LittleHurt05 Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 QUOTE (Harry Chappas @ Mar 23, 2012 -> 12:17 PM) This morning they said most of the killing was presumed as they are trying to hit every demographic with it. Going tomorrow to see it. Bummer, I was hoping it would be bloodier, like Battle Royale was. Going to see it tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwritecode Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ Mar 23, 2012 -> 09:07 AM) I read the first book and i'm half way through the second and I agree, i'm not sure what the appeal is. They're fun reads and entertaining, but they remind me of those condensed stories you'd read in high school literature courses. Not sure how a movie, especially a pg-13 rated movie, has that much appeal. Don't underestimate the power teenage girls have to make something extremely popular. Just look at Hanna Montana, Justin Bieber, Twilight, etc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danman31 Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 QUOTE (Iwritecode @ Mar 23, 2012 -> 01:30 PM) Don't underestimate the power teenage girls have to make something extremely popular. Just look at Hanna Montana, Justin Bieber, Twilight, etc... That's what I don't get about this movie. What about this plot draws teenage girls? Just because the main character is a teenage girl? Talk about low standards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 QUOTE (danman31 @ Mar 23, 2012 -> 01:34 PM) That's what I don't get about this movie. What about this plot draws teenage girls? Just because the main character is a teenage girl? Talk about low standards. It's probably the "love" triangle that goes on between her and the two other boys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwritecode Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 As best as I can tell, yep that's pretty much it. Also the fact that it was placed in the "young adult" section of bookstores right next to Harry Potter and Twilight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Mar 23, 2012 -> 01:50 PM) It's probably the "love" triangle that goes on between her and the two other boys Yeah, that's it. The story is more "The Running Man" or "Ender's Game" than f***ign Twighlight. It's a cool book you can plow through in hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danman31 Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 OK fair enough. I know very little about the story. I didn't know there were two other boys to begin with ha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoSox05 Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 I'm going to see Hunger Games tonight. It's probably going to be super crowded, but I'm pretty excited to see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiliIrishHammock24 Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Plan on seeing THG next week. My friends saw it and they said even though it obviously had to leave out stuff that the book had, it was still very good and didn't leave anything too glaring out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 QUOTE (danman31 @ Mar 23, 2012 -> 01:34 PM) That's what I don't get about this movie. What about this plot draws teenage girls? Just because the main character is a teenage girl? Talk about low standards. The difference with the Twilight series is that it's trending very well with men/boys, as well. That 16-34 demographic, but even a lot of men in their 30's and 40's. The only group it's consistently scoring lower with is men over 50. So while Twilight and Harry Potter will beat it handily the first weekend, that's the main reason it's expected to put up huge numbers over a longer time frame...and also the fact they strategized to bring it out at a time of year bereft of blockbuster films (although there's some overlap with spring breaks for stome students). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjshoe04 Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Mar 23, 2012 -> 01:50 PM) It's probably the "love" triangle that goes on between her and the two other boys Yeah, teenage girls love that s***. Even though I felt like that was a tiny bit of the plot when I was reading the books. I barely even noticed it until girls jumped onto the whole Peeta vs. Gale crap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3E8 Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 I think it's gonna do $140M this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodAsGould Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 When watching I felt that to enjoy The Hunger Games you really need to have read the book first, but apparently all my friends with me liked the movie and none of them read it so.... guess I know nothing. I think since the movie stayed so true to the book it wasn't as smooth as Harry Potter movies or I imagine Twilight is but I rather it stay true to the book as best as possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan1 Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 21 Jump Street was hilarious. One of the scenes in the movie where the two main characters are on drugs is arguably the funniest scene I have ever seen. And a very unexpected cameo towards the end. I loved it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 QUOTE (GoodAsGould @ Mar 24, 2012 -> 12:12 AM) When watching I felt that to enjoy The Hunger Games you really need to have read the book first, but apparently all my friends with me liked the movie and none of them read it so.... guess I know nothing. I think since the movie stayed so true to the book it wasn't as smooth as Harry Potter movies or I imagine Twilight is but I rather it stay true to the book as best as possible. I was actually pretty bored since the movie is literally a graphical representation of the book word for word. I know that might not make any sense, and I'm sure it's just because I so recently read the book, but I was juts hoping it'd end since ever scene in the book was described so well I felt like I'd already seen the movie. Still, they did a good job. I want to see Jennifer Lawrence's melons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 QUOTE (SoxFan1 @ Mar 24, 2012 -> 01:20 AM) 21 Jump Street was hilarious. One of the scenes in the movie where the two main characters are on drugs is arguably the funniest scene I have ever seen. And a very unexpected cameo towards the end. I loved it. Yes. Like I said, funniest movie since "The Hangover". Channing Tatum is hilarious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milkman delivers Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 I hope the surprise cameo isn't Johnny Depp, as I know that's not a surprise at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 QUOTE (Milkman delivers @ Mar 24, 2012 -> 07:41 AM) I hope the surprise cameo isn't Johnny Depp, as I know that's not a surprise at all. I knew he was having a cameo since they were filming. The way he shows up kind of comes out of nowhere and what happens to him is pretty funny. It's funny that Peter DeLuise shows up with him but nobody remembers him. Also Holly Robinson Peete is near the beginning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 QUOTE (Milkman delivers @ Mar 24, 2012 -> 07:41 AM) I hope the surprise cameo isn't Johnny Depp, as I know that's not a surprise at all. Yeah, that's been all over the place. It's funny, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 I thought Hunger Games was pretty awesome despite having read the book and knowing exactly what was gonna happen the whole time. I enjoyed seeing the ridiculousness of the Capitol portrayed visually. Also, Katniss is the narrator in the book, but not in the movie, so seeing more of the behind the scenes stuff in the Capitol was cool, especially the Hunger Games control room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3E8 Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 QUOTE (SoxFan1 @ Mar 24, 2012 -> 01:20 AM) 21 Jump Street was hilarious. One of the scenes in the movie where the two main characters are on drugs is arguably the funniest scene I have ever seen. And a very unexpected cameo towards the end. I loved it. It's remarkable since the guy who co-wrote it and starred in it isn't funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 QUOTE (3E8 @ Mar 24, 2012 -> 11:48 AM) It's remarkable since the guy who co-wrote it and starred in it isn't funny. I think Jonah Hill is quite funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3E8 Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Mar 24, 2012 -> 11:54 AM) I think Jonah Hill is quite funny. http://www.soxtalk.com/forums/index.php?sh...t&p=2562334 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 (edited) Jonah Hill > Seth Rogen Saturday Morning Update: Lionsgate reports that The Hunger Games made $68.25 million on Friday. That's the highest non-sequel Friday gross and the 5th highest Friday gross in history. Assuming around $40 million Saturday and $30 million Sunday, it's looking at a $135-140 million landing, higher than even most elevated expectations and hype. Another way to put it in perspective is that more than 3000 shows around the US are already pre sold out. A hot topic at ew.com, is Jennifer Lawrence "too sexy" for Kitness and not young and emaciated enough? Was she forecast in that role largely on a similar turn in Winter's Bone and less on the work she's done such as X-Men since? Finally, 21 Jump Street was very good, it's one of those movies like the police satire with Ferrell and Wahlberg that you expect to be at best so-so and are pleasantly surprised. Casting Channing Tatum against type was pretty brilliant. Edited March 24, 2012 by caulfield12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danman31 Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 Jennifer Lawrence isn't attractive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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