Me too. Thought it was going to be Twilight quality. Was pleasantly surprised. Liked what they did with the world and characters. I would've liked it more if the shaky camera was limited to that first Cornicopia Scene because that's the only place where that worked.I was genuinely surprised at how much I enjoyed the first movie. Definitely glad this one is getting decent reviews.
YES
I'm worried about the next movie though. I read the books and it's...different. Not as good as the first two.
waaaat, its a tween book ffsCATCHING FIRE bests THE HUNGER GAMES in every way. If the trend continues this series will be a political science fiction epic that will endure for generations
If it's as "good" as the first movie I'll probably wait for the RiffTrax.
Why Devin "LOL" Faraci?
Besides hating Star Trek ID obsessively the guy is alright. I need an explanation!
CATCHING FIRE bests THE HUNGER GAMES in every way. If the trend continues this series will be a political science fiction epic that will endure for generations
Really? How am I meant to take this review seriously?
The Arthur Gies of movies
Dat ending is going to be fun for film audiences to accept
It's not just that, but a culmination of a lot of choices she makes during the course of the book that contribute to this.
That may have been true about Coin, but that could be said about pretty much everyone that strives for power. It didn't help matters that Katniss' own attitude early on, as well as her willingness to become that symbol of hope that allowed her to so easily taken advantage of.
Why Devin "LOL" Faraci?
Besides hating Star Trek ID obsessively the guy is alright. I need an explanation!
The Arthur Gies of movies
Just watched the movie, if you have read the book you're gonna be very pleased.
Haven't read the book, really liked the first one. Is there some drastic change that might make me dislike this one?
Went to watch the film yesterday.
Simply amazing. They left one scene out and that bothered me, but the omissions from the first movie were much worse.
I think I know the scene you're talking aboutThey confirmed some time ago this scene wouldn't make into the movieThe girls in their way to district 13, right?
In terms of books, I'd say Catching Fire > Mockingjay > > Hunger Games.
Katniss in the first book is so damn boring. In the last two books, she's in full panic mode.
Not that, actually. I knew that wouldn't be in.Plutarch doesn't show the Mockingjay sign in his watch to Katniss.
I still can't get over how great the final shot is.
I hate that they decided to split Mockingjay in two
This opens on Friday, by my theater has showings on Thursday. I'm not talking 12:00 AM Friday, or 11:59 PM Thursday. 8:00 PM Thursday on 4 screens.
When did pre-midnight showings become a thing? I'm glad I have the option, but this isn't the first time I've seen this in my area, with absolutely no marketing push behind it. It's like they just have a different date than everyone else.
The best thing about these movies is you escape katniss head. That alone will make mockingjay 1 and 2 better. Especially if they take the opportunity to rewrite some if it instead of trying to justify why the fuck katniss would be in some of those situations.I guess this might end up being good. They can show so many things that in the book was ignored to the reader. Example:Peeta's rescue
Just noticed this on RT. Currently at 100% among top critics. Got damn.
Christ, how much money is this going to make? The first film did $152M/$408M domestically and since that time Jennifer Lawrence won an oscar and popularity of the series has increased.
The best thing about these movies is you escape katniss head. That alone will make mockingjay 1 and 2 better. Especially if they take the opportunity to rewrite some if it instead of trying to justify why the fuck katniss would be in some of those situations.
Devin is a troll. Good dude otherwise.
... no. Devin actually knows his shit.
Something I haven't seen mentioned in reviews, so I'm starting to think might have been cut out: Can anyone who's seen this say whether or notmake it into the movie? Those would have been perfect for, like, webisodes or a sort of extended trailer, and I actually really want to seethe recordings of previous Games, particularly Haymitch's, being watched for researchso I'll be disappointed if it didn't get filmed.the pretty but deadly meadow setting from Haymitch's game
I'm still bitter we missed the chance to see Phillip Seymour Hoffman fall into a punch bowl in the first movie (I know, he wasn't cast yet.)
None os this made into the movie, but I think they'll explore this into the next two movies though.