Actually, I thought the movie version of the ending was better (just couldn't imagine Rue as a werewolf). Collins' writing style was as captivating as her story and the very few differences between the movie and the book were not worth mentioning. ![]() I began reading the book when I got home and couldn't put it down even though I already knew the story. To finish my story: unbelievably, when I returned the DVD to the library, on a table in the lobby of the library where they sold used books cheaply, I found a mint condition copy of the book (the big paperback format) for fifty cents. I have to go through about 25 movies before I find one that I can say I absolutely loved. The acting, starting with Jennifer Lawrence, was exceptionally good. I was drawn deeper and deeper into the story and the characters and after about a fourth of the way through I knew I was hooked. so, why not? I immediately found myself captivated by the beautiful cinematography and background theme and despite the over-the-top and ridiculous costumes and makeup of the people in The Capitol I decided to continue watching. I could check it out for free and if I didn't like it I could turn it off after ten minutes. Fast forward several years: the book had been out, the movie hade been out, the DVD had been out and only then did I accidentally stumble across the DVD at the library. The enormous hype made me mildly curious, but not so curious that I wanted to read the book. It seemed you couldn't turn around without hearing it being discussed everywhere. I first heard about the story when the book came out. I am not into the teen age drivel that seems to be everywhere you look these days but. OK, look, I'm probably old enough to be the grandfather of most of the people submitting reviews to this movie. This is not so much a review, everything has already been said in the other postings, but rather my experience with this movie and book. However, the US PG-13 version was submitted to the BBFC for the UK Blu-ray release, which was classified '15' uncut. This pre-cut version was released on DVD in the UK with a 12 rating. The BBFC then gave the film a 12A rating for cinema release. Blood splashes were digitally removed from both impacts to bodies and blood on blades of weapons, achieved through the darkening of certain shots and by digitally erasing blood from the image. When the finished film was submitted to the BBFC for a formal classification, the BBFC stated that more cuts would be needed in order to secure the 12A. These included the use of alternate footage and the digital removal of blood. ![]() Four scenes were changes, removing bloody violence, threat and a scene of injury. ![]() The BBFC explained a 12A rating would be likely if the violence was toned down. Hey wait, that last part makes her sound like us Hunger Games fans as we fuss and squeal over every new scrap of movie news.A rough cut of the film was submitted to the BBFC in the UK for an advisory screening, a process used by filmmakers to see how likely a film will obtain a certain rating. She needs everything to go just perfect or she could very well snap. She is like your most high-strung, possibly dangerous, occasionally endearing relative at intense family gatherings. It’s Effie’s boiling-over-with-enthusiasm trilling that grates so on Katniss and Peeta as they prepare for battle. And as thrilling as it is to see this first glimpse of Effie come to life, and as much as I’ve always been a fan of Banks’ enormous comedic chops, I feel like I need to hear Banks’ voice in character. “And may the odds be ever in your favor!” She’s a wonderful comic turn of a role, with great layers of menace and vulnerability. “Happy Hunger Games!” she cries out happily to the crowd of terrified children awaiting to hear who gets sent off to fight for their lives in the Arena. For the uninitiated, Effie is series heroine Katniss Everdeen and her District 12 counterpart Peeta Mellark’s tinny and willfully oblivious handler as they navigate the reaping and Capitol.
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