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The Hunger Games (The Hunger Games, #1)
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I was forced into watching Mockingjay: Part II this weekend. To clarify, I watched the second part of the last Hunger Games movie without having read any of the books, without having watched any of the movies.
Needless to say, I was confused as fuck.
So many questions and thoughts ran through my mind as I watched the movie. Why is Peeta so thin? Did that huge-ass bruise really disappear from her neck the next day? Is Katniss supposed to look like she's about to burst into tears at any given moment, or is that just Jennifer Lawrence? Woody Harrelson is in this movie? Hey, it's Margaery from Game of Thrones! Who's President Snow? What's a Mockingjay? Lesser Hemsworth is pretty hot.
Well, you get the point. I know how the book ended and I still have no idea who anyone is, and neither do I know their names, with the exception of Peeta, Gale, President Snow, that Coin woman, and Katniss. Of course, knowing how the book ended means I probably should read the first book, so here I am, the last person on earth to read The Hunger Games.
And it was good. It was really good. My sister was right (she usually is).
What else can I say that hasn't already been said? I loved it. The world building was interesting (although it helps that I've seen what it looks like on the big screen), and Katniss is awesome. One of the things my sister didn't like about the first movie is that the on-screen Katniss was different from her portrayal in the first book. I haven't watched that movie, but I kind of see how the screen portrayal of Katniss might have bothered her. Book-Katniss is strong, kick-ass without being a Mary Sue. She has a fierce love for her sister, and she is manipulative and cunning. She uses the prospect of romance to protect herself, she has no qualms about using people, and I love that about her.
Time to watch Movie #1!
Needless to say, I was confused as fuck.
So many questions and thoughts ran through my mind as I watched the movie. Why is Peeta so thin? Did that huge-ass bruise really disappear from her neck the next day? Is Katniss supposed to look like she's about to burst into tears at any given moment, or is that just Jennifer Lawrence? Woody Harrelson is in this movie? Hey, it's Margaery from Game of Thrones! Who's President Snow? What's a Mockingjay? Lesser Hemsworth is pretty hot.
Well, you get the point. I know how the book ended and I still have no idea who anyone is, and neither do I know their names, with the exception of Peeta, Gale, President Snow, that Coin woman, and Katniss. Of course, knowing how the book ended means I probably should read the first book, so here I am, the last person on earth to read The Hunger Games.
And it was good. It was really good. My sister was right (she usually is).
What else can I say that hasn't already been said? I loved it. The world building was interesting (although it helps that I've seen what it looks like on the big screen), and Katniss is awesome. One of the things my sister didn't like about the first movie is that the on-screen Katniss was different from her portrayal in the first book. I haven't watched that movie, but I kind of see how the screen portrayal of Katniss might have bothered her. Book-Katniss is strong, kick-ass without being a Mary Sue. She has a fierce love for her sister, and she is manipulative and cunning. She uses the prospect of romance to protect herself, she has no qualms about using people, and I love that about her.
Time to watch Movie #1!
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You are indeed the last person to read The Hunger Games. And I envy you for this right now. SO MUCH.
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I am glad that you have got your Hemsworth priorities in order :D I have only read the first book but I found the screen adaption to be pretty servicable, based on the fact that they could not show EVERYTHING.
I'm so glad that you loved it!
Yay! I'm glad the movie prompted you to read the books - I love them.
Hackmops wrote: "I am glad that you have got your Hemsworth priorities in order :D I have only read the first book but I found the screen adaption to be pretty servicable, based on the fact that they could not show..."Doesn't everyone thinks Chris is the prime species of male perfection?
I don't know, some seem to prefer the Lesser Hemsworth or even brother no 3 but according to Fug Nation he seems to clean up rather nicely during the Mockingjay press:
I thought the movie adaptions were pretty awesome actually. I missed some things, and a few other nitpicky things bothered me, but overall - really, really well done. And Jennifer Lawrence is totally how I picture Katniss now.
Khanh (Clowns, Nightmares, and Bunnies) wrote: "Hackmops wrote: "I am glad that you have got your Hemsworth priorities in order :D I have only read the first book but I found the screen adaption to be pretty servicable, based on the fact that th..."Lesser Hemsworth is pretty hot - but I still prefer Chris...LOL
LMAO. Well, it's never too late to start isn't it (or it is, but oh well). I can imagine your confusion >.< Glad you loved the book :D
Those sad, forsaken souls. :( They'll be in my prayers.Ange: I don't like Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss...
:(I thought she captured the part pretty perfectly, so she became the character for me.
But I'm the odd one that doesn't love Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter, so I get it too ;)
I pictured someone wiry and lean and not so...sleek-looking. She is supposed to be starving, after all.And DanRad was ok in the beginning, but grew into such a gawky teen.
Khanh (Clowns, Nightmares, and Bunnies) wrote: "I pictured someone wiry and lean and not so...sleek-looking. She is supposed to be starving, after all.And DanRad was ok in the beginning, but grew into such a gawky teen."
Ah. Yeah, I get that. I accepted it for a couple of reasons - she (Jennifer Lawrence) didn't want super-thin glamorized (and you know it would have been because Hollywood loves to). So I just took it as Katniss' hunting ensured they were better fed than most others in 12.
In the first movie she was sleek-looking? I haven't seen the last movie yet, so I can't even comment - though some of the promos make me wonder...
See, I disliked Daniel Radcliffe more in the beginning. Towards the end, I could start to see the acting and he was portraying the part, but in the beginning he wasn't acting (really well yet), and he just wasn't Harry Potter.
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I had issues with the first movie, mostly because so much of The Hunger Games takes place in Katniss's head. Because to portray how she was really feeling would mean instant death.
Karly *The Vampire Ninja & Luminescent Monster* wrote: "I had issues with the first movie, mostly because so much of The Hunger Games takes place in Katniss's head. Because to portray how she was really feeling would mean instant death."Yeah, I agree. Movie #2 was so much better to me for that reason.
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Yes, for me as well, Anna! It is (though I've yet to see Mockingjay #2 - why did 300 pages necessitate two fucking movies, again?????) one of the better book to movies, in my opinion.
Hunger Games and Catching Fire were 2 of my favorite books. Katniss is a n incredible character. But Mockingjay made me absolutely regret reading it. If you saw the movie, you know why.
Karly *The Vampire Ninja & Luminescent Monster* wrote: "Yes, for me as well, Anna! It is (though I've yet to see Mockingjay #2 - why did 300 pages necessitate two fucking movies, again?????) one of the better book to movies, in my opinion."
Yeah I didn't see Mockingjay #2 yet either. And I know right? *roll eyes* It's been a trend since HP#7. Whatever.
I love the movies as well despite that and despite that my Peeta isn't portrayed as I would have chosen (even if his acting is great, I admit).
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I actually thought they cast very well, although the actor - while incredibly good - does nothing for me... but then I never really liked Peeta, well I did but in a quiet way... which the actor works for, I think.WHOLE SERIES SPOILER(view spoiler)
Karly *The Vampire Ninja & Luminescent Monster* wrote: "I had issues with the first movie, mostly because so much of The Hunger Games takes place in Katniss's head. Because to portray how she was really feeling would mean instant death."I think that was the hardest part of the first movie, too - that's part of why I loved her because her facial expressions said so much to me.
Karly *The Vampire Ninja & Luminescent Monster* wrote: "I actually thought they cast very well, although the actor - while incredibly good - does nothing for me... but then I never really liked Peeta, well I did but in a quiet way... which the actor wor..."OH MY GOSH. I'm so shoked I can't breathe. Okay, what a drama queen I am, right? BUT KARLY!
Okay. You know I love you so I'm going to forget this and think about Colin instead.
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Definitely.... I adore J-Lawr so hard, Ange!!
Your opinion may or may not change once you have read the last book in the series! By the third book Katniss' tough demeanor is wearing thin & she's extremely ready for things to be over. In the first movie Lawrence has a bit more of that strength you see from the books! I haven't seen the last movie yet but the last book was disappointing to me. :/
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Lisazj1 wrote: "Hunger Games and Catching Fire were 2 of my favorite books. Katniss is a n incredible character. But Mockingjay made me absolutely regret reading it. If you saw the movie, you know why."The ending was some serious Lord of the Rings shit.
Karly *The Vampire Ninja & Luminescent Monster* wrote: "I actually thought they cast very well, although the actor - while incredibly good - does nothing for me... but then I never really liked Peeta, well I did but in a quiet way... which the actor wor..."KARLY! NO! WHY?!
Karly *The Vampire Ninja & Luminescent Monster* wrote: "I actually thought they cast very well, although the actor - while incredibly good - does nothing for me... but then I never really liked Peeta, well I did but in a quiet way... which the actor wor..."I liked Gale (view spoiler), but I was always Team Peeta. (view spoiler)
But Wendy HATES Gale. (view spoiler) So now we watch the movies, and she's all 'Nobody likes you Gale!' and the kids do the same thing! LOL.
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I'm a hunter's daughter (sister and grand-daughter), Anna. I like men of action, who know how to take care of themselves. But yes, Colin *le sigh*
I only like Gale because Liam Hemsworth. Josh Hutcherson stood no chance.YES, I'M SHALLOW!!!!!!!!!!!
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Angela wrote: "Karly *The Vampire Ninja & Luminescent Monster* wrote: "I actually thought they cast very well, although the actor - while incredibly good - does nothing for me... but then I never really liked Pee..."Karly *The Vampire Ninja & Luminescent Monster* wrote: "I'm a hunter's daughter (sister and grand-daughter), Anna. I like men of action.
But yes, Colin *le sigh*"
LOL, Angela. That's basically me watching the movie. Oops.
That's okay, Karly, I get it. I'm all about cakes soo. OBVIOUSLY.
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Well I seriously WHOLE SERIES SPOILER (view spoiler) but overall I tend to like men who fight head on with fists and fury, over men who love and bake cakes..... it's a thing. *shrugs*Although, I have to agree with the ending WSS (view spoiler)
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Karly *The Vampire Ninja & Luminescent Monster* wrote: "Well I seriously WHOLE SERIES SPOILER [spoilers removed] but overall I tend to like men who fight head on with fists and fury, over men who love and bake cakes..... it's a thing. *shrugs*Although..."
YES. I mean, WHOLE SERIES SPOILER (view spoiler)
Now, I'm NOT talking about actors preference.(view spoiler)
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Khanh (Clowns, Nightmares, and Bunnies) wrote: "I only like Gale because Liam Hemsworth. Josh Hutcherson stood no chance.YES, I'M SHALLOW!!!!!!!!!!!"
You say that like it's a bad thing ;)..... it's hard to compete with Hemsworth genes.... Hutcherson looks like a wholesome brotherly way (which is definitely not my type.)
I would hate to be the last Hemsworth brother :|
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..... I don't think I've ever seen him. Did the attractiveness skip??
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I can't disagree, Anna.... it's just usually not something that appeals to me in a character. I tend to like the hot-heads.
Karly *The Vampire Ninja & Luminescent Monster* wrote: "I can't disagree, Anna.... it's just usually not something that appeals to me in a character. I tend to like the hot-heads."And that's completely your right �
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I envy you getting to experience these books for the first time. If I only had a time machine....
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:| I feel bad. Should we do something?
Don't shoot me guys, I think I am the only one here who doesn't like Hemsworth brothers. I don't know why but they do nothing to my pulse xDAlso I think that the first movie was meh, the other parts were way better and I think it has a lot to do with the director who saved the movies from mediocrity, IMO.
Jennifer Lawrence was good in movies, especially in Mockingjay: Part I and II - the most emotional of all 4 movies. She showed the range of emotions that made me believe her. But every romantic scene between her Liam Hemsworth or Josh Hutcherson felt awkward, just did not feel the chemistry between them. In books Katniss is a serious kick ass heroine and I always thought that she didn't need any boys, she was that good on her own.
It's ok, Nastassja. More Hemsworth for the rest of us.
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Khanh (Clowns, Nightmares, and Bunnies) wrote: ":|"
Ehhhhhhhh.... he's not ugly but standing next to his brothers does NOTHING for his appeal :/
LMAO Khanh! I can't say it's a bad choice :PAlienor - I just laugh now. She really gets upset when there are extra (view spoiler) ^_^
Ahhhh Khanh so glad you're getting to these! I only read them for the first time last year, so you're not too late! I can only cringe imagining how confused you were by the final movie. I think on my first read I devoured all three books in three days O.O
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Karly *The Vampire Ninja & Luminescent Monster* wrote: "Well I seriously WHOLE SERIES SPOILER [spoilers removed] but overall I tend to like men who fight head on with fists and fury, over men who love and bake cakes..... it's a thing. *shrugs*Although..."
Karly, I tend to like men who fight as well - so normally I'd totally be Team Gale, but there was something off there. I think I was irritated by (view spoiler)
Karly, I agree, too - (view spoiler)
Hannah: Katniss doesn't deserve Peeta - Agreed. I think Haymitch says it (view spoiler) And he's right. But I think she starts to, especially in Catching Fire and Mockingjay.
I like book Peeta more than movie Peeta. Josh Hutcherson was such an unfortunate choice.
Karly *The Vampire Ninja & Luminescent Monster* wrote: "@ Ange: Nathan spoiler [spoilers removed]"HELL YES! ME TOO!
And then I'd be asking if the elder-Hemsworth could come stand in for a bit :P
Karly *The Vampire Ninja & Luminescent Monster* wrote: "Khanh (Clowns, Nightmares, and Bunnies) wrote: "I only like Gale because Liam Hemsworth. Josh Hutcherson stood no chance.YES, I'M SHALLOW!!!!!!!!!!!"
You say that like it's a bad thing ;)..... i..."
Oh, I know the other famous family who can compete with Hemsworth genes.
Skarsgård brothers
Though there's also the third one and he is not hot (I don't know what is it about the third brothers...)
Khanh (Clowns, Nightmares, and Bunnies) wrote: "I like book Peeta more than movie Peeta. Josh Hutcherson was such an unfortunate choice."Definitely. I grew used to him, but still.
