OT Hunger Games

Post by 3***@366.com
Could someone explain why someone would want to spend money to see
this dreadful movie?
I wouldn't even watch it they paid me to go see it.
Dreadful, dreary, is there any thing good about this movie?
And to think people are going put down $10+ to go see this dreadful
film. Can someone explain this other than the idea that people want
to see blood, guts, gore, killing, violence, etc.?

So are you saying you haven't seen it? Then if so, how can you judge it?

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Kishin

3***@366.com

2012-03-23 04:43:39 UTC

So are you saying you haven't seen it? Then if so, how can you judge it?

No I haven't seen it and i'm not about to fork over $12.50 to see it
here in this big city. And that doesn't include parking, the over
priced food/drinks/ or the gas to get to the theater.

The only movie i'd pay $12.50+ for right now is the Hobbit.

Kishin

2012-03-23 11:51:45 UTC

So are you saying you haven't seen it? Then if so, how can you judge it?

No I haven't seen it and i'm not about to fork over $12.50 to see it
here in this big city. And that doesn't include parking, the over
priced food/drinks/ or the gas to get to the theater.
The only movie i'd pay $12.50+ for right now is the Hobbit.

I don't plan on seeing it, either, as I believe I'll prefer the Japanese
original, "Battle Royale." It just seems odd that you feel so strongly
about a film you haven't seen. It's not like someone is forcing you to
see it. Or is it?

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Kishin

Oberon

2012-03-23 16:59:10 UTC

So are you saying you haven't seen it? Then if so, how can you judge it?

No I haven't seen it and i'm not about to fork over $12.50 to see it
here in this big city. And that doesn't include parking, the over
priced food/drinks/ or the gas to get to the theater.
The only movie i'd pay $12.50+ for right now is the Hobbit.

Oberon: I work in a large (2nd largest in the state) Public Library
in Michigan. Allow me to provide a little perspective.

Like Harry Potter Books and... sigh... Twilight books, the Hunger
Games is the big big young adult/youth reader item for several years
now. I myself don't intend to read them, nor did I read the Potter or
Twilight books but I think it is important to note that these 'trends'
are important in the sense that we have serious illiteracy levels with
not only young, but also adult readers. While any of these books may
not be up to some standards as "literature", these books have given
our young people a serious hunger (sorry, pun) for reading.

But the story line itself is actually very old; Its the story of
Theseus and Ariadne, of Greek Myth. The tribute, working through a
maze, fighting with the Minotaur.

So we're talking about a modern interpretation of a classical Myth.
Kind of like how Dark Shadows recycled Classical horror, such as
Dracula, Frankenstein, Dr. Jekyl, etc.

The movies / plot, may not be to your liking, but because of the
sheer fan interest, I am confident that it will be a well made movie,
if you like these kind of stories.

mike mike

2012-03-24 20:46:22 UTC

if everyone like'd the very same thing's it would be a very boreing
planet in my opinion..that being said i am not planing on going to see
the hunger games. reason= (A) i still don't know enough about it.. (B)
i'm not bragging but i have the complete directv premire pkg so i tend
to be picky about what i pay $30 at the movie house for 30=2 addmmission
1 large popcorn and 1 large soft drink to share... so i will just wait
4 it to hit my movie pkg or dvd. so to those going to the movie house i
hope you have a great time and enjoy the movie

Diva Magenta

2012-03-24 21:12:07 UTC

My friend went to see Hunger Games yesterday, and said they showed the
DS trailer.

Diva

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Oberon

2012-03-25 13:49:14 UTC

Post by Diva Magenta
My friend went to see Hunger Games yesterday, and said they showed the
DS trailer.
Diva
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"Religion is man's futile attempt to reach out to God, trying to earn
His favor. Christianity is the good news that God has reached out in
love to us through His Son, because He knows that our arms are not long
enough..."
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I haven't read the books, and will probably wait for cable or dvd - I
don't go to movies, much, though I'll be going to DS and the Avengers
in May.
But I think the books and movie are intentionally controversial on
one level. They are making a statement about war and peace and how it
affects societies and cultures. I'd like to believe we are still very
slowly moving towards a better world in this regard. I think that
video games have a lot more to do with "teaching violence" to our
young people, than thought provoking books, possibly like these.
Oberon

Diva Magenta

2012-03-26 03:29:12 UTC

I think that video games have a lot more
to do with "teaching violence" to our
young people, than thought provoking
books, possibly like these.

Definitely agree. There's a huge difference between violence as
entertainment, and that which seeks to portray the tragedy and loss it
brings. Would any reasonable person think that "Schindler's List"
glorified the Holocaust simply by portraying it onscreen?

Likewise, "The Hunger Games" shows the tragedy of young people being
forced by a tyrannical government to participate in the cruel "sport."
I can't imagine anyone reading the books or seeing the movie and coming
away feeling the violence was anything less than horrific and deeply
sad.

BTW, I just saw the movie today, and it was very well done.

Diva

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His favor. Christianity is the good news that God has reached out in
love to us through His Son, because He knows that our arms are not long
enough..."

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Z***@yahoo.com

2012-03-26 17:47:49 UTC

I think that video games have a lot more
to do with "teaching violence" to our
young people, than thought provoking
books, possibly like these.

I have to disagree. Video games have now progressed to the point
where they are "sophistaced" simulations, not just games.

3***@366.com

2012-03-23 17:33:39 UTC

So are you saying you haven't seen it? Then if so, how can you judge it?

No I haven't seen it and i'm not about to fork over $12.50 to see it
here in this big city. And that doesn't include parking, the over
priced food/drinks/ or the gas to get to the theater.
The only movie i'd pay $12.50+ for right now is the Hobbit.

One of the big problems I have with the movie is the idea of
having kids fighting. IMHO kids figthting should be off limits for
film makers.

If these kids are starving where are the partents who should
be defending their kids?

Kishin

2012-03-23 18:33:22 UTC

So are you saying you haven't seen it? Then if so, how can you judge it?

No I haven't seen it and i'm not about to fork over $12.50 to see it
here in this big city. And that doesn't include parking, the over
priced food/drinks/ or the gas to get to the theater.
The only movie i'd pay $12.50+ for right now is the Hobbit.

One of the big problems I have with the movie is the idea of
having kids fighting. IMHO kids figthting should be off limits for
film makers.
If these kids are starving where are the partents who should
be defending their kids?

I completely disagree there. I thought "Battle Royale" was awesome,
though I doubt it would appeal to you. Also, the science fiction book
"Ender's Game" dealt with kids fighting kids, and it is a true classic.
And how about "Lord of the Flies"? I had to read that one in high
school, and loved it.

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Kishin

Diva Magenta

2012-03-23 18:33:03 UTC