The Hunger Games trilogy

[psusue]

That article (tweets, tumblr, etc) are just another reminder that racism is still alive and well in this country. I take comfort though in the fact that apparently they either a. can't read or b. are extremely unobservant because Rue is described as having dark skin and hair. I actually imagined her a little darker skinned because she worked outside, but I love the actress that plays her. Honestly, how could you not?



As for Thresh, I was apparently extremely unobservant when I read that Rue and Thresh shared similar physical characteristics and imagined him as Fulton Reed from the Mighty Ducks:



I know that makes no sense now, I guys I just saw their personalities as similar since they were both big and were seen as bullies at first but were good guys in the end.

I didn't have a picture in my head for Cinna, not really, just kind of a face and gold eyeliner. They don't really give many physical descriptors of him in the book, which I think is why I couldn't imagine him. Lenny Kravitz was beyond perfect though. He really encapsulated everything that I think Cinna represented. Anyone who doesn't think so solely because of his race is just an ignorant bigot. I do feel sorry though that they have to deal with this nonsense, it can't be easy.

[DeltaBetaBaby]

I saw the movie last night, and enjoyed it, but I thought the wolves at the end were ridiculous, though. They really interrupted my suspension of disbelief.

I haven't read the books, and have no intention of doing so, but I may see the next two movies when they come out.

ETA: Also, the movie has been out for more than a week, and the book much longer. I'm unilaterally declaring it past the point where spoiler tags must be used.

[MaggieXi]

I read Hunger Games and Catching Fire and just started Mockingjay. I saw the movie on Saturday and thought it was just ok. I think the book would have had a better adaptation as a miniseries rather than a movie. I felt like there was some important things missed. I also was not crazy about the casting of Peeta. I really liked the Effie Trinket and Ceasar Flickman charecters. They brought them to life really well!

[MysticCat]

Originally Posted by DeltaBetaBaby

I saw the movie last night, and enjoyed it, but I thought the wolves at the end were ridiculous, though. They really interrupted my suspension of disbelief.

That was one of the weaker parts of the movie, I thought -- it wasn't as clear what they were as it was in the book.

In the book, there are a number of "muttations" (or "mutts") in Panem that have been bred in the Capital. The tracker jackers that stung Katniss (and killed Glimmer) are one example. In the book, the wolf mutts were created with the DNA of the dead tributes, so that each resembled specific tributes (in coloring, eyes and the like). They also had collars that identified them as specific tributes. This meant that Katniss recognized specific wolf mutts as Rue, Glimmer, Thresch, etc.

[Psi U MC Vito]

Just started to read the first book. It is surprisingly good so far, but I'm not that far in yet.

[DoctorD]

My kids keep singing this.

You're welcome.

[ASUADPi]

Originally Posted by DoctorD

My kids keep singing this.

You're welcome.

OMG ROTFLMAO!!!!!!!

[KKGCaroline]

^^ Agree, I read all three books whilst sick with flu a couple of weeks back, and finally got to the cinema last week, I loved it.

A guy I work with saw it yesterday, (he hasn't read the book), and he thought it was a little "Meh", his words "A Kiddie Version Of Battle Royale"

[gr3ggory]

There seems to be an over-the-top amount of hype surrounding this title. I might just have to read it. Hopefully it's not a disappointment.

[lulutnl3]

For those of you who saw the first movie:
http://insidemovies.ew.com/2012/04/1...catching-fire/


=/ Catching Fire was my favorite of the trilogy.

[SydneyK]

I was afraid that might happen, considering the tight timeline Ross had to deal with. Honestly, I'm surprised Lionsgate isn't pushing back the release date to accommodate the schedule. Especially since it will be even more difficult for a new director to step into the franchise, pick up where THG left off, and do Catching Fire justice in the same time frame that Ross couldn't accept. I was really hoping they could work it out.

[ASUADPi]

Originally Posted by SydneyK

I was afraid that might happen, considering the tight timeline Ross had to deal with. Honestly, I'm surprised Lionsgate isn't pushing back the release date to accommodate the schedule. Especially since it will be even more difficult for a new director to step into the franchise, pick up where THG left off, and do Catching Fire justice in the same time frame that Ross couldn't accept. I was really hoping they could work it out.

The article I read said that Ross tends to do about 4 years between movies because he helps write the script. I see why Lionsgate wants to get the sequel out ASAP, it's a cashcow! Unfortunately, they have to work with Jennifer's schedule. She committed to X-Men prior to committing to the part of Katniss in the Hunger Games. Yes, it makes it tough, but the reality is they filmed last year (like this time frame last year), so there has been over a year that the writers could be working on the script (as I'm sure Suzanne Collins, who helped write the movie script, has been doing).

But look at the Twilight movies and the Harry Potter movies. They had consistent new directors. It didn't make the movies any less successful or appealing to audience members. My hope is truly that the script does the book justice and that the director does the script (and book) justice. I'm sure with the success of the movie that directors will be a bit more easy to pick from.

On another note, I went onto Itunes and bought the original score yesterday. Very good. Rue's Farewell is still quite depressing. I can picture the scene in my mind.

[nittanygirl]

I agree. Catching Fire was my favorite also so I just hope it's done well. I left this movie feeling a little "eh." Honestly, I do feel like they stuck to the book pretty well given time constraints bc holy heck that was a long movie to sit through anyways. And I loved the fire costumes and also the casting I thought was good except for Peeta really, but I didn't like the President Snow stuff being continually thrown in when there could have been other things. But, I guess they need to add tie ins for people who don't read the books.

[ASUADPi]

Originally Posted by nittanygirl

I agree. Catching Fire was my favorite also so I just hope it's done well. I left this movie feeling a little "eh." Honestly, I do feel like they stuck to the book pretty well given time constraints bc holy heck that was a long movie to sit through anyways. And I loved the fire costumes and also the casting I thought was good except for Peeta really, but I didn't like the President Snow stuff being continually thrown in when there could have been other things. But, I guess they need to add tie ins for people who don't read the books.

The fire costumes were pretty cool!

I didn't mind Peeta. In interviews Gary Ross had to get down on Jennifer and Josh because they developed more of a brother-sister relationship and he was like "dude, you're supposed to be attracted to each other". LOL.

I left the movie actually thinking "okay ready for number 2"

[Tulip86]

I just finished reading them.
Loved Catching Fire.
Didn't like the last 1/3 of Mockingjay. It started out great, but toward the end too many things happened all at once. And, I like that it ends on a more positive note, but not when it only happens on the very last page. Like it was an afterthought.