tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4282612866471682237.post8515853747272719569..comments2023-05-26T09:43:26.163-06:00Comments on Robin Ambrose: Is This A Thriller I See Before Me?Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14628412968169366744noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4282612866471682237.post-53293883713032404152012-03-26T18:48:03.792-06:002012-03-26T18:48:03.792-06:00Oh, the ending. I didn't mention that. Would i...Oh, the ending. I didn't mention that. Would it have killed them to add 30 extra seconds so they could include the Katniss-points-arrow-at-Peeta-and-they-fight-about-who-will-live-with-it moment?Robin Weekshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09413777557796110450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4282612866471682237.post-83519724028401402832012-03-26T18:45:59.009-06:002012-03-26T18:45:59.009-06:00The better question is who didn't see it, lol....The better question is who didn't see it, lol. My daughter and I loved it! I thought they fudged the ending a little from the last battle on, but overall an A+ movie for me:)jamieayreshttp://jamieayres.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4282612866471682237.post-68879109271608132752012-03-26T17:51:05.374-06:002012-03-26T17:51:05.374-06:00I actually missed the shaky-vs-steady camerawork, ...I actually missed the shaky-vs-steady camerawork, but I've only seen it once. Others have mentioned that, too, so I'm sure you're right.<br><br>I can't help but think that it would have enhanced the experience even at the reaping to have some sort of music playing underneath. If they wanted to keep the "real" feeling, they could have had a soundtrack playing at the reaping, with a drumroll or whatever. The emotions of the music would have been wrong, of course, but even that would have helped me to notice the contrast between the pomp of the event and the horror of the reality. I am NOT a citizen of Panem, and pretending I am doesn't mean I can feel what a real citizen would feel. Music would have helped me connect to that.<br><br>I did notice some music during the ultra-exciting parts: usually when the gamemakers were pulling the violence strings (the fire and the bear-dogs). During a lot of the actual game, though, even when Katniss was running from /fighting the careers, there was no music. I missed it.Robin Weekshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09413777557796110450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4282612866471682237.post-74035590264075516752012-03-26T17:41:58.000-06:002012-03-26T17:41:58.000-06:00I totally expected to cry. I teared up a time or t...I totally expected to cry. I teared up a time or two, but didn't even need the tissues I brought. You must be less dependent on the soundtrack than I am. :) I'm glad someone was able to connect to it--it really deserves that!Robin Weekshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09413777557796110450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4282612866471682237.post-62188826380125663382012-03-26T17:40:21.639-06:002012-03-26T17:40:21.639-06:00I hope so. In the books, I was horrified for Katni...I hope so. In the books, I was horrified for Katniss, which helped me feel the horror of the society so much better. The movie left me with an intellectual appreciation for the horror of the society, but few related emotions about it.Robin Weekshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09413777557796110450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4282612866471682237.post-76534670304559243302012-03-26T17:38:19.120-06:002012-03-26T17:38:19.120-06:00I was surprised how well they toned HG down for th...I was surprised how well they toned HG down for the rating, frankly. The violence largely happened just outside the frame--or we'd see the strike start to fall and then the camera would cut away, then show us the bloody weapons.<br><br>Really, it seems like the movie is less about the main characters than the books were. The movie is about the society and the social message. The characters are just tools to tell the story.Robin Weekshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09413777557796110450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4282612866471682237.post-75740291108623354892012-03-26T17:34:55.253-06:002012-03-26T17:34:55.253-06:00This is certainly a popular blog topic today! :)This is certainly a popular blog topic today! :)Robin Weekshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09413777557796110450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4282612866471682237.post-86594242211600955092012-03-26T17:24:12.284-06:002012-03-26T17:24:12.284-06:00Hey Robin,I noticed the dearth of music, too. The ...Hey Robin,<br><br>I noticed the dearth of music, too. The lack of music when Prim is chosen in the reaping made it feel Real and scary, like a news report. But did you also notice how the music ramped up in the second half? (Think of the crackling score with the bears in the end.)Also, did you notice the shaky-cam in the beginning vs the steady camerawork and longshots in the second half?<br><br>I think these were purposeful choices to emphasize the sensationalized, "show" aspect of the games. District 12 was gritty and genuine -- spare music, verite-style camera - whereas the Capitol was glossy and slick.Philhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14148279503538324679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4282612866471682237.post-63312847505769924312012-03-26T14:15:22.556-06:002012-03-26T14:15:22.556-06:00I am still digesting how I truly feel about the de...I am still digesting how I truly feel about the details. But overall, I am a fan. I cried my eyes out! Maybe I was PMS-ing ;)Jessie Humphrieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11096043821002254348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4282612866471682237.post-24527766780944206312012-03-26T10:41:50.904-06:002012-03-26T10:41:50.904-06:00I am doing a similar post later this week. My hubb...I am doing a similar post later this week. My hubby didn't read the books and he thought it was great. He thought the way they portrayed the violence held to the what the book wanted to convey. I felt some of the cinematography left me feeling detached. The super close shots of Cina and Katniss made me not feel their connection as much.<br><br>Overall I think they did a good job and I think the next movie they will spend a little more time on the emotional relationship and how the HG affected Katniss and Peeta.Jenny S. Morrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00482342313938669366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4282612866471682237.post-57620528308083937632012-03-26T10:30:28.697-06:002012-03-26T10:30:28.697-06:00I haven't seen this yet. I was so miserably di...I haven't seen this yet. I was so miserably disappointed in the third book that I was worried about falling in love with the characters again.<br><br>"I didn't hate it." Hardly an endorsement. lol I think hubby and I will go (he in protest because he loathes the premise) in a couple of weeks when things have settled down.<br><br>I have no idea how they'll bring the last book in as a PG13. A friend of mine said it's the most violent books she's ever read.Donna K. Weaverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15763832177263927311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4282612866471682237.post-84377848733597338262012-03-26T09:13:26.865-06:002012-03-26T09:13:26.865-06:00Totally blogged about this today! http://stephsess...Totally blogged about this today! http://stephsessa.blogspot.com/2012/03/hunger-games.html I agree that it dragged a little bit. I wanted so much more inner conflict and tension from Katniss that I just didn't get that I did when I read the book.Steph Sessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17418055704131162412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4282612866471682237.post-69306458094171779132012-03-26T08:43:19.303-06:002012-03-26T08:43:19.303-06:00Amen to that.Amen to that.Robin Weekshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09413777557796110450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4282612866471682237.post-27824636485649847832012-03-26T08:24:04.837-06:002012-03-26T08:24:04.837-06:00Saw it last night. Husband went along with no fore...Saw it last night. Husband went along with no foreknowledge of anything. When the movie ended I leaned over and said well that was a little less disturbing than the book, not near as graphic. He looked at me and said; "I found everything about it completely disturbing."<br><br>Daughter (adult, who has read the trilogy) saw it last Thursday and said she was most disturbed by the reaction of the audience. Her take was that people viewed it more as pure entertainment than any form of political commentary.<br><br>Reality TV at it's best or worst?<br><br>Later husband asked; "Do you believe Ms.Collins is making a political statement or has she merely found an effective formula in YA literature to make a lot of money?" <br><br>Interesting that you would remark about the lack of emotion. I too expected to be more 'moved' by the visual effect of this story. I would have to think it was the author (Ms.Collins) intent to some extent, as she was a screenwriter prior to writing these books and is also partially responsible for the screenwriting of this movie.<br><br>Personally it felt more like something Hollywood is getting us ready us for than warning us about.<br><br>I freely admit, I didn't like the story, even though the writing was excellent. I read the trilogy, hoping for redemption and didn't find it. Saw the movie more out of curiosity than extreme desire.<br><br>Bottom line for me; everything about this franchise scares me.farawayeyeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17578277501054242356noreply@blogger.com