The Hunger Games [4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray + Digital HD]

It's never easy to take a book that is written in the first person and takes place mostly in the main character's head and portray that on film. Add in the fact that this particular story has major high action elements and an even bigger overarching theme, and I think the director and actors did a great job of bringing this amazing book to life. I will admit, I was nervous! Having read the book a few more times that I would like to admit, I had an emotional imvestment in the characters and was very interested in how the social elements would be played out. Considering that this is the first of four movies, I feel the director and cast did a great job! The film was exciting and entertaining. It starts the thinking process and knowing the other books very well, I can somewhat see what direction they are taking and am looking forward to see what comes next. I know that some people are miffed that certain items or scenes from the book were leftout. I was at first upset about one scene toward the end. But then I remembered that like JK Rowling had with the Harry Potter series, Suzanne Collins had serious input in the screenplay. Also, like JK Rowling, some tough decisions had to be made to make a movie from a book. Some things get cut or changed a little because while both mediums tell a story, they are two very different artistic mediums and it is never easy to translate a book into a movie. I also know it has to be very hard to balance making a film of a book that has such a huge, strong fan base along with making a movie that is enjoyable even for people who didn't read the book. I can't speak for everyone, but my family and friends were split down the middle on those who read the book before seeing the movie and those who just saw the movie. All were entertained and could follow the story. Only one person, my husband, needed a scene explained to him and once I told him that it really was a scene to help arch into the next movie he said 'makes sense' and agreed that it was a great way to open the beginning of this story. Thank you for offering this on instant streaming. This was my first time trying it, despite being a long time Amazon shopper, but it won't be the last.

I knew virtually nothing about this movie, and very little about the story. Only what my middle school students told me. Since it was a rainy Sunday, I thought I would check out either this movie, or 'Revenge of the Titans'. I'm still wondering if I made the right choice. I will not rehash the plot or the merits and demerits of individual actors. I will only discuss my interpretation and impression of what this movie represents. Was I glad I watched it? Yes. Would I watch it again? No. Would I recommend it for young teens? No, but the draw of the books will make the film irresistible. This is one of the most depressing, 'pathetic' movies I've ever watched. It's 'Survivor' meets 'Lord of the Flies' in a dysfunctional (or perhaps 'malfunctional') dystopian culture. So how to rate it was my dilemma. Is movie quality based upon plot? This one certainly has that. Is it based on the performers? This movie suffers no lack here. Top notch without exception. Veteran performers teaming with experienced and talented youngsters at the top of their game. Is it based on what is remembered when the film ends? I don't think I want to remember this one. Its story often became too...shall I say, 'possible'? In short, this movie is well worth the two-and-one-half hours running time. I loved it, but I didn't like it. So what's not to like? The frightening realism of just how tenable this post-apocalyptic death struggle might really be in a totalitarian society where life is cheap and entertainment is paramount. The late Steve Allen is quoted as saying our society is rapidly becoming one where 'vulgarians entertain barbarians'. 'Hunger Games' might more be described as a world where young adolescents are washed and preened to be sacrificed upon a depraved society's altar of lust for bloodsport. This movie is frightening and disturbing in what it may well foreshadow. Plasticized talk shows, outrageously dressed gender-blenders, Neo-Roman entertainment spectacles and nomenclature (e.g., Caesar, Seneca, Tribute) as well as teenage gladiators randomly selected to satisfy the bloodguilt of generations past. Also disturbing is the gratuitous (though reasonably restrained) death of both young and older children. Certainly the film plays down the butcherous blood and death, but it leaves no doubt that it is ever-present and merciless. I will recall two things as I remember this movie. One, the foreboding--almost imperceptible--background pounding throughout the soundtrack which ever-reminded the viewer of the 'canons of death'. Two, I will remember that no one around me moved for the duration of the film. It as much captured our attention as it did disturb us with its insensitivity toward human life. That our generation of children will find this film more entertaining than disturbing speaks volumes regarding where our culture is heading. A generation steeped in video-game warfare and computer simulated death will be enamored by scenes where software comes alive to kill, the environment is manipulated through technology, death is a necessary function to satisfy the living, and survival at whatever cost is the prime initiative. As a film, this is one is good. True, amidst the carnage there are glimpses of what seem--by post-apocalyptic society standards--old fashioned. There is human compassion, appreciation for a sacrificial spirit, and of course, there is love. But again, there is that frightening portent of a world where life and death by lottery evolves into a barbaric chess game where even the good knights and pawns must succumb to the power and will of the ever-watching and all-powerful state. A state which will not allow embarrassment, and may capriciously alter its own society's rules in order to promote its own appeasement. A state which provides for and furnishes all it feels its citizenry should own in a game of survival. A state which forces its subjects to take the paths of least resistance in order to live, and manipulates its own to say what it alone wants to hear. A state which has degraded such barbarism that death itself becomes the cause of celebration.

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Ces dernières années Hollywood s'est laissé aller à produire des franchises cinéma à tour de bras souvent adaptées de livres pour la jeunesse. Si pour certaines de ces productions, le succès a été éphémère voir nul, il en est une qui a su non seulement ravir les fans de science-fiction mais aussi plaire à un public plus large, et pas seulement adolescent : Hunger Games. Se voulant à la fois une véritable satire de la société de consommation tout en mettant en exergue le combat des classes sociales, cette saga a l'intelligence de ne pas prendre son public pour des idiots. Réussite tant critique que commerciale, elle fait montre d'une grande capacité à renouveler son concept de fiction d'anticipation par une grande maîtrise de ses effets visuels et ses concepts architecturaux. Brillant et percutant. Ce premier volet qui installe son univers et ses personnages nous dévoile une Jennifer Lawrence aussi à l'aise dans les scènes d'action que dans l'émotion. Le reste de la distribution est à l'avenant avec des pointures telles que Donald Sutherland, Stanley Tucci, Woody Harrelson ainsi qu'Elizabeth Banks méconnaissables et parfaitement intégrés à l'intrigue. Une vraie réussite. Pour ce faire, l'éditeur français Metropolitan Filmexport a fait les choses en grand avec ce coffret prestige gavés de bonus et de jolies trouvailles : Le film au format Blu-ray (Disque 1), le film au format DVD (Disque 2), les suppléments du film (Disques 3 et 4), le CD de musique (Disque 5) dans un très beau digipack en noir aux effigies des héros du film. En goodies : le poster du film, 8 cartes postales ainsi qu'un magnifique badge métallique de collection. Le coffret est superbe et permet d'intégrer le tout de façon très ergonomique. Collector absolu. En ce qui concerne l'image et le son, là aussi on est aux anges avec la présence du français et de l'anglais en 7.1 DTS (Haute définition) et du français et anglais en 5.1 dolby digital (Standard) avec sous-titres français pour les deux versions. Probablement l'une des plus belles éditions faites pour une franchise par Métropolitan. Franchement si vous aimez la SF et les récits d'anticipation, Hunger Games vous ravira !

Great movie - it has done the book well.

Recensione del blog Le passioni di Brully Ho voluto aspettare la recensione del libro prima di parlarvi anche del film, mi piace scriverle entrambe nello stesso giorno! Sono felice di poter dire che fra il libro e il film non ci sono state differenze eclatanti (come nel caso, ad esempio, di The Host, che spero di commentare al più presto). Una differenza che ho notato tanto, è stato il carattere di Katniss. Nel libro è molto calcolatrice, fredda, sa quello che deve fare e non le importa molto di ciò che le sta attorno, a differenza di Rue (ma anche lì è diciamo contenta di essere sua alleata, ma spera che sia qualcun altro a ucciderla, per non averla nella coscienza) nel film è...più umana. Si lascia travolgere dai sentimenti, lo si nota subito quando ha preso il posto della sorella come Tributo, era sconvolta (nel libro cerca di essere indifferente, per non dare a nessuno soddisfazione). Katniss nel libro ha un pessimo rapporto con Haymitch, mentre qui nel libro, c'è una base di profondo rispetto, nonostante i battibecchi. Loro due sono molto più simili di quanto sembra. Il film lo amo, come ho detto in un post su Facebook è il mio film preferito. Lo guardo quasi una volta a settimana, e ogni volta lo vedo in modo diverso, scorgo dettagli che magari prima non notavo. È un film ricco di emozioni. Intenso e profondo. Lo amo! Gli attori sono stati tutti quanti molto molto bravi a immedesimarsi in questa realtà: dalla povertà del Distretto 12 al lusso assurdo di Capitol City, con le sue mode stravaganti. Un personaggio che ho amato pian piano sempre di più è stato Peeta. Non so esattamente quando ho capito di adorarlo, fatto sta che non saprei scegliere fra lui e Gale... Che dire...io il film lo consiglio veramente a tutti! Non ve en pentirete. Sono in super attesa per "La ragazza di fuoco" Il trailer mi fa venire i brividi! Ieri al cinema l'hanno fatto vedere e alla fine non mi sono nemmeno accorta che avevo le lacrime agli occhi...

面白い映画です。