The Hunger Games
Discussion
5potTurbo said:
I read all 3 books and found them all to be a bit 'meh'....but then they are part of the U.S. schools' curriculum!
So, if the "Capitol" is in Colorado, which 'state' is 12?
From one of the inumerable fan sites.So, if the "Capitol" is in Colorado, which 'state' is 12?
http://www.myhungergames.com/hunger-games-a-look-a...
When I saw the movie, I was trying to place the capital. Not in any part of CO I'm familiar with; a bit of artistic licence with the scenary.
I watched it last weekend finally. Enjoyed it, although was trying to get my head around the point of the hunger games being held. How does holding the games and having a singular winner prevent a mass uprising against the government?
I was expecting more from the ending though, expected something abit more rebellious. Although I never realised there's going to be a second film.
I was expecting more from the ending though, expected something abit more rebellious. Although I never realised there's going to be a second film.
hairykrishna said:
Watched this on a plane at the weekend. I thought it was terrible. Half arsed distopian future that's been done a thousand times before, better. It's like the author read 'The running man' and cynically decided to repackage it for 13 year old girls.
I watched it the other day and thought it was closer to The Running Man than Battle Royale, overall it was ok but nothing special, Battle Royale is something special.JB! said:
Not read the books but the film felt flat, like there was too much crammed in and not enough exploration of character or political setting?
Also the editing for a 12 certificate was annoying.
Pretty much nail, head IMO. Could have been a half-decent film if not for these few (but significant) issues.Also the editing for a 12 certificate was annoying.
JB! said:
Not read the books but the film felt flat, like there was too much crammed in and not enough exploration of character or political setting?
Pretty much how I felt, although I enjoyed it for what it was. I'm sure if I read the books I'd understand it abit more but the film did indeed seem to brush over the political side of the games which I'd consider to be quite important to the point of the film.I won't spoil the ending, but from the train scene and the last line of dialogue, I was left with a feeling of 'oh, was that it, kinda expected abit more'.
PaulG40 said:
Pretty much how I felt, although I enjoyed it for what it was. I'm sure if I read the books I'd understand it abit more but the film did indeed seem to brush over the political side of the games which I'd consider to be quite important to the point of the film.
I won't spoil the ending, but from the train scene and the last line of dialogue, I was left with a feeling of 'oh, was that it, kinda expected abit more'.
setting up equally flat sequals?I won't spoil the ending, but from the train scene and the last line of dialogue, I was left with a feeling of 'oh, was that it, kinda expected abit more'.
PaulG40 said:
JB! said:
Not read the books but the film felt flat, like there was too much crammed in and not enough exploration of character or political setting?
Pretty much how I felt, although I enjoyed it for what it was. I'm sure if I read the books I'd understand it abit more but the film did indeed seem to brush over the political side of the games which I'd consider to be quite important to the point of the film.I won't spoil the ending, but from the train scene and the last line of dialogue, I was left with a feeling of 'oh, was that it, kinda expected abit more'.
From all the hype, I expected a brilliant film - didn't get one.
I have wondered if it was a clever ruse to get more people (ie kids) into reading books again?
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