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Anyone see The Hunger Games? Is it as good as I have heard it is?
Posted by: rgG
Date: March 26, 2012 07:04AM
I have heard The Hunger Games is very good, but I know nothing about the book it is based on. Anyone here like to recommend it?




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Re: Anyone see The Hunger Games? Is it as good as I have heard it is?
Posted by: sekker
Date: March 26, 2012 07:31AM
I liked the book and enjoyed the movie.

If you haven't read the book, it might be a different experience as some scenes are clearly setups for the next two movies. Those scenes are much better explained in the books.
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Re: Anyone see The Hunger Games? Is it as good as I have heard it is?
Posted by: mrlynn
Date: March 26, 2012 07:39AM
Ed Morrissey at HotAir pans it:

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. . . The audience with whom I saw this was largely composed of teenagers, and they seemed to enjoy the film a lot more than I did, so take that into consideration. It’s rated PG-13, which surprised me a little with the occasionally graphic violence in the film. It’s far too intense for children, but teenagers would probably handle it with little difficulty. The odds may be with them to find this enjoyable, but anyone older will have seen all of this before, and done better.

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Re: Anyone see The Hunger Games? Is it as good as I have heard it is?
Posted by: sekker
Date: March 26, 2012 07:47AM
Younger set votes the movie an A, older an A-

I liked it more than other blockbusters like Avatar.

But yes, you will probably have a ton of teenagers in the theater texting.
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Re: Anyone see The Hunger Games? Is it as good as I have heard it is?
Posted by: pRICE cUBE
Date: March 26, 2012 07:58AM
This hunger game will be cheaper and more entertaining





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Re: Anyone see The Hunger Games? Is it as good as I have heard it is?
Posted by: rgG
Date: March 26, 2012 07:59AM
The guy who recommended it to me was over 60, so it must appeal to some adults. grinning smiley




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Re: Anyone see The Hunger Games? Is it as good as I have heard it is?
Posted by: decay
Date: March 26, 2012 08:09AM
definitely better than Avatar and a host of other cheesy Hollywooden retreads.

reminded me at times of The Fifth Element, plus bits of other dystopian future stories such as THX-1138.

the teen romance angle is what's getting the hormonal crowds in a tizzy.




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Re: Anyone see The Hunger Games? Is it as good as I have heard it is?
Posted by: msglee
Date: March 26, 2012 08:26AM
How long before something like this hits Redbox?
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Re: Anyone see The Hunger Games? Is it as good as I have heard it is?
Posted by: Lux Interior
Date: March 26, 2012 08:39AM
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rgG
The guy who recommended it to me was over 60, so it must appeal to some adults. grinning smiley

Did he wear a trench coat to the theater? burnout smiley
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Re: Anyone see The Hunger Games? Is it as good as I have heard it is?
Posted by: Marc Anthony
Date: March 26, 2012 08:45AM
I thought it was a good flick and that it was mostly enjoyable. I was, however, put off by the unbelievability of a chase scene.


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Re: Anyone see The Hunger Games? Is it as good as I have heard it is?
Posted by: Randalls
Date: March 26, 2012 08:46AM
My wife and I saw it last night. I am not over 60 but for me to stay awake in a 2.5 hr movie means it must be good. I guess it is considered a teen story. My wife has read the books and there are many set ups that I wasn't aware of but still a solid flick. B plus.
Oh, and I would say at least 6 months to Redbox. John Carter, however should be showing up any day now.



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Re: Anyone see The Hunger Games? Is it as good as I have heard it is?
Posted by: dmann
Date: March 26, 2012 08:52AM
I read the books, but have not seen the first movie yet. I was surprised at how much I enjoyed the books (well, the 1st and 3rd ones, anyway- did not care for the 2nd one at all.) They are directed at teens and have a heavy subject matter but they are really quick reads.

I'd like to catch the movie on the big screen but knowing me and my track record with seeing movies, I'll probably see it when it hit DVD/download.

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Re: Anyone see The Hunger Games? Is it as good as I have heard it is?
Posted by: decay
Date: March 26, 2012 09:35AM
it's a pretty intense premise; also brings to mind The Lottery.

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i have not read the novels, either.

anyone remember The Most Dangerous Game?

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Re: Anyone see The Hunger Games? Is it as good as I have heard it is?
Posted by: Dennis S
Date: March 26, 2012 09:47AM
T-Bone Burnett (O Brother Where Art Thou) did the music, so that might interest people who are a fan of his.
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Re: Anyone see The Hunger Games? Is it as good as I have heard it is?
Posted by: Dennis S
Date: March 26, 2012 09:55AM
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decay
it's a pretty intense premise; also brings to mind The Lottery.

[www.classicshorts.com]

i have not read the novels, either.

anyone remember The Most Dangerous Game?

[fiction.eserver.org]

I saw a movie of The Lottery as a freshman in college before I read the book. I thought I was going to throw up.
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Re: Anyone see The Hunger Games? Is it as good as I have heard it is?
Posted by: Randalls
Date: March 26, 2012 10:56AM
Yes, forgot to mention T-Bone Burnett score. Good solid acting with the best being by Jennifer Lawrence (Winterbone) and a decent showing by Woody Harrelson. Much better flick than most of the dreck that passes for entertainment (Twilight?).
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Re: Anyone see The Hunger Games? Is it as good as I have heard it is?
Posted by: ztirffritz
Date: March 26, 2012 11:41AM
Wasn't there an Arnold movie with the same or similar premise?


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Re: Anyone see The Hunger Games? Is it as good as I have heard it is?
Posted by: rgG
Date: March 26, 2012 12:04PM
Thanks for all the thoughts. Seems like it is a definite possibility.




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Re: Anyone see The Hunger Games? Is it as good as I have heard it is?
Posted by: decay
Date: March 26, 2012 12:12PM
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ztirffritz
Wasn't there an Arnold movie with the same or similar premise?

The Running Man?
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Re: Anyone see The Hunger Games? Is it as good as I have heard it is?
Posted by: Dazed & Confused (Mobile)
Date: March 26, 2012 01:14PM
People still go to the movies? I haven't been in years, I must be getting old I guess.

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Re: Anyone see The Hunger Games? Is it as good as I have heard it is?
Posted by: colonel panic
Date: March 26, 2012 04:09PM
I saw it today. Considering the subject matter I was expecting a darker movie. I thought is was okay but some of the special effects and the love story kept it from being a really good movie.


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Re: Anyone see The Hunger Games? Is it as good as I have heard it is?
Posted by: Lizabeth
Date: March 28, 2012 07:05AM
Saw it last night and was pleasently surprized - script reasonably tight, acting reasonably good, special effects - soso; like why were those dog creatures so sssslllloooowwww? Don't think it will be a gangbuster like Twilight but I'm going to go get the books to read.

I'd like to see that girl give the "president" a good kick in the butt smiling smiley
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