tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335649676143335614.post2618823489743912131..comments2024-03-19T05:31:37.705-04:00Comments on Alexa Loves Books: 3 Reasons I Loved Catching Fire (A Sort Of Movie Review)Alexa S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/13185723439360170259noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335649676143335614.post-66157409458254858012014-02-15T09:55:42.393-05:002014-02-15T09:55:42.393-05:00I liked this movie much better than the book becau...I liked this movie much better than the book because i agree with you - the actors all did such an amazing job bringing it to life. There was so much more emotion between the victors, so much connection and subtle glances that spoke volumes, all the relationships were more vibrant and relatable. I got so much from this movie that I missed in the book which may sound bad but I love, love when movies are better than books.Annie Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11091995433359750805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335649676143335614.post-35258416954858322182014-01-17T22:06:51.438-05:002014-01-17T22:06:51.438-05:00The performances in this film were spot on, and I ...The performances in this film were spot on, and I was totally convinced of the characters. This was just SO GOOD, and I already want to watch it again just thinking about it!Alexa S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13185723439360170259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335649676143335614.post-67348049687841548112014-01-17T22:06:18.628-05:002014-01-17T22:06:18.628-05:00"It was as if I was reading the book again an..."It was as if I was reading the book again and what I saw in my mind was right on the screen." --> I agree COMPLETELY. It was well-done!Alexa S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13185723439360170259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335649676143335614.post-66244109158054770142014-01-17T22:05:56.179-05:002014-01-17T22:05:56.179-05:00I have to say, I absolutely agree with your opinio...I have to say, I absolutely agree with your opinion about Mockingjay. I'm not sure how it'll work with them splitting it into two films, since it doesn't seem necessary to me. I'm hoping that they work movie magic and it turns out well though!Alexa S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13185723439360170259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335649676143335614.post-9083986273451193902014-01-17T22:05:20.193-05:002014-01-17T22:05:20.193-05:00I absolutely agree with what you said about them d...I absolutely agree with what you said about them doing the book justice with this film adaptation! And yes, Josh totally won me over with his performance as Peeta. I already liked Peeta in the book, but I love him even more now!Alexa S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13185723439360170259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335649676143335614.post-4074046621387393792014-01-17T22:04:33.629-05:002014-01-17T22:04:33.629-05:00You should probably do a re-read ;) But yes, I'...You should probably do a re-read ;) But yes, I'm glad you understand the extent and gravity about my feels for this film!Alexa S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13185723439360170259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335649676143335614.post-49925243791713652332014-01-17T22:04:06.435-05:002014-01-17T22:04:06.435-05:00The first one was pretty good to me, but this seco...The first one was pretty good to me, but this second one totally blew it out of the water! It was completely surprising how much I fell for this movie, and I'm just eager to own my own copy of it when it's released.Alexa S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13185723439360170259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335649676143335614.post-90771056928917797792014-01-17T22:03:37.151-05:002014-01-17T22:03:37.151-05:00Frankly, it's one of my top adaptations! They ...Frankly, it's one of my top adaptations! They nailed everything - the characters, the story, the feels.Alexa S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13185723439360170259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335649676143335614.post-59772873661946814732014-01-17T22:03:16.389-05:002014-01-17T22:03:16.389-05:00That was EXACTLY the response that my sister and I...That was EXACTLY the response that my sister and I had as we walked out of the theater! It was just so well-done, so perfect, and it basically just had us wanting to watch the film and read the book all over again.Alexa S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13185723439360170259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335649676143335614.post-1483047820870253032014-01-17T22:02:45.760-05:002014-01-17T22:02:45.760-05:00This was my favorite book in the series as well! T...This was my favorite book in the series as well! The film adaptation is spectacular, and is currently my favorite of the films (even though there are only two). Hope you enjoy it when you finally do get to see it!Alexa S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13185723439360170259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335649676143335614.post-56695255499367101122014-01-17T22:02:13.211-05:002014-01-17T22:02:13.211-05:00I think Jennifer Lawrence has proven that she is e...I think Jennifer Lawrence has proven that she is exceptional at embodying Katniss Everdeen in the films! She's really, really believable in this film and just carried the entire character perfectly.Alexa S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13185723439360170259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335649676143335614.post-88546354473103376452013-12-06T10:15:26.565-05:002013-12-06T10:15:26.565-05:00AHHHHH! This movie. I wanted to see it again the s...AHHHHH! This movie. I wanted to see it again the second it was over. All while simultaneously reading the book so I could read certain scenes while they were being played out on the screen! I've been a fan of Josh as Peeta for a while now, but I think this movie pretty much confirmed that he is Peeta.So good! And Effie... I don't really remember her much from the books so I'm very glad that Elizabeth Banks made her so poignant in the films. Really in need of a reread of this series! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335649676143335614.post-3849763785258559882013-12-05T03:04:18.505-05:002013-12-05T03:04:18.505-05:00One of the best book to movie adaptations I have s...One of the best book to movie adaptations I have seen by far. I admit I was initially a bit worried about the film after there was that director problem soon after The Hunger Games came out, but it. was. perfect. <br />The actors and actresses, the scenes, just everything! It was as if I was reading the book again and what I saw in my mind was right on the screen. It was just so, so, SO amazing. Gah. 100% agree with you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335649676143335614.post-59098748087632535862013-12-04T20:26:00.825-05:002013-12-04T20:26:00.825-05:00I had the same reaction to you with the two films ...I had the same reaction to you with the two films so far. The first was good, but not great. The second, though, was so amazing. I left the theatre very impressed. Physically I still don't think Jennifer Lawrence is the perfect Katniss (I respect her decision to not lose a ton of weight in order to be a better role model for girls but she's just too tall and just doesn't look like how I imagined Katniss does). However, her representation of Katniss' emotional and mental struggles in Catching Fire was spot-on. If I wasn't already a Jennifer Lawrence fangirl, this film would have turned me into one.<br />I definitely agree about Effie as well. So well done.<br />My main concern is how Mockingjay is being made into two films. Considering the book was only 300-something pages, this is definitely not necessary. I'm just hoping that they're able to stay true to the story and messages of the third book while filming these two final installments. I guess we'll see soon enough, however.Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03052456915027241479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335649676143335614.post-85178585328876909672013-12-04T14:55:37.599-05:002013-12-04T14:55:37.599-05:00YES to all of this, especially the fact that I was...YES to all of this, especially the fact that I was more impressed with Peeta. I did like him a lot here and that surprised me, because I honestly don't care for him in the book. I had all these feelings during the movie and I felt afterwards like running home to re-read the bookl. It's my favorite one from the series and they did it justice <3Mel@Thedailyprophecyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01516514938771433319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335649676143335614.post-36569265074103320602013-12-04T12:07:56.222-05:002013-12-04T12:07:56.222-05:00I KNOW. I KNOWWWWWW.
I did not enjoy the books th...I KNOW. I KNOWWWWWW.<br /><br />I did not enjoy the books the first time around but the movies are totally selling me on a reread! I think they do such an amazing job of embodying the characters in a way I couldn't wrap my brain around. Lisa Schenstedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14394196334860848380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335649676143335614.post-62552335533286343292013-12-04T12:05:44.877-05:002013-12-04T12:05:44.877-05:00Yes! I agree with everything you said here. This i...Yes! I agree with everything you said here. This is one of my very favorite (if not THE favorite) book to movie adaptations. I was kind of "meh" after the first one because so much of the book was internal and that doesn't translate so well to screen... but this one just knocked it right out of the park.Mandi Kaye @ Never Too Fond of Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02361130579333295006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335649676143335614.post-84457746651524896582013-12-04T09:27:37.409-05:002013-12-04T09:27:37.409-05:00Jennifer Lawrence is so amazing. I have a major gi...Jennifer Lawrence is so amazing. I have a major girl crush on her. Lol. She is so talented and she nailed the role of Katniss. She really IS Katniss. This movie was so good. I cried four times and had so many feels throughout. I want to sit in the theater and watch it over and over again. Best book to movie adaptation I've ever seen. Rebecca @ Unbound Pageshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14609128581185079525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335649676143335614.post-54464377283863557172013-12-04T09:09:51.066-05:002013-12-04T09:09:51.066-05:00When I left the theater after this one, I told my ...When I left the theater after this one, I told my fiance and our friend that it was everything I wanted for this movie. They really knocked it out of the park with this one. And I completely agree about Jennifer Lawrence. That scene in District 11 makes me tear up just thinking about it. So good.Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04293540742871434984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335649676143335614.post-44397413137497954072013-12-04T08:50:23.539-05:002013-12-04T08:50:23.539-05:00I haven't seen the movie yet, but this was my ...I haven't seen the movie yet, but this was my favourite book in the series, and I cannot wait to see it translated onto the big screen! I'm so glad to hear that Jennifer Lawrence just nails the character of Katniss again :) Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335649676143335614.post-24801275692787743862013-12-04T08:05:35.676-05:002013-12-04T08:05:35.676-05:00I think Jennifer Lawrence plays a perfect Katniss,...I think Jennifer Lawrence plays a perfect Katniss, I loved her in this movie! Peeta really was great too :)<br />I haven't read the book in a while, but I think it might have even been a bit better, I just enjoyed it so much.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com