.. (except for that strange beard guy
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Apr 7 2012, 01:11 AM
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i think this movie is interesting, of course it wont be as good as the book ( havent read it though ) but I like the actors. The ending is probably not satisfactory , that s why i need to wait for chasing fire next year.
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Apr 7 2012, 04:40 AM
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I think Jennifer Lawrence portrayed Katniss so so well!
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Apr 7 2012, 10:12 AM
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QUOTE(chrommed @ Apr 6 2012, 11:39 PM) just saw it and it kinda meh..thought going to have some plot twist somewhere but the good guy turns out to be good and the bad guy turns out to be bad. the ending is bad..for me..very anticlimax..its like everyone live happily ever after.. (except for that strange beard guy Not exactly happy ending,remember what Haymitch told Katniss? )5 out of 10 for me. n no im not gonna read the book. |
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Apr 7 2012, 11:30 AM
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QUOTE(neuroneuster @ Apr 7 2012, 01:11 AM) i think this movie is interesting, of course it wont be as good as the book ( havent read it though ) but I like the actors. The ending is probably not satisfactory , that s why i need to wait for chasing fire next year. catching fire* Anyway, i think it's confirmed that Gary Ross won't be directing Catching Fire. Now they have to find another director. http://www.imdb.com/news/ni25785099/ This post has been edited by elm0001: Apr 7 2012, 11:30 AM |
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Apr 7 2012, 12:03 PM
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I enjoyed the movie. Very entertaining and keep me on the edge of my seat most of the time even though I know the ending.
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Apr 7 2012, 01:06 PM
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One should never penalize the audience for not knowing the source material of a movie they are watching. Everyone goes into the cinema just the same, the ones who know the source material and those who do not. Heck, there are plenty of movies you would have probably watched that are based on comic books/books/stage/radio play but you might not even be aware of.
"The Hunger Games" adaptation onto film was good but never great. It did not capture all the emotions you would have wanted especially those who have read the book. And screen time for smaller characters are lacking. Those who know the books wanted more, but those who did not know the books would obviously be judging the film based only on what they saw - which is both a good and a bad thing. As a film on its own, not comparing it to the books, it is a good watch. Jennifer Lawrence obviously is the driving force with her incredible performance but the rest of the film is just about OK. If you dwell into the smaller details (err... the whole 'why Peeta didn't kill them' thing) you will definitely not reach any satisfactory explanation... unless you read the book. I'm not saying you have to, but one wouldn't really reach a satisfactory answer to their burning questions. I'm in favor towards it not being a very effective film adaptation, but it is never a bad film. I enjoyed it very much and am looking forward to "Catching Fire". QUOTE(elm0001 @ Apr 7 2012, 11:30 AM) catching fire* My pick - Alfonso Cuaron ("Children of Men", "Prisoner of Azkaban"). I love his realist film making style, and if you've got fair bit of violence then all the more effective. I didn't really like Gary Ross' direction.Anyway, i think it's confirmed that Gary Ross won't be directing Catching Fire. Now they have to find another director. http://www.imdb.com/news/ni25785099/ This post has been edited by defaultname365: Apr 7 2012, 01:09 PM |
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Apr 7 2012, 02:29 PM
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QUOTE(Eisenmeteor @ Apr 7 2012, 10:12 AM) Not exactly happy ending,remember what Haymitch told Katniss? what did he said to Katniss? Sorry I couldn't remember.Anyway, through out while watching the movie I kept imagining some plot twist going to happen, e.g Peeta gonna somehow betray everyone and be the winner, or Katniss manage to escape the hunting zones and somehow able to get back to the city, or even Haymitch did something in the backstage trying to sabotage the game and somehow release every survivor left from that game, and destroy the game once and for all.. but..yeah maybe the next movie would be better..I'm looking forward to it but might not watch it on the silver screen tho.. |
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Apr 7 2012, 11:06 PM
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QUOTE(chrommed @ Apr 7 2012, 02:29 PM) what did he said to Katniss? Sorry I couldn't remember. You will be surprise in Catching Fire. Lol. Somehow more than one of your imagination up there come true. Wakaka.Anyway, through out while watching the movie I kept imagining some plot twist going to happen, e.g Peeta gonna somehow betray everyone and be the winner, or Katniss manage to escape the hunting zones and somehow able to get back to the city, or even Haymitch did something in the backstage trying to sabotage the game and somehow release every survivor left from that game, and destroy the game once and for all.. but..yeah maybe the next movie would be better..I'm looking forward to it but might not watch it on the silver screen tho.. QUOTE(defaultname365) My pick - Alfonso Cuaron ("Children of Men", "Prisoner of Azkaban"). I love his realist film making style, and if you've got fair bit of violence then all the more effective. I didn't really like Gary Ross' direction. I love Alfonso Cuaron who directed Prisoner of Azkaban. It was the best HP movie in my opinion. |
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Apr 8 2012, 02:59 AM
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QUOTE(chrommed @ Apr 7 2012, 02:29 PM) what did he said to Katniss? Sorry I couldn't remember. Haymitch told Katniss that her action of trying to commit double suicide has angered Panem something like that..Basically, Snow doesnt like that thing..a rebellious-ish thing..Anyway, through out while watching the movie I kept imagining some plot twist going to happen, e.g Peeta gonna somehow betray everyone and be the winner, or Katniss manage to escape the hunting zones and somehow able to get back to the city, or even Haymitch did something in the backstage trying to sabotage the game and somehow release every survivor left from that game, and destroy the game once and for all.. but..yeah maybe the next movie would be better..I'm looking forward to it but might not watch it on the silver screen tho.. |
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Apr 8 2012, 01:29 PM
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http://www.deadline.com/2012/04/sources-ga...hunger-games-2/
well this report claimed that Ross hasn't withdrew from directing the sequels |
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Apr 8 2012, 03:21 PM
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Peeta could just poison them when he allied with them. Lol.
Didn't know the film is long, wish they explain more sub characters. |
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Apr 9 2012, 10:38 AM
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QUOTE(elm0001 @ Apr 6 2012, 07:22 PM) oh, i think you dont know what the careers are in this movie. Again their tactics is utter crap. For some1 who is stronger, he sure got his ass thrown by Peeta. When they cornered Katniss instead of listening to the advice of a little bakery boy, juz burn the freakin tree down. For a person who has trained their whole life in survival hunting. Of all things they run around cheering n shouting giving their position away. the careers have been training for the hunger games since when they're small. they are not like peeta, who helped his parents in bakery shop and bake cakes. the careers are stronger than him. you think he can do all those without experience -.- Like I said, their tactics is tahi. Planting a bomb under your 1 big pile of valuable supplies? "Genius" This post has been edited by hvk13: Apr 9 2012, 10:39 AM |
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Apr 9 2012, 11:13 AM
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QUOTE(hvk13 @ Apr 9 2012, 10:38 AM) When they cornered Katniss instead of listening to the advice of a little bakery boy, juz burn the freakin tree down. You really think it's "smart tactics" to start a fire in a forest? |
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Apr 9 2012, 11:26 AM
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QUOTE(n00b13 @ Apr 9 2012, 11:13 AM) You really think it's "smart tactics" to start a fire in a forest? better than waiting for her to die. they're on the ground, can kill her if she comes down n runaway b4 the fire catches momentum. she got no where to run. |
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Apr 9 2012, 11:32 AM
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QUOTE(hvk13 @ Apr 9 2012, 10:38 AM) Again their tactics is utter crap. For some1 who is stronger, he sure got his ass thrown by Peeta. When they cornered Katniss instead of listening to the advice of a little bakery boy, juz burn the freakin tree down. For a person who has trained their whole life in survival hunting. Of all things they run around cheering n shouting giving their position away. I think its an explosion of all 24 mines that were scattered around the supplies..if just one explodes..probably not as huge explosion as that.Like I said, their tactics is tahi. Planting a bomb under your 1 big pile of valuable supplies? "Genius" |
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Apr 9 2012, 11:40 AM
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QUOTE(Eisenmeteor @ Apr 9 2012, 11:32 AM) I think its an explosion of all 24 mines that were scattered around the supplies..if just one explodes..probably not as huge explosion as that. How about u make 24 traps instead of 1 huge trap? increases the chances of blowing up more den once dont u think? |
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Apr 9 2012, 12:56 PM
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QUOTE(hvk13 @ Apr 9 2012, 11:40 AM) How about u make 24 traps instead of 1 huge trap? increases the chances of blowing up more den once dont u think? ok so this part the movie didnt explain also....(which is really bad lol)the mines are the one under the plates where the tributes stand at the start of the game, it was deactivated after the game started, but then the careers managed to get a district 3 tribute to reactivate the mines and scatter them around the pile, creating a maze of land mines, Katniss blew the net up and the apples drop to the ground, setting up a chain reaction that detonate all the mines |
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Apr 9 2012, 01:03 PM
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QUOTE(hvk13 @ Apr 9 2012, 11:26 AM) better than waiting for her to die. they're on the ground, can kill her if she comes down n runaway b4 the fire catches momentum. she got no where to run. So instead of just waiting, better to risk burning to death? Again, this is your idea of "smart tactics"? |
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QUOTE(dlct87 @ Apr 9 2012, 12:56 PM) ok so this part the movie didnt explain also....(which is really bad lol) u didnt get my point, make 24 traps ( a trap as in lure the tributes in to snatch the supplies and booby trapping the supply) lay 24th those in hopes the tributes try to take those supplies n die by the booby trap. hide the rest of the supplies so that they (careers) can use them n survive. the mines are the one under the plates where the tributes stand at the start of the game, it was deactivated after the game started, but then the careers managed to get a district 3 tribute to reactivate the mines and scatter them around the pile, creating a maze of land mines, Katniss blew the net up and the apples drop to the ground, setting up a chain reaction that detonate all the mines This way, not all of your supplies get blown to sh!t, you might kill a few desperate tributes and you got all the supplies to survive the games. Added on April 9, 2012, 1:43 pm QUOTE(n00b13 @ Apr 9 2012, 01:03 PM) So instead of just waiting, better to risk burning to death? Again, this is your idea of "smart tactics"? its ok la... you'll b the 1st to die if u enter. No skills at all.This post has been edited by hvk13: Apr 9 2012, 01:43 PM |
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Finally watched this last night. I just about liked it but there are several issues that held me back from really liking it. I liked the scope of the film, much larger than what you see in Battle Royale, and the stuff in the beginning up till the commencement of the games was good. The autocratic, oppressive, dystopian-ness of a possible future... ahhh, always good. Less good than the likes of Nineteen Eighty Four, Children of Men, Never Let Me Go though, because almost every facet of the movie looks like it was partly designed and packaged for teenagers. It's not BAD, but once senses an inkling of the dreaded the teeny bopper immaturity underneath it all. I can't really explain it, but it's there in the casting, the development of the characters, the setting up of scenes, the flow of the story. Like the attributes of the other tributes... the weakling, the jocks, the one-dimensional stereotypes. Pure teen stuff. And what's up with the mutated dogs? And soup-on-parachutes? Bonus medical supplies? Teen crap stuff, really. Jennifer Lawrence has always been a cold actress to me. She's no different here. I rooted for her, but not as much as the studio honchos wanted me too. I liked the guy who played Peter more. I did feel that Katniss' entire romance with him was faked for the show, but I don't think it was explicitly mentioned in the movie. So which was it in the book? Shakycam was annoying as heck. Hollywood should have a rulebook saying SHAKYCAM IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN UNLESS YOUR NAME IS PAUL GREENGRASS. Who was the director? Maybe he did a serviceable job of adapting the book to the big screen but the direction was very vanilla throughout. Not bad but nothing stood out either. I re-watched Battle Royale a few weeks ago. That movie isn't without its problems either, chief among them the ever-changing tone. One minute it's serious dystopian shit, the next it's teenage soap opera, the next a fantasy revenge flick. No time for subtlety, folks. But there are a couple of dreamy anecdotes in the end, and though they do feel tacked-on and heavy-handed, they do lend a certain melancholic gravitas to the proceedings. There is none of that in THG, where in the end everything is coated in expensive Hollywood sheen. I think someone mentioned Gattaca earlier in the thread. Gattaca is a far superior, far more mature movie than THG. Not worth comparing. I may have liked THG more if I didn't have Gattaca on my mind when going into it. P/S: That scene with Peter as a rock, friggin' WTF hilarious. This post has been edited by QuickFire: Apr 9 2012, 01:49 PM |
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Apr 9 2012, 02:00 PM
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QUOTE(n00b13 @ Apr 9 2012, 01:03 PM) So instead of just waiting, better to risk burning to death? Again, this is your idea of "smart tactics"? the enemies were actually waiting and sleeping in an open area.  though there would be more options in either escaping or killing. You're in the Games, and you're up in a tree when the Career's come by, and decide to make camp nearby. You: |
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Apr 9 2012, 02:01 PM
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well i have no comment on the burning down the tree part (except how you planning to continue the story if the protagonist is burnt to death eh?)
while for the supply, the careers also want the supply for themselves, so even if they set traps, they will still need to keep some without trap so that they can access it, hence the maze of minefield QUOTE(apocalypxe @ Apr 9 2012, 02:00 PM) the enemies were actually waiting and sleeping in an open area. her thigh was injured by the fire earlier on, and she don't have a weapon that can kill all of them in quick succession (until Rue pointed the tracker-jacker nest for her) though there would be more options in either escaping or killing. You're in the Games, and you're up in a tree when the Career's come by, and decide to make camp nearby. You: This post has been edited by dlct87: Apr 9 2012, 02:03 PM |
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Apr 9 2012, 02:17 PM
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QUOTE(hvk13 @ Apr 9 2012, 01:42 PM) its ok la... you'll b the 1st to die if u enter. No skills at all. Says the guy willing to burn down a whole forest just to kill one person who can't even run away. |
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Apr 9 2012, 02:18 PM
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QUOTE(dlct87 @ Apr 9 2012, 02:01 PM) her thigh was injured by the fire earlier on, and she don't have a weapon that can kill all of them in quick succession (until Rue pointed the tracker-jacker nest for her) she got medication and recovered quite fast from it. katniss knows how to make weapon from woods and she know how to survive in the jungles, based on the scenes where she tracks the fire, tracks, setting traps and etc. and yet, she chose to sleep due to tiredness. |
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Apr 9 2012, 02:19 PM
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QUOTE(n00b13 @ Apr 9 2012, 02:17 PM) Says the guy willing to burn down a whole forest just to kill one person who can't even run away. right.... b4 Katniss got cornered she was running from what? oh right... a fire... did that fire burn the whole place down? I dont think so, seeing that she still has a tree to climb n sh!t |
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Apr 9 2012, 02:20 PM
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QUOTE(apocalypxe @ Apr 9 2012, 02:18 PM) she got medication and recovered quite fast from it. katniss knows how to make weapon from woods and she know how to survive in the jungles, based on the scenes where she tracks the fire, tracks, setting traps and etc. and yet, she chose to sleep due to tiredness. the medication effect was seen after she woke up from her sleep, so it wont matter either, and while she can make weapons from woods, its the bow that she's most proficient with, and there's obviously not enough materials for her to made one |
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Apr 9 2012, 02:25 PM
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QUOTE(dlct87 @ Apr 9 2012, 02:20 PM) the medication effect was seen after she woke up from her sleep, so it wont matter either, and while she can make weapons from woods, its the bow that she's most proficient with, and there's obviously not enough materials for her to made one still, there are plenty of chances for both katniss and the careers to kill each other during that period of times and yet.. it would be more fun and exciting to watch if they added something there or shorten the scene. |
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Apr 9 2012, 02:25 PM
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QUOTE(hvk13 @ Apr 9 2012, 02:19 PM) right.... b4 Katniss got cornered she was running from what? oh right... a fire... did that fire burn the whole place down? I dont think so, seeing that she still has a tree to climb n sh!t You thought that fire was real? |
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Apr 9 2012, 02:27 PM
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QUOTE(n00b13 @ Apr 9 2012, 02:25 PM) You thought that fire was real? no sh!t, she got burned from imaginary fire. how smart of u |
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Apr 9 2012, 02:28 PM
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QUOTE(apocalypxe @ Apr 9 2012, 02:25 PM) still, there are plenty of chances for both katniss and the careers to kill each other during that period of times and yet.. well the career did tried to climb the tree (but failed because of size issue), tried to shoot her with the bow it would be more fun and exciting to watch if they added something there or shorten the scene. |
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Apr 9 2012, 02:31 PM
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QUOTE(dlct87 @ Apr 9 2012, 02:28 PM) well the career did tried to climb the tree (but failed because of size issue), tried to shoot her with the bow makes u wonder why the little girl wif the throwing knives didnt go up n slit her throat while she sleeps. End Game! GG. For once good guys lose. |
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Apr 9 2012, 02:32 PM
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QUOTE(dlct87 @ Apr 9 2012, 02:28 PM) well the career did tried to climb the tree (but failed because of size issue), tried to shoot her with the bow weren't the career trained? and they gave up with just one try? |
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Apr 9 2012, 02:35 PM
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QUOTE(apocalypxe @ Apr 9 2012, 02:32 PM) weren't the career trained? and they gave up with just one try? all i can say is the career got cocky and overestimated the situation, its a movie, this kind of stuff (bad guys letting good guys escape) happens all the time lolin the book (again!) both the careers and katniss was badly affected by the fire and was really worn out from that, so they just decided to deal with each other the next morning lol This post has been edited by dlct87: Apr 9 2012, 02:37 PM |
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Apr 9 2012, 02:41 PM
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QUOTE(hvk13 @ Apr 9 2012, 02:27 PM) no sh!t, she got burned from imaginary fire. how smart of u The fire was controlled by Seneca - meaning they could turn it on and off any time. Different case if some idiot started his own fire, again, to kill one person who's not even going anywhere.Look, it's clear you didn't like the movie, and the reason you didn't like it is that it wasn't violent enough for you. Fair enough. But the more you criticize the movie for being stupid, the more you just expose your own stupidity.  |
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Apr 9 2012, 02:41 PM
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QUOTE(dlct87 @ Apr 9 2012, 02:35 PM) all i can say is the career got cocky and overestimated the situation, its a movie, this kind of stuff (bad guys letting good guys escape) happens all the time lol well, i would say it's not 'cocky', it's more like they were being turned into no-brainers(I don't know it's the author's fault or the director) and being indecisive(because they listened to Peeta's words) even though they are being highlighted as trained for the games. i still would prefer that scene to be shorten or to add in extra interesting shots. |
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Apr 9 2012, 02:43 PM
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QUOTE(apocalypxe @ Apr 9 2012, 02:32 PM) weren't the career trained? and they gave up with just one try? I don't see why this is an issue. He was trained to fight and kill, not necessarily to climb trees. And again, why waste energy climbing the tree when they can just wait for her to die? |
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Apr 9 2012, 02:44 PM
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They were just being the usual teen movie stereotypes.
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Apr 9 2012, 02:45 PM
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QUOTE(dlct87 @ Apr 9 2012, 02:35 PM) both the careers and katniss was badly affected by the fire and was really worn out from that, so they just decided to deal with each other the next morning lol the careers doesn't seems to look tired or worn out. |
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Apr 9 2012, 02:47 PM
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QUOTE(apocalypxe @ Apr 9 2012, 02:45 PM) the careers doesn't seems to look tired or worn out.but the poster above already said, why waste the energy when they were quite sure she wont go any where? hell if not for the tracker jacker nest she will be dead any way in the morning regardless of the wound, she was extremely lucky in that circumstances |
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Apr 9 2012, 02:59 PM
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QUOTE(n00b13 @ Apr 9 2012, 02:43 PM) I don't see why this is an issue. He was trained to fight and kill, not necessarily to climb trees. And again, why waste energy climbing the tree when they can just wait for her to die? it's part of training in any of curriculum clubs camps or forces(armies, fire fighters, etc). maybe not on trees, but the purpose is to train to have sharp minds to overcome obstacle, which i think, is shown poorly in that scene.if careers were trained since they're child, i would imagine they would go through something similar. so, i do have an issue in here, which is, either they show that careers are what they being said being trained for the games, or they shorten the the scene. |
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Apr 9 2012, 03:10 PM
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QUOTE(n00b13 @ Apr 9 2012, 02:43 PM) I don't see why this is an issue. He was trained to fight and kill, not necessarily to climb trees. And again, why waste energy climbing the tree when they can just wait for her to die? QUOTE(apocalypxe @ Apr 9 2012, 02:59 PM) it's part of training in any of curriculum clubs camps or forces(armies, fire fighters, etc). maybe not on trees, but the purpose is to train to have sharp minds to overcome obstacle, which i think, is shown poorly in that scene. This is why. I agree wif apocalypxe. She survived bcuz shes lucky. For a person who supposingly trained their entire life. They seem pretty sh!tty.if careers were trained since they're child, i would imagine they would go through something similar. so, i do have an issue in here, which is, either they show that careers are what they being said being trained for the games, or they shorten the the scene. " trained to fight and kill, not necessarily to climb trees" Wow... they thought of killing but they forget that they gonna fight in a huge arse forest? Its called Hunger Games, Hunger indicating possible death by starvation means u gotta learn some survival skills bro. Not Small-Roman-Gladiator-Arena. |
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Apr 9 2012, 03:16 PM
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QUOTE(hvk13 @ Apr 9 2012, 03:10 PM) This is why. I agree wif apocalypxe. She survived bcuz shes lucky. For a person who supposingly trained their entire life. They seem pretty sh!tty. their strategy is to hoard the supplies and kill the others, and they did kill most of the others except again, the 2 main characters" trained to fight and kill, not necessarily to climb trees" Wow... they thought of killing but they forget that they gonna fight in a huge arse forest? Its called Hunger Games, Hunger indicating possible death by starvation means u gotta learn some survival skills bro. Not Small-Roman-Gladiator-Arena. but again, lots of movies have that kind of moment where the main character got "lucky" (and no matter how strong the antagonist are, they're always being dumb when coming to deal with the protagonists) |
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Apr 9 2012, 03:21 PM
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QUOTE(dlct87 @ Apr 9 2012, 03:16 PM) their strategy is to hoard the supplies and kill the others, and they did kill most of the others except again, the 2 main characters Yeah this is why I like those movies wif smart villians like in The Dark Knight. Joker is the most brilliant villian i ever seen. He looks crazy juz to deceive your perception of him but he is a true genius manipulator. but again, lots of movies have that kind of moment where the main character got "lucky" (and no matter how strong the antagonist are, they're always being dumb when coming to deal with the protagonists) And Bane, the main villian in Dark Knight Rises is supposed to be a smart brute. I hope Christopher Nolan dont disappoint me. This post has been edited by hvk13: Apr 9 2012, 03:21 PM |
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Apr 9 2012, 03:26 PM
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QUOTE(hvk13 @ Apr 9 2012, 03:21 PM) Yeah this is why I like those movies wif smart villians like in The Dark Knight. Joker is the most brilliant villian i ever seen. He looks crazy juz to deceive your perception of him but he is a true genius manipulator. Ra's al Ghul didn't kill off Bruce when he was unconscious and his house burning down and left him thereAnd Bane, the main villian in Dark Knight Rises is supposed to be a smart brute. I hope Christopher Nolan dont disappoint me. Joker decided to tell his story of his scar just before he can kill Batman Bane (to a beaten down Bruce): when Gotham is in ashes, you have my permission to die there you go, not even these escape the stereotype |
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Apr 9 2012, 03:41 PM
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QUOTE(dlct87 @ Apr 9 2012, 03:26 PM) Ra's al Ghul didn't kill off Bruce when he was unconscious and his house burning down and left him there To their defence, they are sadistic. So they want Batman to suffer as much as possible. Well like they say... if the main character died, there isnt much of a story now.Joker decided to tell his story of his scar just before he can kill Batman Bane (to a beaten down Bruce): when Gotham is in ashes, you have my permission to die there you go, not even these escape the stereotype Atleast their ploy gave Batman a time in hell to get out off. And their plans n traps are so interesting n intriguing. |
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Apr 9 2012, 03:44 PM
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QUOTE(hvk13 @ Apr 9 2012, 03:41 PM) To their defence, they are sadistic. So they want Batman to suffer as much as possible. Well like they say... if the main character died, there isnt much of a story now. so basically its down to because you don't like this movie lolAtleast their ploy gave Batman a time in hell to get out off. And their plans n traps are so interesting n intriguing. we aren't likely to come to any kind of agreement on this, so lets just rest it before it turn into anything nasty shall we? |
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Apr 9 2012, 03:52 PM
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QUOTE(dlct87 @ Apr 9 2012, 03:44 PM) we aren't likely to come to any kind of agreement on this, so lets just rest it before it turn into anything nasty shall we? |
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Apr 9 2012, 05:28 PM
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jus watched Hunger Games...and boy.i was was left starving for a better ending.
the overall movie was so-so for me but brilliant cast i must say. But boy...the ending was a joke. Katniss and Peta should ended up eating the berries together and die. then it'd create an uprising at all of the Districts to overthrow Kapitol...led by Primrose...but then again, its based on a bestselling book, so who am i to comment.. |
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Apr 9 2012, 09:06 PM
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QUOTE(The_Relic @ Apr 9 2012, 05:28 PM) But boy...the ending was a joke. Katniss and Peta should ended up eating the berries together and die. I really don't understand people who say "I don't like this movie because it's not the movie I created in my head." |
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Apr 9 2012, 09:45 PM
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QUOTE(n00b13 @ Apr 9 2012, 09:06 PM) I really don't understand people who say "I don't like this movie because it's not the movie I created in my head." lol'ed |
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Apr 9 2012, 11:10 PM
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QUOTE(hvk13 @ Apr 9 2012, 03:10 PM) This is why. I agree wif apocalypxe. She survived bcuz shes lucky. For a person who supposingly trained their entire life. They seem pretty sh!tty. Based on the book, the arena can be at any type of place; a desert, forest, swamp, mountain, etc. Not necessarily a forest." trained to fight and kill, not necessarily to climb trees" Wow... they thought of killing but they forget that they gonna fight in a huge arse forest? Its called Hunger Games, Hunger indicating possible death by starvation means u gotta learn some survival skills bro. Not Small-Roman-Gladiator-Arena. Also in the book, it's not that the careers can't climb trees, it's because they are too heavy and the branches will start to break under their weight. Of course, Clove and Glimmer don't look that heavy in the movie. Don't blame you for thinking that way though. The one gripe I have about this movie is that sometimes it won't make sense for the non book readers. |
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Apr 10 2012, 02:25 AM
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QUOTE(blueflame @ Apr 9 2012, 11:10 PM) Don't blame you for thinking that way though. The one gripe I have about this movie is that sometimes it won't make sense for the non book readers. It made perfect sense to me. What I find funny is all these people who say "if it were me, I would be so much smarter/badasser than the characters in this movie." |
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Apr 10 2012, 02:30 AM
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Battle Royale rip-off?
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Apr 10 2012, 08:45 AM
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hahaha well everyone is entitled to their own side of the movie..then again, the movie ripped the boxoffice.
so i guess there are more lovers than haters.. |
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Apr 10 2012, 10:44 AM
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Not dissing the book, but for a non book reader like me, I think the storyline is quite linear. Don't you think?
Katniss got chosen, she trained, she survived, she won the game. Maybe if I actually read the book I can relate to whats happening in the movie. Not sure why everyone giving a high rating, even tops the box office sales. Might be not my cup of tea. I'll watch the 2nd movie (when is it again?) just to see whats the hype. |
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Apr 10 2012, 11:44 AM
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QUOTE(chrommed @ Apr 10 2012, 10:44 AM) Not dissing the book, but for a non book reader like me, I think the storyline is quite linear. Don't you think? It's true. I quite disagree with the score on RT (which is rare for me). Indeed if you read the book you would have watched a 'different' movie but for those who did not read the book it is like you said, linear from start to finish. Katniss got chosen, she trained, she survived, she won the game. Maybe if I actually read the book I can relate to whats happening in the movie. Not sure why everyone giving a high rating, even tops the box office sales. Might be not my cup of tea. I'll watch the 2nd movie (when is it again?) just to see whats the hype. Anyways, the whole thing about the Careers, I agree... they are super lame if they indeed had trained their entire lives for the games. |
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Apr 10 2012, 05:52 PM
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QUOTE(chrommed @ Apr 10 2012, 10:44 AM) Not dissing the book, but for a non book reader like me, I think the storyline is quite linear. Don't you think? it's like twilight (the crappiest movie in history) but it's got high ratings from it's (mad) fans, sometimes ppl are just Katniss got chosen, she trained, she survived, she won the game. Maybe if I actually read the book I can relate to whats happening in the movie. Not sure why everyone giving a high rating, even tops the box office sales. Might be not my cup of tea. I'll watch the 2nd movie (when is it again?) just to see whats the hype. |
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Apr 10 2012, 06:58 PM
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QUOTE(The_Relic @ Apr 10 2012, 08:45 AM) hahaha well everyone is entitled to their own side of the movie..then again, the movie ripped the boxoffice. I'm saying that the idea is similar to Battle Royale.so i guess there are more lovers than haters.. This post has been edited by Deadlocks: Apr 10 2012, 06:58 PM |
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Apr 11 2012, 12:34 PM
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'The Hunger Games': Mattel debuts Katniss Everdeen Barbie
http://popwatch.ew.com/2012/04/09/hunger-g...verdeen-barbie/   ...to be included in Uber Special Collector's Edition BD? Surely not. But Mockingjay pin as a BD gift, definitely more feasible! Gary Ross will not direct second 'Hunger Games' installment 'Catching Fire'  http://insidemovies.ew.com/2012/04/10/gary...-catching-fire/ QUOTE In a surprising turn, The Hunger Games director Gary Ross has bowed out of directing the second part of the trilogy, Catching Fire, which is scheduled to for release in November 2013. “Despite recent speculation in the media, and after difficult but sincere consideration, I have decided not to direct Catching Fire. As a writer and a director, I simply don’t have the time I need to write and prep the movie I would have wanted to make because of the fixed and tight production schedule,” Ross said. Michael Bay to do it then? Kidding... |
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Apr 11 2012, 01:04 PM
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QUOTE(defaultname365 @ Apr 11 2012, 12:34 PM) Gary Ross will not direct second 'Hunger Games' installment 'Catching Fire' If want Bay, then maybe wait for Mockingjay http://insidemovies.ew.com/2012/04/10/gary...-catching-fire/ Michael Bay to do it then? Kidding...but for me, i wish bay wouldn't direct THG tho This post has been edited by elm0001: Apr 11 2012, 04:13 PM |
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QUOTE(The_Relic @ Apr 10 2012, 09:45 AM) hahaha well everyone is entitled to their own side of the movie..then again, the movie ripped the boxoffice. so was twilight so i guess there are more lovers than haters.. maybe bay can make it more bad ass then being so tame and lightweight. |
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Apr 11 2012, 02:50 PM
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yeah i agree, make Bay the director of the 2nd film
i want to see Katniss Everdeen gets "Michael-Bay-ed" |
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Apr 11 2012, 03:33 PM
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saw the film..straight read both books..now reading the 3rd one thru ebook.
Film i rate 4/10...starting is so freaking boring,slow paced but since the countdown,it get very suspense. I dont understand some part but later on after reading the book, then i understand better Conclusion : Dont ask why why why, if u wan to know the answer,read the book. if not...keep quiet and stop being a whine baby ^^ |
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The Hunger Games (2012)
Okay. I didn't read the book. I didn't read up about the production of the movie in the magazines etc. This was a very conscious decision on my part. I didn't know what to expect and boy was I pleasantly surprise... Story adaption, pass with flying color Production value pass with flying color Casting pass. The story reminds my of ancient Rome. 90% or the population lives in poverty and to appease the masses, the power that be created gladiatorial games (hunger games)!! On some level it also reminds my of Oscar Welles 1984... I don't want to say too much except for, go watch it. You won't regret it. My Two Sen |
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Apr 11 2012, 09:31 PM
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Haha, Michael Bay direct? Everything will explode. Lol. Then he better direct Mockingjay better. Wakaka. They need exploding there. Practically everything explode. XD
And to those who watch the film and say it sucks and confusing, just read the book or ebook cause it is so much more in it. And don't start comparing it to Battle Royale. This two series has two different thing. The only thing same is the teenager battle each other but in the end, what was the reason for the games? It is a different kind of thing. That's my opinion. I'm just grateful to have some nice movies around and some nice books to read. After Harry Potter ends, I can't seems to find anything interesting. Don't even get me started on Twilight... |
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Apr 11 2012, 09:36 PM
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QUOTE(Nekochan @ Apr 11 2012, 09:31 PM) Haha, Michael Bay direct? Everything will explode. Lol. Then he better direct Mockingjay better. Wakaka. They need exploding there. Practically everything explode. XD agreed.i didnt intend to watch or read THG until i saw a review..then i start to like such ...i wish got more hunger games rather than such twist....the 75th quite boring zzz... then come the twistAnd to those who watch the film and say it sucks and confusing, just read the book or ebook cause it is so much more in it. And don't start comparing it to Battle Royale. This two series has two different thing. The only thing same is the teenager battle each other but in the end, what was the reason for the games? It is a different kind of thing. That's my opinion. I'm just grateful to have some nice movies around and some nice books to read. After Harry Potter ends, I can't seems to find anything interesting. Don't even get me started on Twilight... |
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After hearing mixed reviews, I held off from watchign this for a long time until last night. And i have to say i was quite pleasantly surprised by it. I kept thinking about BR at the start but after awhile i was totally absorbed by the story. I really like the character Katniss, and i didn't realize the actress was also the lead in winter bone, she was amazing in it - and the male lead was great as a love conflict. But i just wish my active imagination wasn't so intruding during the show. I kept thinking Peter was playing Katniss to gain her trust before doing something dodgy. As it turns out, the story is as predictable as it gets but that's not necessarily a bad thing if done properly.
There were few things i didn;t really like - the shakecam imo was over-done to a point where i felt a little uncomfortable. But there were times it was used to great effect like during violence scenes. The film felt a bit draggy at times but i suppose its meant to be faithful to the book ? Rip off or not, i thought it held its own. It had good characters and the performances were also quite good. If Ross didn't sign up for the sequel i say give the reign to Matt Reeves. I think this kind of film is tailor made for someone of his caliber. |
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Apr 14 2012, 10:58 AM
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QUOTE(hfi @ Apr 12 2012, 11:25 AM) After hearing mixed reviews, I held off from watchign this for a long time until last night. And i have to say i was quite pleasantly surprised by it. I kept thinking about BR at the start but after awhile i was totally absorbed by the story. I really like the character Katniss, and i didn't realize the actress was also the lead in winter bone, she was amazing in it - and the male lead was great as a love conflict. But i just wish my active imagination wasn't so intruding during the show. I kept thinking Peter was playing Katniss to gain her trust before doing something dodgy. As it turns out, the story is as predictable as it gets but that's not necessarily a bad thing if done properly. Im glad that you gave Hunger Games a chance to proof itself. But the movie did not explain much. A lot of people were confused on the romance part but Katniss did not know that Peeta was really in love with her until the end of the book but then they didnt show it in the movie where Katniss told him that it was all an act to keep them alive and how he was so heartbroken about it. There were few things i didn;t really like - the shakecam imo was over-done to a point where i felt a little uncomfortable. But there were times it was used to great effect like during violence scenes. The film felt a bit draggy at times but i suppose its meant to be faithful to the book ? Rip off or not, i thought it held its own. It had good characters and the performances were also quite good. If Ross didn't sign up for the sequel i say give the reign to Matt Reeves. I think this kind of film is tailor made for someone of his caliber. The part where he saved her life by giving her the bread also didnt tell much. How he rather be hit by a rolling pin from his mom so that he can give the breads to Katniss. It was the hardest point in Katniss's life after her beloved father died and her mother went into a depression that she had to scrape around the garbage bin to find food for them. Then the next day when she was no longer starving, she saw him at the school and when she turned around, she saw the dandelion on the grass which reminded her that there is always the option to go into the woods like she used to with her father to hunt for more food. That's why Katniss will always remember him because it was the thing that had kept her and her family alive. But I guess it was too much to put into a movie with only 2 and a half an hour show. I dun feel the draggy-ness. Maybe its due to the book. In the book, when katniss is in the arena, she had a hard time finding water and how bad her condition was until she found the spring but in the movie, XD she found water instantly. Lol. They didnt even explain much about her designer Cinna as well. He was a very good friend to her. Volunteering to be district 12 designer. Katniss was lamenting what type of costume she will wear remembering how when one year, the tributes were practically naked and covered in coal dust. I personally don't like the shaking cam as well. I know they wanted to make it into Katniss' pov since the book is from her pov but it caused us to lose a lot of action scene. But i guess overall, the director did a good job on the storytelling. Most of the important plot was told. |
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Apr 14 2012, 01:34 PM
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I only watched two movies in the cinemas so far in 2012 and this one is only better than the first one i watched (read: john carter). or shall i say john carter was worse than hunger games?
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Apr 15 2012, 10:56 AM
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John Carter is worse? But hunger games movie is kinda.... Boring. I expected more since it's a great book
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Apr 15 2012, 05:47 PM
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QUOTE(Nekochan @ Apr 14 2012, 10:58 AM) Im glad that you gave Hunger Games a chance to proof itself. But the movie did not explain much. A lot of people were confused on the romance part but Katniss did not know that Peeta was really in love with her until the end of the book but then they didnt show it in the movie where Katniss told him that it was all an act to keep them alive and how he was so heartbroken about it. Thanks for clarifying some of my concerns. I might look up the book and give it a whirl. It looks like the book is way superior than hte film - which often is the case. |
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Apr 16 2012, 02:05 PM
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QUOTE(Eve90 @ Apr 15 2012, 10:56 AM) John Carter is worse? But hunger games movie is kinda.... Boring. I expected more since it's a great book To me, John Carter is a lot better than hunger games. |
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Apr 18 2012, 09:11 PM
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QUOTE(hfi @ Apr 15 2012, 05:47 PM) Thanks for clarifying some of my concerns. I might look up the book and give it a whirl. It looks like the book is way superior than hte film - which often is the case. Haha, well its just like Harry Potter. Movie cant explain that much but when you read the book, its so much more awesome. |
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Apr 18 2012, 10:29 PM
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QUOTE(virphirod @ Apr 16 2012, 02:05 PM) To me, John Carter is a lot better than hunger games. Hunger Games movie is soooo overrated! Might watch John Carter when I have time then |
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Apr 19 2012, 10:57 AM
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i watch a movie in isolation to any books/scribe.
Books can be a source/inspiration but never (excuse） a back up version in case one cannot understand or found loopholes in the movie adaptation. it's lame. All these justification added here by some forumers about how Peeta feels or whats Katniss emotions, it's all in the movie, i didn't miss it nor the need to read the justifications that its in the book. None of my post in this thread seek (those) answers. This "hunger games" movie is already simple enough to understand without reading the book nor a pre reading is required. However, my gripe of the movie remains. This post has been edited by koolspyda: Apr 19 2012, 10:36 PM |
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Apr 19 2012, 10:17 PM
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John Carter is better than Hunger games i guess..
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Apr 20 2012, 02:36 PM
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Francis Lawrence to direct 'Hunger Games' sequel 'Catching Fire'
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/movies/201...ching-fire.html  QUOTE "The Hunger Games" sequel "Catching Fire" will likely be directed by Francis Lawrence, a filmmaker whose résumé includes the big-budget event film "I Am Legend" and the intimate drama "Water for Elephants," a person close to the production but not authorized to speak publicly confirmed. According to that person, the studio has yet to close the deal. Independent studio Lionsgate offered Lawrence the job on Thursday, little more than a week after "Hunger Games" director Gary Ross departed in a dispute over financial terms and the amount of time he would have had to prepare to make the sequel, which starts production in August and will hit theaters in November 2013. |
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Apr 20 2012, 06:14 PM
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Woah, I really love I Am Legend and XD I do hope to see how this director is going to take this show. XD
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Apr 20 2012, 08:44 PM
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woah, director of gaga's bad romance video too LOL. now i only know
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Apr 20 2012, 11:12 PM
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LOL...Well, hope he can be great with Catching Fire cause Im really hoping to see it better than Hunger Games. XD
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Apr 27 2012, 10:23 AM
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QUOTE(Mov_freak @ Apr 11 2012, 06:45 PM) The Hunger Games (2012) go watch it.. n i regretted like hell.. 2 1/2 hours... only the last 15 mins was fun which is chased by the dogs.. =.='.. sry.. i do not know how to appreciate such story..Okay. I didn't read the book. I didn't read up about the production of the movie in the magazines etc. This was a very conscious decision on my part. I didn't know what to expect and boy was I pleasantly surprise... Story adaption, pass with flying color Production value pass with flying color Casting pass. The story reminds my of ancient Rome. 90% or the population lives in poverty and to appease the masses, the power that be created gladiatorial games (hunger games)!! On some level it also reminds my of Oscar Welles 1984... I don't want to say too much except for, go watch it. You won't regret it. My Two Sen |
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Jun 8 2012, 02:24 AM
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To those who read the book wta in the next one will Peeta finally men up and kill some people or will he still be coward camouflage as tree still?
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Jun 8 2012, 02:39 PM
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QUOTE(Double_Ace @ Jun 8 2012, 02:24 AM) To those who read the book wta in the next one will Peeta finally men up and kill some people or will he still be coward camouflage as tree still? if i remember correctly, he was kinda sick in the game hence the alliances have to take care of him. idk read it long time ago, kinda forgot the story. » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « |
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QUOTE(elm0001 @ Jun 8 2012, 02:39 PM) if i remember correctly, he was kinda sick in the game hence the alliances have to take care of him. Aah ic thanks.idk read it long time ago, kinda forgot the story. » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « |
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Jun 28 2012, 04:43 PM
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QUOTE(hfi @ Apr 12 2012, 11:25 AM) After hearing mixed reviews, I held off from watchign this for a long time until last night. And i have to say i was quite pleasantly surprised by it. I kept thinking about BR at the start but after awhile i was totally absorbed by the story. I really like the character Katniss, and i didn't realize the actress was also the lead in winter bone, she was amazing in it - and the male lead was great as a love conflict. But i just wish my active imagination wasn't so intruding during the show. I kept thinking Peter was playing Katniss to gain her trust before doing something dodgy. As it turns out, the story is as predictable as it gets but that's not necessarily a bad thing if done properly. Yea.. I fell in love with the movie when I went to watch it for myself.There were few things i didn;t really like - the shakecam imo was over-done to a point where i felt a little uncomfortable. But there were times it was used to great effect like during violence scenes. The film felt a bit draggy at times but i suppose its meant to be faithful to the book ? Rip off or not, i thought it held its own. It had good characters and the performances were also quite good. If Ross didn't sign up for the sequel i say give the reign to Matt Reeves. I think this kind of film is tailor made for someone of his caliber. Make me go buy the book and read. But there is always a big difference between book and movie. Honestly, the book is much better. However, we need to credit the movie. If not for the movie, I will not have buy the book So... who's going to be the next director of Catching Fire?? |
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Jun 28 2012, 07:25 PM
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QUOTE(Sutan Tuah @ Jun 28 2012, 04:43 PM) Yea.. I fell in love with the movie when I went to watch it for myself. Francis Lawrence Make me go buy the book and read. But there is always a big difference between book and movie. Honestly, the book is much better. However, we need to credit the movie. If not for the movie, I will not have buy the book So... who's going to be the next director of Catching Fire?? you probably know the I Am Legend. He was the director of the movie. |
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Aug 23 2012, 10:24 AM
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Source:- http://www.beyondhollywood.com/hunger-game...-finnick-odair/
QUOTE Hunger Games: Catching Fire Adds Sam Claflin as Finnick Odair  Francis Lawrence’s “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire” has found its dashing Finnick Odair — British actor Sam Claflin, last seen as the gratuitous hunk of man meat in “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides” and as Snow White’s would-be beau in “Snow White and the Huntsman”. Odair is a regular in “Catching Fire” and the third book, “Mockingjay” (since split up into two films). A former Hunger Games winner from District 4, he’s incredibly handsome and gets all the girls swooning, including lead Katniss Everdeen. But as the story progresses, Finnick’s story becomes quite tragic, including his love for fellow Hunger Games winner Annie Cresta, who will no doubt be cast herself very soon. Depending on how much the script gives his character, he could become a pivotal character in the next three films, or just another handsome background face. “Catching Fire” picks up where the first “Hunger Games” left off, with winners Katniss (Jennifer Lawrence) and Peeta (Josh Hutcherson) forced back into the Arena for the Quarter Quell, the every-25-years game where previous surviving winners are pitted against one another. Even when you win, you can’t win in Panem. Sucks, doesn’t it? The sequel will also star Liam Hemsworth, Woody Harrelson, Donald Sutherland, Lenny Kravitz, Elizabeth Banks, Willow Shields, Stanley Tucci, and Paula Malcomson. Lawrence is directing the film, taking over for Gary Ross. “Catching Fire” catches fire November 22, 2013. |
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Aug 23 2012, 01:16 PM
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idk who the guy is
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Aug 23 2012, 02:44 PM
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Aug 25 2012, 12:18 AM
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great action movie it is.I watched and enjoy this movie action.
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Apr 15 2013, 02:48 PM
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Apr 15 2013, 05:56 PM
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from the trailer, can see there's lesser shaky-ish scenes.
but anyway, it's so dark-ish i like it. hopefully it's good. |
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Nov 2 2013, 11:12 PM
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Isn't anybody looking forward to Catching Fire? Can't seem to find a thread or any recent posts about it.
Anyway, I'm excited! The movie is going to be released soon! Here's the new final exclusive trailer! |
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Nov 3 2013, 11:04 AM
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Argh!!!!! Can't wait!!!!
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Nov 5 2013, 03:55 AM
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So will it be about the same as the 1st? A group of people sent to a last men standing competition but a few saints refuse to kill people but some how end up winning it???
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Nov 20 2013, 10:54 AM
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I got to read the book first.
Been procrastinating for so long. Might catch the movie next week. Currently holds an impressive 93% on RT (55 fresh, 4 rotten), didn't expect that. |
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Nov 20 2013, 08:55 PM
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QUOTE(defaultname365 @ Nov 20 2013, 10:54 AM) I got to read the book first. the book and this movie will have a big difference Been procrastinating for so long. Might catch the movie next week. Currently holds an impressive 93% on RT (55 fresh, 4 rotten), didn't expect that. |
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Nov 20 2013, 09:07 PM
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movies based on books r usually shitty
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Nov 20 2013, 09:25 PM
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at least it wasn't so bad compared to other book-based movies
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Nov 20 2013, 09:56 PM
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battle royale is way better than this film...but i gonna watch it anyway for jeniffer lawrence
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Nov 21 2013, 04:37 AM
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Catching Fire makes the first film look like a joke. Definitely must watch even for non-fans like myself who anti-ed the franchise for ripping off Battle Royale. Possible Oscar nomination, I predict.
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Nov 21 2013, 07:45 AM
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QUOTE(tonYe @ Nov 21 2013, 04:37 AM) Catching Fire makes the first film look like a joke. Definitely must watch even for non-fans like myself who anti-ed the franchise for ripping off Battle Royale. Possible Oscar nomination, I predict. going to watch it later in da morningcan't wait |
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Nov 21 2013, 04:59 PM
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QUOTE(tonYe @ Nov 21 2013, 04:37 AM) Catching Fire makes the first film look like a joke. Definitely must watch even for non-fans like myself who anti-ed the franchise for ripping off Battle Royale. Possible Oscar nomination, I predict. Wowzer, 4.5/5 from u? I must watch this then. I thought of skip it tho. Lol. |
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Nov 21 2013, 08:51 PM
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just watched it...
I really like it... her acting is top notch, esp the last scene.... |
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Nov 21 2013, 09:06 PM
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QUOTE(tonYe @ Nov 21 2013, 04:37 AM) Catching Fire makes the first film look like a joke. Definitely must watch even for non-fans like myself who anti-ed the franchise for ripping off Battle Royale. Possible Oscar nomination, I predict. I have to agree with u on thisReally jennifer nail it again .. so emotion » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « but overall this is a great sequel .. cant wait for the 3rd one .. This post has been edited by +Newbie+: Nov 22 2013, 09:38 AM |
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Nov 22 2013, 02:49 AM
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JENNIFER LAWRENCE IS AMAZING!
THE FINAL 5 SECONDS OF THE FILM IS TRULY MAGNIFICENT! I AM STILL AT AWE AT HOW JENNIFER LAWRENCE DID THAT! LIKE SOMEONE SAID CATCHING FIRE MADE THE FIRST MOVIE LOOK LIKE A JOKE! |
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Nov 22 2013, 08:26 AM
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» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « This post has been edited by +Newbie+: Nov 22 2013, 09:38 AM |
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Nov 22 2013, 10:08 AM
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QUOTE(IXionI @ Nov 22 2013, 08:26 AM) » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « |
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haha i was not keen on watching catching fire but after kena ajak-ed 2 watch the movie i was freaking blown away and
yes just like some said this made the first movie a complete joke and lastly bring on the part 3 quick dang it  This post has been edited by skylinelover: Nov 22 2013, 06:37 PM |
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Nov 22 2013, 06:48 PM
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I'm not really a fan of the first movie. i think its more like a kids and teens movie. But Catching Fire definitely catch my heart and i think this is one of best movie i had watch this year.
at this moment, i am still amazing by - Jennifer Lawrence amazing performance. she outshine everybody else by miles. even her stare makes me feels her pain, anger, hope, courage etc.. - amazing makeup, clothes and costume, the bride gown to mocking bird black gown makes me speechless.. - the visual, cgi location and setting for arena is more interesting. some parts in capitol and trains are amazing. the camera position definitely brings more suspense unlike in the first movie, the camera is shaky - Sam Claflin dimple. Although, Catching Fire has less killing, violence and blood in the arena but it has a deeper, more mature appeal and political aspect that makes us think. it is simply brilliant. |
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Nov 22 2013, 07:22 PM
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Seriously Catching Fire is way better than the first one, superb performance by jennifer Lawrence. Can't wait for Mockingjay part 1 next year
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Nov 22 2013, 09:01 PM
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My review :
First sequel of this movie is the just not that good for me But the 2nd : Catching Fire is entertaining. I enjoyed it so much. Can't wait for the 3rd sequel And I noticed why they cut the Kissing Scene. And the camera is quite shaky |
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Nov 22 2013, 11:31 PM
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QUOTE(rhoyo @ Nov 22 2013, 10:08 AM) that my friend u have to read Mockingjay i guess i'll just wait for the 3rd movie~ » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « lazy to read (just finished da 1st book) |
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Nov 22 2013, 11:59 PM
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QUOTE(IXionI @ Nov 22 2013, 11:31 PM) i guess i'll just wait for the 3rd movie~ well one thing forsure i can tell U the ending is something lazy to read (just finished da 1st book) |
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Nov 23 2013, 04:00 PM
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any obvious cut scenes? gonna watch it tmrw!
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Nov 23 2013, 04:06 PM
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I hated the first hunger games, I found it unbelievable. Horrid offering. Performances weren't as convincing in selling the idea of fighting for survival. (I still didn't believe what I watch on the first one, borders on @@@p)
Hunger games - Catching Fire, as tonye said, this sequel made some amends over the joke (first HG). There is some gaps of lapses (in build up, but understandable). Far better effort in this sequel. The battle scenes in catching fire are pg13 rated, so no gore, no blood spillage. Other wise the concept is a leap improvement. If the first one was x&@x, this rates 100% improvement. Overall. |
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just came back.
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Just watched this but i think im the only one who didnt like it ..
The starting is too long and alot of unimportant scene imo .. The games only started like 40mins to ending And again started to make the intro with their fire clothes and some other stuff which already been in 1st movie The 1st movie was ok 2nd is abit too much talk but when the games start finally it look good.. |
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Nov 24 2013, 10:46 AM
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Liked it so i was glad i didnt skip it coz the first one was a disappointment.
Anyway, my bf didnt appreciate it as much as i did. According to him, too much dialogues, too little actions. To me, it is not an action movie and i really enjoyed every bits of it. |
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2 1/2 hours wow. Not enough
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Nov 24 2013, 02:25 PM
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Just watched it. 4/5 from me. Overall its great and cant wait for the final sequel. I didnt read the book and im eager to know what happened in the end? Haha. Can someone pm me the ending please?
oh btw i think the actor who played finnick is really suited to play aquaman for DC! He buffed up in this movie compared with the pirates of caribbean if im not mistaken. Hoping he'll be cast as aquaman. |
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Nov 24 2013, 02:32 PM
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Yup. 2 1/2 hours is not enough. Loving it! Cant wait for mocking jay!!
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QUOTE(klein @ Nov 24 2013, 11:46 AM) Liked it so i was glad i didnt skip it coz the first one was a disappointment. i guess movies like hobbits, Harry Porter etc isn't his cup? Anyway, my bf didnt appreciate it as much as i did. According to him, too much dialogues, too little actions. To me, it is not an action movie and i really enjoyed every bits of it. maybe stick to superheros like cape crusaders like superman, batman for him ? |
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if there any after credit scene..?
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QUOTE(ahwang12321 @ Nov 24 2013, 03:11 AM) Just watched this but i think im the only one who didnt like it .. So you watched the movie expecting to see full fledged action? The starting is too long and alot of unimportant scene imo .. The games only started like 40mins to ending And again started to make the intro with their fire clothes and some other stuff which already been in 1st movie The 1st movie was ok 2nd is abit too much talk but when the games start finally it look good.. |
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QUOTE(hakimlaw @ Nov 24 2013, 03:37 PM) if there any after credit scene..? i stay for like 15 mins, no... |
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Damn, u guys hype it up too high for me.
I felt it was just OK, better than 1st of course |
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QUOTE(crazy_labelle @ Nov 24 2013, 05:38 PM) i stay for like 15 mins, no... i waited till the third song played = =lllthen went out dy cuz i'm the only one left, except the employees |
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Nov 24 2013, 06:23 PM
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Better than the first, which admittedly I can't remember much of now. But I still think the weakest aspect of both films is the actual Hunger Games. The other parts outside of the games are much more mature and rich. The games feel childish, despite the brutality of it.
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Nov 24 2013, 07:19 PM
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QUOTE(tonYe @ Nov 24 2013, 05:21 PM) So you watched the movie expecting to see full fledged action? Not full action but at least 1hour+ of it.. It is called hunger GAMES afterall ppl will expect action since the 1st got good action.. I watched the 1st its not as long as this i mean the intro before the games so i thought this must be better since 1st was like introAnd the movie ends in a cliffhanger.. I dont know but i feel the whole audience at the cinema i watch didnt really like it.. There like total silent the only laugh i heard was during the black guy kiss katniss And in the end of the movie everyone was like rushing to go home no claps at all like batman movie probably because it 2am Only thing i like is the katniss actress is amazing in her acting and the action scene was actually quite good but too little This post has been edited by ahwang12321: Nov 24 2013, 07:20 PM |
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Nov 24 2013, 09:05 PM
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QUOTE(crazy_labelle @ Nov 24 2013, 05:38 PM) i stay for like 15 mins, no... ok thanks.. to influence by marvel movie.. haha.. |
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Nov 24 2013, 09:17 PM
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Lol i stayed for awhile thinking will there be after credit scene like Marvel...LOL. i guess it was only marvel.
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Nov 24 2013, 09:18 PM
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this movie, brings out more plot... and emotion of Katniss
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Nov 24 2013, 09:19 PM
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Yeah, i think this time, jen played it better and francis lawrence was really good at it. i think it is very true to the book.
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Nov 24 2013, 09:21 PM
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QUOTE(Nekochan @ Nov 24 2013, 09:19 PM) Yeah, i think this time, jen played it better and francis lawrence was really good at it. i think it is very true to the book. i'm not a reader but this series it good... can't wait for the revolution to begin!!!! |
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Nov 24 2013, 09:23 PM
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haha if you like it, you should read it. but reading it will spoil the experience. i watched it today and knowing what will happen next dampen my experience. but overall, im just excited in seeing stuff that i want to see happen on screen this time. and im not disappointed in it.
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Nov 24 2013, 09:25 PM
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QUOTE(Nekochan @ Nov 24 2013, 09:23 PM) haha if you like it, you should read it. but reading it will spoil the experience. i watched it today and knowing what will happen next dampen my experience. but overall, im just excited in seeing stuff that i want to see happen on screen this time. and im not disappointed in it. maybe i will, but not now, since i'm not a reader actually.. hahahahagot too many hobbies in hand.. |
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Nov 24 2013, 09:30 PM
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lol well, this time around, the show is better than the previous so i dun think you need it anyway. it was good though. except some part where you dont really understand like President snow coughing out blood.
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Nov 24 2013, 09:38 PM
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QUOTE(Nekochan @ Nov 24 2013, 09:30 PM) lol well, this time around, the show is better than the previous so i dun think you need it anyway. it was good though. except some part where you dont really understand like President snow coughing out blood. that one will have a flashback or some scene in next episode, that for sure hahaha.. i'll just wait... most of the viewer didn't notice this small details in movie... hehehe |
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Nov 24 2013, 10:11 PM
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LOL. in the book, it was heavily described about how katniss dun like the smell of blood president snow keep emitting and it sickens her when he tried to cover it with white roses. that is why she felt disgusted when she saw white roses and smell it.
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Nov 24 2013, 10:13 PM
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QUOTE(Nekochan @ Nov 24 2013, 10:11 PM) LOL. in the book, it was heavily described about how katniss dun like the smell of blood president snow keep emitting and it sickens her when he tried to cover it with white roses. that is why she felt disgusted when she saw white roses and smell it. i see... that explains when snow giving her the rose and katniss annoyed... thanks bro... |
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Nov 24 2013, 10:19 PM
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This movie is among the best I have watched this year... on par with Pacific Rim and Star Trek 2 (Gravity though is still No.1). And yes, better than all the superhero movies combined.
J-Law is just bloody amazing in this movie. That scene at District 11... it alone is deservingly an Oscar for her. Oh wait, she just won it this year... And the bride to bird scene..... totally speechless. Beautiful. Cinna's look when he acknowledge the crowd... it was like "I am DEADMEAT but I DONT CARE".... |
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Nov 24 2013, 10:22 PM
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QUOTE(ZeroSOFInfinity @ Nov 24 2013, 10:19 PM) This movie is among the best I have watched this year... on par with Pacific Rim and Star Trek 2 (Gravity though is still No.1). And yes, better than all the superhero movies combined. i disagree with pacific rim as that movie was too direct with weak plot....J-Law is just bloody amazing in this movie. That scene at District 11... it alone is deservingly an Oscar for her. Oh wait, she just won it this year... And the bride to bird scene..... totally speechless. Beautiful. Cinna's look when he acknowledge the crowd... it was like "I am DEADMEAT but I DONT CARE".... and yes that scene with the burnt of snow's wedding dress... i was like... hell yeahhhh... its gonna on fireeeee |
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Nov 25 2013, 12:33 AM
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Luckily i vaguely know that this is the middle part of the series so i did not expect any resolution in the ending but it muffed quite a lot of the audience when the end credits roll up. And the FINAS censors the kissing scenes i noticed.
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Nov 25 2013, 05:15 AM
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QUOTE(ahwang12321 @ Nov 24 2013, 07:19 PM) Not full action but at least 1hour+ of it.. It is called hunger GAMES afterall ppl will expect action since the 1st got good action.. I watched the 1st its not as long as this i mean the intro before the games so i thought this must be better since 1st was like intro Hunger Games was never meant to be an action franchise. And dey, not even Jackie Chan movies have 1 hour+ of action in any of his movies lah hahaAnd the movie ends in a cliffhanger.. I dont know but i feel the whole audience at the cinema i watch didnt really like it.. There like total silent the only laugh i heard was during the black guy kiss katniss And in the end of the movie everyone was like rushing to go home no claps at all like batman movie probably because it 2am Only thing i like is the katniss actress is amazing in her acting and the action scene was actually quite good but too little |
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Nov 25 2013, 08:56 AM
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Movie worth watching!
The drama, dialogues, storyline and acting are all good But if you are a die hard action movie fan, this will not be your cup of tea |
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Nov 25 2013, 09:38 AM
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great movie! didn't disappoint me at all! stunning performance by J.Law.
I was about to cry when she paid tribute to Rue when she was on tour. the emotions ooohhhh. and there were 2 scenes that made me jump off the chair. the scene where peeta slowly moved away from the monkeys and one of them rawr in front of him. another one i forgot i liked it very much! |
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Nov 25 2013, 03:44 PM
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one of the best, if not the best movie of 2013
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Nov 25 2013, 05:02 PM
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QUOTE(Nekochan @ Nov 24 2013, 09:30 PM) lol well, this time around, the show is better than the previous so i dun think you need it anyway. it was good though. except some part where you dont really understand like President snow coughing out blood. He is probably dying. Before you say yaaaay! and celebrate wait till you meet the resistance leader Coin in the next movie. She is going to cause something that will make you gasp! |
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Nov 25 2013, 05:50 PM
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QUOTE(Frankmiller92 @ Nov 25 2013, 05:02 PM) He is probably dying. Before you say yaaaay! and celebrate wait till you meet the resistance leader Coin in the next movie. She is going to cause something that will make you gasp! the sad thing is .... she CHOSE PEETA AT THE END .. !!!IM ALWAYS A GALE FAN  |
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Nov 25 2013, 06:01 PM
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QUOTE(PhilHellmuth @ Nov 25 2013, 05:50 PM) the sad thing is .... she CHOSE PEETA AT THE END .. !!! Tell you what. In the book I liked Peeta but In the first movie Josh Hutcherson was so bad I was Team Gale all the way. BUT THIS MOVIE!!! Holy shit! He killed it as Peeta! so yeah haha I am team Peeta all the way now.IM ALWAYS A GALE FAN |
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Nov 25 2013, 11:03 PM
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btw, I really want a mockingjay pin..
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Nov 26 2013, 10:25 AM
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i like katniss face expression turned from sadness to anger at the last part of film...
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Nov 26 2013, 12:53 PM
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special case for me..fall asleep for 2 hours...zzzz
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Nov 26 2013, 04:10 PM
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For the fans of hunger games
Watch the video in this link > Interesting Viral video This post has been edited by koolspyda: Nov 26 2013, 04:11 PM |
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Nov 27 2013, 08:54 PM
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QUOTE(Frankmiller92 @ Nov 25 2013, 05:02 PM) He is probably dying. Before you say yaaaay! and celebrate wait till you meet the resistance leader Coin in the next movie. She is going to cause something that will make you gasp! She (and a certain "jackass") did the worst possible sin during a war... » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « |
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Nov 27 2013, 08:57 PM
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QUOTE(VroomVroom @ Nov 25 2013, 09:38 AM) I was about to cry when she paid tribute to Rue when she was on tour. the emotions ooohhhh.  |
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Nov 27 2013, 10:32 PM
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i am interesting to see what will happen in mockingjay...must be full of war scene....
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Nov 30 2013, 12:54 AM
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The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013)
When I found out, director Gary Ross wasn't returning for the second movie, I was a little... concern. Having watched it on Wednesday, a little aspect of my fear did indeed materialize, and have to add, just a smidge (no, I'm not using it in the context of We're The Millers (2013) )...But once he gets his footing, the Hunger Game universe, shines, once again!! Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) has never been around so many people and interesting, she had never felt more alone... Many people had criticised Jennifer Lawrence for being "plastiky" but seriously, after watching Kristen Stewart's works, Jennifer Lawrence is a natural!! She is actually quite successful in conveying Katniss isolation. Caesar Flickerman (Stanley Tucci) is, as usual, brilliant. I was wondering how they could have gotten Katniss into the game again and reason was done quite logically!! With the exception of a few, alot of the "new tributes" are not given enough "air time". For example Gloss (Alan Ritchson), like his previous character (Aquaman in Smallville) gets minimum dialogue... Can that guy even speak (apparently he can, he voices Aquaman in Justice League: The New Frontier (2008) ), Wiress, Female Morphling and etc.New in intrigue tributes Finnick Odair (Sam Claflin), Beetee (Jeffrey Wright) & Johanna Mason (Jena Malone), are all flesh out and well played! And the creme dela creme is the main object on the second movie is not even about » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « If you have watched the first movie and had enjoyed it, RUN don't walk, RUN TO YOUR CLOSEST CINEMA AND WATCH IT!! My Two Sen. |
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Nov 30 2013, 07:34 AM
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fuhhhh. This movie has a very boring trailer but the movie seriously superbbbb. I love it every second. Way superior than the first.
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Nov 30 2013, 10:38 AM
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i like the 1st one better. the game was longer and it was more brutal.
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Nov 30 2013, 12:35 PM
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If you watch the hunger games just for the games only, you will be dissapointed with Mockingjay. Catching Fire itself is not about the games anymore
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Nov 30 2013, 02:44 PM
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QUOTE(VroomVroom @ Nov 25 2013, 09:38 AM) great movie! didn't disappoint me at all! stunning performance by J.Law. I was about to cry when she paid tribute to Rue when she was on tour. the emotions ooohhhh. and there were 2 scenes that made me jump off the chair. the scene where peeta slowly moved away from the monkeys and one of them rawr in front of him. another one i forgot i liked it very much! QUOTE(ZeroSOFInfinity @ Nov 27 2013, 08:57 PM) Screw that - the ENTIRE SCENE of District 11 was the best I have ever seen in movies this year. If you don't feel anything while watching it, you have a very cold heart. I almost cried when cinna was being beaten up n arrested just before katniss launched to the arena, right in front of her eyes.. I was so touched with the speeches n emotions shown by the lady from Capitol (her name started with F) when Katniss and Peeta had to return to the game again |
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QUOTE(ate @ Nov 30 2013, 11:38 AM) i like the 1st one better. the game was longer and it was more brutal. the word for the first one is 'mild'. One the scale of brutality, 10 being the Extreame brutal, the first hunger games movie was to me only 1. The portrayal was unconvincing, fleeting, scratching the surface. They we're suppose to be fighting for the lives, it didn't show it for me.In HG - catching fire, well at least the disdain look on katniss for supposedly living-it-up for charade 'in the spotlight' show was great leap over her first outing. The did make amends in HG-CF . First one was a big joke in comparison. (Honestly) |
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Nov 30 2013, 04:19 PM
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QUOTE(shinjite @ Nov 30 2013, 12:35 PM) If you watch the hunger games just for the games only, you will be dissapointed with Mockingjay. Catching Fire itself is not about the games anymore +1. it's all about revenge now.QUOTE(klein @ Nov 30 2013, 02:44 PM) I almost cried when cinna was being beaten up n arrested just before katniss launched to the arena, right in front of her eyes.. I was so touched with the speeches n emotions shown by the lady from Capitol (her name started with F) when Katniss and Peeta had to return to the game again you mean Effie ah |
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Nov 30 2013, 04:56 PM
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QUOTE(shinjite @ Nov 30 2013, 12:35 PM) If you watch the hunger games just for the games only, you will be dissapointed with Mockingjay. Catching Fire itself is not about the games anymore That sounds right. Coming from someone who has never read the books, the actual 'games' were the weakest aspects of the films. The last film should be much better if there isn't any 'hunger game' involved. |
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Nov 30 2013, 08:25 PM
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this movie is about revolution of a country...
lets get it started!!!! |
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Nov 30 2013, 10:08 PM
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the main plot of hunger game is about revolution n war against capitol..."hunger game" is only part of the story...
if you want to watch more bruntal "hunger game" then battle royale is more suitable to you... |
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Nov 30 2013, 10:55 PM
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QUOTE(skystrike @ Nov 30 2013, 10:08 PM) the main plot of hunger game is about revolution n war against capitol..."hunger game" is only part of the story... +1if you want to watch more bruntal "hunger game" then battle royale is more suitable to you... |
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Nov 30 2013, 11:26 PM
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QUOTE(QuickFire @ Nov 30 2013, 04:56 PM) That sounds right. Coming from someone who has never read the books, the actual 'games' were the weakest aspects of the films. The last film should be much better if there isn't any 'hunger game' involved. ABSOLUTELY! ABSOLUTELY! I think you will love Mockingjay then |
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Dec 1 2013, 12:49 AM
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is it nice? should it can be download to c, no need to attend cinema
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Dec 1 2013, 10:07 AM
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LOL i had a good laugh last nite watching this parody
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Catching fire is superb for me.
District 11 scene touched me. And and and the stare Katniss gave President Snow while her dress was catching fire is really something. You can see hate and disgust altogether in that look. |
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Dec 1 2013, 10:16 PM
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QUOTE(chokia @ Dec 1 2013, 10:07 AM) LOL i had a good laugh last nite watching this parody |
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I liked the 1st part, but 2nd is not ended, I expected it to be much better
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Dec 1 2013, 11:11 PM
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Wow...it's pretty amazing how much improvement Catching Fire did in alot of the similar scene to the first movie and the world building.
I was expecting the game itself to be the weakest aspect of the movie seeing that this second chapter won't be about be about it anymore, and boy I was glad to be wrong. |
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I thought second movie there will be no Hunger Games anymore... But there is.. To be honest .. when they raise the hand gesture .. it was so touching.. It like it was seen in one of the popular anime.. Natsu I think the main anime character.. Fire dragon something. I wrote some hunger game meme.. feel free to see my blog..
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Dec 2 2013, 02:01 AM
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Saw it on Sunday. Managed to read the book finish on the same day..
Prior to watching the movie, I had not seen a single moving image of "Catching Fire" - - even the trailer that was posted. I didn't want any spoilers and wanted to know just how the heck is there a 'second' Hunger Games with Katniss in it Well, after reading the book, I got all the answers. Then it was movie time. To be honest, "Catching Fire" movie in some ways improves on the book. While this might be quite hard to believe, the book itself isn't that pleasing when compared to the first book. In other words - - tremendously effective adaptation of the book. Wise choices of the changes made and the one thing that really stood out is the emotional factor provided by brilliant acting performance especially J Law. I was surprised actually, that the movie was this good. This is definitely one of the better movies I've seen this year, though not the best. In the sequel, you get to see more of Panem. You get to see a lot more President Snow and his true nature. You will either embrace this (somewhat weird) world or reject it altogether. The book was 60% victory tour, 30% hunger games, 10% rebellion, but almost on the whole was on the topic of rebellion. A chuck was spent on the first part and that made the book a little big draggy. Anyone watching the movie sequel expecting a lot more hunger games will be slightly disappointed - - but to me, that wasn't the case at all. Simply put, the movie sequel is better than the first movie. This is how I can sum up the book/movie: Book 1 better than Book 2 Movie 2 better than Movie 1 The movie gets a decent 8.5/10, additional 0.5 added for being better than I expected. Bring on "Mockingjay Part 1 and 2!" (2014 and 2015!) Now... when to read. Well, 2014 and 2015 of course. |
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Dec 2 2013, 08:26 AM
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Pretty good, and I've not (and probably will never) read the book(s).
JL looks pretty bad crying tho. lulz. 7.5/10 |
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QUOTE(defaultname365 @ Dec 2 2013, 02:01 AM) Saw it on Sunday. Managed to read the book finish on the same day.. Totally agreed with you! The Hunger Games totally exceeded my expectation. When the first movie was released, I thought it was just another Teen Idol-Movies. I gave it a try and was shocked at their acting ability. And on this one Catching Fire, Jennifer Lawrence definitely has proven her talent. This movie was so entertaining that I am so tempted to just head to the bookstore to grab the book now! I am usually the kind of a person who reads the book first before watching movie, but for this one, I will make an exception. Prior to watching the movie, I had not seen a single moving image of "Catching Fire" - - even the trailer that was posted. I didn't want any spoilers and wanted to know just how the heck is there a 'second' Hunger Games with Katniss in it Well, after reading the book, I got all the answers. Then it was movie time. To be honest, "Catching Fire" movie in some ways improves on the book. While this might be quite hard to believe, the book itself isn't that pleasing when compared to the first book. In other words - - tremendously effective adaptation of the book. Wise choices of the changes made and the one thing that really stood out is the emotional factor provided by brilliant acting performance especially J Law. I was surprised actually, that the movie was this good. This is definitely one of the better movies I've seen this year, though not the best. In the sequel, you get to see more of Panem. You get to see a lot more President Snow and his true nature. You will either embrace this (somewhat weird) world or reject it altogether. The book was 60% victory tour, 30% hunger games, 10% rebellion, but almost on the whole was on the topic of rebellion. A chuck was spent on the first part and that made the book a little big draggy. Anyone watching the movie sequel expecting a lot more hunger games will be slightly disappointed - - but to me, that wasn't the case at all. Simply put, the movie sequel is better than the first movie. This is how I can sum up the book/movie: Book 1 better than Book 2 Movie 2 better than Movie 1 The movie gets a decent 8.5/10, additional 0.5 added for being better than I expected. Bring on "Mockingjay Part 1 and 2!" (2014 and 2015!) Now... when to read. Well, 2014 and 2015 of course. |
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QUOTE(Mikeshashimi @ Dec 2 2013, 08:26 AM) Pretty good, and I've not (and probably will never) read the book(s). JL looks pretty bad crying tho. lulz. 7.5/10  |
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Dec 3 2013, 08:42 AM
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Dec 6 2013, 04:40 PM
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nice to watch for hunger game 2?
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When see hw finnick take care of mags, really touch wei. Although he lansi lansi but loving
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Jun 29 2014, 03:38 AM
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mockingjay part 1 teaser trailer...
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Jun 29 2014, 11:23 AM
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» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « stunning poster...but looks kinda sad This post has been edited by IXionI: Jun 29 2014, 11:24 AM |
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Jul 11 2014, 04:49 PM
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another latest teaser trailer...
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Aug 24 2014, 08:53 AM
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Morning
So-so. Mainly because Jennifer is not mouthwatering enough Action/hunting only after 1 hour and 7 minutes. Will watch the sequel later. I enjoyed 'Divergent' more. This post has been edited by Raikkonen: Aug 24 2014, 08:54 AM |
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OK IM NEW to this thread.. i hope i dont get puched for saying this BUT I HATE THE HUNGER GAMES movie.. and it seems like im the only one that feels this way. the books are great but the movies are a complete mess. let out too many important details and they're just not kan-cheong or epic enough as the books are...
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Watched 'The Hunger Games: Catching Fire' Slightly better. And there's Johanna Katniss dan Peeta's lovey dovey  Both are not eye candy. Tragic looking Peeta certainly won't help. This post has been edited by Raikkonen: Aug 26 2014, 11:05 AM |
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Aug 28 2014, 10:19 AM
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Annoying character But we require some humour in the movie Tucci's fake teeth That smile reminds me of Robert Barone of 'Everybody Loves Raymond'      This post has been edited by Raikkonen: Aug 28 2014, 12:12 PM |
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Aug 28 2014, 02:19 PM
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Hi,
I like both de Suzanne Collins Hunger Games books as well as de movies - prbbly becos Jen Lawrence is a pretty gud actress [ not bad looking either ] About de books being better than de movies - well how to squeeze a 300+ pg book into a sub 2hr movie plot - sometings gotta give n its usually de details.. But given tat, I guess de gist of de story is reasonably intact O.. ya, for fan of JL, check out Silver Linings Playbook [she won an Oscar] n Winters Bone [ She carrys tis picture..] BTW.. Mazerunner is coming.. D This post has been edited by dirtrun: Aug 28 2014, 02:22 PM |
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Aug 31 2014, 06:09 PM
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I love Catching Fire superbly! that was AWESOME movie that it's surprises me
Question though, what is this Panem country? Is it an alternate reality world? Some people have normal name, most have weird names. Some wears normal fashion, but most have weird sense of fashion. what gives? can't wait to see mockingjay this year! excited just because of catching fire |
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Sep 1 2014, 01:21 AM
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QUOTE(fix24311 @ Aug 31 2014, 06:09 PM) I love Catching Fire superbly! that was AWESOME movie that it's surprises me it is just fictional country....USA maybe??Question though, what is this Panem country? Is it an alternate reality world? Some people have normal name, most have weird names. Some wears normal fashion, but most have weird sense of fashion. what gives? can't wait to see mockingjay this year! excited just because of catching fire |
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Sep 16 2014, 12:45 AM
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QUOTE(defaultname365 @ Dec 2 2013, 02:01 AM) Saw it on Sunday. Managed to read the book finish on the same day.. new trailer is uP Prior to watching the movie, I had not seen a single moving image of "Catching Fire" - - even the trailer that was posted. I didn't want any spoilers and wanted to know just how the heck is there a 'second' Hunger Games with Katniss in it Well, after reading the book, I got all the answers. Then it was movie time. To be honest, "Catching Fire" movie in some ways improves on the book. While this might be quite hard to believe, the book itself isn't that pleasing when compared to the first book. In other words - - tremendously effective adaptation of the book. Wise choices of the changes made and the one thing that really stood out is the emotional factor provided by brilliant acting performance especially J Law. I was surprised actually, that the movie was this good. This is definitely one of the better movies I've seen this year, though not the best. In the sequel, you get to see more of Panem. You get to see a lot more President Snow and his true nature. You will either embrace this (somewhat weird) world or reject it altogether. The book was 60% victory tour, 30% hunger games, 10% rebellion, but almost on the whole was on the topic of rebellion. A chuck was spent on the first part and that made the book a little big draggy. Anyone watching the movie sequel expecting a lot more hunger games will be slightly disappointed - - but to me, that wasn't the case at all. Simply put, the movie sequel is better than the first movie. This is how I can sum up the book/movie: Book 1 better than Book 2 Movie 2 better than Movie 1 The movie gets a decent 8.5/10, additional 0.5 added for being better than I expected. Bring on "Mockingjay Part 1 and 2!" (2014 and 2015!) Now... when to read. Well, 2014 and 2015 of course. |
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Sep 16 2014, 02:05 PM
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lovely trailer! can't wait for november already!
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Sep 16 2014, 04:11 PM
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oh dear... she just shot down the plane with arrow O_O
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Sep 16 2014, 08:03 PM
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QUOTE(IXionI @ Sep 16 2014, 04:11 PM) oh dear... she just shot down the plane with arrow O_O well,» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « |
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Sep 21 2014, 12:10 PM
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'Battle Royale' far better
Mitsuko Souma's 'Black Widow' behavior was hott Kill the boys after mating with them |
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Nov 12 2014, 12:31 PM
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Hi all,
There are 300 movie passes giveaways from MyGravyTrain dot com. Do get your FREE movie passes to watch Hunger Games - Mockingjay Part 1. Here is the redemption link. mygravytrain.com/giveaways Saw on their facebook, tickets still available |
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Nov 12 2014, 12:38 PM
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Sigh,
Another shot at squeezing more money from us fans, tis is pt 1 of de novel.. D |
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Nov 12 2014, 01:23 PM
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QUOTE(Raikkonen @ Sep 21 2014, 12:10 PM) 'Battle Royale' far better at first i'm skeptical and thought as u, but it all changed after i watched Catching Fire.Mitsuko Souma's 'Black Widow' behavior was hott Kill the boys after mating with them it's really good man |
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Nov 18 2014, 01:11 AM
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No love for Katniss Everdeen, girl on fire?
QUOTE(defaultname365 @ Dec 2 2013, 02:01 AM) Bring on "Mockingjay Part 1 and 2!" (2014 and 2015!) Quote myself... currently reading the book. Hope to complete 'Part 1' before watching the movie. Now... when to read. Well, 2014 and 2015 of course. |
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Nov 18 2014, 11:30 PM
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Advanced screening in 11 hours time, can't wait!
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Nov 19 2014, 09:23 PM
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Got two tickets for TGV 1 Utama tomorrow Mockingjay at 910pm. last minute can't make it letting go both for RM20. PM me!
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Nov 20 2014, 04:44 AM
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Feels pointless split into two films with practically no action at all this time, but its political drama is still engaging to watch thanks to another brilliant performance by Jennifer Lawrence.
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Nov 20 2014, 12:35 PM
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QUOTE(tonYe @ Nov 20 2014, 04:44 AM) Feels pointless split into two films with practically no action at all this time, but its political drama is still engaging to watch thanks to another brilliant performance by Jennifer Lawrence. Blame it on de greedy biznes ppl,They wanna stretch de franchise n make more money.. Look at Twilight n Harry Potter - they did tat too.. justified?? - of cos more scrn time means able to delve into character or situations in more detail but of cos slows down de story considerably.. I guess in story telling - having more time to tell a story is a lot better, overall .. but we consumers are a fickle lot - one side would say they didnt follow de book , if they skipped parts and another camp would say its boring, if they did.. Take Lord of the Rings, for instance .. even in Ext Ed versions, they couldnt follow de book, for instance in pt 1 FotR, de character, Tom Bombadil was blotted out altogether - in de book he commanded a few hundred pages if not mistaken.. In Hobbit - I guess Peter Jackson learnt his lesson n stretched out de adaptation to 3 movie instalments , but of cos, ppl would say tat he just wants to make more money in doing tat.. You cant win.. D |
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Nov 20 2014, 09:15 PM
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QUOTE(tonYe @ Nov 20 2014, 04:44 AM) Feels pointless split into two films with practically no action at all this time, but its political drama is still engaging to watch thanks to another brilliant performance by Jennifer Lawrence. I'm excited for the Mockingjay, but when they decide to split it into two, I think I will skip it this movie |
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Nov 20 2014, 10:29 PM
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they could have just make an 3-hour epic finale
but no....... they rather split it into 2 separate movies |
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Nov 21 2014, 02:33 AM
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QUOTE(dirtrun @ Nov 20 2014, 12:35 PM) Blame it on de greedy biznes ppl, They wanna stretch de franchise n make more money.. Look at Twilight n Harry Potter - they did tat too.. justified?? - of cos more scrn time means able to delve into character or situations in more detail but of cos slows down de story considerably.. I guess in story telling - having more time to tell a story is a lot better, overall .. but we consumers are a fickle lot - one side would say they didnt follow de book , if they skipped parts and another camp would say its boring, if they did.. Take Lord of the Rings, for instance .. even in Ext Ed versions, they couldnt follow de book, for instance in pt 1 FotR, de character, Tom Bombadil was blotted out altogether - in de book he commanded a few hundred pages if not mistaken.. In Hobbit - I guess Peter Jackson learnt his lesson n stretched out de adaptation to 3 movie instalments , but of cos, ppl would say tat he just wants to make more money in doing tat.. You cant win.. D QUOTE(xpole @ Nov 20 2014, 09:15 PM) I'm excited for the Mockingjay, but when they decide to split it into two, I think I will skip it this movie Ultimately, it has to have good content if they were to split into multiple films. If it's thoroughly entertaining, nobody would complain but unfortunately, even Hunger Games have gone down that money-squeezing path without a genuinely satisfying first half to offer. But at least the film still has its satirical purpose. |
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Nov 21 2014, 03:41 PM
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I tink if watchd together wif pt 2, it wont be so bad..
But hv to wait for pt2 to come out in bd.. to do tat.. D |
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Nov 21 2014, 10:11 PM
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Already watch this
by far this is just story2 . no drama .. just katniss promoting buat iklan for the mockingjay and later u can see peeta .. i feel this mocking jay split into two is pointless .. man got to philip seymour again .. rip philip seymour .. a decent finale part 1 .. dunno part 2 will be just talk2 .. ayam gonna go the maze runner :3 |
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Nov 23 2014, 02:56 PM
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Just watched Mokingjay Part 1... every scene in the book comes to life... I personally think it's fair to split it into 2. next episode I just to see Capitol burns!!!! Pure epic burn for 2 hours!!!
Spoiler alert Katniss kills » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « in the end. For those who thinks the next episode will be boring, think about that  |
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Nov 23 2014, 04:47 PM
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this movie proof women cannot lead a revolution ??
btw the 1st movie still the best, 2nd one a bit boring and this 3rd one awful maybe because the only thing interesting about this movie is the game itself, the 1st movie focus one the game thus make it interesting |
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Nov 27 2014, 06:07 PM
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as a big fan of drama genre, this part 1 is well done. i liked it very much! great performance from Jennifer Lawrence. and she has a very decent singing voice, very lana del rey-ish
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Nov 30 2014, 01:45 AM
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despite so many people complaining this movie is boring due to the lack of action, too much talking, etc, i found it quite enjoyable tho. and jenny lawrence sure can sing.
oh margaery tyrell looks quite badass in the movie too. |
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Dec 1 2014, 01:56 PM
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QUOTE(farktard @ Nov 30 2014, 01:45 AM) despite so many people complaining this movie is boring due to the lack of action, too much talking, etc, i found it quite enjoyable tho. and jenny lawrence sure can sing. Yeah agree, its a good movie. Those looking for action, etc..they can go for Transformers.. oh margaery tyrell looks quite badass in the movie too. |
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Dec 2 2014, 12:17 AM
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QUOTE(deejay220989 @ Dec 1 2014, 01:56 PM) Yeah agree, its a good movie. Those looking for action, etc..they can go for Transformers.. lol, yeah and how i hate transformers movies because there's 'too much' action in them (not really for that reason tbh, but the action scenes in them are bloody messy they make my head spin).regarding mockingjay, it's irritating when many of my friends try to shove it in my throat that the movie sucks so bad because there's not much action in it. they b****ed "mockingjay is the worst movie ever! i wanted to see action, fights, shootings, bla bla bla". and what's worse some expected to see another edition of 'the hunger game' in the movie. |
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Dec 11 2014, 02:08 AM
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The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1 (2014)
Timing, it is all about the timing... Am currently in a funk and went to watch this movie. Not the best decision I had made... This movie is... bleak. Katniss the badass in the previous movies is Katniss I feel so sorry for my self... Really really hard to watch. Where most of the movies were action oriented, this is more drama. Don't get me wrong it is good to get all the great background information for this world, and have to add, I had chosen to watch this movie at a bad time... Am looking forward to the last episode. The best I can describe this is Harry Potter and the Deadly Hallows Part 1. Same Vibe My Two Sen |
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Oct 25 2015, 05:09 PM
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our 2cents...
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Nov 14 2015, 07:44 AM
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Anyone watched the latest yet?
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Nov 19 2015, 02:08 AM
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Uneven pacing and narrative, and still more political drama and preaching than actual action. But good enough for a young adult finale.
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Nov 19 2015, 10:20 AM
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QUOTE(tonYe @ Nov 19 2015, 02:08 AM) Uneven pacing and narrative, and still more political drama and preaching than actual action. But good enough for a young adult finale. Well the whole story is just one big political drama XD |
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Nov 19 2015, 10:28 AM
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QUOTE(shinjite @ Nov 19 2015, 10:20 AM) Well the whole story is just one big political drama XD It started off more excitingly ripping off Battle Royale. |
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Nov 20 2015, 01:35 AM
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4/5.
Was quite satisfied. Was expecting another ending but its okay |
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Nov 20 2015, 07:41 AM
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the ending is really turn off...
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Nov 20 2015, 12:03 PM
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*spoilers* don't read!
The movie lead itself from the beginning to a nice middle but a sad ending. Expected a more spectacular final battle or at least make a more dramatic death at the end of the lil sister. But it was a good 2 hours plus. One do not watch this movie for the action tho. |
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Nov 21 2015, 09:48 AM
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i think if u read the books, u'd be pretty ok with the finale, they followed the books somewhat. i was pretty satisfied. 4.5/5 for me.
i'm trying to find the build-up music they played right before the scene with the black water. that was an awesome piece of music. anybody have a title or link on youtube? |
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Nov 21 2015, 01:13 PM
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QUOTE(Lynixx @ Nov 20 2015, 07:41 AM) the ending is really turn off... cant aggree no more..Even if they are following the book, shouldve come with a \waste my money eating a whole lot of big buck popcorn |
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Nov 23 2015, 05:50 PM
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it's a happy ending for Katniss and Peeta
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Nov 24 2015, 02:13 PM
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QUOTE(sharpman @ Nov 23 2015, 05:50 PM) it's a happy ending for Katniss and Peeta Look at the reaction on Katniss at the ending, she has gone somewhat, Andrew and Fletcher going rogue in Whiplash. |
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Nov 25 2015, 09:52 PM
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The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2 (2015)
Deja Vu Why Deja Vu??? This is Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (2011) ALL OVER AGAIN!! Okay Okay, I am getting ahead of myself again... Just putting it out there, if you are adapting a book, YOU REALLY DO NOT NEED TO MAKE THE LAST BOOK A DOUBLE WHAMMY SO YOU CAN SQUEEZE MORE MONEY OUT OF YOUR VIEWERS. ONLY DO IT IF THE MATERIAL REQUIRES IT!!! Seriously people... Instead of a long drawn out part one and two, this could have easily been a one... well movie!! Having said that, is this movie worth watching?? An a word, yes! A few observations » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « The ending is quite heart wrenching, for me anyway I just wish they did not dragged it out into two movies. This is much MUCH better compared with... Twillight... *Shivers* My Two Sen |
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Nov 26 2015, 09:19 AM
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they should just end when she made the final kill.. but drag way to long
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Nov 30 2015, 10:26 AM
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3.75 out of 5.
it's just that, » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « This post has been edited by elm0001: Nov 30 2015, 10:27 AM |
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Mar 17 2016, 10:16 AM
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Took me 3 sessions just to finish watching the last movie....
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Mar 19 2016, 05:21 PM
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my honest opinion about Mockingjay part 2: the story is VERY predictable & Katniss is just trying to make excuse to kick Gale out so Peta can cum in.
Damn I just wish somebody could just shoot Peta in the face or George R R Martin could write a story about Peta being kidnapped during the wedding and were mutilated into a vegetable. But then Gale was trying to save Peta but it was too late. In the end Gale is married with Katniss. While Peta live the rest of his miserable life as a vegetables forever and dies a virgin and died due to HIV virus from a contaminated blood transfusion or something. The End. Oh btw Finick does not deserve dying as dog food but instead its Peta should become dog food to those Moot creature. That mothafaka is nothing but a burden to the whole group with his psychotic behaviour. Damn I regret watching this movie, I should have just stop on Mockingjay part 1. |
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