 Wait...no Hunger Games thread? |
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 Mar 25 2012, 03:28 AM
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 Myastur Mispellur Group: Citizen Posts: 12,124 Joined: 12-January 02 From: TF Count 900+ Member No.: 246 Faction: Free Agent  |
I saw this today I have never picked up the book/read the inside flap
But out of shear curiosity working at the theater I saw it They pack quite a bit in it at 2 hours and 30 min but theres still quite a bit I dont know Heck cant even remember any of there names now Anyone wanna fill me in get me up to speed? And what are your thoughts about the movie -------------------- Currently out of touch with reality watching tons of anime
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Mar 25 2012, 06:20 AM
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 God of a Thousand Forms Group: Citizen Posts: 22,477 Joined: 26-February 06 From: Tartarus Member No.: 7,941 |
Mediocre teen novels become plot-crammed movie with too many throwaway characters and plotlines with a mary-sue as the main character.
At least it doesn't encourage stalkery behaviour like Twilight did. This post has been edited by Hora Hora: Mar 25 2012, 06:36 AM -------------------- Don't fail to see Nyarlathotep if he comes to Providence. He is horrible — horrible beyond anything you can imagine — but wonderful. He haunts one for hours afterward. I am still shuddering at what he showed. |
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Mar 25 2012, 06:29 AM
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 Professional pain-in-the-ass Group: Citizen Posts: 3,784 Joined: 7-March 03 From: Sioux Falls, SD Member No.: 2,464 Faction: Autobot |
My understanding so far, with only the back of the book to go off of, is this is basically 'the running man' with Teenagers
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Mar 25 2012, 06:30 AM
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 [Citation needed]  Group: Supporter Posts: 21,605 Joined: 17-July 04 From: Somewhere in Hoosierville Member No.: 4,792 Faction: Autobot |
My wife wants to see it. I've not read the books and the movie doesn't appeal to me through trailers. I may give in and go see it with her anyway if she can't find a friend who wants to go, though.
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Mar 25 2012, 06:31 AM
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 Happy Nightmare Night! Group: Supporter Posts: 9,191 Joined: 18-July 04 From: Toronto, Canada Member No.: 4,804 Faction: Equestrian |
I haven't read the books either, but from what I've heard about it I also thought first of 'The Running Man'.
I've heard it's a fun watch, but I haven't had a chance to see it yet. Maybe next weekend. --------------------  |
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Mar 25 2012, 08:22 AM
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 More than a little ridiculous! Group: Supporter Posts: 6,664 Joined: 29-November 08 Member No.: 12,138 Faction: Cannonball's Pirate Crew |
I've been meaning to read about them...seems the theatre department is all abuzz with Hunger Games talk.
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Mar 25 2012, 09:34 AM
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 Back to the OG! Group: Supporter Posts: 11,457 Joined: 21-December 01 From: Topeka, Kansas Member No.: 55 Faction: Maximal |
I just want somebody, anybody to explain to me how this is different from Battle Royale. Cause on the surface, it looks like the same damned thing.
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Mar 25 2012, 10:01 AM
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 Get some! Group: Owner Posts: 51,578 Joined: 13-December 01 Member No.: 1 Faction: Cannonball's Pirate Crew |
The Running Man is practically real life now with all the reality shows that exist.
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Mar 25 2012, 10:44 AM
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Do you really think I'm always serious? Group: Citizen Posts: 3,341 Joined: 3-February 05 From: Henderson, KY Member No.: 5,929 |
Apparently, the reason there was no Hunger Games thread is because no one here really cares.
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Mar 25 2012, 10:52 AM
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QUOTE(Rhinox @ Mar 25 2012, 10:34 AM)  I just want somebody, anybody to explain to me how this is different from Battle Royale. Cause on the surface, it looks like the same damned thing. The author claims to never having heard of the manga, novel, or 2 movies. I can see how, but the similarities are almost uncanny. Despite some of the Twilight comparisons, I will give it a chance. I may read it before seeing the movie. Nothing wrong with a action novel with a female lead in my opinion. --------------------  |
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Mar 25 2012, 10:53 AM
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Myastur Mispellur Group: Citizen Posts: 12,124 Joined: 12-January 02 From: TF Count 900+ Member No.: 246 Faction: Free Agent |
seems that way odd though my theater was packed with people
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Mar 25 2012, 11:30 AM
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I saw it last night and loved it. I think I liked it more then Battle Royale if only for the better build up The Hunger Games had.
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Mar 25 2012, 12:31 PM
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I've read all 3 books before the movie was announced and im waiting to see the movie. it's just that tickets are sold out around here for the weekend.
The books are a good read, gives tons of suspense especially when HIGHLIGHT to view: Rue get's harpooned. That was a sad moment. Didn't make my cry but for other girls it did. --------------------  Go Ask TFA!Flame A Question! (just don't mention "Xaaron" by him!) Or... bug This clueless Cybertronian! (ask him anything. really) |
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Mar 25 2012, 12:39 PM
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The books are really awesome. It's like a cross between the Running Man and The Long Walk. Even Stephen King couldn't put them down when reading them.
Yes, they are young adult books but the story is really quite good. I haven't seen the movie, but I DO recommend the books. Just for the record, there is nothing Twilight about the story OR the writing. This post has been edited by Evil Zoe: Mar 25 2012, 12:39 PM --------------------  |
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Mar 25 2012, 01:12 PM
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When the first trailers started to come out I thought looked bad ass, and I still do. I'm definitely seeing it some time this week. I honestly had no idea it was even a book until like, a month ago. And so what if it resembles other stories? What doesn't these days? Regardless, I think it looks great.
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Mar 25 2012, 01:46 PM
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 I can see my house from here! Group: Supporter Posts: 11,451 Joined: 18-August 04 From: The planet that is farthest from. Member No.: 4,936 |
Yeah - don't let Twilight sour you. These books were a good read and while I haven't seen it yet, I'm excited for the movie too. I'd never heard of Battle Royale either so count that as at least one more person besides the author making that claim. The Running Man comparisons are surface at best - there's quite a bit more to the story than the more simplified exploitation-for-entertainment social commentary that The Running Man offered. The Hunger Games is more about overcoming political oppression and tyranny.
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Mar 25 2012, 02:37 PM
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Myastur Mispellur Group: Citizen Posts: 12,124 Joined: 12-January 02 From: TF Count 900+ Member No.: 246 Faction: Free Agent |
QUOTE(kristal @ Mar 25 2012, 11:31 AM) I've read all 3 books before the movie was announced and im waiting to see the movie. it's just that tickets are sold out around here for the weekend. The books are a good read, gives tons of suspense especially when HIGHLIGHT to view: Rue get's harpooned. That was a sad moment. Didn't make my cry but for other girls it did. HIGHLIGHT to view: If thats true for the book then the movie version will have the same effect because that scene was very well done IMO -------------------- Currently out of touch with reality watching tons of anime
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Mar 25 2012, 03:08 PM
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QUOTE(Asquian @ Mar 25 2012, 06:30 AM) My wife wants to see it. I've not read the books and the movie doesn't appeal to me through trailers. I may give in and go see it with her anyway if she can't find a friend who wants to go, though. Well you can easily buy its dvds and all. Have you got any specific solution of it? I can also help you in this regard -------------------- |
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Mar 25 2012, 04:58 PM
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QUOTE(Hora Hora @ Mar 25 2012, 11:20 AM) Mediocre teen novels become plot-crammed movie with too many throwaway characters and plotlines with a mary-sue as the main character. At least it doesn't encourage stalkery behaviour like Twilight did. No, but it does encorage teenagers to off each other. That in and of itself might make it a good movie. -------------------- Silent Bob: Adventure, excitement... a Jedi craves not these things.
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Mar 25 2012, 05:39 PM
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QUOTE(Rhinox @ Mar 25 2012, 10:34 AM) I just want somebody, anybody to explain to me how this is different from Battle Royale. Cause on the surface, it looks like the same damned thing. Here ya go http://io9.com/5888124/did-the-hunger-game...f-battle-royale The answer is, they're both influenced by the same stuff. -------------------- Confound these ponies, they drive me to photoshop! http://scavgraphics.deviantart.com/  The Dark History of Ponyville and the Earth Pony Kingdom of Madness My Little Pony: Friendship is Music links | You're the Best Pony Sports Montage | Sonic Rainboom Original Ending |
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