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Post by willlddcat on Mar 28, 2012 0:19:48 GMT -5
I just saw the movie and was a little confused. Does Katniss really fall for Peeta or is she just pretending because of the kiss him note? I could not tell. I didn't sense any chemistry on Katniss part. She seemed to be looking at him like he was a weak pathetic person she took pity on to win. I plan on reading the book but I would like to know either way. It was a pretty good movie.
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Post by Slash on Mar 28, 2012 0:33:51 GMT -5
I actually just got done reading the first book (blew through it in a few hours) and as far as I understood, she does start falling for him or at least ends up confused between him and Gale. She initially thinks this is just part of his/their strategy due to Haymitch (the whole lovers thing pitted against each other in the arena and him finally coming out to her during the interview to kind of boost both of them up for sponsors) and she ends up having to 'use' this to her advantage to get sponsor drops when they need them (food, medicine). So he's thinking it's real the entire time while she's using the angle for survival (and kind of still needs to after winning). Before the end of the book, she comes clean about it and he's actually hurt cause his feelings were true. So she's confused about it all but I do think she falls for him. Not sure what's changed between the 2 (haven't seen the movie) but that's what goes on in the books. EDIT: io9 has an article about some changes or things left out from the books that the movie made. After reading it, I can see why it'd be confusing having only seen the movie. There isn't all the build up/details there in the movie like in the books about the subject. LINK |
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Post by willlddcat on Mar 28, 2012 1:03:31 GMT -5
Ok thanks :-) The movie seemed to just focus on the actual game and not any kind of lovey dovey stuff. I guess that will be the focus next movie. I hardly even remember Gale. He was barely in the movie. There may have been some key lines between him and Katniss at the beginning of that I missed. I hadn't eaten all day and was trying to get my Chinese takeout out of my purse in the dark so I didn't catch all the dialog =\
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Post by Slash on Mar 28, 2012 1:05:49 GMT -5
Just edited my post with a link. I didn't know the movie downplayed/didn't go into much detail about her feelings of Peeta. And yeah, Gale is there in the beginning of the book but after she's reaped and they say their goodbyes, he's only just mentioned by her or Peeta (her wanting to know what he's thinking about while he's watching for instance).
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Post by willlddcat on Mar 28, 2012 1:18:01 GMT -5
Maybe when you watch the movie you will have a different take on her facial expressions and body language. In my opinion her facial expressions weren't that of someone falling for another person. It just seemed like she only cared for him as a friend towards the end.
I can't wait to read the book. I have 2 other books at home that I need to read before a I can get to this one. I will check out the link you posted tomorrow. My touch pad is saying I have too many cards open or something. I'll have to reboot.
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Post by Slash on Mar 28, 2012 1:35:47 GMT -5
Well, the cave is really where they start playing it up so I think that's where she falls for him cause he actually goes into detail about how long he's had an eye for her. Since the above link says the whole cave thing is cut to the bare minimum, well, there you go. I actually have like 5-6 others books to read but my aunt said she wanted to read The Hunger Games when I got through with it (she bought it like 2 days ago and handed it to me) so I just blew through it. It has although kind of kickstarted my interest in getting started on those other books  I don't know how I feel about it though. I'm completely disgusted with the whole idea of the government holding the games and televising them no less but the combatants being kids picked from a 'lottery' (starting from as young as 12) and people putting bets on this stuff and the whole sponsor angle ('true' reality TV). Not only that, but the richer Districts going the route of making 'Career' Tributes who train for this stuff while the poorer Districts don't have that luxury (they have to worry about if they'll have enough food to last the week) as they have to take care of themselves and their families (picking up the District craft or finding some skill/other craft to be able to trade for food and necessities). In retrospect, I didn't care much for the televised aspect or even trying to play that up for the people. I'll probably still try and check out the other 2 books in the series to see where things go though. |
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Post by ruby2579 on Mar 28, 2012 9:11:07 GMT -5
Yea I read the book twice and have seen the movie. Katniss is not really focused on liking someone. With everything that is and will be going on in her life she doesn't even want to think about it. Thats how she is in all three books. She does care for him but she is not sure on what level and if what she did was entirely because of the survival aspect or because she really cared.
In the movie they left out some parts when it came to the whole cross lover story. In the books, its like she knew how Haymitch Operated and she heard him in her thoughts like get to it give him some more kisses etc. What I liked in the movie was he actually delivered some notes in the parachutes.
I think what they could have done to show Katniss playing more on the story for survival was to have her have flashbacks to Haymitch telling her to play the story and gale telling her all they want is a show. just so you can be a little bit more in tune with her.
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Post by Slash on Mar 28, 2012 15:49:00 GMT -5
^^^ That would have worked. I know in the first book, she tells Gale that she doesn't want to have kids cause of the way things are and doesn't want to go through that with her own but I can understand her stance on not wanting to pursue anything romantic, despite having feelings. She even reflects on the life of Haymitch about having to train other Tributes from her District and watching them fail (which she believes leads to Haymitch's road to alcohol). So if I get the other 2 books, I'd be satisfied with her being more focused on her life/survival/future/family like she has been and how it's now changed due to winning the games.
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Post by pixiestyx on Mar 28, 2012 18:42:09 GMT -5
I imagine that it is hard to convey in the movie since the books are all from a 1st person perspective. I haven't seen the movie yet but in the book she also doesn't really believe that Peeta's in love with her.
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Post by Bri on Mar 28, 2012 22:15:05 GMT -5
^^^ That would have worked. I know in the first book, she tells Gale that she doesn't want to have kids cause of the way things are and doesn't want to go through that with her own but I can understand her stance on not wanting to pursue anything romantic, despite having feelings. She even reflects on the life of Haymitch about having to train other Tributes from her District and watching them fail (which she believes leads to Haymitch's road to alcohol). So if I get the other 2 books, I'd be satisfied with her being more focused on her life/survival/future/family like she has been and how it's now changed due to winning the games.I don't want to spoil you, but I will see hot the games will affect her way of thinking in the 2nd and more so in the third book. I was satisfied with the ending. I felt it was realistic. I think you would enjoy where the series goes after the first book. |
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Post by willlddcat on Mar 28, 2012 22:17:06 GMT -5
I for one am glad that there was no love triangle going on in the first movie. Its really nice taking a break from watching something that doesn't involve some sort of angsty confused girl who is stuck between 2 guys. It seems like that's all I watch on shows anymore. Its getting old real fast.
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Post by Slash on Mar 28, 2012 23:28:53 GMT -5
^^^ That would have worked. I know in the first book, she tells Gale that she doesn't want to have kids cause of the way things are and doesn't want to go through that with her own but I can understand her stance on not wanting to pursue anything romantic, despite having feelings. She even reflects on the life of Haymitch about having to train other Tributes from her District and watching them fail (which she believes leads to Haymitch's road to alcohol). So if I get the other 2 books, I'd be satisfied with her being more focused on her life/survival/future/family like she has been and how it's now changed due to winning the games.I don't want to spoil you, but I will see hot the games will affect her way of thinking in the 2nd and more so in the third book. I was satisfied with the ending. I felt it was realistic. I think you would enjoy where the series goes after the first book. I'm expecting things to be quite different now that she's done with the games. So I think that's what I'm looking forward to most in the other 2 books: the aftermath of surviving the games and going back to her District and old life. I might get the next book in the series the next time I go on a book run but we'll see (have 2 other books in mind and I've already got a back catalog to get through). |
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Post by Slash on Mar 28, 2012 23:30:46 GMT -5
I for one am glad that there was no love triangle going on in the first movie. Its really nice taking a break from watching something that doesn't involve some sort of angsty confused girl who is stuck between 2 guys. It seems like that's all I watch on shows anymore. Its getting old real fast. 'Triangles' seem to be the 'In' thing. In movies, shows and books. It has worn out it's welcome when everything you jump around to has some sort of triangle going on with that 'confused' high school girl. It's like having a standard couple just doesn't cut it anymore. |
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Post by Bri on Mar 28, 2012 23:52:20 GMT -5
I for one am glad that there was no love triangle going on in the first movie. Its really nice taking a break from watching something that doesn't involve some sort of angsty confused girl who is stuck between 2 guys. It seems like that's all I watch on shows anymore. Its getting old real fast. Even though my icon might suggest other wise, my love for THG goes beyond the "triangle." The series is much more than a triangle, promise  One of my favorite lines by Katniss is, "I can't really think about kissing when I have a rebellion to incite." But what I liked most about this triangle was there wasn't a "right" choice when it came to choosing either guy (if that makes sense) Warning that the trianlge does pick up in book 2, but it is not the entire focus. |
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Post by Bri on Mar 28, 2012 23:54:38 GMT -5
I for one am glad that there was no love triangle going on in the first movie. Its really nice taking a break from watching something that doesn't involve some sort of angsty confused girl who is stuck between 2 guys. It seems like that's all I watch on shows anymore. Its getting old real fast. 'Triangles' seem to be the 'In' thing. In movies, shows and books. It has worn out it's welcome when everything you jump around to has some sort of triangle going on with that 'confused' high school girl. It's like having a standard couple just doesn't cut it anymore.It is such a rare thing to have lasting couple on shows anymore. Sad that every show on the CW...maybe except Nikita & Supernatural...have some sort of love triangle or square. |
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One of my favorite lines by Katniss is, "I can't really think about kissing when I have a rebellion to incite." 
