Hello movie watchers. I have been contentedly viewing movies this week and I am going to go over the two main ones! Neither movie is jaw-droppingly amazing but they are both fun little romps.
First is the new 'Hunger Games' movie, 'Catching Fire'. If you are a book purist and are eager for an accurate book to movie translation, you will be very pleased! Everything is very accurate, the storyline is true to the book, and what is removed is simply for time. If you like the book, I'd imagine you will enjoy the movie. If you've never read the book you will probably be a bit surprised about the regurgitated story. The second 'Hunger Games' story is a very close mirror of the first one. There are several scenes that are practically identical to the first movie. Because of this fact the movie was a bit 'meh' for me. However well done it was couldn't make up for the cookie cutter story line. That, and the fact that I did get a bit tired of watching Katniss ping-pong back and forth between Peeta and Gale for make out scenes. She's indecisive, I get it!
I did love Finnick. He was perfect. All the characters, in fact, were well done! The acting, CGI, props, costumes, and everything were spectacular. This couldn't change the story though.
To sum up, it's not a bad movie. It's just a very well done movie based on a sub par book. It was fun enough to watch! There were bits that were quite disturbing but it's a movie about a death rink battle so no surprise there! I say if you're curious, give it a go!
Second is 'World War Z'. This one, I liked! I like a good Apocalypse movie from time to time and 'World War Z' was just that! Zombies, running, screaming, and a little science-y mystery add up to a fun couple of hours. Best of all, the gore level was at a minimum which is just great! I have an imagination and I much prefer to use it rather than have grotesque images forced into my brain.
Fabulous side note, Peter Capaldi is in this movie. The new Doctor. It's not a massive part, but it made the movie a touch more fun!
I say watch it! It's fun, exciting, and kept me engaged throughout the entire film!
Last but not least I want to say a quick Happy Thanksgiving to all the Americans out there! Enjoy your turkeys and pie! I know I will.
Until next time! Happy viewing!
First is the new 'Hunger Games' movie, 'Catching Fire'. If you are a book purist and are eager for an accurate book to movie translation, you will be very pleased! Everything is very accurate, the storyline is true to the book, and what is removed is simply for time. If you like the book, I'd imagine you will enjoy the movie. If you've never read the book you will probably be a bit surprised about the regurgitated story. The second 'Hunger Games' story is a very close mirror of the first one. There are several scenes that are practically identical to the first movie. Because of this fact the movie was a bit 'meh' for me. However well done it was couldn't make up for the cookie cutter story line. That, and the fact that I did get a bit tired of watching Katniss ping-pong back and forth between Peeta and Gale for make out scenes. She's indecisive, I get it!
I did love Finnick. He was perfect. All the characters, in fact, were well done! The acting, CGI, props, costumes, and everything were spectacular. This couldn't change the story though.To sum up, it's not a bad movie. It's just a very well done movie based on a sub par book. It was fun enough to watch! There were bits that were quite disturbing but it's a movie about a death rink battle so no surprise there! I say if you're curious, give it a go!
Second is 'World War Z'. This one, I liked! I like a good Apocalypse movie from time to time and 'World War Z' was just that! Zombies, running, screaming, and a little science-y mystery add up to a fun couple of hours. Best of all, the gore level was at a minimum which is just great! I have an imagination and I much prefer to use it rather than have grotesque images forced into my brain.
Fabulous side note, Peter Capaldi is in this movie. The new Doctor. It's not a massive part, but it made the movie a touch more fun!I say watch it! It's fun, exciting, and kept me engaged throughout the entire film!
Last but not least I want to say a quick Happy Thanksgiving to all the Americans out there! Enjoy your turkeys and pie! I know I will.
Until next time! Happy viewing!
I agree with your first review and do see your point in the second one. WWZ was more enjoyable for you than for me. I felt it was just yawny. I do hate zombies. But yeah, the new Doctor in it did move it up the goodness scale for me. Great reviews!
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