The Hunger Games

[majorshipper]

Firstly, let me get this out of the way: I haven't read the books. I've considered it, and I do want to, in the same way I would like to read A Song Of Fire And Ice. I probably will, at some point when I'm less invested in fandom and have more time. Maybe over the summer or something.
That being said, I'm really, really looking forward to the movie. It looks awesome. I adore dysotopia and I like the social aspect. The historian/anthropologist in my likes to see if there are actual thought-out ways that we could return to out-and-out gladiatorial spectacles.
Also, kids being badass and people shooting bows is usually enough for me anyways.

This vid has been getting me ridic excited. I only wish there was some way to see the midnight showing and then not have to miss SPN. I'm trying to not think about the fact that I'll have to wait 'till Sunday to actually go see it.
(The vid has bits and pieces from trailers and clips: the maker says it's spoilery, but if you know the basic background of the movie and have seen all the trailers like me, you're fine)

Comments

[sangate.livejournal.com]

I read the book in four days. I started on Friday, finished it yesterday :P It was so good :) Seeing the movie tomorrow. I couldn't wait after the trailer, but having read the book I definitely can't wait anymore :D Hope you get to see it soon too :)

I still want to read Game of Thrones. I can't yet because of dissertation material that HAS to come first (I took a break over the weekend :p *cough* ;)) and I want to read the books before I see the show, but.. it's getting harder and harder with everyone squeeing so much :)

[majorshipper]

I know I could run through it super fast, because not only do I speed-read like a boss, but YA books are always easy. But I have SO MANY things to do.
WAIT A MINUTE. Do you get it earlier than us, too?
Why is everything released there early ;____;

Exactly! Me too. It's like...WANT but can't.

[sangate.livejournal.com]

Haha speed-read like a boss XD I'm actually a superslow reader, so in that sense, you'd have it finished in no time :D But it's also about mindset right? If you have a lot of things to do, you can't set yourself to do it. I totally recognise that.

We usually get huge blockbusters a day earlier for some reason. But don't fet, we usually get all the rest of the movies months after you guys :(

[shampains.livejournal.com]

Confession: I've only read the first book, I just really haven't had the time to read the other two, but I'm pretty excited about the movie. It does look really good and from as far as I can tell it's pretty accurate to the book.

[majorshipper]

I think depending on how much I like the movie, it'll dictate how long it takes me to read the books.

[17tvfreek.livejournal.com]

I finished the first book today actually.... so excited for the film!!

[catchtheskies.livejournal.com]

Hey.
I haven't read them either but the movie does look good.
Also: The historian/anthropologist in my likes to see if there are actual thought-out ways that we could return to out-and-out gladiatorial spectacles. This = ♥
Hope you're good Grace. =]

[majorshipper]

Hey you! I was just thinking about you the other day and wondering how you were ♥
Have you read/seen The Hunger Games? I thought it was pretty fascinating. It didn't have as much of the societal exploration I'd have liked, but I enjoyed it too much to notice.

[catchtheskies.livejournal.com]

♥
I haven't seen or read them. I probably will eventually though! =]