UPDATE: First Reactions To THE HUNGER GAMES Hit

UPDATE: First Reactions To THE HUNGER GAMES Hit

Full reviews are still embargoed, but you can check out what a few of the blogging world's finest had to say about the screenings they saw, with some brief first reactions via Twitter. Updated with more quotes..

By MarkCassidy - Mar 12, 2012 02:03 PM EST
Filed Under: Sci-Fi

Despite a few impressive looking trailers and clips, many on CBM don't seem to have high hopes for Gary Ross' adaptation of the wildly popular first novel in the Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins. But if there are worries that we are looking at another Twilight type disaster, maybe these very positive first reactions will raise your expectations a little..


















I asked a few of them how they thought the movie would go over with those that haven't read the book (I haven't myself) and I was assured that it wouldn't make a difference. Of course we won't have a proper sense of the critical reactions until the full reviews hit, and remember John Carter also received the same initial good word. Now while I personally happened to enjoy that movie a lot, those early reactions ultimately proved not to be an accurate account of the final critical consensus. So, has this changed your mind or validated your opinion at all?

We will update with more reactions if we get em. The Hunger Games hits theaters March 23rd.









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Knightrider
Knightrider - 3/12/2012, 2:42 PM
Hmmm, not really sold on it if I am honest a bunch of 18 year olds in the woods, doing lots of running and deep discussions seems to much like Twlight, especially how this is coming out as Twlight is coming to an end.
marvel72
marvel72 - 3/12/2012, 2:46 PM
i'm waiting for the dvd maybe a download if my mate bothers to get it.

haven't seen anything of this film that makes me want to see it at the cinema.
StrangerX
StrangerX - 3/12/2012, 2:48 PM
Doesn't look like my kind of movie, but who knows!!
BruceLeroy
BruceLeroy - 3/12/2012, 2:50 PM
Battle Royale lite

Trash

TheGambitFreak
TheGambitFreak - 3/12/2012, 2:51 PM
Sorry, but the failed adventures of Katpiss and wanna-be Spider-Man does not intrigue me in the slighttest bit, but I'm sure some people will enjoy Katnip struggling to survive something I don't give a shit about.
Wildaniel
Wildaniel - 3/12/2012, 2:53 PM
CANT WAIT TO SEE IT!!!
DaenerysTargaryen
DaenerysTargaryen - 3/12/2012, 3:02 PM
I hope it actually is good. I dont wanna be lied to like I was with John Carter and Green Lantern
CyclopsWasRight
CyclopsWasRight - 3/12/2012, 3:05 PM
WHAT NOW MOTHER[frick]ER HATERS!!!!
MarkCassidy
MarkCassidy - 3/12/2012, 3:06 PM
Well, in fairness none of these guys (who are usually the first to post reactions to the big movies) praised GL, at the most you might have got a "wasn't too bad", and yeah most of them praised John Carter..but that WAS good:)
Nick56
Nick56 - 3/12/2012, 3:18 PM
I have yet to see a single trailer, tv spot, or poster that gets me interested in this film.
GingerBird
GingerBird - 3/12/2012, 3:19 PM
Sounds a lot like the early reviews of John Carter...
RAV3RXTZ
RAV3RXTZ - 3/12/2012, 3:22 PM
I'm still not feeling it and really have little idea of what it's all about. Might go see it anyways. I thought John Carter was good too!
Greengo
Greengo - 3/12/2012, 3:23 PM
Gentlelads: I'll watch John Carter then render my judgement to end debate once and for all.
Greengo
Greengo - 3/12/2012, 3:26 PM
This shite isn't doin nothing for me... but I'll watch it.

I think it will be very similar to John Carter in that most people don't know wtf they are paying to see.

With Twilight everyone knew it was about emo-vampires.
Greengo
Greengo - 3/12/2012, 3:30 PM
Everyone knows the higher your expectations the bigger the let down so I'm gonna keep mine low, thank you very much.
pro346
pro346 - 3/12/2012, 3:30 PM
This will be a download for me when the bluray leaks....
MarkCassidy
MarkCassidy - 3/12/2012, 3:30 PM
Oh by the way, in case any of you didn't already know..cabin In The Woods is getting VERY positive early word, apparently it's fracking terrifying too.
claybo4131
claybo4131 - 3/12/2012, 3:46 PM
Suzanne Collins, the author of the book, WROTE THE SCREENPLAY for the film, so it is about as true as it can be to the film.

Lionsgate is not showing the arena scenes, why ruin the good stuff.

Its NOT Twilight people, Twilight is poorly written and no 13 year old girl can make a case on why its good except "Edward is hot, No Jacob is Hot" is all they say.

Katniss is light years better than Bella Swan, she's not boy crazy, she means business, she reluctantly becomes a cold blooded killer even though she does not want to be.

This is not just a teen book, I know a lot of adults that have read it and were amazed by it.

If you do not go see this film, your loss, it has a chance to be something great. 75 million opening weekend minimum

I did see John Carter today, type of film that is best seen on the big screen and not a TV screen. Not great, but solid 7/10
Knightrider
Knightrider - 3/12/2012, 3:50 PM
Yeah have to say it does come over as a "Battle Royale" or "Running Man" type of film, but from the trailers, the vibe they appear to be giving off certainly isn't one of violence. Hasn't won me over, think this is a rental at best.
TPerryoo7
TPerryoo7 - 3/12/2012, 3:51 PM
this was the same stuff that was said about john carter.
claybo4131
claybo4131 - 3/12/2012, 3:52 PM
Battle Royale doesn't have the character development or backstory that Hunger Games has, its not a ripoff by any means.
RaleighAntrobus
RaleighAntrobus - 3/12/2012, 3:53 PM
@ Intruder

I tend to agree with you. Nothing about the movie looks even remotely interesting. Kinda hope I'm wrong, though...
claybo4131
claybo4131 - 3/12/2012, 3:54 PM
What will it take to convince you naysayers to see it? 85 % or higher on Rotten Tomatoes? A 70 million dollar opening weekend or more? People you know NOT FROM THIS SITE tell you about it? How about reading the book for once?
BlueMex
BlueMex - 3/12/2012, 4:10 PM
John Carter was pretty Awesome! cant compare to the awful Greenlantern was.
Oarsis
Oarsis - 3/12/2012, 4:15 PM
I knew it...THESE ARE FANS, SO THEY WOULD KNOW IF IT WAS GOOD!

These people have READ the books, so they can actually judge it.
So, if you haven't read the books...Why judge it?
Yeah...


I can't wait!
Owley
Owley - 3/12/2012, 4:15 PM
I'll see it tomorrow, but unfortunately I signed an embargo not to talk about it as soon as I've seen it. Bugger :(
hartley07
hartley07 - 3/12/2012, 4:27 PM
I'm sure it'll be cool, but I'm sure the archery is gonna be blown WAY out of control. Crazy impossible archery always ruins a movie for me. I already caught the CGI arrows from the teaser because its physically impossible to load that fast. If actors would just practice they could load and shoot REAL arrows in about 4 seconds and it would be just as impressive and would make the movie seem more real. Come to think of it, check out Hawkeye in the avengers trailer when he stands in the circle with the others. CGI arrow. He can't load that fast. Its out of the quiver and on his bow in about 3 tenths of a second.
NeoBaggins
NeoBaggins - 3/12/2012, 4:38 PM
I don't believe them. Especially when the guy blows it by saying it felt like Lord of the Rings.

Previews look kinda low budget. There's something SyFy channel about it. Kinda cable series like.
JazzBebopHero
JazzBebopHero - 3/12/2012, 4:39 PM
I will not be watching this film. I'm currently re-reading my Battle Royale novel (1999) and loving it. Contrary to what "claybo4131" mentioned, the Battle Royale novel has excellent character development.
Osiris
Osiris - 3/12/2012, 5:12 PM
The Hunger Games is nothing like Twilight, it's about a bunch of kids that get thrown into a giant gladiator arena, and have to kill each other, only one can survive which means they will also have to kill someone from their own home town because 1 girl and 1 boy are selected from the 12 districts. there are a ton of fights and brutal deaths. Twilight is about this girl who only has one facial expression and this guy with big hair who makes stink faces. they sniff each other for an hours then stalk each other for 30 minutes, then have a baseball match then kill 1 vampire in a 3 minute fight sequence. then go back to sniffing each other and making their stupid faces. now if those two things sound any way the same I must be retarded to think they don't.
lonewolf1555
lonewolf1555 - 3/12/2012, 5:40 PM
The hunger games is about kids killing each other how the hell is it like twilight? People are talking who havent read the books or even bothered themselves to educate themselves of what this is about SMH!
gannicus
gannicus - 3/12/2012, 5:41 PM
11 and 12 year olds fake twitter accounts lol.
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