tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4163733401418146284.post7146312978822959750..comments2024-03-27T03:04:01.422-06:00Comments on Seasons of Humility: My Thoughts on The Hunger Games MovieAmber Holcombhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15100265646497152198noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4163733401418146284.post-34530688048279614842012-08-20T22:01:27.903-06:002012-08-20T22:01:27.903-06:00Rissi,
Cool! Sounds like you have some great idea...Rissi,<br /><br />Cool! Sounds like you have some great ideas you're pondering - hope this review helps in some way! :)<br /><br />Looking forward to seeing what you come up with!<br /><br />~AmberAmber Holcombhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15100265646497152198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4163733401418146284.post-27754886832261942282012-08-20T20:56:06.311-06:002012-08-20T20:56:06.311-06:00Actually, yes, it is this post.
I am trying to s...Actually, yes, it is this post. <br /><br />I am trying to start writing some more "serious" posts that aren't just reviews, so I am going to be writing one on entertainment and use this film as a basis (you raise some interesting points). Should be... interesting. :-) Rissihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11378400717440822186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4163733401418146284.post-7286103415507043022012-08-20T17:33:13.764-06:002012-08-20T17:33:13.764-06:00Rissi,
Yeah, it was nice to have a broader perspe...Rissi,<br /><br />Yeah, it was nice to have a broader perspective and to see "behind the scenes," so to speak. The movie was well-done in that sense. <br /><br />And hahaha, sorry about that! ;) Although I think that's great that you put a lot of thought into your reviews!<br /><br />As for quoting me, that's totally fine! I'm honored you thought something I said was worth quoting, LOL! :) Were you thinking of using quotes from this particular post, or from something else? Just curious. :)<br /><br />~AmberAmber Holcombhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15100265646497152198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4163733401418146284.post-87415769199979860702012-08-20T16:43:26.353-06:002012-08-20T16:43:26.353-06:00Sure! I liked that this wasn't just Katniss...Sure! I liked that this wasn't just Katniss' POV (a film wouldn't be) because it opens more doors and makes these 'games' more "understandable" though still impossible to accept. <br /><br />*gasp*<br /><br />I forgot to mention a couple of things about Peeta and Katniss' relationship that reading your comments/review reminded me of! YIKES! Must re-vise part of my review - and (great!) make it longer yet. ;-) <br /><br />Hey! I was wondering if you'd mind if I "borrowed" some of your quotes for a blog post. I would, of course give you full credit... <br /><br />If you do, I understand perfectly and will not take offense if you prefer I not use any of your writing.Rissihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11378400717440822186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4163733401418146284.post-26157805368129095472012-08-20T12:55:52.007-06:002012-08-20T12:55:52.007-06:00Rissi,
Thank you! And you're welcome. :) Than...Rissi,<br /><br />Thank you! And you're welcome. :) Thanks for reading my review!<br /><br />And I know what you mean about conflicted thoughts...as well as the idea that repeat viewings often change our opinions in some ways. But I also agree that this isn't exactly an enjoyable, eating-popcorn-and-relaxing type movie that I would return to very often. <br /><br />~AmberAmber Holcombhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15100265646497152198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4163733401418146284.post-48457028091787704422012-08-20T12:37:55.908-06:002012-08-20T12:37:55.908-06:00"It's an engrossing but terrifying look a..."It's an engrossing but terrifying look at a futuristic world that forces people to face evil and then decide what - if anything - they are going to do about it."<br /><br />Well said, Amber! Thank you for your review links - I appreciate that! <br /><br />My thoughts are conflicted (even from reading the book) about this cultural craze. I think a second viewing will change/alter some of my initial impressions but beyond that... I don't see this ever becoming my fave movie. Rissihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11378400717440822186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4163733401418146284.post-15936199181387156522012-04-09T23:02:28.215-06:002012-04-09T23:02:28.215-06:00Joy,
I think it was a very good adaptation! :) I ...Joy,<br /><br />I think it was a very good adaptation! :) I haven't seen or read Twilight, so I guess I can't really say anything on that subject, LOL!<br /><br />Hmmm... I really liked Katniss and Peeta in the movie, but yeah, definitely not the complicated relationship it was in the books! I thought it was sweet, though, and it made me like Katniss a bit more, I think. :)<br /><br />And yes, Cynna/Cinna was great in the movie! Rather intense and yet likeable, which perhaps sets the stage for movies to come...? <br /><br />~AmberAmber Holcombhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15100265646497152198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4163733401418146284.post-18447992923645198762012-04-09T21:37:31.895-06:002012-04-09T21:37:31.895-06:00I think they did such a great job with this movie....I think they did such a great job with this movie....waaaaay better than the cheesy first Twilight adaptation. I know they're totally different stories, but I couldn't help but compare them b/c both book series turned this otherwise normal middle aged mom into a raving squealing fan girl. :)<br /><br />I agree with you and Juju, the nuances of Katniss and Peeta's complicated relationship didn't translate onto the screen. Such a pity. But otherwise, it was a fantastic film.<br /><br />My favorite character was Lenny Kravitz's Cynna. I liked him on the screen even better than in the book.Joy Tamsin Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11559855237654982212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4163733401418146284.post-24812517356544109672012-03-30T03:49:31.946-06:002012-03-30T03:49:31.946-06:00Ruth,
Thank you! I'm glad you liked the book ...Ruth,<br /><br />Thank you! I'm glad you liked the book - I loved your review of it! Hope you like the movie for the same reasons, as well! :)<br /><br />~AmberAmber Holcombhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15100265646497152198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4163733401418146284.post-81413998797070783852012-03-30T03:48:27.611-06:002012-03-30T03:48:27.611-06:00Julie,
That is so nice of you to say! I'm hon...Julie,<br /><br />That is so nice of you to say! I'm honored you would feel that way about my review. :)<br /><br />And I'm sorry to hear about your movie experience!! I guess I got used to the shakiness...and I did cover my eyes a little bit off and on because of the violence. That's a bummer that you were both nauseated - I hope that your DVD experience is better!<br /><br />~AmberAmber Holcombhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15100265646497152198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4163733401418146284.post-76983976746161932082012-03-30T03:44:26.691-06:002012-03-30T03:44:26.691-06:00Bluerose,
A blogger couldn't ask for a better...Bluerose,<br /><br />A blogger couldn't ask for a better compliment. :) I'm so glad this post was helpful to you! <br /><br />Some people might have expected the movie to be more violent, but for someone like me...it was definitely violent enough. I covered my eyes in some parts. And yeah...I think tears - or at least intense emotion - can be expected! ;)<br /><br />I don't want to say one way or the other whether or not you should watch the movie - definitely up to you to decide! But thank you so much for your kind comment! :)<br /><br />~AmberAmber Holcombhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15100265646497152198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4163733401418146284.post-51160795052901373182012-03-27T08:28:10.648-06:002012-03-27T08:28:10.648-06:00Great review, Amber! I thought the novel was extre...Great review, Amber! I thought the novel was extremely well-done and thought-provoking, so I'm really looking forward to the film!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11986319237275869540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4163733401418146284.post-86863622106940419152012-03-27T08:12:09.355-06:002012-03-27T08:12:09.355-06:00Amber you are so good at putting into words exactl...Amber you are so good at putting into words exactly what I feel! I really liked the movie and the books because they are so thought-provoking. They are disturbing, yes, but still thought-provoking. The movement of the camera bothered my daughter and I a lot. My daughter had to go throw up! Ack! I think we were sitting too close. We were in the 4th row. So where most people were bothered for only a short time, both of us were nauseated throughout the whole movie. I would like to see it again because I missed parts of it since I had to keep my eyes closed. Both of us have agree though that we will wait for the DVD and hopefully on our own TV it won't cause us to get that way. :) <br /><br />Again, you always have such a way of putting your thoughts into words. I love it! Great review!<br /><br />Julie @ My Favorite PastimeJuliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07190011785450338206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4163733401418146284.post-30668570923248822472012-03-27T08:09:42.835-06:002012-03-27T08:09:42.835-06:00With all the hype it's been given, I've be...With all the hype it's been given, I've been wanting to see the movie. But, after reading your post, I'm asking myself "Why?". I don't want to read the books because I don't think I can handle the violence, so I imagine the movie would be the same! <br />"The Lottery" gave me nightmares and kept me up at night when I was a teenager, (and it really wasn't that violent) so I typically stay away from entertainment in that form. (killing and torture, not necessarily violence at all)<br /><br />As always, great post! :) You've given me things to think about!<br /><br />P.s. I was crying during a PREVIEW for the movie, so I can't imagine how many tissues I would need for the whole thing. ;)Bluerosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00680170638396181756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4163733401418146284.post-70406660766640553182012-03-27T00:48:37.544-06:002012-03-27T00:48:37.544-06:00Faye,
Yes, first-person POV doesn't quite tra...Faye,<br /><br />Yes, first-person POV doesn't quite translate very well in movies! I think it worked in this case, though, as I really liked the broader perspective. :) <br /><br />Thank you for sharing your thoughts!<br /><br />~AmberAmber Holcombhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15100265646497152198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4163733401418146284.post-71958390794705842632012-03-27T00:46:36.547-06:002012-03-27T00:46:36.547-06:00Juju,
Thank you so much for reading my review, an...Juju,<br /><br />Thank you so much for reading my review, and for sharing your thoughts! I agree with you on the shakiness - it does seem to bring the viewer into the scene, and I appreciated the lack of focus in regards to the fighting. (But I did cover my eyes in some parts, so I might not have received the full effect...)<br /><br />And there does certainly seem to be a good connection between Katniss and Gale. However, I did really like how Peeta was portrayed - maybe I imposed a connection on them from reading the books. ;) He came across as really sweet and dedicated, and I loved Katniss' reaction in the berry scene! And I think it helped Peeta's cause to not hear all of Katniss' thoughts... Either way, they all did a great job acting! :)<br /><br />Glad you loved the movie!<br /><br />~AmberAmber Holcombhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15100265646497152198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4163733401418146284.post-9280940478714550512012-03-27T00:40:57.440-06:002012-03-27T00:40:57.440-06:00Christina,
Thank you so much for taking the time ...Christina,<br /><br />Thank you so much for taking the time to read my thoughts on the books and the movie! I'm afraid my thoughts on the movie aren't as organized as my thoughts on the book series... I think I was too eager to get my post up and to write down my observations, and I wanted to sound smart and clever. :P Instead, I didn't quite seem to get across what I really thought about all of those various observations! But I hope you were able to make some sense out of it. :)<br /><br />This story really sparks a lot of questions and discussion! I thought the movie turned out great, but definitely intense and probably not for everyone. I understand what you mean about watching the movie first - I'll be curious to hear your thoughts on it, as well! :) One thing I did appreciate about reading the book first is that I was more prepared to deal with the content of the movie...but as long as you're aware of the plot, that should help!<br /><br />Thank you again for stopping by! :)<br /><br />~AmberAmber Holcombhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15100265646497152198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4163733401418146284.post-59971715220700410202012-03-26T18:03:20.172-06:002012-03-26T18:03:20.172-06:00It's tough when movies aren't like the boo...It's tough when movies aren't like the books. I think it's especially hard for the movies to compare when the book was written in first person, because that really get's lost in a movie. Great thoughts!Faithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03150290024386704712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4163733401418146284.post-57095892608698834552012-03-26T09:22:09.992-06:002012-03-26T09:22:09.992-06:00Awesome review.
The shakiness bothered me at firs...Awesome review.<br /><br />The shakiness bothered me at first but I quickly adapted and it added to the feeling that we are their in the woods with her.<br /><br />I do miss the way we could see into her feelings for Peeta and Gale.<br /><br />I feel like Gale's feelings and devotion are translating well but Peeta and Katniss' feelings aren't.<br /><br />Overall though I loved it.Tales of Whimsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10938494589922620170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4163733401418146284.post-78055210926642668122012-03-26T08:03:34.377-06:002012-03-26T08:03:34.377-06:00I really enjoyed your book review of The Hunger Ga...I really enjoyed your book review of The Hunger Games, and so found your thoughtful break down here very interesting as well. I like how you compare some of the book to movie aspects, as well as your own personal opinions. <br /><br />I've yet to read the books, but probably won't until after I watch the movie. For some reason, I enjoy a movie adaptation more if I don't read the book it's based on first. (I think I get irritated by what they leave out on the cutting room floor and it tends to ruin the film for me. ) :)<br /><br />Anyhow, I really look forward to seeing The Hunger Games for myself, but it probably won't be till the dvd comes out-since I don't make it to the theatre very often these days. <br /><br />I know you'd been looking forward to THG movie, so I'm really glad it seemed to meet most of your expectations. :) Thanks again, for sharing this wonderful, insightful, review Amber!Christina Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07868104433001898391noreply@blogger.com