Comments on: The Hunger Games – Are You Watching?

By: Heather Johnson

Heather Johnson — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 06:28:36 +0000

I don’t make up horrible things in my mind. I just don’ t think that way. SO even though the subject of the books were “tough”, they were not disturbing to me. It was a lot harder to “see” the events play out on the big screen. They were much more disturbing.
I thought that they kept true to the book, which I really appreciate. I will see the next one.
My husband went with me and he has never read the books. He liked the movie, but I think you like the movie a lot more if you have read the books. So much of the books are their thoughts and feelings being developed. You don’t really get that in the movie. I tried to explain that there is so much more coming up, and that their battle is just beginning.

My only really big complaint was the way it was filmed. I felt like I was getting sea sick with all the herky-jerky movements of the camera. Characters were well cast though and likable. Perfect for their parts.

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By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 04:03:50 +0000

I just saw it tonight. I thought it was great. Some of the emotional scenes are just so strong. I almost lost it during the reaping when Prim had to be carried away.

By: Lolli

Lolli — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 02:43:14 +0000

In reply to Jennifer, Snapshot. That would be a really interesting perspective! I actually really love watching movies that are a total surprise to me...but then again I love seeing movies that bring to life my favorite books. I guess I'm easy to please. :)

By: Lolli

Lolli — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 02:40:45 +0000

In reply to MommyNamedApril. Let me know what you think of it!! Yes, I did give my blog a new theme and freshen it up a bit. Thanks!

By: Lolli

Lolli — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 02:39:19 +0000

In reply to garnetrose26. Oh, it's much, much better than the Twilight series. :) But that's just my opinion, of course.

By: garnetrose26

garnetrose26 — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 01:15:18 +0000

I have not seen the movie but I am reading the books and just finished the first one. I loved it. I heard on the news they are saying it is not good for kids. But who would take their kids to see it? It is not meant for kids but I will wait to see where the books take me…then I will pass judgement on whether the series is as good as the Twilight series.

By: MommyNamedApril

MommyNamedApril — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 00:31:31 +0000

going to see the movie on sunday. i usually avoid movies made from books i’ve read, but i’m actually really excited about this one.

btw, your site looks great! facelift?

By: Jennifer, Snapshot

Jennifer, Snapshot — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 00:19:54 +0000

I agree with everything. It’s very very intense, and I know that younger kids will see it, but I think the PG 13 rating is just right. VERY intense — and you’re right, that intensity brought tears to my eyes.

I saw it with one person who just read book 1 last month, one person who hasn’t read it, and me who has read all 3. It was interesting seeing the person who hadn’t read it react, because everything was totally out of the blue. She knew Katniss had to win (b/c of the series), but she didn’t even know Peeta did too. Great experience. I’d actually like to see it again :)

By: Lolli

Lolli — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 23:51:03 +0000

In reply to Andrea. I can't believe you haven't read the books! At this point, go out and see the movie and you won't be blue resist reading the books (and you'll love how much deeper the books go, of course!)