The Hunger Games (2012)
Set in a future where the Capitol selects a boy and girl from the twelve districts to fight to the death on live television, Katniss Everdeen volunteers to take her younger sister's place for the latest match. (imdb)
Cast and Information
Directed By: Gary Ross
Written By: Billy Ray, Gary Ross, Suzanne Collins
Starring: Donald Sutherland, Stanley Tucci, Woody Harrelson, Toby Jones, Elizabeth Banks, Wes Bentley, Josh Hutcherson, Jennifer Lawrence, Sandra Ellis Lafferty, Liam Hemsworth, Isabelle Fuhrman, Amandla Stenberg
Genres: Drama, Sci-fi, Suspense/Thriller, Action
Franchise: The Hunger Games
Country: USA
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SirStuckey | 70 56% |
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This is where I mention that "It's no Battle Royale" and then all the beautiful women in the world flock to me because I have shown them how cool and smart I am by having seen/read a more obscure movie/book that this borrowed heavily from. I will await these women in my bedding chambers.
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Barthalen | 53 30% |
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Starts off reasonably well and the buildup to the titular games was at the least interesting, but when things get underway you realize it's just going to be teen drama in the woods for an hour, interrupted by silly plot contrivances to reach a conclusion that's obvious from the very start. On top of that, there's no tension, the Games are pretty stupid (instant fireballs and CGI dogs!) and they really should've hired a cameraman with more than one leg.
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INDYATMN | 89 85% |
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Not the most original idea or narrative, it still never feels like less than a future classic. This is mostly b/c not 1 second of it is forced: there's no ADD-rush towards action, focusing on developing character instead; no predictable romantic blueprint adhered 2 or attempts at humor 2 lighten the mood. Indeed, this may be the most relentlessly serious action blockbuster ever. Why? B/c it's exactly what the story calls for. Who'd imagine a H'wood studio would ever do such a thing?
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juntakinte99 | 88 78% |
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Ross was an inspired choice to adapt these novels into films. He fully understands the book's major theme: that both the entertainment industry & politicians exploit children as disposable props for their myopic purposes. It's fun as hell too, with great action scenes (the cornucopia bloodbath), trippy music, and some quiet drama. I just wish the casting had been a bit more multicultural to really drive home the political context. Still, this film began the most relevant franchise of the 2010's.
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frederic_g54 | 6 35% |
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A perfect example of how studio interference undermines creative freedom. Addressing the timely questions of its introspective premise is something THG cares little about. Instead, it wallows in faux teen angst while dishing out jittery shaky cam "are you kidding me, that's it ?!" PG-13 violence that inevitably weigh down the depth it attempts to flaunt. Knowing this translates to box-office gold isn't as shocking as it singlehandedly reflects the attitudes and upheld values of today's society.
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XakkMaster | 75 51% |
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Lacks the guts of its influences, suffers from 'shaky-cam syndrome' and the visual limits of PG-13, but it does succeed in establishing a Dystopian atmosphere suitable for teen audiences that are new to action films with political plots. Strengths lie in the casting of Lawrence and Harrelson and many supporting characters who display unique personalities. Sadly, important arena scenes would benefit from sharper editing and darker, grittier presentation to truly convey the horror of the games.
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FunkyAstro | 50 49% |
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This movie is like (and made for) a teenage kid; Angsty, jittery, and immature with too much wasted potential. They could have really done this right, and perhaps someday someone will. Unfortunately not before we have to endure patiently through two more from this go round. My advice? Fire this entire crew, especially the cinematographer who clearly has a bad case of Parkinson's. Start fresh and go for that hard R. I don't want pretty faces. I want to be mentally scarred.
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mwgerb | 52 47% |
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I think the adaptation suffers a bit from the loss of Katniss' narrative, its inability to portray graphic violence, and its occasional abuse of shaky cam, which oddly enough mostly occurred in actionless introductory scenes. However, this is shockingly enjoyable compared to other recent adaptations of young adult series (see: Twilight, et al) thanks in part to performances Jennifer Lawrence, Woody Harrelson, and Stanley Tucci. It's not truly great or original, but it is solidly entertaining.
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FrederikA | 70 67% |
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Walking into a cinema filled with noisy teen girls about to see the proclaimed successor to Twilight, my initial tolerance and expectations were admittedly pretty low - but this changed quickly. One half Battle Royal, one half flamboyantly Running Man-esque; this dystopian and surprisingly violent tale restored my hope in teen oriented films, even if it was 45 minutes to long.
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Mentaculus | 69 50% |
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I have to admit: it's better than I thought, but I want to like the best in people. And movies. Eventually, I wind up alone because of unrealistic expectations. Thanks, Jennifer Lawrence, for my feeling so alone.
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Derekstar | 70 50% |
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Peeta's face looks like 5 other faces randomly mixed together.
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moraesfelipe | 48 28% |
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The Hunger Games is sold as a film that is more than your average cheap entertainment -- some piece of 1984's inspired dystopia for today's gamers and the Twilight generation --, but the product itself is actually just about being entertained by a shaky camera picturing a reality show teen slaughter -- obviously, in the limits of the PG-13 rating. Everything is dull, except Jen Lawrence, rawly beautiful, but still fragile.
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Tony Irwin | 97 96% |
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So the film-makers had a meeting and asked "How can get we get a mainstream audience to sit and watch all the sick violence in the second half?" The answer was "Let's make the first half one of the best films the audience has seen this year." And so they did. I didn't realise that was something you can just choose to do, but apparently you can if you want to. A dystopian sci-fi that crackles with smartness and relevance. Loved it.
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Okkervil | 78 79% |
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Maybe some are being a little hyper-critical of this movie, but any film with big pre-release hype always gets a tough ride. On the downside; it peaks a little early, more exploration of the dystopian society itself would have been good & a tad more grit & guts would've been welcome! But overall this film works so well. Tucci's beautifully judged performance is epic & Lawrence anchors this movie brilliantly. As cinematic mass-appeal media goes this is excellent. Look forward to a directors cut.
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DavidBlast | 40 28% |
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I hated the living hell out of this 'Battle Royale 2'. It was like watching 'Starship Troopers 2' all over again. Seems the makers just don't get that this setting can only work as satire. Then a friend of mine applauded it for introducing 'Battle Royale' to tween girls. His point is valid, but I wouldn't have blinked before I had shown any would-be child of mine 'Battle Royale'. Then I felt like a bad imaginary parent. Now I hate the living hell out of him as well.
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filmfreak88 | 75 66% |
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I really liked this adaptation. And this is coming from someone who found the book poorly written, heavy-handed, and unconvincing. The film has an impressively ominous and more believable atmosphere filled with tense silence and unspoken anxieties. It also helps that Lawrence fully inhabits the role with quiet expressiveness which makes us root for her. Of course, Ross doesn't really elevate the story into sci-fi/dystopian greatness. But I think the source material is more to blame for that.
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Spunkie | 35 19% |
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Dystopia in all it's pg-13 glory. Should have at least been entertaining, isn't.
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ozymandius10 | 58 34% |
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I've never read the books, was slightly (to put it mildly) annoyed by the hype having read what it borrowed from, and saw it as a favor to my fiance. To be honest, the movie wasn't terrible and I really liked Lawrence and Harrelson, but in the end it was just thoroughly mediocre. The camera work in the first half hour or so is unbearable, there's no personality outside of the main characters, some forced romance, and violence that's honestly not violent enough. Cool concept, not a lot else.
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terrymac | 62 42% |
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For a film whose central premise is the competitive murder of children by other children, this was notably devoid of tension, grit or horror. I guess the sanitisation was necessary for a youth-friendly rating. It hits a few emotional beats pretty well, and is driven by a fine performance from Lawrence. Pretty solid overall, even though I think many of the central themes have been dealt with more effectively in other work. Perhaps needs some Jesse Ventura. I'll probably see the sequel.
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Kojiless | 10 11% |
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In a world where the ugly people are beautiful and the beautiful are sparking, soap-opera grade teen love triangles give way to deus ex machina-driven happy ends--but not so happy as to prevent endless sequels in which Three's Company-esque situational conflict melts the hearts of a whole new Twilight generation. Excellent acting for those who believe excellence is proportional to the number of times an actor makes a brooding face. Sci-fi dumbed down for those who can't be bothered with science.
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Stradivarius | 30 7% |
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Yet another entry in a new form of young adult narratives that follow an almost Choose Your Own Adventure formula. The character is a true blank slate, relying on the target audience's fantasy of being Katniss to fill in the blanks-- and there are a lot of blanks. The film does not pause to consider anything she does, no matter how vile. With an absurd Baby's First Repressive State backdrop and a complete non-ending, its a complete non-starter.
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sharpcool | 83 86% |
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Damn, it flirted with greatness. Director Gary Ross was on the right track, but along the way made some strange choices, perhaps due to a constant struggle between the deadly serious themes and the PG-13 rating. I let it all go and enjoyed the hell out of this. Has emotional impact.
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joel-w-m | 8 80% |
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Captivating from the get-go thanks to the intimate, hand-held camerawork, bittersweet landscapes of poverty and natural beauty, and ethereal, haunting soundtrack. As the last two acts dive into the deep end of the disturbing dystopia while keeping these elements it becomes even more so; social commentary on class disparity, reality entertainment, and desensitization to violence intertwine to make numerous powerful scenes and a poignant lingering sense of despair and rebellion amidst victory.
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BillyShears | 60 34% |
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the bleakest thing about this future is how terrible everyone's hair is. The first 2/3 of the movie are not bad, then they press the magic dog button to quickly get the game over with. Why should I care about these people? The girl playing the Katniss character was PRETTY good
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cagedwisdom | 50 38% |
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Why the hell was this not made as an R-rated film? It's evident in every frame and piece of dialog that it should have been, and I know the commercial answer to that question, but until I get a satisfying artistic answer, I remain entirely unimpressed. I didn't know Tucci was in it and I love that man to death so at least it was pleasantly surprising in one area. The Hunger Games just made me want to re-watch Battle Royale, if anything.
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KasperL | 40 20% |
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Meh.
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Bagger | 80 84% |
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I honestly didn't expect to be, but I was hooked from beginning to end. Everything from the outstanding teenage acting to the tone, to just the narration in general hit the sweet spot. I'm writing off of my first impressions right now, but I honestly think theres something to be said for this as a document of "How-To" in an age where we write off most teenage-aimed entertainment (You know the one) as "How Not To!". If you're on the fence, this has my sincerest thumbs-up. And I hate sports movies
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Suture Self | 2 13% |
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Woody Harrelson, Stanley Tucci and Jennifer Lawrence are cool. That one kid from the Bridge to Terabithia adaptation was alright I guess. The shaky cam is terrible and most of what this movie is trying to say has already been said better by other writers and filmmakers. Not to mention the bloodlust is why half of us went and saw this movie, right? C'mon, don't lie to yourself. The movie sells itself on thrilling entertainment so the irony was definitely not lost on me.
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MArkjp | 40 15% |
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Ok, I guess, if you're expecting a Twilight version of 'Lord of the Flies' kind of thing. I would have loved a bit more 'Running Man' meets 'The Road'. I didn't catch all the dialogue because of the lousy speakers and missed the ending because the flight attendants were serving dinner.
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Sieghardt | 20 14% |
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The camera cuts away from key scenes, voices "stylishly" fade out on plot points, the cameraman is more drunk than Woody Harrelson. 22/24 characters have zero development or personality making the whole thing meaningless, the contrivances are ridiculous, CGI is terrible, lacks in fun, atmosphere or any entertainment value at all.
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Matthew Parkinson (CineMarter) | 70 77% |
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The Hunger Games is a very exciting, emotionally involving film that will please both the people who are already fans, and those who are experiencing the series for the first time. While the action scenes are obscured to appease the PG-13 rating, they are still generally thrilling, and because you get to spend so much time with these characters before their lives are put on the line, you care about them. It's a long movie, but it's definitely worth the time spent with it.
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Cinema_Asia | 65 42% |
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There were collective sighs and restless snickers in film audiences worldwide at the antics of Glee club survivalists. Feels like they toned the violence down in order to force feed us an unbelievable romance. The first third had a great build up in a twisted authoritarian sci-fi world. The look of this felt like a throwback to 60-70's sci-fi with its post modern interiors and gaudy hairdos which was interesting. The conceptualization of the "hunger games" itself is poorly done sci-fi though.
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Oliveira | 59 27% |
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Jennifer Lawrence is pretty good, as is Stanley Tucci in his brief scenes and it has Toby Jones on a funny wig. Though overused shaky cam and bad editing really bring the film crashing down, removing all the tension and the horror of the battles in the arena. Very average effort.
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AndreasThau | 45 25% |
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Ach, even the pretty-faced, pretty-bodied and admittedly pretty-well-playing Jenniffer Lawrence couldn't save this from being more than just a sniff better than the forgettable bunch of 'highschool love in a new setting'-movies that we're apparently never getting rid off. Intense, yes. Full of stupid b-movie costumes, settings, plot-twists and 2-d characters, YES. "- Wow! How did you learn to paint that way?" ... "- are you stupid? I was brought up painting little cookies!" .....
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Langelund (CinemaZone.dk) | 60 48% |
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Intriguing dilemmas and societal issues wrapped up in weird wigs and polite PG 13-action. Held together, of course, by Jennifer Lawrence. The Truman Show meets American Idol - Deadly Edition. I kinda like.
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begoniabol | 70 60% |
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I went in without knowing much about the Hungy Games and I was quite surprised. I was quite entertained by it and never really felt boring. Liked the arena part where children die. Always good. Negatives are the fucking atrocious editing and camera work; as if they put the camera in a washing machine. I timed the amount of cuts at the start of the movie and it cuts every 1 to 3 seconds. Felt a bit dizzy, christ.
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liltxgal98 | 100 92% |
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Faithful to the book..good for wide range of ages
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Velvet Crowe | 30 24% |
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This is probably the most vapid "battle Royale-eque" thing I've ever watch. The society and rules make no sense, the social commentary is toddler tier non-sense, the action is shit and they do a piss poor job of making a believable cast with real economic divides. In the end the movie feels like it aims to appeal to the high school Twilight loving female demographic in order to make a profit while trying to mask this with "social commentary" that doesn't really say anything at all.
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letskillrobots | 22 62% |
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Positive this is better than the book because books are BORING.
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| 2 | mkellins | 55 44% |
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This might actually be better than the book since the bad writing doesn't come across so much. Still it suffers from many of the same flaws as the book; the awkward romance side plot and the way they handle the killing of the characters. They act so nonchalant about it, like it's not actually happening.This makes the movie feel less real and not scary at all. Good attempt, though. I didn't completely hate it.
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ForrestQ | 48 14% |
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The Battle Royale comparisions really can't be avoided, but given that BR wasn't that great of a movie to begin with it doesn't suffer too much in comparison. Would have been a better film if it was bit grimier, without so much of the Hollywood "sheen" but at the same time was more watchable than most Hollywood action crap and the actors and writers still managed to make something better than the book.
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Duco | 79 66% |
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I cannot decide on this one - I think the story's just too video-gameish to classify it as most Sci-Fis; nonetheless, up to the middle the movie was (eventhough it's a typical teen movie) unbelievably enjoyable. Sadly, they overdo the teenage thing with the stupid romance, and it just stops being fun in a couple of minutes. I also hated the overuse of the shaky camera which seems to be so popular nowadays. Oh, and tagline of the movie: the future looks grim, and so very gay.
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aney | 45 48% |
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Average book makes for an average movie.
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CMonster | 68 44% |
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Would have been better it Jennifer Lawrence showed more cleavage, which in context of the story also would have gotten her more sponsors. Also our birthdays are 13 days apart, so that probably means we are destined to end up together. Maybe I'm reading to much into this...
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jack parsons | 6 27% |
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Well. The camera cuts away from just about everything awesome that was going to happen. The story is okay, and I give it credit for some intense situations. Pretty average, though.
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bakcheia | 65 51% |
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I never read the book, but it seems as though this film was meant to service the fans of the books more than anything. Jennifer Lawrence really showed her acting chops here and was the only compelling character throughout the entire film. Otherwise, I honestly didn't care about any of the other characters, nor did the plotline and certain events really make that much sense either. Would have been better if they didn't try to cover 90% of the book's plot and focused in on certain characters more.
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SpikyCactus | 100 99% |
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Top badass moment? At a key moment, Katness gives 2 fingers to the watching millions; (actually 3 but anyway). A defiant gesture that starts her journey from 'average teen' to rebel hero. There's no way on Earth that's not badass. Sticking it to 'The Man' always is. 1 cat, no chainsaws or decapitations. A great bit of cat hissing gets the action underway shortly after the start. Sadly this isn't utilised further and we just get a couple of hours of reality TV nonsense instead.
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eCitizen | 80 83% |
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While the premise was beyond stupid, the story was held together mostly by the performance strength of Jennifer Lawrence. She was charismatic and strong, and basically stole every scene she was in.
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CCLZA | 55 28% |
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Everything is pretty much adequate in this generic action film beneath which lay some interesting Orwellian ideas that never really get traction as they get overshadowed by bad CGI and some competent thrilling scenes.
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CinematicESP | 86 70% |
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Improves upon the book in several ways, like toning down some of the more overdone romantic elements, adding more perspectives to open up the world a bit, and mostly just being more mature. Certain pieces of character development seem to be missing, but the actors are all spot on and charismatic enough to excuse it. I love the 60's sci-fi design of the Capitol, and how gritty everything else is. The violence carried the perfect amount of emotional weight. Also, I could have used less shaky cam.
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CloseFriend | 36 10% |
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The film has little going for it aside from the reversal of gender roles in the two leads. It amounts to Battle Royale with more protracted scenes, more predictability, more cheating the protagonist(s) out of danger, worse dialog, none of the interesting plot threads or ethical situations, more impotent rage at a system it doesn't significantly challenge, and worst of all, more of a feeling that this film uses a weak totalitarian metaphor as an excuse for us to watch children kill children.
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Ytadel | 4 43% |
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Disappointing going into it after the highly positive reviews. There's a lot of exciting moments and Jennifer Lawrence is generally excellent (as she was in Winter's Bone), but the course of narrative seems to bend over backwards to avoid tackling some of the morally trickier material it brings up, and everyone outside of Katniss and Peeta receives very one-dimensional characterization.
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| 2 | mclinusa | 43 2% |
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This movie failed to make me see the horror of teenagers forced to fight to the death. It failed to make me like the main character, Katniss. Jennifer Lawrence can act and is pretty, but this movie failed on both accounts with white glue dialogue and an always annoyed/constipated Lawrence.
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TheDiceman | 60 62% |
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A decent film.
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Kavu | 19 7% |
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A plot that lacks sense, a cast that (mostly) lacks talent and a director that lacks vision. Perfect!
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roonay3k | 84 96% |
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Iv'e been waiting a long time to rate a movie 90 or higher and FINALLY I can! This was a Brilliant movie! I did not know the story at all and I went into watching this without knowing anything about this! I very much liked Battle Royale but this was much better! It was intense & thrilling but not as brutal that i suspected it to be after I understood what it was all about but that doesn't really matter. I can't wait for the 3 next movies to come out!
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Esmerodo | 90 90% |
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Fairly faithful to the books, which you should read, and really well cast, right down to the screwy Effie Trinket :-) Enjoyed the computer special effects which messed with the fate of the contestants. Could be compared to modern reality shows, or the Romans feeding the Christians to the lions. Our shabby fascination with schadenfreude continues, alas.
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Luna6ix | 50 8% |
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It's a retarded plot (except for a persistently drunk Harrelson) that is only passable when you're either the target age, or--like most americans--have the reading level of the target age. Am I surprised that this, like it's Twilight cousin, tops bestsellers and blockbuster movie adaptations? No. Did I go to it in the theaters anyway? Yes. Do I have a sixth grade reading level? You decide.
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djross | 50 43% |
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Despite the annoying shaky camerawork, the blandness of the filming and production, and some clunkiness that at times comes across as directorial incompetence, this is still a little better and more interesting than other teen-oriented movies of this ilk, perhaps because it possesses the advantages of being about something and having characters who are blank slates rather than insufferable adolescent types. In better hands, and given freer rein, may have been a strongish narrative and critique.
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TheRealJ-Ro | 70 42% |
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It's a beginner's guide to dystopianism that I understand has to be limited for its audience, but the world of the Hunger Games trilogy has real potential to be very, very gritty and harsh. I didn't expect that degree of shaky-cam style; I guess I was expecting more polish from a blockbuster. If you're willing to invest yourself in the idea of this world, it will likely work for you; if not, you may just think it's dumb and move on. Some pacing issues, but good characters. It's worth seeing.
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Ofterdingen | 68 71% |
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A lot could have been better (couldn't Katniss get just one kill that wasn't self-defence?) but the tension is very present and the brutality of the concept is fascinating. It loses steam towards the end but it's still a rather thrilling ride.
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THE HUNGER GAMES has aroused such pre-release excitement as to cement the possibility of a sequel, yet, were it a stand-alone film, it would be equally worthy. Gary Ross' stylish, thoughtful direction illuminates the intriguing story; a large, uniformly well-chosen cast scores, led by Jennifer Lawrence, matching (or exceeding) her work in WINTER'S BONE. Expansive, attractive production and costume design brings a strange, eclectic world to life. Also, Stanley Tucci with blue hair.
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Ryan Lueders (ReelRyan) | 95 94% |
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Excellent, excellent movie.
It has been a long time since I have almost wanted to stand up and cheer for a character in a film. This movie made me want to do that.
This movie made me laugh, cry, cringe and kept my rapt attention through most of the film.
I have not read the books but I really want to now. Just a great, epic film.
Jennifer Lawrence is definitely one of my new favorite actors. She is not only beautiful but fierce in The Hunger Games. See this movie. I love it!
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| 1 | FlorVdE | 1 18% |
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Interesting ideas go unexplored and the action set pieces are filmed without a lot skill or directorial flair. Redeemed somewhat by a decent script and fun performances by Sutherland, Tucci & Harrelson.
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wadalklakla | 65 58% |
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I wonder about the objectivity of the story behind the movie , I think its silly and unrealistic, the most annoying part is when they have to change the rule of the game at the end to make it looks more eneteresting will i found it to be stupid and fake .
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| 1 | sabysims | 100 99% |
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One of the best movies of all time ! Acting brilliant. Jennifer lawrence should at least be oscar nominated. Story, script and plot.. original, creative and superb! Any similarity to Running Man and Battle Royal are in basic concept only. But this is so much better executed and also way more gritty and realistic without being gory, cheesy or sadistic. No CGI to speak off (a rarity these days) and no 3D. Just a plain good old excellent cinematic experience.
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| 1 | sammydeedge | 88 77% |
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Very good representation the novel. Very powerful story, with great filming, and a vibrant and true to life cast. The only issue if any was the length.
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jennyfish | 88 88% |
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A really enjoyable film with great choice of cast and good acting. My only real complaint is that the amount of time they spent in the arena seemed rather short and not so much of a struggle to survive compared to the book.
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| 1 | DougieD | 70 35% |
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A decent movie elevated to greatness by a very good lead performance by Jennifer Lawrence. Like many book to movie adaptations, the film version isn't as good as the source material. Felt like it was missing Katniss's voice and personality, since in a movie she can't say what she's thinking. I still really enjoyed the film though. It also has good supporting performances from Woody Harrelson, Stanley Tucci and Donald Sutherland.
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WalkenRoll | 76 66% |
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Right down the middle, it was alright, yet some of it was just bad. The book's a little better, filling in gaps from the film that had no right to not be there. Probably just 'acquire' Catching Fire when it comes out rather than handing my money over.
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| 1 | Scorpus | 82 75% |
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The premise is rather ridiculous, but The Hunger Games is an enjoyable film
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| 1 | myfavchords | 77 61% |
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The hunger games has many exciting scenes. There are a number of good performances in the movie such as Jennifer Lawrence, Woody Harrelson and Stanley Tucci. The movie is like a mixture of professional sports and the book 1984.
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Calabria | 79 51% |
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I would've rated this even higher if all that wonderful setup through the first 60+ min didn't lead up to a rather anti-climactic Battle Royale (get it?) that seemed like a setup for part 2 of the trilogy with a meta feeling "forced love story" (when we all know huntresses are chaste!). Jennifer Lawrence can do no wrong. Her emotions are contagious and everything that's great about this is attributable to her performance as Artemis...er...Katniss. Also, Donald Sutherland is always fun.
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| 1 | bizort | 83 86% |
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There were some key points completely unexplained in the film and I feel it would've only taken a few minutes to extrapolate. The film itself is quite good, though. The comparisons to Battle Royale are a bit unfair but the concept that will ultimately pull the audience in is extremely similar. The acting is fairly mediocre but I don't think anyone is going to see this for the acting.
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cwaits | 77 38% |
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better than the book, because this book sucked.
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Alex Watkins | 3 38% |
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Decent, but given the simplicity of its premise and its generous runtime (2.5 hours), that it manages to give short shrift to all of its disparate strands is weird. The characters are barely fleshed out, the romance between the protagonists is perfunctory, and it's desperately lacking in carnage (and what little there is is often incoherent). What's left is an abundance of exposition, healthy production values and a few fine performances, but its obvious aspirations as a franchise cripple it.
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Paxton | 39 9% |
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Take your favorite action movie, play it on a laptop, take your laptop with you on a Tilt-A-Whirl, enjoy. Buy a tripod or jump off a bridge. .......but, Bourne action scenes....shut up. This has nothing to do with action scenes (of which there are none, there's just intense shaking camera scenes). I'm talking about every scene in the entire movie. Watch the picnic scene, look for the bread, and tell me I'm wrong.
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Läuft. | 28 6% |
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This is bad. I have no idead if there realy was any action sequences in this movie because of the shaky cam. Seriously, who invented that shit? It already ruined every Matt Damon Action movie and now this. On top of that, the writing is really weak. There is a scene were the whole cinema had to loudly exhale like "Really? That s what you re offering?"
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spudding | 80 65% |
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I was really surprised that i liked the movie. The characters were diverse enough and likeable. The story was cheesy at moments, but it was to be expected due to the next part coming out soon. It was still well thought out and made sense. There were some forced "sad" moments that disapointed.
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| 1 | klea | 53 52% |
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This flick suffers from Office Space Syndrome: good first half followed by a bad second half
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wordychacha | 90 55% |
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Watching the film makes your forget the time. Once you watch it, you are already glued to Katniss Everdeen (played by Jenifer Laurence) and her quest in so horrific reality show The Hunger Games. read my full review @ http://reeltorealflicks.blogspot.com/2012/09/the-hunger-games-engaging.html
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walkabout | 60 38% |
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It's basically "1984 meets Battle Royale with some V for Vendetta added to the mix", the world it creates is nothing new and even absurd at times. Why is this so popular? I get the success of well-made publicity and the desire for some people to be cult followers of such series etc. But I don't see how this became such a phenomenon. Anyway, the shaky camera isn't that shaky.
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LLettiere | 17 6% |
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One of the worst films I have ever seen. Ever.
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mattburgess | 58 31% |
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An idea this perverse and pulpy needs a kinkier, more obsessive director at the helm. Sadly Gary Ross directs this with a limp dick, as humourless and pedestration as can be. Still a pretty fun popcorn flick that improves massively as it goes along but too status quo, overgraded and drenched in bad CGI to ever truly come alive.
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Minorsage | 75 73% |
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Pretty good. Very accurate to the book.
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nilooravaei | 87 81% |
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this was a fantastic film! the actors were all amazingly suited to their roles and could evoke a lot of emotion. i cared about the characters, and in any film that's the most important thing - especially in a film where the characters' lives are in perpetual danger. the one thing that i didn't really understand (and i guess that's something that's probably better explained in the book) is the logic behind the hunger games itself or how it was supposed to put off a revolution.
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| 1 | cakeu | 90 86% |
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yesssssss
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| 1 | despovoador | 35 15% |
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a rorschach test but it's just the hunger games posters and the only answer i ever give is "battle royale"
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| 1 | sylowi | 90 87% |
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Loved the strong female lead and dystopian setting.
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nobamba | 50 45% |
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Haven't watched this in awhile. Just updating a review based on recollection after watching the sequels awhile ago. Beautiful capitol city. Lame shaky cam and not enough child killing. The sequels are a lot better. Downgrading score from 60 to 50 until I watch this again.
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| 1 | mwestcott | 85 66% |
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The constant complains about the overuse of shaky cam are absolutely well founded. Beyond that The Hunger Games is a terrific young adult adaptation. Featuring a career making performance from Jennifer Lawrence. The limited budget shows in some of the iffy special effects. And when the camera is standing still the shots are well composed.
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luord | 78 85% |
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An excellent dystopian thriller, elevated above the common fare by a fantastic performance by Jennifer Lawrence.
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Iamdwg (Interpreting the Stars) | 98 98% |
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My score has gone up some since my original score of 96%, and that's because my rating model could barely find an issue with it. It's a nearly perfect film from beginning to end. Lots of believable performances, lots of great political messages about the evolution of media and controlling the public. There's little to dislike in the first movie.
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| 1 | toddsalter | 94 90% |
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If you read the book before you watch it, you will likely rate it lower. I really enjoyed it because I knew nothing about it going in.
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| 1 | TidusFFX | 75 50% |
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I was a bit disappointed, because it just doesn't make much sense overall. But thinking about it after a good night's sleep, I think I quite liked it. I definitely wasn't bored and there is a lot of potential for the next installment (not having read the books, I can only hope they concentrate more on the "background" of the games in the next movie). Also, I'm not a fan of violence, but this movie could definitely use R rating.
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| 1 | guitarmeeuw | 78 83% |
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First gave this a 43. Rewatched this as a whole series. Wow, this was fantastic., why did I rate this 43? Started out really slow to introduce the whole world. Later on became a really engaging watch. This develops quite some depth during the film fleshing out the characters, their relationships and the world. Really refreshing compared to other movies I watched recently. Really enjoyed this.
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| 1 | Ric | 85 82% |
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For once, I thought the film was better than the book ! To be honest, I wasn't really convinced by the book when I read it. I thought the society and the fight game in particular felt kind of absurd or insufficiently explained. The film doesn't invent any new back story that explain the society better. But the screen allows the story to take life. And Jennifer Lawrence is superb.
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Shosanna | 40 70% |
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For fuck's sake, stop bringing up Battle Royale, you goddamn smug hipster nerds. We get it, you're really cool for knowing that Japanese splatter that has a vaguely similar premise to Hunger Games but completely different execution, tone and target audience, which obviously means you should compare them any chance you get, 'cos you're an edgy dude who likes gory foreign movies. Jesus, I'm not even a fan of HG while I really liked the BR novel, but shut the fuck up already. (4/5)
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| 1 | spencmenace | 85 90% |
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interesting camera angles with excellent actors
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| 1 | kokoskote | 100 92% |
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I'd seen some other movies based on dystopian teen sci-fic and was disappointed, but this was the first of its genre in recent years. Well-written, well-acted, and really gripping stuff.
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TheEscapist | 43 2% |
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If you purely look at the film itself, it actually isn't so bad. Pacing is good and the film is watchable. The story however is absolutely horrendous, riddled with plot holes and just downright unbelievable at times. Characters are incredibly one-dimensional and a lot of things aren't adequately explained. Scenes that were supposed to be sad just had me laughing at the ridiculousness of the plot. The sci-fi elements are laughable. Colour grading often left a lot to be desired as well. Terrible.
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| 1 | tf- | 87 70% |
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Good movie but not so clear regarding character's personalities and history of how the Hunger Games came to exist and how this government works if you didn't read the book. Interesting and unexpected approach on futuristic reality.
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| 1 | worleyjamers | 75 78% |
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The near perfect adaptation the book deserved. Jennifer Lawrence shows that she truly is a rising star in Hollywood as she gives a flawless performance as heroine, Katniss Everdeen. Elizabeth Banks is sublimely entertaining as Effie, and Stanley Tucci solidifies himself as one of the best character actors around, as well as one of the most underrated. The Hunger Games was intense and stylish. I loved it!
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adouble | 78 59% |
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Not a great movie, but certainly a good one with lots of room to improve for the inevitable sequels. Highlights include Jennifer Lawrence's wonderful lead performance, a really interesting and well done setup to the story, and a great cast of established actors in the adult roles (especially Stanley Tucci, who is an absolute blast to watch). THe movie falls a bit falt once the actual games start, but it's still exciting enough to keep you interested
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| 1 | bruntun | 50 13% |
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hate to say it but the book (what little there is of it) was better. and geez this actress is too cute for the role... barely believable. lenny kravitz is incredibly lame-oh. no violence..
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magdabag | 87 68% |
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This movie amazed me.I hope the author loved it as much as i did.
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thehynes | 69 86% |
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very solid teen movie.Another good performance from Lawrence
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| 1 | damil | 75 81% |
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I haven't read the books. Comparing it to either Twilight or Battle Royale is unfair. I ended up liking it a lot. I wouldn't call it "edgy", but it didn't stick to the conventions I expected. It wasn't really gory or anything, but there was enough violence that it didn't feel cheapened. Jennifer Lawrence and Stanley Tucci were great. It's over 2 hours & I was glad because it really felt like it needed to be & it didn't drag. One part that has pretty sub-standard CGI was particularly bothersome.
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DesertPunk | 54 20% |
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I hope you didn't actually want to see the Hunger Games, because you have to wait about an hour. We're also expected to believe Woody Harrelson can offer support to anyone.
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| 1 | jprice02 | 1 2% |
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Holy fuck is Hunger Games ever a bad movie. Halfway through I was skipping ahead in the hopes that it would become interesting on at least a visceral level. That never happened and all I was left with was a threadbare Battle Royal that actually managed to come off more campy. At least with Battle Royal it was commited to the B-list action gorefest, whereas Hunger Games doesnt even have a half baked identity by an hour in. Not only that but it ruined the girl from Winter's Bone for me
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Ag0stoMesmer | 3 73% |
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Stoic teens and Vaseline. Got a feeling I'm rating this high; could be because it's better than recent teen movies or big-time scifi i've caught lately. Whatever; it was a pleasantly entertaining surprise, even the first person stuff -which can be annoying as hell- was pretty well done.
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frnk23 | 49 24% |
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had a tv movie feel to it with cheap effects and costumes . drawing from average source material it does an ok job but plays down some of the only slightly more interesting aspects of the book. Hypnotic brass ensemble was the best thing about it.
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NothingsGood | 25 14% |
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Everything in the Hunger Games exists for the sake of existing. As a ripoff of Battle Royale, The Hunger Games lacks the visceral flare or sheer despair. As a film about important human issues, the Hunger Games really only glances them in a few extremely brief instances that are poorly realized and smothered by two hours of ridiculous love scenes, unrealized tension and underdeveloped characters. This film's success is a baffling reminder of how modern Hollywood works.
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Karakand | 15 19% |
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It's the end of the world but they have enough resources to look like fucking squares.
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| 1 | prophecy | 85 85% |
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Great part 1. It has a great world, great acting, social commentary and heart. Can't wait for parts 2 and 3!
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sebby | 30 7% |
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Why do I keep getting fooled by positive critical reception for mass-appeal flicks like these? It's never justified. This is an excruciatingly simple, dumbed down movie that succeeds as confirmation that quality American cinema only exists on the fringes these days. The camerawork is particularly awful as well.
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dsaos | 70 27% |
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The dystopian society is portrayed with a delicate balance of flair and oppression, which works well. Once the Games start, though, it never really finds its footing in portraying the stakes at hand, and skimps on a lot of characterization.
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Frosty | 70 62% |
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Very engaging and Jennifer Lawrence is a great lead. A lot of people have criticised the bizarre costumes of the city folk but I think its a great way of exaggerating how perverse and detached this society has become. One small criticism is that it never fully commits to the TV show - once or twice you get a cut away to Tucci and Jones commentary but then its dropped, likewise the District 11 sequence, the film seemed to forget them. Either show them often or not at all.
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aaasolanki | 79 65% |
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Not one of your typical movies. though it kind of points to an apocalyptic future. Some parts of the movie are hard to digest but in the overall scheme of the things you manage to take them in :)
Jennifer Lawrence has something about her :*
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| 1 | lunheur | 55 31% |
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Why shaky cam? WHY?
+5 points for my boy Woody doe
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Ross | 60 57% |
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Very well made and entertaining. The event itself is not very interesting and is much better in previous similar films like The Condemned or The Running Man. But the first hour and the world building are great.
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ChrisPalm | 80 84% |
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Well done. Should have been abit more reckless
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recklessmess | 77 63% |
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I don't know why they call it the Hunger Games, when it's clearly a tournament, and a singular one at that. The Annual Hunger Tournament, sponsored by Kelloggs, makes much more sense to me.
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mfidler1 | 80 71% |
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Jennifer Lawrence is very good, and this movie is a fair representation of the book. Well done.
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oldgoat | 45 13% |
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A complete failure on so many levels. Deviating from the book, terrible pacing, terrible action, removing all character development. Deaths are meaningless. The games are meaningless.
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Calexico | 85 82% |
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A really engaging film. One of the few times that I actively wished for a movie to not end. The shaky camerawork at the beginning was sort of bothersome, but it either went away or I got used to it relatively quickly. I got the book the day after because I really wanted to stay involved in the fiction. There were some corny and overdone parts, not to mention the premise itself is pretty silly, but I thoroughly enjoyed the film from beginning to end. Would have been better if it was rated R!
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Tavington | 2 37% |
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I had feeling like I'm watching Death Race with poorer direction but better plot (meaning it's not just boys movie and there's something more than 'evil people broadcasting reality show with slaughter theme'). And no Statham. Two major flaws bothered me. First one is shaky camera, which made half of the movie quite useless. Second one are costumes. They looked like they were picked from some Halloween party for few bucks.
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CosmicMonkey | 78 58% |
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A pleasant surprise. It's a shame that the movie white-washed the cast and removed the racial element of the story that was present in the books, but what's left is certainly an above-average sci-fi film, with a suspenseful action-thriller in the foreground and an intriguing fascist dystopic world in the background.
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Stewball | 80 80% |
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A half-step above my Hollywood average of 70, but still just not good enough to call excellent. My biggest gripe was having the "contestants" paired up m/f by district, some then also forming alliances, but knowing that only one would survive. That bugs me no end, but I still recommend the movie. Go figure. I thought Jennifer Lawrence was the biggest plus.
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| 1 | sifter132 | 67 30% |
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Solid movie, but nothing about this film stood out. I didn't find Lawrence particulary engaging as Katniss, and while it went for 2.25 hrs I still felt like there was stuff missing and things had wrapped up and advanced far too quickly in the back half.
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babamots | 76 64% |
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They didn't exactly rush through the opening material, but we didn't really get a day in the life of district 12. We just saw what it looked like. The quick shots and stoic, unimaginative dialogue hurt the opening but were appropriate for the game, so the lynchpin was solid. Disappointingly, they traded the book's subtle district 11 bread scene for a riot.
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muzak66 | 85 78% |
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Jennifer Lawerence was good and I can't believe that was Elizabeth Banks but the movie was very good.
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Zealot185 | 74 61% |
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I didn't read the books, but this film is better than 90% of the sci-fi films that come out of Hollywood. I disagree that an R rating automatically would have made this better. The message of media and politics being intertwined is strongly portrayed and the pacing is taut and exciting; bloodier action scenes wouldn't have added to this.
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Nearphotison | 81 62% |
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The acting is mostly solid, and the story stays intact surprisingly well through adaptation. The shaky cam and questionable editing really hurt the film, but they aren't game breakers for me.
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| 1 | topaz420 | 65 14% |
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Watchable, but my goodness, I can't believe the author really expects us to believe she never saw or read "Battle Royale", which executes this concept about 1,000 times better. Still, it's a fun wheelhouse to play in (even if you didn't build it), and I'd like to take a look at where the story goes when it can't borrow ideas anymore (the sequels are also in the hands of much more capable writers/director).
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Obdurate | 80 66% |
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For a dystopian movie that wanted to stay teen-ish, this was really really solid. They could have covered the topics it tries to address a little more and the actual Hunger Games wasn't as brutal as it should have been, and yes it ends up being very Hollywood and I hope it doesn't end up being Twilight-ish... but you know, I was into this a lot. Maybe it's because I'm a sucker for Dystopias and Lawrence, but the movie was kind of gritty and entertaining. Camera work was annoying at times though.
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Shadrik | 62 30% |
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I really thought I could like this one, as the feeling of disappointment became clear only after I finished it. Then it became obvious that they wasted their time introducing irrelevant plot elements when they could have used it to flesh out characters (there isn't anything character-like beyond Lawrence) or show at least something of the dystopian world. Afterwards you get some teenage drama that you should care about, but it feels totally out of place.
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tathiel | 65 21% |
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Besides this awful camera work, here a short verdict: Where is Paul Verhoeven when you need him?!
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zae | 50 14% |
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I like the general idea (inspired as it may be by Battle Royale), but the execution is sterile, awkward, emotionally flat, and too straightforward. And fuck that shaky cam.
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bing | 45 11% |
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A film of wasted potential. Spent the whole time wanting it to be more than it was. Trivial 12A violence, bizarre helpings of art direction in the wrong places, characters it was hard to care about and a focus puller who couldn't keep up.
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PeaceAnarchy | 80 61% |
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The direction is a bit by the numbers and it feels like a little more time should be spent on the games and less on the setup, especially given how little development of anyone not named Katniss is done in that setup. Despite those things it's an entertaining film with a good and thematically interesting story.
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ilglynx | 85 61% |
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I expected a little more violence. The camera was moving and shaking in all of the killing scenes. But the rest was alright.
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Superargo | 77 78% |
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The beginning and conclusion are borderline incompetent; everything in between is pretty awesome, though. Ross--and Lawrence--successfully bring us inside Katniss's head, allowing us to share in her nervousness, her fear, her terror, her elation. It's quite a roller coaster ride, all told, with some genuinely unforgettable, epic moments--that fire dress!--and a clean, crisp, straight-ahead sense of story/plot. I dug it a whole lot more than I thought I would.
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glumpy_99 | 70 34% |
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Enjoyable piece of YA dystopia is served well by an eclectic and respectable cast, with Tucci's slimeball TV host standing out, but is ultimately disappointing when considering the satiric promises of its premise; ultimately settling on being a leisurely paced, overlong action extravaganza makes it a colourful diversion, but leaves it lacking resonance. Lawrence is fine in the lead, however the material she is given doesn't give her a great deal to play with.
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SlantMag | 30 78% |
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"The Hunger Games is more notable for the holes it doesn't fall into than the great heights it reaches." - R. Kurt Osenlund
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vahidtr | 55 8% |
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this is an effort for filling the lack of teenager movies and young loves such as Twilight (and not Harry Potter) . the novel criticizes the Reality Shows sharply and depicts the danger that threatens us but except this it doesn't have anything new for me . I have not been excited with the story . when you know there is a sequel , the final of the movie is predictable and this is the problem of these movies .
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hellboy76 | 68 65% |
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This movie is destined to disappoint due to the massive amounts of buzz around it. It is a perfectly acceptable movie. Entertaining with a lot of great character acting. However, I feel it would have benefited from an R rating and not having to beat around the bush with some of the violence.
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evrana | 66 38% |
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It was slightly better than I expected. It has that bad "bestseller taste" on it, but it is not obnoxious like Twilight or Da Vinci's Code. They went a bit over the top with the costumes, but there were some nice design elements. The commentary on "reality show governed" world was well-handled, maybe it will grow better as the series continues. I will definitely give the second movie a try.
It was nice to see Harrelson in a killer role again too.
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DavidJohnson | 72 47% |
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I was disappointed that they didn't show the deaths very much because they wanted to keep a PG-13, where something like Battle Royale embraces them completely. I thought Jennifer Lawrence was stiff and didn't bring much to the role. Stanley Tucci was probably the best part. I think they went overboard with the crazy hairstyles for the Capitol residents. They also seemed to rush the arena parts, but the pre-arena stuff was well paced. The shaky cam and editing overall didn't really fit.
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burkayadalig | 78 60% |
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I had very low expectations; there are plotholes and character issues but overall it was a nice watch... great depiction of a dystopian future; nice visuals, loved the city design, costumes and make up
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AAAutin | 52 52% |
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Downgraded for the speciest exclusion of District 9 prawns.
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misterlizard | 50 52% |
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Dystopian sci-fi for the Twilight generation. It's mostly a mish-mash of elements borrowed from better films that doesn't bring any new ideas to the genre. Having said that, it does remain steadily entertaining through to its predictable end. However, you'll have forgotten half the film by the time the credits end.
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Rufam | 60 29% |
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An altogether solid if generally unspectacular adaptation. Ross makes enough bold choices in order to upgrade this from what could have been a tedious fangirl wet dream to a watchable and entertaining mainstream pop-corn flick -and plays is safe enough so that the film's target audience won't be turned off. The direction is strong, Lawrence is solid, the character development and social commentary are comfortably kept to a minimum and it's an agreeable Saturday night out overall.
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jodamico | 67 23% |
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Good premise ruined by a complete cowardice anytime someone has to make a moral decision and a sub-network TV aesthetic.
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Mini-T | 85 64% |
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Not a waste of money, but still a bit disappointed and very mixed feeling on this one. The acting performances of both main (Jennifer) and supportcast were good. I wanted to be more on the edge of my seat wich happend a few times, but not enough. Some scene's stand out, but most of them are just mediocre. I don't mind the usage of a shaky cam once in a while but don't overdo it. However, the movie made me wanna see and read more about there characters and plot so in the end it did his job!
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| 1 | jeg2 | 75 89% |
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Excellent teen rebel drama. Jennifer Lawrence is a most convincing actress--she does not seem to be acting.
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Anne | 95 99% |
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One of the best adaptions from book to film that I have ever seen. All of the director's choices from casting to costumes, sound editing to scenery work on many levels. I think many reviewers dismiss it based on its fandom and not on its merits.
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martryn | 75 65% |
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Battle Royale, the PG-13 version. Strong performance from knive chick kid. Film fails to elaborate enough on it's own setting, or explain a good deal of background, despite it's horrendous length, which would have made the film a lot more interesting if we had less character interaction and more shots of what the environment and world was all about. You leave not sure the level of technology, or why such a technologically advanced culture would have trouble feeding itself.
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| 1 | EldarZach | 90 91% |
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Very good epic fantasy tale, as long as you're into that sort of thing. Was very nervous going into it that it was going to be a "kids take over the world" movie, but I really didn't feel that vibe by the end. My favorite movie I've seen in a while.
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katelyn | 90 74% |
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I gave in and saw it before reading the books... so I can't make comparisons of any sort. It was extremely intense (though I have a tendency to get attached to situations and characters incredibly quickly). I wasn't bored for a second. Contrary to the mini-reviews I'm reading, I thought the camera work and editing added to the intensity. Also, the setting was immediately interesting to me.
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Roberta | 78 67% |
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The movie brings two of my favorite young actors in Hollywood: Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson. I'd have loved to see him as Spider-Man and I'd love to see her as Catwoman in five or seven years. Well, dreaming is wonderful, isn't it?
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calinki | 50 10% |
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Battle Royale meets Running Man on the Holodeck *yawn*
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areels | 1 0% |
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The concept is illogical for us, Turkic's people. we would never have such games even if we die. And plus, we would try to destroy who is having such games.
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Anomaly | 71 51% |
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At times unnervingly tense, especially in the massive lead up the the game itself. Unfortunately this is to the expense of other emotions, making it lack a certain emotional complexity that would make things feel less shallow. Still, that one emotion is enough to save this as light entertainment with a few glances at deeper themes. Too bad shakey cam still seems to be a thing.
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overrated | 33 24% |
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This has the worst shaky cam I've seen.
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dwyer | 83 76% |
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The Hunger Games is a movie worthy of its wildly popular source material, and a well-made, thoughtful film that should please fans of dystopian science-fiction. Expect it to receive some Oscar discussion at year's end.
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DMCrimson | 74 23% |
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I just don't care about the plot or the characters as much as the movie wants me to.
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| 1 | brell | 5 4% |
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such spectacle, much satire
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