Originally posted by PlacidityAccording to ignorant mother****ers who have no idea what the plot is? Probably.
Trailer looked crap. I didn't even know about the books before I saw the trailer.Apparently this is another one of those lame teen phenomenons like Twilight.
But then, to ignorant mother****ers, anything that has teenagers in it is a "teen phenomenon like Twilight".
I agree that the trailers suck dick though. I've read the books and was still underwhelmed by the trailers.
Originally posted by RE: Blaxican
But then, to ignorant mother****ers, anything that has teenagers in it is a "teen phenomenon like Twilight".
Actually "Teen Phenomenon like Twilight" doesn't mean "anything that has teenagers in it". If that were true, almost every single movie would be described as such - and it is not. So a lesson be learnt - motherfckers shouldn't strawman.
Continuing on, Teen Phenomenon can be described as teenagers (usually female or homosexual) getting all hyped up and literally insane over a movie franchise. The juvenile infatuation is difficult to explain and its effect can be felt universally. The celebrities that portray the characters are also worshiped and idolized by said teenagers as gods. If such teens were ever to be graced by their presence, their mere proximity is enough to induce hysteria or psychological trauma usually accompanied by incessant tears and loud wailing. Although it is termed Teen Phenomenon, it can mutate and be transmitted to adults who are susceptible (recent example being Twimoms). While it is not known when the first incidence of this disease was observed, scientists agree it is most evident during the Twilight Saga in modern times. Experts also agree that the incidence rate is rapidly increasing. It only needs a vehicle for it to manifest itself. With that said, The Hunger Games appears to have the characteristics of being such a vehicle. Psychologists all share growing concerns for the future of the next generations.
Apparently, British theatres are cutting about seven seconds of gore so that they can rate the movie 12A.
Dude, there are kids in the movie being viciously, and Rue is..... DING DING DING! Twelve. Everyone remember how SHE died?
Most of the point of this movie IS the gore. Because the little bittie teenagers are being made to kill each other off.
This is what I feel like when I see moms taking their three year olds to Harry Potter's 4-7.
Originally posted by PlacidityGlad you agree with me. Anyone who isn't an ignorant mother****er can see that having sparkly teenagers doesn't = teen phenomenon like Twilight". Only an ignorant mother****er would think that.
Actually "Teen Phenomenon like Twilight" doesn't mean "anything that has teenagers in it".
Anyway, "strawman", lul. There's no argument here to be straw-manned.
Apparently, British theatres are cutting about seven seconds of gore so that they can rate the movie 12A.Dude, there are kids in the movie being viciously, and Rue is..... DING DING DING! Twelve. Everyone remember how SHE died?
Most of the point of this movie IS the gore. Because the little bittie teenagers are being made to kill each other off.
This is what I feel like when I see moms taking their three year olds to Harry Potter's 4-7.
Sounds like typical European film critique. They freak out over everything violent, just look at Germany and Australia and their punk ***** video game rating system.
Comparatively, sex is kind of our #1 deadly sin for movies.
Originally posted by PlacidityContinuing on, Teen Phenomenon can be described as teenagers (usually female or homosexual) getting all hyped up and literally insane over a movie franchise. The juvenile infatuation is difficult to explain and its effect can be felt universally. The celebrities that portray the characters are also worshiped and idolized by said teenagers as gods. If such teens were ever to be graced by their presence, their mere proximity is enough to induce hysteria or psychological trauma usually accompanied by incessant tears and loud wailing. Although it is termed Teen Phenomenon, it can mutate and be transmitted to adults who are susceptible (recent example being Twimoms). While it is not known when the first incidence of this disease was observed, scientists agree it is most evident during the Twilight Saga in modern times. Experts also agree that the incidence rate is rapidly increasing. It only needs a vehicle for it to manifest itself. With that said, The Hunger Games appears to have the characteristics of being such a vehicle. Psychologists all share growing concerns for the future of the next generations.
You hit that right on the head.
While waiting to get a haircut, read a "People" magazine which featured this film, pretty much rabid idolization of the main actress and to a lessor degree that short kid and Thor's little brother. Pics of teen girls crying cos the actress was talking and answering questions. Some had sleep 2 days in the street to get in.
Re: Re: The Hunger Games
Originally posted by Robtard
Looks shit. Like a teenie-early 20's version of The Running Man and/or the several other 'fight to the death' survivor-type B films that are around.Actress is cute though.
I remember a bunch a handful of years back when I heard they were going to make a Hollywood version of Battle Royale. I was excited but I heard there were problems. Not long later this book came out and now the movie.
I still prefer Battle Royale.
Re: Re: Re: The Hunger Games
Originally posted by the ninjak
I remember a bunch a handful of years back when I heard they were going to make a Hollywood version of Battle Royale. I was excited but I heard there were problems. Not long later this book came out and now the movie.I still prefer Battle Royale.
It's definitely not an original story, but that doesn't mean it can't be good on that merit alone.
The previews make it look like teenie-crap though.
Originally posted by RE: Blaxican
The previews are terrrrible. I don't know what they were thinking when they made them.
Pretty much tells the story in 2mins, there's some death "game" kids are forced to compete in, little sister gets picked, big sister takes her place to save her, big sister is trained and already skilled with a bow. I'm going to take a wild guess and say the big sister doesn't die.
The protagonist dies in less than 1/10 movies. That's just a given. lol
But yes, that explains the first... two chapters of the book yah, and the overall premise.
But like you said, it makes it look like some teenie bopper-esque bullshit, when in reality it's almost a bit of an anti-thesis to what Twilight is.
In the first book, anyway. Haven't read the latter two books but I've heard the third one is kind of horrible.
I saw it yesterday...although I found the movie entertaining (not having read the books) I did walk away feeling it was nothing special.
The movie didn't sell me on the notion of why the "Hunger Games" came into existence as a means to abolish war.
I mean watching children & teenagers brutally kill eachother in the scenario of "reality tv" is surely more heinous than war?
I also found the use of "shakey cam" for some of the outdoor scenes to be a waste & hardly of any value to establish the mood.
Was it just me OR did anyone else see the fly buzzing around in some scenes?
There was about 4 or 5 close-up shots of the characters talking to eachother & there was this fly buzzing around their heads...now in real life, one would react & wave the fly away but as they were actors acting, they completely ignored it & unfortunately for me that just reinforced the fact that they were just simply acting.
Oh well.