Hunger Games Trilogy discussion

book is always better, so the say...

But, the movie hasn't come out yet.

The thing about movies made from books is that they bet rid of what you were imagining. That's why I always like to avoid those movies.

Jumping in front of the gun there... less than a month to go though!!

Eeek, I am so stoked.

Hm.....that would be a tough question to answer. Especially since the movie HASN'T come out yet. I think the book will probably be better. Even though Susan did help with the characters...Madge isn't in the movie which I think is a big downer. Soo.. I still have no clue. I'm going with my guts and hoping that I'm not wrong, so I'm going with that the book is going to be better than the movie.

OMG, I'm sooooo excited that it's coming out soon! Except I don't know if I want to see it in theaters..

The movie hasn't come out yet...

Yeah lol..

I have a feeling the book is going to be way better. The commercials already are messing up key pieces in the books that should NOT be changed. But that's Hollywood for you. Plus, the acting so far seems horrible on the part of the actress playing Katniss.

And maybe Cinna...

Not MAYBE Cinna. YES Cinna.

If I was Cinna...you'd be..EW!

Books are almost ALWAYS better. BUT, movie is not yet out, and it looks like its gonna be good(!) so maybe it will come close after the book? I hope.!

Did you guys see all the new stills yesterday?

...that's not what I meant. I meant that Lenny Kravitz is NOT Cinna.

Lenny isn't Cinna....but if I like him......I'll like him. My fried yelled at me about saying how he wasn't!

*Hermione-in-tent expression*

Mylan :D _I love skiing_ wrote: "book is always better, so the say..."

Agree

The book will of course especially in regards to characters. The director doesn't exactly have good taste as some of the actors don't suit the roles they play (e.g. Josh Hutcherson does not suit Peeta).
Also because there are a lot of things on the book that have not been added in the movie (eg. Madge giving Katniss the pin) which is acceptable of course because then the movie would last for quite a while but there is just more detail in the books.

LadyJane wrote: "The book will of course especially in regards to characters. The director doesn't exactly have good taste as some of the actors don't suit the roles they play (e.g. Josh Hutcherson does not suit Pe..."

What do you mean "Josh Hutcherson does not suit Peeta"? He fits the physical aspect perfectly, not too tall and stalky. Plus, he dyed his hair blonde. From all the interviews I've watched of him, he seems to be a lot like Peeta "off camera," and I think he will do well in the role of Peeta even just from the movie trailer.
I'm not trying to attack you, but I just have to ask: What do you mean "Josh Hutcherson does not suit Peeta"?

LadyJane wrote: "The book will of course especially in regards to characters. The director doesn't exactly have good taste as some of the actors don't suit the roles they play (e.g. Josh Hutcherson does not suit Pe..."

I have to disagree. I think the director did a fantastic job picking the actors. And Josh Hutcherson is a perfect match!

Oh. My. God. Yearbook and I spent all of class today scouring the Web for leaks and behind-the-scenes stuff. We got LOADS. Start your searches now.

Yeah, why?

I did too if anyone cares. Had school I mean. And your yearbook sounds interesting

Yearbook is very interesting. My adviser goes between cool-gal-kind-of-friend to Hitlerette in an instant.

Sounds like the orchestra teacher form my school. MEGA mood-swings

The book will probably be better, but who knows! It's just that the book has more details-it doesn't have a time limit. And in the movie, things will have to get cut. I'm still really excited for the movie though! Can't wait!!!

I really hope the movie doesn't tone down the violence or the political issues. And it definitely should not bring the stupid love triangle into the foreground of every single thing.

Oh, it will. we all know that.

Snickerdoodle wrote: "Oh, it will. we all know that."

Have a little faith. I think they probably will include violence and political issues.

Hate to be a pessimist, but I don't see how the movie could live up to the book. I will see it though and will keep an open mind.

I've just started, can't believe I'm so late. To commemorate I've been playing with this website 'Storify' and I put together a hunger Games story. It needs work, but I'd really like to know what you think...
http://storify.com/jdfieldstories/the...

for me, the books are usually better than the movies and i dont think hunger games will be any different but the trailer seems really good so we'll just have to wait and see :)

I saw the movie and I can assure that it's an excellent adaptation. Things have been changed, but it fits perfectly in the story. I can't wait to watch it again.

I can say that the horror of the reality tv show is more striking in the movie because we can actually see it like it's described in the book and that's the real plus brought by the movie.

You saw it? AHAHAHAHAHA YAY

Mars wrote: "I saw the movie and I can assure that it's an excellent adaptation. Things have been changed, but it fits perfectly in the story. I can't wait to watch it again.

I can say that the horror of the r..."

UGH!!! I can't even see it this weekend because of FAMILY stuff!!! I almost cried when I found out I couldn't see it for so long!!! I have been waiting since summer, checking every website for status updates ever since I read it (I know, obsessed much)!!! I even introduced it to my family and, like, at least 5 people are obsessed now too in my family and we can't freakin' see it yet!!! It's just not fair!!!!!!

Sorry for the rant, but I needed too get it off my chest. This story is amazing!!!

Mars wrote: "I saw the movie and I can assure that it's an excellent adaptation. Things have been changed, but it fits perfectly in the story. I can't wait to watch it again.

I can say that the horror of the r..."

you saw it?! wow youre so lucky! ok great what a comfort! i was so worried they would do it wrong!

THANK GOD!!!!!! I was worried they would mess it up!!!! Lucky you! I'm going to see it opening night but I wish I could see the midnight showing! I'm drowning in self pity, guys.......

Just watched the Movie only hours ago! They did a really good job! Not everything was perfect--it's hollywood-- but I really liked how it all came to life! I like them both equal!!! AMAZING!!!!

Yes, the book is always better, but the movie was SO GOOD! I can't get over how amazing it was!!

book is always better but the movie looks and I have heard is awesome, I have to wait a week to watch it

It's not...horrible.

Snickerdoodle wrote: "It's not...horrible."

LOL! your commments always crack me up! I sooo felt the same way about the movie! Maybe we had too high of expectations?!

*Secret*Fatty* wrote: "Snickerdoodle wrote: "It's not...horrible."

LOL! your commments always crack me up! I sooo felt the same way about the movie! Maybe we had too high of expectations?!"

Maybe, maybe. Or maybe we're just strong fans. Anyone with me in going down to Hollywood and making Lionsgate redo the movie?

what did you not like about it?

*cough*

1. CINNA.
2. The pin.
3. Snow.
4. The mutts.
5. The Avoxes.
6. Madge.
7. Peeta/Gale.
8. The complete LACK of any romantic development.
9. Only stuck to the book 5/8 of the time.

I could go on...

You didn't like Cinna? I loved Cinna!
What was wrong with Snow?

I heard that they cut out Madge and the Avoxes because it would take too much time if they were in there. Each of those is a separate story to tell. The movie was already almost three hours as it was.

Okay, I agree with the lack of romantic development. Katniss seemed cold to Peeta, even in the cave. Though Peeta did a good job on his end.

I'm glad the mutts didn't look like the tributes. That would have been rather hard for the makers to pull off and I think if they tried it would have only ruined the whole effect of the movie.

What do you mean by Peeta/Gale?

Cinna was fantastic!

Snow did a pretty good job, what was wrong with him?

I was sad about Madge, but she isn't a big part, they have to cut out SOMETHING. Now, I have to admit, I was very angry about the Avoxes but I can live.

Well, I thought they did pretty well.... I think they're saving that for Catching Fire, because they didn't do the train, so you just wait.

The mutts were scary enough without that!!!!!!!

It stuck to the book completely! What, are you up set Katniss didn't climb that tree immediately when the Careers were chasing her? Poor, poor, you.

You need a realty check, it couldn't be perfect, it would have to be like 5 hours long!Plus, did you SEE Cato at the end???? Brilliant! Just brilliant!

Yes, yes I do. (Need a reality check)

I just set my expectations too high, that's all. No worries.

But Peeta comes across as a stalker. Just saying.

I thought Snow was good, Cinna was pretty good but i love him in the books so my expectations were very high.
I agree about the mutts, but they were scary and it would have been complicated to explain the eyes to people who hadnt read the book.
Madge isn't a major character, and while it was a shame, I thought she was bound to be cut out.

I thought it stuck pretty well to the books, most of the time.
Althought I didnt think there was much bonding between Katniss and Peeta/Rue, which made me sad.
I did like the fact that when the head gamemaker was talking to Snow he was in a rose garden! Was so excited when I realised!!!

While I thought the movie was pretty fantastic, there is no way it is even in the same realm as the books. The book is like an onion where you peel off layer after layer and it just gets sweeter as it goes piling up.