Presto-a RUSH fan! Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 QUOTE (workingcinderellaman @ Dec 15 2011, 05:05 PM) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4S9a5V9ODuY I just read this book. My daughter has wanted me to read it for a while now and I decided I better do it before the movie comes out. I'm always disappointed though when I see the movie adaptation after I've read the book. I hope I'm not with this one. I know what you mean about reading the book BEFORE the movie. I always try to see a movie first if both are available and I am interested in them. The reason being, I can enjoy the movie on it's own merits. Granted you end up knowing some key stuff when you read the book, but so many times a book and the movie are so different and generally the books are always better than the movies since they have to leave out so much and change alot of the plot to fit into a 2 hour movie. For example, I read the Bourne Identity AFTER I saw the movie and I am so glad I did. Because I enjoyed the movie when I saw it, but if I would have read the book first, I might have been disappointed in the movie since there were so many differences. Doesn't always work out that way, but that is how I try to go about it if both a book and movie are out and I haven't seen or read them. I haven't read The Hunger Games, but so many people are giving it good reviews, I may have to check it out...AFTER I watch the movie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
workingcinderellaman Posted March 22, 2012 Author Share Posted March 22, 2012 QUOTE (Presto-a RUSH fan! @ Mar 22 2012, 05:35 PM) QUOTE (workingcinderellaman @ Dec 15 2011, 05:05 PM) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4S9a5V9ODuY I just read this book. My daughter has wanted me to read it for a while now and I decided I better do it before the movie comes out. I'm always disappointed though when I see the movie adaptation after I've read the book. I hope I'm not with this one. I know what you mean about reading the book BEFORE the movie. I always try to see a movie first if both are available and I am interested in them. The reason being, I can enjoy the movie on it's own merits. Granted you end up knowing some key stuff when you read the book, but so many times a book and the movie are so different and generally the books are always better than the movies since they have to leave out so much and change alot of the plot to fit into a 2 hour movie. For example, I read the Bourne Identity AFTER I saw the movie and I am so glad I did. Because I enjoyed the movie when I saw it, but if I would have read the book first, I might have been disappointed in the movie since there were so many differences. Doesn't always work out that way, but that is how I try to go about it if both a book and movie are out and I haven't seen or read them. I haven't read The Hunger Games, but so many people are giving it good reviews, I may have to check it out...AFTER I watch the movie! That's exactly what I think! It's much harder to spoil a good book than it is a movie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tick Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Movie is getting good reviews. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Good,bad,andrush Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 It's a well-done film. If a few iffy moments and some slightly irritating ones, but damn it's good compared to a bunch of the filth out there today. Cough twilight cough. Which the trailer for absolutely sucks. Really, she's gonna kill a deer? Sorry to go off on a tangent. Working at a bookstore I had the privilege to read THG before anyone the book IS better but that is almost a given. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
circumstantial tree Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 It's not my kind of movie, but one reviewer here in Boston said that where "Twilight" was more appealing to women, Hunger Games will appeal to men because of the main character. Apparently, she's quite sexy with that bow and arrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielmclark Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 QUOTE (circumstantial tree @ Mar 23 2012, 07:52 AM) It's not my kind of movie, but one reviewer here in Boston said that where "Twilight" was more appealing to women, Hunger Games will appeal to men because of the main character. Apparently, she's quite sexy with that bow and arrow. ...but isn't she like, 13 or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
circumstantial tree Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 QUOTE (danielmclark @ Mar 23 2012, 10:30 AM) QUOTE (circumstantial tree @ Mar 23 2012, 07:52 AM) It's not my kind of movie, but one reviewer here in Boston said that where "Twilight" was more appealing to women, Hunger Games will appeal to men because of the main character. Apparently, she's quite sexy with that bow and arrow. ...but isn't she like, 13 or something? I don't know. He could have been talking about teen boys vs teen girls. The genre seems targeted towards that age group. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielmclark Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 QUOTE (circumstantial tree @ Mar 23 2012, 08:34 AM) QUOTE (danielmclark @ Mar 23 2012, 10:30 AM) QUOTE (circumstantial tree @ Mar 23 2012, 07:52 AM) It's not my kind of movie, but one reviewer here in Boston said that where "Twilight" was more appealing to women, Hunger Games will appeal to men because of the main character. Apparently, she's quite sexy with that bow and arrow. ...but isn't she like, 13 or something? I don't know. He could have been talking about teen boys vs teen girls. The genre seems targeted towards that age group. Granted - but regardless of the age of the intended audience, I don't think sexy is a word anyone should be comfortable with if the girl is in her early teens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
workingcinderellaman Posted March 23, 2012 Author Share Posted March 23, 2012 Great adaptation of the book. I wondered how they were going to do the first person style, and what they did worked out pretty well. I recommend it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
workingcinderellaman Posted March 23, 2012 Author Share Posted March 23, 2012 QUOTE (danielmclark @ Mar 23 2012, 09:30 AM) QUOTE (circumstantial tree @ Mar 23 2012, 07:52 AM) It's not my kind of movie, but one reviewer here in Boston said that where "Twilight" was more appealing to women, Hunger Games will appeal to men because of the main character. Apparently, she's quite sexy with that bow and arrow. ...but isn't she like, 13 or something? No. The actress (Jennifer Lawrence) is the one who played Mystique in X-men First Class. http://www.9ori.com/en/media/images/d90a1b0a26.jpg The reason the critic said that is because the character Katniss is a tough tom-boy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
workingcinderellaman Posted March 23, 2012 Author Share Posted March 23, 2012 QUOTE (workingcinderellaman @ Mar 23 2012, 10:27 AM) QUOTE (danielmclark @ Mar 23 2012, 09:30 AM) QUOTE (circumstantial tree @ Mar 23 2012, 07:52 AM) It's not my kind of movie, but one reviewer here in Boston said that where "Twilight" was more appealing to women, Hunger Games will appeal to men because of the main character. Apparently, she's quite sexy with that bow and arrow. ...but isn't she like, 13 or something? No. The actress (Jennifer Lawrence) is the one who played Mystique in X-men First Class. http://www.9ori.com/en/media/images/d90a1b0a26.jpg The reason the critic said that is because the character Katniss is a tough tom-boy. I was wondering why this movie is compared to the Twilight series at all. It's really nothing like it, except for the triangle relationship the main character has and that's a sub-plot. I would classify it as a political action-drama flick. Twilight is nothing but a bad teen romance movie. (I never read the books.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielmclark Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 QUOTE (workingcinderellaman @ Mar 23 2012, 09:27 AM) QUOTE (danielmclark @ Mar 23 2012, 09:30 AM) QUOTE (circumstantial tree @ Mar 23 2012, 07:52 AM) It's not my kind of movie, but one reviewer here in Boston said that where "Twilight" was more appealing to women, Hunger Games will appeal to men because of the main character. Apparently, she's quite sexy with that bow and arrow. ...but isn't she like, 13 or something? No. The actress (Jennifer Lawrence) is the one who played Mystique in X-men First Class. http://www.9ori.com/en/media/images/d90a1b0a26.jpg The reason the critic said that is because the character Katniss is a tough tom-boy. Cool, thanks for the info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
circumstantial tree Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 QUOTE (danielmclark @ Mar 23 2012, 12:37 PM) QUOTE (workingcinderellaman @ Mar 23 2012, 09:27 AM) QUOTE (danielmclark @ Mar 23 2012, 09:30 AM) QUOTE (circumstantial tree @ Mar 23 2012, 07:52 AM) It's not my kind of movie, but one reviewer here in Boston said that where "Twilight" was more appealing to women, Hunger Games will appeal to men because of the main character. Apparently, she's quite sexy with that bow and arrow. ...but isn't she like, 13 or something? No. The actress (Jennifer Lawrence) is the one who played Mystique in X-men First Class. http://www.9ori.com/en/media/images/d90a1b0a26.jpg The reason the critic said that is because the character Katniss is a tough tom-boy. Cool, thanks for the info I find it interesting that this woman's photo is continually being "quoted". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Presto-digitation Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 While a minor quibble, I have to say the character's names are terrible. All of them sound like "your fantasy name" generator outputs. Catniss Everdeen? Peeta Mellark? Haymitch Abernathy? Yikes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate2112 Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 QUOTE (danielmclark @ Mar 23 2012, 09:30 AM) QUOTE (circumstantial tree @ Mar 23 2012, 07:52 AM) It's not my kind of movie, but one reviewer here in Boston said that where "Twilight" was more appealing to women, Hunger Games will appeal to men because of the main character. Apparently, she's quite sexy with that bow and arrow. ...but isn't she like, 13 or something? YES! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boots Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 I have no interest in this series whatsoever. Seems like a bunch of BS. I hate the distopic apocalyptic storyline. I also hate the character names. I just find this whole thing so stupid. Isn't it just a ripoff of Stephen King's book The Running Man? Next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Del_Duio Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 QUOTE (Good,bad,andrush @ Mar 23 2012, 08:22 AM) It's a well-done film. If a few iffy moments and some slightly irritating ones, but damn it's good compared to a bunch of the filth out there today. Cough twilight cough. Which the trailer for absolutely sucks. Really, she's gonna kill a deer? Sorry to go off on a tangent. Working at a bookstore I had the privilege to read THG before anyone the book IS better but that is almost a given. I saw the movie yesterday and I thought it was a lot better than it could have been. The only part that ruined it for me were those computer generated CGI dogs. The gamemakers changing stuff around to cheat (like burning the forest down and stuff) pissed me off too. Isn't the Hunger Games hard enough without having to cheat on top of it? Oh and about that Twilight trailer- and I know as a person with danglies I shouldn't know about this sorta' stuff- Bella's going to kill the deer because that's what vampires do when they don't want to eat people, but it's weird they'd show that for a 10 second trailer or whatever it was. Blame my girlfriend for me knowing about this stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Del_Duio Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 QUOTE (Presto-digitation @ Mar 24 2012, 12:20 PM) While a minor quibble, I have to say the character's names are terrible. All of them sound like "your fantasy name" generator outputs. Catniss Everdeen? Peeta Mellark? Haymitch Abernathy? Yikes! I gotta' agree. Sometimes when the author goes too far out of the way to come up with abnormal-sounding names you get generically stupid ones instead. It's set in the future on EARTH, not another planet. By God, call them Catherine, Peter, and Bob next time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mara Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 QUOTE (Del_Duio @ Mar 26 2012, 08:04 AM) QUOTE (Presto-digitation @ Mar 24 2012, 12:20 PM) While a minor quibble, I have to say the character's names are terrible. All of them sound like "your fantasy name" generator outputs. Catniss Everdeen? Peeta Mellark? Haymitch Abernathy? Yikes! I gotta' agree. Sometimes when the author goes too far out of the way to come up with abnormal-sounding names you get generically stupid ones instead. It's set in the future on EARTH, not another planet. By God, call them Catherine, Peter, and Bob next time. And everyone in the Capitol has Roman names. Cinna, Octavia, and even Pres. Snow's first name is Coriolanus. Of course the reason for that literary trick is pretty obvious. For those who've seen it, how is Woody Harrelson as Haymitch? I can't think of any more perfect casting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archangel717 Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archangel717 Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 QUOTE (Del_Duio @ Mar 26 2012, 07:04 AM) QUOTE (Presto-digitation @ Mar 24 2012, 12:20 PM) While a minor quibble, I have to say the character's names are terrible. All of them sound like "your fantasy name" generator outputs. Catniss Everdeen? Peeta Mellark? Haymitch Abernathy? Yikes! I gotta' agree. Sometimes when the author goes too far out of the way to come up with abnormal-sounding names you get generically stupid ones instead. It's set in the future on EARTH, not another planet. By God, call them Catherine, Peter, and Bob next time. To be fair, Katniss' dad named her after the Katniss plant. But I agree with Peeta, and a few of the other names lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 QUOTE (Boots @ Mar 24 2012, 03:51 PM) I have no interest in this series whatsoever. Seems like a bunch of BS. I hate the distopic apocalyptic storyline. I also hate the character names. I just find this whole thing so stupid. Isn't it just a ripoff of Stephen King's book The Running Man? Next. So you came to the conclusion that it is stupid based on the minor things you have heard and have seen through hype? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archangel717 Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 QUOTE (Boots @ Mar 24 2012, 03:51 PM) I have no interest in this series whatsoever. Seems like a bunch of BS. I hate the distopic apocalyptic storyline. I also hate the character names. I just find this whole thing so stupid. Isn't it just a ripoff of Stephen King's book The Running Man? Next. No, it's more like Gladiator crossed with lord of the flies. It's definately worth reading. Very well written, great storyline, and well developed characters. I'd at least read the first one before judging the series so harshly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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