The Hunger Games - August 18th - Review - Blu-ray Forum

K i r a · 03-16-2012, 08:14 PM

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The Hunger Games Blu-ray Review

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Early information from a retailer suggests that this title will be released mid-August on the 18th in a Blu-ray/DVD combo pack.

Discuss anticipations for this movie and any comparisons between this and the books, so long as you please use spoilers for any potential ones. Thanks!

Snicket · 03-16-2012, 08:22 PM

Early.

critterdvd · 03-16-2012, 08:35 PM

Wow!

I honestly did not expect to see a thread of this (let alone a date) for at least 6 weeks.

Variety and The Hollywood Reporters have both posted reviews that are mostly positive. Both basically say the film is "good enough".

ssjmichael · 03-16-2012, 08:35 PM

I want an all black Steelbook with the Mockingjay logo embossed in gold in the center. That would look pretty sick

Edword · 03-16-2012, 08:37 PM

Day 1! I already know I'm going to love this movie!

ghostsofjoy · 03-16-2012, 08:46 PM

I fear the release of this because this type of film is prime for more than one exclusive; if I enjoy the movie even half as much as I loved the book, it's going to be difficult to choose which release to go with.

KidatHeart25 · 03-16-2012, 08:46 PM

Well I have pretty high hopes for this movie, especially since Suzanne Collins was involved in the production. I have watched quite a few cast interviews and it seems nearly all of them are big fans of the books and wanted to keep the movie as faithful as possible. I guess we will see how true that is next week when were all trying to find a seat among all the giggling teen girls. I'll just be happy to finally have an excuse to wear the mockingjay pin that I bought.

ssjmichael · 03-16-2012, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ghostsofjoy

I fear the release of this because this type of film is prime for more than one exclusive; if I enjoy the movie even half as much as I loved the book, it's going to be difficult to choose which release to go with.

I hope there's a director's cut or whatever with some unrated footage or something. I too loved the book and looking forward to seeing it in theatres.

Truth be told I haven't watched a single trailer or promo for this. I kind of want to go into it blindly

ghostsofjoy · 03-16-2012, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by ssjmichael

I hope there's a director's cut or whatever with some unrated footage or something. I too loved the book and looking forward to seeing it in theatres.

Truth be told I haven't watched a single trailer or promo for this. I kind of want to go into it blindly

I'm trying to hold off on passing judgment before seeing the film -- my first midnight premiere! -- but my only concern is the rating. I hope, despite the PG-13, they're able to maintain the darker tone the material requires. As long as the violence isn't downplayed too much, I'm sure I'll be fine.

critterdvd · 03-16-2012, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by ghostsofjoy

I'm trying to hold off on passing judgment before seeing the film -- my first midnight premiere! -- but my only concern is the rating. I hope, despite the PG-13, they're able to maintain the darker tone the material requires. As long as the violence isn't downplayed too much, I'm sure I'll be fine.

You have to remember that they were contractually obligated to deliever the film with a PG-13 rating.

Adrock · 03-16-2012, 09:10 PM

I'd be willing to bet the 'release date' changes, I find it very odd a studio would announce a release date for a film that has not even been released theatrically.

BluBrown · 03-16-2012, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Adrock

I'd be willing to bet the 'release date' changes, I find it very odd a studio would announce a release date for a film that has not even been released theatrically.

Agreed! It seems they're jumping the gun a little bit.

critterdvd · 03-16-2012, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by BluBrown

Agreed! It seems they're jumping the gun a little bit.

That is a 5 month window and comes in with a couple weeks of summer vacation for the kiddos still left. Seems like a perfect release date to me unless they want to wait until late November.

ssjmichael · 03-16-2012, 09:47 PM

I'm pretty sure it won't come out on August 18th for the simple fact that that's a Saturday

Edword · 03-16-2012, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ghostsofjoy

I fear the release of this because this type of film is prime for more than one exclusive; if I enjoy the movie even half as much as I loved the book, it's going to be difficult to choose which release to go with.

I'm worried about multiple exclusives as well, since I'll be tempted to get them all

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Originally Posted by KidatHeart25

Well I have pretty high hopes for this movie, especially since Suzanne Collins was involved in the production. I have watched quite a few cast interviews and it seems nearly all of them are big fans of the books and wanted to keep the movie as faithful as possible. I guess we will see how true that is next week when were all trying to find a seat among all the giggling teen girls. I'll just be happy to finally have an excuse to wear the mockingjay pin that I bought.

It sounds as it will be fairly close to the book, especially since Collins had involvement in the screenplay. I'll be wearing my Mockingjay pin as well.

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Originally Posted by ssjmichael

Truth be told I haven't watched a single trailer or promo for this. I kind of want to go into it blindly

I only watched the first trailer to see how it was going to be. After that I avoided all the newer trailers since I wanted to not spoil too much more.

PrivatePixel · 03-16-2012, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ghostsofjoy

I fear the release of this because this type of film is prime for more than one exclusive; if I enjoy the movie even half as much as I loved the book, it's going to be difficult to choose which release to go with.

I think that the availability of exclusives may be contingent on its performance at the box office. Even though initial reviews by critics are strong, it still remains to be seen whether that will translate into solid results at movie theatres. I, for one, am hoping that it does well so that retailer exclusives will be offered (hopefully something more than just a slipcover variant).

Edword · 03-16-2012, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ssjmichael

I'm pretty sure it won't come out on August 18th for the simple fact that that's a Saturday

There's been Saturday releases before. Happy Feet Two is a Saturday I think. The Twilight films were usually a Saturday too.

ssjmichael · 03-16-2012, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Edword

There's been Saturday releases before. Happy Feet Two is a Saturday I think. The Twilight films were usually a Saturday too.

It's very rare though and when you couple that with the fact that we're getting one so early I'd say there's a pretty good chance it isn't accurate. August sounds like a good time to release it, but I'd bet it wouldn't be the 18th. I'd predict the Tuesday after that, or preceding it.

Chaotic · 03-16-2012, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Edword

There's been Saturday releases before. Happy Feet Two is a Saturday I think. The Twilight films were usually a Saturday too.

Happy Feet Two came out this last tuesday

Snicket · 03-17-2012, 12:46 AM

A handful come out on Friday sure.

This just seems like some placeholder date a retailer thew up so it could begin taking pre-orders, nothing more.

03-16-2012, 08:14 PM	#1
K i r a Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Sep 2010 Location:Florida Home Theater Gallery:9 Digital collection:577 Blu-ray reviews:82 Trading Score:274	The Hunger Games - August 18th - Review . The Hunger Games Blu-ray Review The Hunger Games Blu-ray The Hunger Games Blu-ray Best Buy Exclusive Early information from a retailer suggests that this title will be released mid-August on the 18th in a Blu-ray/DVD combo pack. Discuss anticipations for this movie and any comparisons between this and the books, so long as you please use spoilers for any potential ones. Thanks! Last edited by Deciazulado; 08-10-2012 at 01:55 AM. Reason: Sorry for wait, but added RT consensus.

03-16-2012, 08:35 PM	#3
critterdvd Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Southern California 4K collection:423 Blu-ray collection:4034 DVD collection:2208 MA collection:983 Digital collection:192 iTunes collection:534 Prime collection:21 Trading Score:5	Wow! I honestly did not expect to see a thread of this (let alone a date) for at least 6 weeks. Variety and The Hollywood Reporters have both posted reviews that are mostly positive. Both basically say the film is "good enough". Last edited by critterdvd; 03-16-2012 at 08:35 PM. Reason: error

03-16-2012, 09:47 PM	#14
ssjmichael Banned Top contributor Member since:Dec 2009 Blu-ray collection:96 DVD collection:4	I'm pretty sure it won't come out on August 18th for the simple fact that that's a Saturday Last edited by ssjmichael; 03-16-2012 at 09:50 PM.

03-16-2012, 08:22 PM	#2
Snicket Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jul 2010 4K collection:621 Blu-ray collection:1162 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:56	Early.

03-16-2012, 08:37 PM	#5
Edword Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Jul 2011 Location:SoCal, CA 4K collection:246 Blu-ray collection:615 DVD collection:13 Digital collection:176 Trading Score:254	Day 1! I already know I'm going to love this movie!

03-16-2012, 08:46 PM	#6
ghostsofjoy Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Location:IN 4K collection:360 Blu-ray collection:803 Trading Score:6	I fear the release of this because this type of film is prime for more than one exclusive; if I enjoy the movie even half as much as I loved the book, it's going to be difficult to choose which release to go with.

03-16-2012, 08:46 PM	#7
KidatHeart25 Member Member since:Feb 2012 Location:Virginia Blu-ray collection:105 DVD collection:20 Trading Score:4	Well I have pretty high hopes for this movie, especially since Suzanne Collins was involved in the production. I have watched quite a few cast interviews and it seems nearly all of them are big fans of the books and wanted to keep the movie as faithful as possible. I guess we will see how true that is next week when were all trying to find a seat among all the giggling teen girls. I'll just be happy to finally have an excuse to wear the mockingjay pin that I bought.

03-16-2012, 09:10 PM	#11
Adrock Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2010 Location:The Outer Limits Blu-ray collection:412 DVD collection:38 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:205	I'd be willing to bet the 'release date' changes, I find it very odd a studio would announce a release date for a film that has not even been released theatrically.

03-17-2012, 12:46 AM	#20
Snicket Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jul 2010 4K collection:621 Blu-ray collection:1162 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:56	A handful come out on Friday sure. This just seems like some placeholder date a retailer thew up so it could begin taking pre-orders, nothing more.

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