Meaning of the name "The Hunger Games"
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Rogeriops — 10 years ago(December 08, 2015 01:04 PM)
A main complaint about this movie adaptation is about that. In the books people starve many times. The movie almost doesnt show this situation. Besides, Jenifer Lawrence is too "fat" for this character, they must have chosen a girl younger and skinny.
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daveapps-464-983170 — 10 years ago(March 06, 2016 02:05 AM)
'Well fed' is a more accurate description. Only a total anorexic could possibly consider JL to be 'fat'.
But she is much bigger than the Katniss described in the books.
Which is why some posters have suggested Isabel Fuhrman (Clove) is physically better suited to play Katniss. And JL is much closer to Clove.
But JL totally owns the role. She is so good that no viewer could see anyone else playing Katniss. -
shieldsdraeger — 9 years ago(June 03, 2016 08:29 AM)
Yes. JL may not fit the physical description of Katniss in the book, but for
such a pivotal role it was all about acting ability and Jen blew them away
from her first audition. Isabel was considered too young to play Katniss. -
shieldsdraeger — 9 years ago(June 09, 2016 07:35 AM)
Again it's all about acting ability. It is standard practice to cast older
actors/actresses to play teenagers. Generally speaking, in that age range
age correlates with acting ability. For an example of casting teens close
to the age of the characters see the Zefferelli "Romeo and Juliet"(1968). -
TheDuke007-1 — 9 years ago(November 05, 2016 07:44 PM)
I really like Isabel Fuhrman, but I just can't see anyone other than Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss. Her acting ability is simply incredible. I don't think the movie would have been better if swapped. I think it would have been worse.
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TheDuke007-1 — 9 years ago(November 05, 2016 08:05 PM)
In regards to the name, I do believe that it refers to the hunger of the participants in the games. I think the game was originally primarily about survival and avoiding starving to death. Over time, the desire for blood-lust and tv ratings caused the emphasis to shift to killing each other.
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mariakelly-04164 — 9 years ago(November 05, 2016 08:10 PM)
Jennifer Lawrence is one of the most talented actresses I have ever seen.
I mean, she's only in her late twenties and she's already has four Oscar nominations and one win!
Laugh while you can, Monkey Boy!