tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1319032275293010502.post8257741167571322574..comments2024-03-05T19:35:48.700-08:00Comments on Booktalk & More: The Hunger GamesAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11986319237275869540noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1319032275293010502.post-49798498773583930552012-04-02T11:37:34.650-07:002012-04-02T11:37:34.650-07:00@Juju - Yay, glad you liked it too! We really do g...@Juju - Yay, glad you liked it too! We really do get to see Peeta's transformation over the course of this film, don't we? LOVE IT.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11986319237275869540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1319032275293010502.post-24502172774875692262012-04-02T11:32:33.427-07:002012-04-02T11:32:33.427-07:00Loved it!
Peeta grew on me.
ADORED Stanley Tucci. ...Loved it!<br />Peeta grew on me.<br />ADORED Stanley Tucci. He's marvelous!Tales of Whimsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10938494589922620170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1319032275293010502.post-59568097531202385562012-04-02T10:26:53.368-07:002012-04-02T10:26:53.368-07:00@Holly - Thank you! I'm glad to get your persp...@Holly - Thank you! I'm glad to get your perspective on Liam's portrayal of Gale -- since I've only read book #1, that certainly doesn't give a person all that much to go on.<br /><br />I'm also thrilled you liked Peeta in the film as much as I did. :) I can't wait to see this movie again!<br /><br />@Tasha - Always and forever, Pita Bread Boy for the win!!! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11986319237275869540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1319032275293010502.post-43905011496820099812012-04-01T14:16:14.694-07:002012-04-01T14:16:14.694-07:00Team Pita Bread all the way! ;)Team Pita Bread all the way! ;)Heidenkindhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09494625457587427781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1319032275293010502.post-69780140019239874242012-03-31T21:26:09.585-07:002012-03-31T21:26:09.585-07:00Awesome, awesome review! I loved the film. I tho...Awesome, awesome review! I loved the film. I thought it was one of the better adaptations I've ever seen. And, as you read the rest of the series, you'll see that Gale's role is much bigger in the remaining two books. Liam really did a great job nailing the character.<br /><br />I adored Josh's portrayal of Peeta, especially given what he had to work with, because everything we see of Peeta in the book is from Katniss' perspective. I agree when people say their relationship in the film is a bit subdued, but I thought Josh did a fantastic job of capturing the absolute essence of Peeta's character and how he feels about Katniss. I can't wait to see them together in Catching Fire, as it was my favorite of the three books.<br /><br />And, I can't say enough about Lenny Kravitz as Cinna and Woody Harrelson as Haymitch. Perfect casting. Absolutely. Loved them. <br /><br />I've already seen it twice and the second time it was nice to watch it and not feel like I was going to miss something. I could just enjoy it and I certainly did.Holly (2 Kids and Tired)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13075380878850295214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1319032275293010502.post-23718651843194360292012-03-31T07:59:52.720-07:002012-03-31T07:59:52.720-07:00@Jennifer - Me too, especially 'cause I'm ...@Jennifer - Me too, especially 'cause I'm so new to this world. I think I can see where people are coming from, feeling that the film realization of the Katniss/Peeta relationship is lacking -- it is a bit subdued. But I rather liked the slow burn of it all. :) Glad that overall you really enjoyed this film too!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11986319237275869540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1319032275293010502.post-74057604210398372322012-03-31T07:43:59.326-07:002012-03-31T07:43:59.326-07:00I've really enjoyed reading people's thoug...I've really enjoyed reading people's thoughts in the blogging world about the movie. I like that you like Peeta and Katniss in the movie, as I've mostly read of people not liking their relationship in the movie. I'm undecided. I think when I see it again (when it comes out on DVD because I'm way too cheap to see it in theaters a second time) I'll like it more. Maybe a second time will give me a chance to just watch and not critique. Because with every book to movie adaptation the first screening for me seems to be one of comparison. The second time I can just watch and enjoy for what it is. I did really enjoy it in theaters, though.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13337500567333475158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1319032275293010502.post-68453007840109362122012-03-31T06:23:24.918-07:002012-03-31T06:23:24.918-07:00@Michelle - Oh now that is interesting...thanks fo...@Michelle - Oh now that is interesting...thanks for sharing that bit of book info, Michelle! Please let me know what you think of the movie when you do get to see it!<br /><br />@Ella - Aww, glad I'm not the only one who liked Peeta/Katniss. :) And you are SO RIGHT, I think Stanley Tucci was channelling a bit of Seacrest in his performance. ;)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11986319237275869540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1319032275293010502.post-25702187708065388052012-03-30T20:52:40.882-07:002012-03-30T20:52:40.882-07:00I have been waiting for your review, Ruth!! You an...I have been waiting for your review, Ruth!! You and I have much of the same thoughts on it. I loved Peeta's adoration of Katniss, although like you, I am just a sucker for it =D<br /><br />Stanley Tucci reminded me of Ryan Seacrest is was uncanny (and then on American Idol this week, Ryan had to say "And may the odds be ever in your favor." I started cracking up)<br /><br />I do have agree with Charity on one thing--the jerky filming (at the beginning especially) drove me NUTS!!!!<br /><br />And I think you will love reading "Catching Fire." It's quite good =DEllahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12361895789616410614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1319032275293010502.post-37973760541914463612012-03-30T20:26:49.896-07:002012-03-30T20:26:49.896-07:00I've not watched the movie yet, but I've r...I've not watched the movie yet, but I've read all the books. And now it's not revealed that Katniss' care of Rue caused a riot in District 11 during the games. I'm looking forward to seeing the movie, hopefully in a couple of weeks. <br /><br />Since you asked about Seneca Crane too, he's mentioned in Catching Fire. But I won't say more, because it would be a spoiler.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05847510545827506148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1319032275293010502.post-41493841628926424232012-03-30T19:43:41.229-07:002012-03-30T19:43:41.229-07:00@Rissi - I look forward to your review! :)@Rissi - I look forward to your review! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11986319237275869540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1319032275293010502.post-53340689371570702312012-03-30T19:42:11.144-07:002012-03-30T19:42:11.144-07:00Glad you enjoyed this one, Ruth - I'll definit...Glad you enjoyed this one, Ruth - I'll definitely see it on DVD. =)Rissihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11378400717440822186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1319032275293010502.post-31465675343535818162012-03-30T18:20:32.714-07:002012-03-30T18:20:32.714-07:00@Jess - Thank you! Hope you get to read the book s...@Jess - Thank you! Hope you get to read the book soon -- it's a quick read. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11986319237275869540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1319032275293010502.post-5879976927430096132012-03-30T18:04:25.729-07:002012-03-30T18:04:25.729-07:00Great review--now I really, really can't wait ...Great review--now I really, really can't wait to see it!! But I'm making myself wait until I've read the book, I'm big on that :)Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13051243926956394352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1319032275293010502.post-88829745323486613322012-03-30T17:25:40.708-07:002012-03-30T17:25:40.708-07:00@Charity - There was more on Peeta's side than...@Charity - There was more on Peeta's side than Katniss's, I think, but to me that sorta fit with Lawrence's overall portrayal. Plus I am a sucker, an absolute SUCKER for unabashed adoration, and I got that from Peeta at any rate. ;)<br /><br />The entrance of the chariots was SUCH a throwback to Ancient Rome, making this very much a futuristic "update" of the Coliseum. Oh and I can't believe I forgot to write about Tucci -- he was amazing!<br /><br />Both Tucci and Toby Jones's commentary was extremely helpful during the arena scenes -- I thought that was an excellent way of "fleshing" out the book and giving us a glimpse from the outside looking in, as it were.<br /><br />I was really worried I wouldn't adapt to the camera angles when the film began. Definitely NOT my favorite type of camera work...<br /><br />@Kristin - Thank you! I thought the exact same thing during the Reaping -- it seemed very reminscent of Holocaust history.<br /><br />I'm hoping to start book #2 here before too long, so that should help with my lingering questions.<br /><br />Since you are a fan of the books I'm glad to know this movie worked for you as well. I look forward to reading your own review!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11986319237275869540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1319032275293010502.post-25735941975778785172012-03-30T17:19:01.756-07:002012-03-30T17:19:01.756-07:00Lovely review!
I also loved the look of District...Lovely review! <br /><br />I also loved the look of District 12. Very 30s/40s looking in a poverty way- the Reaping had a very Holocaust feel to me.<br /><br />I can't remember if it's specifically the Katniss/Rue's death thing that sparks rebellion in District 11...I read all three books in the course of a week back in September, so things sort of run together in my mind. :)<br /><br />I agree that the movie was unsettling, and so I have a hard time saying that I "enjoyed" it, though I guess I did. Despite the dark feel. I think it was the most faithful book-to-film adaptation I've ever seen, and that made me so happy. :)<br /><br />Anyway, I wrote a rambling review for my blog today and it's scheduled to go up tomorrow. :)<br /><br />~KristinKristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10592919145644124930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1319032275293010502.post-62420493531875809072012-03-30T17:14:26.310-07:002012-03-30T17:14:26.310-07:00I'm afraid that I'm one of those who feels...I'm afraid that I'm one of those who feels there was no spark between Peeta and Katniss on screen, but in purely cinematic terms I was also impressed how faithful it was to the source material. I really liked Jennifer in the lead -- like you, I also loved her in the X-Men prequel, so I knew she could pull it off here as well. <br /><br />The costuming and set up for the Capital was terrific, and I loved all the obvious throw-backs to Ancient Rome, in the staging of the central square and the entrance of the chariots. I think the “on fire” costumes were stunning, and that may be my favorite sequence out of the film. Stanley Tucci was also terrific; I laughed every time he grinned at the audience, and I think it improved on the book in the sense that we got to see what was happening at the Capital during the games. <br /><br />BUT... the extreme close-ups and the shaky cam took away from the visual experience, and there were times I wanted to scream “back the damn camera up two feet, so I can see what is actually going on!” =PCharityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15928012771461206094noreply@blogger.com