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Post by Cranky on Apr 3, 2012 20:31:29 GMT -5
Best movie I have seen from Crappywook in a long while.
Three thumbs up.
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Post by franko on Apr 3, 2012 21:21:09 GMT -5
see it in regular or IMAX, HA?
and did you read the books first?
going this weekend.
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Post by Cranky on Apr 4, 2012 1:59:29 GMT -5
Regular.....and I'm not allowed to read.
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Post by MC Habber on Apr 5, 2012 0:47:02 GMT -5
I thought it was good but not great. It'll be interesting to see if it has any impact in the US Presidential election given that it's about class warfare, which the Republicans like to accuse Obama of fostering.
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Post by Cranky on Apr 5, 2012 14:49:51 GMT -5
I didn't see any politics in it but I guess one can see whatever one wants in whatever one sees.
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Post by franko on Apr 5, 2012 15:05:04 GMT -5
actually, Cranky, politics runs through it . . . class wars and dictatorships at the fore overtly, and all sots of other fun and "games" throughout -- at least from the author's perspective . . . power hungry leaders and suck-ups, diversions from reality [SQUIRREL -- er, FIGHT].
really, it seems like The Running Man updated
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Post by Cranky on Apr 5, 2012 22:39:47 GMT -5
actually, Cranky, politics runs through it . . . class wars and dictatorships at the fore overtly, and all sots of other fun and "games" throughout -- at least from the author's perspective . . . power hungry leaders and suck-ups, diversions from reality [SQUIRREL -- er, FIGHT]. really, it seems like The Running Man updated Overtly and not by accident.... It's beyond pathetic that we are now turning to class warfare as social prism and discussion. Are we really that gullible to allow the village idiot in the White House and his useful idiots define the discussion of our collective concious? When is a science fiction movie just a science fiction movie? |
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Post by seventeen on Apr 5, 2012 22:50:13 GMT -5
If Obama's the village idiot, what do you call those guys trying to run against him, like Perry who can't remember 3 things he's supposed to remember. "Uhhhh.....let out the dog, take out the garbage and....what was that third thing? Dang the wife's gonna be mad."
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Post by Cranky on Apr 5, 2012 23:35:51 GMT -5
They also want to be Commander in Chief village idiots. It's starting to be an American tradition.
*shrug*
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Post by CentreHice on Apr 23, 2012 7:54:46 GMT -5
Certainly seems that way, HA. How can somebody like Sarah Palin even get close to a presidential ticket?
They're all just figureheads anyway.
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Post by Disgruntled70sHab on Apr 23, 2012 11:35:15 GMT -5
I haven't seen it, but I always enjoy the Big Screen.
So, it's worth a look then?
Cheers.
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Post by franko on May 8, 2012 21:02:03 GMT -5
saw it tonight I thought it was good but not great. MC: great review. pretty much pap as compared to the book, but editing must be done. So, it's worth a look then? mindless entertainment. date night. |
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Post by Disgruntled70sHab on May 9, 2012 7:19:44 GMT -5
saw it tonight I thought it was good but not great. MC: great review. pretty much pap as compared to the book, but editing must be done. So, it's worth a look then? mindless entertainment. date night. Thanks. Will be seeing this probably over the weekend. Cheers. |
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Post by Skilly on May 9, 2012 9:57:51 GMT -5
I read the book in two days before going to see it last night ... thought the book wasn't written that well. But after seeing the movie, it sheds new light on the book. The book is better.
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Post by franko on May 9, 2012 11:35:47 GMT -5
book was written for a crowd younger than you and I, Skilly. and is indeed much better. nuances missed on screen -- but hard to put them all in with the time constraints.
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Post by Disgruntled70sHab on May 13, 2012 18:41:47 GMT -5
actually, Cranky, politics runs through it . . . class wars and dictatorships at the fore overtly, and all sots of other fun and "games" throughout -- at least from the author's perspective . . . power hungry leaders and suck-ups, diversions from reality [SQUIRREL -- er, FIGHT]. really, it seems like The Running Man updated Saw the movie today with Mrs Dis (part of Mother's Day stuff, eh) and we thoroughly enjoyed it. I had forgotten your reference, Franko. The first thing I thought of was The Running Man (TRM), but while it was similar, TRM didn't have kids slaughtering other kids. In this context I found the movie to be brutal, but not as graphic as it potentially could have been. In fact, I'd say in some ways TRM was bit more graphic than The Hunger Games (THG). The plot: After squashing rebellions from the "District States", the "Capital State" kept the "District States" in line by organizing teen-aged-gladiatorial games (that are conducted in different surroundings; forests, cities reduced to rubble, etc) to which each District had to contribute one boy and one girl between the ages of 13 and 19 years of age. This also serves as a reminder to the "Districts" as to who was calling the shots. The comparison to TRM starts here, I guess, but I found it a lot better a movie than TRM. However, these "games" are televised not only in the Capital, but in the Districts as well. I also thought the use of hand-held cameras did a lot to capture "the reality of the situation" as well as the emotional side of the movie too. This technique reminded me of another movie. "Bloody Sunday" was shot exclusively with hand-held cameras and it really changed the perspective to both of these movies for me. While "THG" wasn't completely shot with hand-held cameras, the camera work in general I thought was excellent. In some ways "THG" reminded me of some previous films that focused on the spectacular pomp and pageantry that was once ancient Rome, only better. Don't want to get too much into the plot, but it's comparable to a futuristic reality TV show, whereas TRM was flogged a game show. You'll see why if and when you see the movie. In summary, I really enjoyed this movie. It's shot well, acted well and the storyline is different, which is what I like in newer movies. As HA said, "three thumbs Up." Absolutely, yes. Dis |
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Post by Disgruntled70sHab on Jun 5, 2012 6:35:06 GMT -5
I read the book in two days before going to see it last night ... thought the book wasn't written that well. But after seeing the movie, it sheds new light on the book. The book is better. Reading the book now, Skilly. I've never been a fast reader, but I seem to be going through the book quickly. An easier read than others me thinks. I can see why it would make for a great young persons' book. Wouldn't be all that bad a book to do a high school assignment on. I remember doing assignments on "The Black Donnellys" and "Titanic". This book wouldn't be too bad a choice, IMHO. Cheers. |
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