





Product Description Based on the second book in the Hunger Games trilogy. desertcart.com When it comes to blockbuster franchises, the first sequel frequently offers pumped-up versions of the initial thrills--to diminishing results. Catching Fire, however, the second adaptation drawn from Suzanne Collins's Hunger Games trilogy, defies that trend with more finely drawn relationships. With the 74th Games in the history books, Katniss (Oscar winner Jennifer Lawrence, as comfortable in warrior garb as in designer couture) and Peeta (Josh Hutcherson, better than ever) set out on a victory tour across Panem with Haymitch (Woody Harrelson) and Effie (Elizabeth Banks). Despite her best efforts to feign romance with her co-competitor and to keep posttraumatic stress at bay, President Snow (Donald Sutherland) fears that Katniss's defiant nature will incite rebellion, so he takes a tip from new gamemaker Plutarch (Philip Seymour Hoffman) and launches a Quarter Quell in which past champions, such as the hilariously bitter Johanna (Jena Malone) and the deceptively arrogant Finnick (Sam Claflin), will fight to the death. Not all tributes are quite so young, like Mags (Lynn Cohen), a senior citizen who suits up for battle and establishes a touching bond with Finnick (Jeffrey Wright and Amanda Plummer play the craftiest teammates). Until the cliffhanger ending, director Francis Lawrence (I Am Legend) serves up an array of splendors, from killer baboons to the ever-amazing outfits of Effie and Caesar (Stanley Tucci). Most significantly, the script from cowriter Simon Beaufoy (Slumdog Millionaire) strengthens the bonds between Katniss and Peeta and Gale (Liam Hemsworth), who prove themselves more worthy than ever of Katniss's affections. --Kathleen C. Fennessy Review: Remember Who the Enemy Is - Admit it. Some of you have been waiting for this one. I know I have. If you saw "The Hunger Games," you will remember that in this battle to the death, our two representatives from District 12 had to pretend to be in love in order to get sponsors to provide some much-needed supplies necessary for their survival (and victory). Now the Panem government wants to see them marry to prove that it wasn't a hoax. The problem is, The Capitol senses a rebellion brewing and thinks our heroine may be the inspiration, so they announce The Quarter Quell which will pit contestants drawn from previous winners. She is certain to have her name drawn as she is the only female winner from District 12 in the past quarter century. So much for that "lifetime of plenty" she was promised. Some of these are returnees from the first episode: * Jennifer Lawrence (Oscar for "Silver Linings Playbook") is back as Katniss, the role model I wish tweens would emulate: Her first instinct always is to help; she is genuine; she's smart; and she's resourceful. AND she has become the unwitting symbol of rebellion in Panem. * Josh Hutcherson ("Red Dawn") is Peeta, her partner, and, to make their story look real, her fiance. This guy is steadfast, strong and soooo much in love with her.... * Liam Hemsworth ("The Last Song") is Gale, her first love, still working in the mine back in District 12, taking care of her mother and sister and trying to ignore the publicity about Katniss and Peeta's pending nuptials. * Sam Claflin ("Snow White and the Huntsman") is Finnick, one of the other contestants. Is he an ally they can trust or an enemy who will stab them in the back? * Lenny Kravitz ("Precious") is the wonderful Cinna, the designer who created the marvelous dress that launched Katniss as the Girl on Fire. This year's design is even more provocative. Wait until you see it! * Donald Sutherland ("The Hunger Games") returns as President Snow, walking a fine line between assassinating Katniss outright (which might inflame the rebels) and trying to outwit her (which he's fairly confident he can do). * Stanley Tucci ("Jack the Giant Slayer") once again is the perfect television host: smarmy, overly enthusiastic and completely despicable. * Elizabeth Banks ("Pitch Perfect") This time her Effie Trinket seems to have grown a heart. Whew! * Woody Harrelson ("Seven Psychopaths") still is Haymitch (and he still drinks too much). He's the only former winner of the Hunger Games from District 12 still living and as such, serves as a mentor for our two contestants. This is a battle of wits, guts and gumption. It is PG-13 because of the grisly idea behind the games, although we rarely see blood. There is a sprinkle of profanity but it is warranted when used. We mostly see resourceful (and loyal) young adults in a battle for their lives. They remind each other, "Remember who the enemy is." This is exciting, involving and we have a LOT of people to root for. I haven't named all the principal characters in this 146-minute epic, but I must warn you, there are no dull spots when you can take a quick break, so do NOT drink too many liquids! I'm looking forward to the third (and fourth) episodes, "Mockingjay." Suzanne Collins' final book in this trilogy has been split into two $creenplay$. I guess my set from desertcart will total 4 DVDs. Review: LIVE TWO MORE YEARS AND YOU CAN SEE THE CONCLUSSION!!!! - There is an unsettling trend that has festered its way into Hollywood. I guess you could say it has been going on for years, but this is a little different. An author writes a trilogy (or more) of books geared toward young adults, they become popular and then Hollywood milks the public dry with movies that have no ending until they actually make the final movie; which could be delayed longer and longer, depending upon how much milking takes place. "Harry Potter" was the poster child for this trend and that was followed by the "Twilight" series, both of which split their final books into two movies for more milking. I call this an unsettling trend because often what happens is bad film-making; movies with no payoff, stories that are interrupted for months or years until they film and release the next chapter, movies that their entire purpose for existence is a side-story and finally, payoff after 4,5, or 7 movies that makes you realize that 4,5 or 7 movies was really unnecessary. I say this because "The Hunger Games" is one of those franchises' of films and you should be fully aware of these downsides that I just listed. Fortunately for "Hunger Games", it is spectacular film-making. Most importantly though, it is gifted with an amazing actress that effortlessly achieves the one thing that I think is the greatest asset that any movie can; empathy. Katniss Everdeen is an unwilling and sympathetic anti-hero and if you as an audience member don't feel the emotions that she is going through or are moving in your seat as she runs, dives and survives, you may need to check your pulse. "Catching Fire" is more than the action movie that you would expect. It is brilliantly thought-provoking. Each character is drawn to complexity with great thought and performed with vigor by great actors. When Woody Harrelson's character Haymitch tells Katniss that the upcoming exercise is to find allies, the message is clear to her and to you the audience. From that point on, you the audience member and Katniss Everdeen are one in the same. You are studying the characters and your heart is racing when the events begin to unfold. Who does she trust? Who do you trust? You'd have to have been in a Turkish prison not to know that "Catching Fire" is the middle book of a three-book series and the second of a four-movie series. Therefore, despite its qualities, the movie builds you to a boiling point, the screen drops to black and on the screen comes the crackling burning mockingjay icon, signifying credits and a wink to you that you'll have to wait until November 2014 for part 1 of the rest of the story and November 2015 for the concluding film. Thanks for your cash! See you then! Hope you live that long! On the good side, rather than make you mad, the movie achieves its desired goal and lights an appropriate fire in your gut. I have already drawn three 'X''s on my living room wall. When I get approximately 365 of them, I can see the next movie.




| ASIN | B008JFUS5A |
| Actors | Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth |
| Best Sellers Rank | #10,868 in Movies & TV ( See Top 100 in Movies & TV ) #5,309 in DVD |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (42,742) |
| Director | Francis Lawrence |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item model number | 252680 |
| MPAA rating | PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned) |
| Media Format | Closed-captioned, Color, Multiple Formats, NTSC, Widescreen |
| Number of discs | 1 |
| Producers | Jon Kilik, Nina Jacobson |
| Product Dimensions | 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 2.4 ounces |
| Release date | March 7, 2014 |
| Run time | 2 hours and 26 minutes |
| Studio | Liosngate Pictures Entertainment |
| Writers | Michael deBruyn, Simon Beaufoy, Suzanne Collins |
J**E
Remember Who the Enemy Is
Admit it. Some of you have been waiting for this one. I know I have. If you saw "The Hunger Games," you will remember that in this battle to the death, our two representatives from District 12 had to pretend to be in love in order to get sponsors to provide some much-needed supplies necessary for their survival (and victory). Now the Panem government wants to see them marry to prove that it wasn't a hoax. The problem is, The Capitol senses a rebellion brewing and thinks our heroine may be the inspiration, so they announce The Quarter Quell which will pit contestants drawn from previous winners. She is certain to have her name drawn as she is the only female winner from District 12 in the past quarter century. So much for that "lifetime of plenty" she was promised. Some of these are returnees from the first episode: * Jennifer Lawrence (Oscar for "Silver Linings Playbook") is back as Katniss, the role model I wish tweens would emulate: Her first instinct always is to help; she is genuine; she's smart; and she's resourceful. AND she has become the unwitting symbol of rebellion in Panem. * Josh Hutcherson ("Red Dawn") is Peeta, her partner, and, to make their story look real, her fiance. This guy is steadfast, strong and soooo much in love with her.... * Liam Hemsworth ("The Last Song") is Gale, her first love, still working in the mine back in District 12, taking care of her mother and sister and trying to ignore the publicity about Katniss and Peeta's pending nuptials. * Sam Claflin ("Snow White and the Huntsman") is Finnick, one of the other contestants. Is he an ally they can trust or an enemy who will stab them in the back? * Lenny Kravitz ("Precious") is the wonderful Cinna, the designer who created the marvelous dress that launched Katniss as the Girl on Fire. This year's design is even more provocative. Wait until you see it! * Donald Sutherland ("The Hunger Games") returns as President Snow, walking a fine line between assassinating Katniss outright (which might inflame the rebels) and trying to outwit her (which he's fairly confident he can do). * Stanley Tucci ("Jack the Giant Slayer") once again is the perfect television host: smarmy, overly enthusiastic and completely despicable. * Elizabeth Banks ("Pitch Perfect") This time her Effie Trinket seems to have grown a heart. Whew! * Woody Harrelson ("Seven Psychopaths") still is Haymitch (and he still drinks too much). He's the only former winner of the Hunger Games from District 12 still living and as such, serves as a mentor for our two contestants. This is a battle of wits, guts and gumption. It is PG-13 because of the grisly idea behind the games, although we rarely see blood. There is a sprinkle of profanity but it is warranted when used. We mostly see resourceful (and loyal) young adults in a battle for their lives. They remind each other, "Remember who the enemy is." This is exciting, involving and we have a LOT of people to root for. I haven't named all the principal characters in this 146-minute epic, but I must warn you, there are no dull spots when you can take a quick break, so do NOT drink too many liquids! I'm looking forward to the third (and fourth) episodes, "Mockingjay." Suzanne Collins' final book in this trilogy has been split into two $creenplay$. I guess my set from Amazon will total 4 DVDs.
C**N
LIVE TWO MORE YEARS AND YOU CAN SEE THE CONCLUSSION!!!!
There is an unsettling trend that has festered its way into Hollywood. I guess you could say it has been going on for years, but this is a little different. An author writes a trilogy (or more) of books geared toward young adults, they become popular and then Hollywood milks the public dry with movies that have no ending until they actually make the final movie; which could be delayed longer and longer, depending upon how much milking takes place. "Harry Potter" was the poster child for this trend and that was followed by the "Twilight" series, both of which split their final books into two movies for more milking. I call this an unsettling trend because often what happens is bad film-making; movies with no payoff, stories that are interrupted for months or years until they film and release the next chapter, movies that their entire purpose for existence is a side-story and finally, payoff after 4,5, or 7 movies that makes you realize that 4,5 or 7 movies was really unnecessary. I say this because "The Hunger Games" is one of those franchises' of films and you should be fully aware of these downsides that I just listed. Fortunately for "Hunger Games", it is spectacular film-making. Most importantly though, it is gifted with an amazing actress that effortlessly achieves the one thing that I think is the greatest asset that any movie can; empathy. Katniss Everdeen is an unwilling and sympathetic anti-hero and if you as an audience member don't feel the emotions that she is going through or are moving in your seat as she runs, dives and survives, you may need to check your pulse. "Catching Fire" is more than the action movie that you would expect. It is brilliantly thought-provoking. Each character is drawn to complexity with great thought and performed with vigor by great actors. When Woody Harrelson's character Haymitch tells Katniss that the upcoming exercise is to find allies, the message is clear to her and to you the audience. From that point on, you the audience member and Katniss Everdeen are one in the same. You are studying the characters and your heart is racing when the events begin to unfold. Who does she trust? Who do you trust? You'd have to have been in a Turkish prison not to know that "Catching Fire" is the middle book of a three-book series and the second of a four-movie series. Therefore, despite its qualities, the movie builds you to a boiling point, the screen drops to black and on the screen comes the crackling burning mockingjay icon, signifying credits and a wink to you that you'll have to wait until November 2014 for part 1 of the rest of the story and November 2015 for the concluding film. Thanks for your cash! See you then! Hope you live that long! On the good side, rather than make you mad, the movie achieves its desired goal and lights an appropriate fire in your gut. I have already drawn three 'X''s on my living room wall. When I get approximately 365 of them, I can see the next movie.
A**E
This movie wasn't bad for a sequel; not as good as the first, but still re-watchable. Some of the acting by Jennifer Lawrence felt a little too reserved for the Katniss character at this point. However, I still very much enjoyed the adaptation.
P**R
Second in the Hunger Games films series. Which adapts the second book of that particular young adult dystopian science fiction trilogy. It's not a good jumping on point if you've not seen the first film. So go and start with that if you haven't. If you have seen the first film but not read the books: Katniss and Peeta are now back home in their district. But their experience in the games won't go away in a hurry. Katniss has post traumatic stress [very convincingly depicted and portrayed] and just wants life to go back to normal. President Snow starts to see signs of rebellion, all inspired indirectly by what Katniss did. He send her and Peeta on a tour of the other districts. Where, among other things, they see how life in these places is a contrast to the opulence and decadence of the capital. Then comes the next part of the President's plan. A new games that will take care of Katniss and all the other winners, and stamp out any rebellion before it can spread. Sooner or later, Katniss is going to have to make some very important choices... Her central dilemma is very well depicted, and it allows her a lot more character development across the course of the film. Which has a different director to the original, but new director Francis Lawrence does manage to keep pretty much all of what was done before but add to it as well. Not least with new uniforms for the guards, which look more threatening. It's a long film, but as with the first one the first half zips along very nicely. It's only once we're in games territory again that it seems to slow down for a while. This segment does manage to be completely different from what went before, and has very memorable moments. The only flaw is that, also as with the first film, we don't really get to know too many of the participants in the latest games simply because there are so many of them. The ones who do feature strongly all manage to be memorable characters. More about some in a moment. Being that this is based on the second volume in a trilogy, it thus ends on a very big cliffhanger. But along the way it does what it needs to do. And it also makes the audience think. About standing up for yourself, getting noticed, and taking a stand. It's a very solid sequel and a good continuation. If you have read the book, then you'll find it's as faithful an adaptation as it could be. It can't fit everything in, but nearly ever major story beat for Katniss is there. And it also, unlike the novel which is seen entirely through her eyes, includes scenes she's not in. To show what else is going on in this world. These are very effective when showing how Katniss is starting to inspire people. Of the new actors playing the new characters, Sam Claflin is pretty good as Finnick Odair, coming over as very affable. But Jena Malone pretty much steals the show as Johanna Mason. Thanks to putting an incredible amount of energy into the performance, she commands attention whenever she's on screen. Philip Seymour Hoffman's moments as Plutarch Heavensbee are understated, but that's clearly down to what the character has to contend with here. But at least we will get to see more of him in the next film. The disc has the following language and subtitle options: Languages: English. Subtitles: English. It begins with several trailers, which can be skipped via the next button on the dvd remote. The extras are: A commentary from the director and one of the producers. Five minutes worth of deleted scenes. All of which run no longer than a minute and can only be watched all in a row. However; This also has a two disc edition. Which is what this review is of. You remember two disc editions of dvds? With long making of documentaries on them? They pretty much became history when movie companies decided that they'd try and make you switch to blu ray by putting almost all the extras onto those. Well, hats off to Lionsgate for being a lone hold out in this instance. The second disc of the two disc edition has one of those long making of documentaries on it. It runs for just over two hours, and it's divided into nine sections. Thus you can watch it all a very long row, or individually. They follow the complete - and I do mean complete - story of the production of the film in pretty much chronological order. The shortest section is nine minutes long [approx.] and the longest twenty six. It's a very thorough and fascinating piece of work, and just what the dvd format was made for in the first place. So if you want to know more, or to be reminded of discs of days gone past, then get the two disc version. It's worth the extra outlay.
L**T
Von vornherein möchte ich gleich anmerken: Ich habe die Bücher gelesen und diese Rezession kann Spoiler enthalten, wer also den Film noch nicht gesehen hat soll doch gefälligst ins Kino gehen und das nachholen. Nach den Spielen kehren Katniss und Peeta zurück nach Distrikt 12. Von außen betrachten scheint sich ihr Leben um 180° gedreht zu haben. Sie ziehen mit ihren Familien ins Dorf der Sieger, haben mehr als genug Geld und über Hunger müssen sie sich auch keine Sorgen mehr machen. Doch die Erlebnisse in der Arena lassen sich schwer verarbeiten. Albträume und Wahnvorstellungen tauchen immer wieder auf und die anstehende Tour der Sieger macht die ganze Situation nicht besser. Vor allem wenn Präsident Snow klar zu verstehen gibt: Das Kapitol kauft dir das verliebte Mädchen ab, die Distrikte ebenso wenig wie ich. Überzeuge mich. Auf der Tour wird sie in jedem Distrikt mit den Familien der gefallenen Tribute konfrontiert und macht es schwer Spiele zu verarbeiten und die gute Miene zum bösen Spiel aufrecht zu erhalten. Auch der Versuch das tragische Liebespaar aus Distrikt 12 zu mimen schlägt fehl. Im Gegenteil, sie scheint die Massen immer mehr aufzustacheln. Auch der Plan einer öffentlichen Hochzeit mit Peeta scheint daran nichts zu ändern. Präsident Snow stellt auch klar: du hast versagt. Alles, was Katniss plant oder jeder Plan in den sie verstrickt ist, scheint zum scheitern verurteilt zu sein. Präsident Snow möchte die Unruhen in den Distrikten im Keim ersticken und da kommt ihm das anstehende Jubel-Jubiläum, welches alle 25 Jahre unter Sonderregeln steht, gerade recht. "Am 75. Jahrestag werden als Erinnerung für die Rebellen daran, dass nicht einmal die Stärksten unter ihnen die Macht des Kapitols überwinden können, die männlichen und weiblichen Tribute aus dem bestehenden Kreis der Sieger ausgelost." Präsident Snow Distrikt 12 hat bisher nur drei Sieger hervorgebracht: Haymitch, Peeta und Katniss. Für Katniss steht fest, sie möchte Peeta als Sieger aus diesen Spielen raus holen. Allerdings wird es dieses Mal noch schwerer sein. Die anderen Tribute wurden nicht umsonst Sieger. Ob sie nun eine körperliche oder geistige Gefahr darstellen ist egal, um eine reele Chance zu haben müssen Katniss und Peeta Verbündete finden. Soweit zum Inhalt. "Die Tribute von Panem - Catching Fire" ist für die Länge von fast 150 Minuten erstaunlich kurzweilig. Es kommt einem garnicht so lang vor, man sieht den Cliffhanger am Ende und denk: was, zweieinhalb Stunden sind schon vorbei? Der Film kommt immer wieder mit neuen Informationen und baut recht schnell einen angenehmen Fluss auf. Ab und zu hätte man sich etwas mehr Zeit für einzelne Szenen nehmen können. Ich würde sagen, ein oder zwei Minuten mehr über den ganzen Film verteilt hätten dem Endprodukt nicht geschadet, aber das ist wirklich "Meckern auf hohem Niveau". Wie oben auch schon erwähnt müssen Katniss und Peeta Verbündete suchen, was es den anderen Tributen ermöglicht etwas mehr Farbe zu bekommen. Im ersten Teil hat jeder für sich selbst trainiert und sich für die Arena vorbereitet, und nur Wenige konnten etwas mehr sein als ein Randcharakter oder wie ich es gern sage: Kanonenfutter. Diesmal sieht die Situation anders aus. Die Tribute kennen sich schon seit Jahren und es wird mehr untereinander interagiert. Vor allem während der Parade gibt es da so einige witzige Momente (diese Aufzugszene, sie habens echt durchgezogen. Bitte hiermit um eine FSK 16 Version). Dabei merkt man auch, dass jeder Sieger sein Päckchen zu tragen hat und wie verrückt einige sind. Ein kleiner Überblick: Ein Sexgott der den Pferden die Zuckerwürfel stiehlt. Zwei verrückte Genies. Eine Dame mit Reißzähnen. Zwei drogenabhängige Wracks. Einen Mann mit nur einer Hand, der Haymitch den Schnaps weg säuft. Und eine bissige Zicke die sich gern entblößt. Wo ich grad bei Johanna bin: Ihre und Finnicks Synchronstimme hätte ich anders gewählt. Finnick fand ich etwas zu hart, er muss viel charmanter sein. Clafflins Synchronstimme aus Fluch der Karibik 4, in etwas anderer Tonlage fände ich angebrachter. Und Johanna muss, wie eben erwähnt, bissiger und zickiger sein. Effies Stimme wäre meiner Meinung nach perfekt gewesen. Etwas rauere Tonlage und fertig. "Meckern auf hohem Niveau" Zur Stammbesetzung möchte ich garnicht viel sagen da es schon oft genug gesagt wurde. Jennifer Lawrence bringt hier eine unfassbar starke Leistung. Josh Hutcherson darf in diesem Teil seinem Charakter mehr tiefe geben und Donald Sutherland ist als Präsident Snow richtig klasse. Jeder der die Bücher gelesen hat stellt sich nun die Frage: Wie nah ist der Film am Buch? Ich wage zu behaupten, dass dieser Film eine der besten Buchverfilmungen ist. Es gab wenig wesentliches was man gestrichen oder geändert hat. Klar saß ich im Kino und dachte mir machmal "schade das und das hät ich zu gern gesehen", aber das sind nur kleine Details oder triviale Sachen die einfach nicht zwingend nötig sind. Eine einzige Szene hätte man vielleicht bringen müssen, nämlich die mit den Flüchtlingen aus Distrikt 8 die Katniss von dem Mythos erzählen, dass Distrikt 13 noch besteht. Dann wäre der Cliffhanger für Nicht-Leser nicht ganz so unvermittelt gewesen. Andererseits kann ich verstehen, dass diese Szene gestrichen wurde. Sie hätte den Film total aus dem Fluss gerissen und auch im Buch fand ich dieses Kapitel so unglaublich langweilig und hab es beim erneuten Lesen einfach übersprungen. Zudem wird die ganze Lage im dritten Teil geklärt, also kann man auch nicht von Deus Ex Machina reden. Zusammenfassend kann man nur sagen, dass man hier ein wirkliches Meisterwerk auf die Beine gestellt hat und ich mich traue zu sagen: Wenn die letzten beiden Teile dieses Level halten können oder auch nur minimalst toppen, kann man diese Filmreihe mit der "Herr der Ringe" und "The Dark Knight" Trilogie in einem Atemzug nennen. Es wird hier mehr als nur Blockbuster-Popcorn-Kino gezeigt. Uns wird auch etwas Gesellschaftskritik geboten. Die starke Präsens der Medien und unsere Gier nach dem Leid anderer an dem wir uns aufgeilen können. Genauso haben wir hier ein paar Schauspielerische Leistungen die wirklich stark sind. Humor, Action, Gefühl, Story, Anregung zum Nachdenken, ein wunderbarer Cast und noch vieles mehr, in einer harmonischen Mischung machen diesen Film, und die gesamte Reihe, wirklich klasse. Abgerundet wird es für mich davon, dass ich endlich mal wieder Gänsehaut bei einem Film hatte und auch noch immer habe wenn ich an einige Momente denke. P.S. Da es immer wieder zu Plagiatsvorwürfen kommt, vor allem in Bezug auf den Film Battle Royal, und mir dieses Thema zum Hals raushängt und ich diese Diskussion langsam Leid bin hier noch ein paar Worte dazu (Hat nichts mehr mit der Bewertung des Films zu tun): Also ich habe den Film "Battle Royal" nicht gesehen, kenne allerdings die Handlung und kann verstehen, dass sich Einige vor den Kopf gestoßen fühlen. Allerdings kann ich nicht verstehen, dass daraus so eine Hetze entsteht. Das Thema einer Fernsehshow, die zur Belustigung von Leuten, auf kosten anderer Produziert wird ist nicht von "Battle Royal" erfunden worden. "Die Truman Show" mit Jim Carrey behandelte dieses Thema bereits 2 Jahre vor erscheinen von "BR" und auch Steven Kings Roman "Menschenjagd" gibt es wider. Aus meinen eigenen Interessen kann ich hier auch "One Piece" nennen welches im aktuellen Story-Abschnitt (über das ganze Jahr 2013) ebenfalls Gladiatorenkämpfe beinhaltet. Auf die Gladiatorenkämpfe die im alten Rom stattfanden, und wohl für viele in der Vergangenheit und Zukunft kreative Vorbilder sein werden, will ich erst garnicht zu sprechen kommen. Warum also fühlen sich viele von diesem Film so angepisst und betiteln es als "Abklatsch"? Ich hab mich damit mal etwas auseinander gesetzt und bin für mich auf einen recht treffenden Punkt gekommen. Vor 13 Jahren, als "BR" erschien, gab es jugendliche und junge Erwachsene die sich noch nicht wirklich mit diesem Thema auseinander gesetzt haben und wurden durch diesen Film dazu angeregt (andere haben sich wahrscheinlich einfach nur vom japanischen Stil der Gewaltdarstellung berieseln lassen). Nun greifen die Hungerspiele ebenfalls diese Thematik auf und geben einer neuen Generation, die sich mit der ganzen Sache ebenfalls noch nicht auseinandergesetzt haben, die Chance dies mit einem anderen Medium zu tun. Objektiv können wir dieses Thema "Abklatsch" garnicht bewerten. Wir verbinden mit dem Film oder Buch, das uns ein gewisses Thema, egal welches, näher gebracht hat immer "das ist mein persönliches Original". Ob das chronologisch richtig ist spielt dabei keine Rolle. Ich habe die Tribute von Panem als erstes gelesen/gesehen und hab mich mit der Thematik "Unterhaltung auf Kosten anderer" und ein paar anderen Aspekten nur deshalb auseinander gesetzt. Wenn ich nun "BR" sehen würde hätte ich im Hinterkopf aber immer die Hungerspiele schwirren. Es wird bei so etwas immer um den subjektiven Eindruck gehen. Wenn jetzt immer noch einer sagt: "was ein Schwachsinn, das ist alles abgekupfert", dem rate ich das Rad neu zu erfinden und wenn er das nicht schafft, sollte diese Person seine Bücher- und Filmsammlung aussortieren und nur noch die Bücher und Filme behalten oder besorgen die, chronologisch gesehen, eine Thematik behandeln und keinerlei inhaltliche Überschneidungen aufweisen. Zudem sollte derjenige seinen Fernseher und PC nur noch gezielt benutzten da viele Plagiate und "Abklatsch-Formate" existieren und er gefahr läuft sich zu ärgern. Damit noch einen schönen Tag oder guten Abend
M**K
Mi sono interessato a Hunger Games quando ho visto che la media delle recensioni del secondo episodio era stranamente altina (75% o giù di lì). Si tratta in pratica di una serie per ragazzi, fatta molto bene, ma di quello si tratta. Tra le "americanate" uscite negli ultimi anni è sicuramente una delle migliori (insieme al secondo Captain America e l'ultimo X-Men, tanto per citarne un paio). Grande scelta quella di mettere Jennifer Lawrence come protagonista, che tra gli attori giovani attualmente in circolazione è tra i migliori. Non avrei voluto dirlo ma ho finito per affezionarmi ai personaggi xD Il blu-ray è splendido, come è lecito aspettarsi da una grande e recente produzione. Non c'è un dettaglio proprio mozzafiato, ma credo che sia una scelta precisa (il film è girato in pellicola). Eccellentissimi contenuti extra, perfino troppo dettagliati; nelle due ore e mezza di backstage c'è qualsiasi cosa si voglia sapere del film: le scelte di produzione e quelle registiche, il casting, la preparazione degli attori, le riprese, le cineprese, le location, la costruzione dei set, la temperatura dell'acqua dell'arena, i vestiti, il trucco, le armi, l'Imax (molto interessante!!), il montaggio, gli effetti sonori e quelli visivi, la musica. Tutto in una sfavillante alta definizione. Manca giusto qualcosa sulla prima uscita del film :P Per riassumere, un buon film in un ottimo blu-ray.
S**N
Hunger Games - L'embrasement de Francis Lawrence, qui est la suite d'Hunger Games de Gary Ross, est beaucoup plus réussi que son aîné (Je n'ai même pas vu les 2h26 du film passer !). Au début, j'étais septique que se soit le réalisateur de Constantine et de Je suis une Légende qui réalise la suite d'Hunger Games, mais après avoir vu le film j'ai été agréablement surpris. Le second volet de la saga est plus sombre, plus adulte et plus prenant que le premier film et invite à une réflexion sur une société où la violence est devenue un divertissement. De plus, la musique est très bien dosée, l'histoire d'amour entre l'héroïne et ses deux amoureux n'est pas trop cucul (contrairement à la saga de Twilight !), les décors sont beaucoup plus futuristes que le premier film et les scènes d'actions beaucoup plus épiques. La note de la Presse sur le site Allociné est de 3.6 étoiles sur 5 et la note des spectateurs est de 4.3 étoiles sur 5.
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