The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013; D: Francis Lawrence)
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re: The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013; D: Francis Lawrence)
I think the second movie will more or less serve as a bridge to the last book/final two movies. I haven't read all of the second and third yet, but my understanding is that the third goes in a completely different direction.
If they can get Hoffman, that will be great. One of the strengths I feel this series has is casting some very fine and experienced actors in the adult roles. Good actors can sometimes elevate otherwise mediocre material.
If they can get Hoffman, that will be great. One of the strengths I feel this series has is casting some very fine and experienced actors in the adult roles. Good actors can sometimes elevate otherwise mediocre material.
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The third book is very different. Sort of a love/hate thing if you read the reviews for it at Amazon, particularly the ending. I liked it, looking forward to seeing the movie adaptations.
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I think most movie-goers will HATE the conclusion. It was ballsy and not your typical Hollywood conclusion for a tween-centric trilogy.
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Ok, but I advise waiting...
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You could be right, but I hope you're not.
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http://insidemovies.ew.com/2012/07/0...catching-fire/
Philip Seymour Hoffman confirmed for Catching Fire.
Nice pull Hunger Games.
Philip Seymour Hoffman confirmed for Catching Fire.
Nice pull Hunger Games.
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The third book is awesome...it's the second one I don't like...it starts out great, and then basically repeats the story of the first book. I'm sure when the second film comes out, critics not familar with the story will be writing "it's more of the same".
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They, and we for that matter, don't need the books. We take the film for what it is solely on it's own merits.
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Because book #2 is a rehash of #1... they need to release the 2nd and 3rd movies back to back.
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Yes, you're right...I meant to say they'll be blaming the similarities on the moviemakers and not on the source material, though. If I were directing the second movie, I'd extend the first part of the film and make the second half of the book only the last 30 minutes or so of the movie.
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re: The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013; D: Francis Lawrence)
I;ve actually seen that photo before, just thought odd they wouldn't give him a poster considering :
A) He's somewhat of an important character and B) being played by a rather noteworthy actor.
A) He's somewhat of an important character and B) being played by a rather noteworthy actor.
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Same production designer again, they're probably going to use the same sets all the way though to save money. Wonder how much the design aesthetic will expand? Does this story take us any new places? I have to get on that second book one of these days to catch up in time.
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Same production designer again, they're probably going to use the same sets all the way though to save money. Wonder how much the design aesthetic will expand? Does this story take us any new places? I have to get on that second book one of these days to catch up in time.
Stylistically these movies look a lot like the dystopian efforts of the 70s like The Omega Man and Logan's Run.
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Looks great to me but I really liked the original too.
I don't understand how a 2:30 trailer is a "teaser" though. It showed a lot.
I don't understand how a 2:30 trailer is a "teaser" though. It showed a lot.
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We rewatched Hunger Games tonight before I showed the trailer for Catching Fire to the wife. She had never seen the first one, but will likely want to see the second in the theater.
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