MTV’s Hopes, Dreams and Fears for ‘The Hunger Games: Catching Fire’
We all are anxious to see how our beloved second book, ‘Catching Fire‘, will be adapted to the big screen. But it’s not just us on the edges of our seats, MTV is getting excited as well! They shared what they hope and dream they will get in ‘The Hunger Games: Catching Fire‘, as well as their biggest fears for the film.
Our Hopes
Director Gary Ross proved himself exceptionally loyal to “The Hunger Games” source material when he gave us the series’ first film — going so far as to collaborate with author Suzanne Collins — and we hope Francis Lawrence will be similarly true to the books as he brings “Catching Fire” to life. But Ross also knew when the cinema offered important, useful opportunities to deviate from his source material, and this movie needs the same touch: namely, by forgoing the extended flashbacks to book one and dishing up more character development in its place. The relationship between Katniss and Gale, for instance, got short shrift in the first movie and needs more attention on this go-round in order to spotlight and encapsulate the heroine’s conflict — not between this guy or that guy, but between the safety of her past and the uncertainty of a revolutionary future. Also: more behind-the-scenes glimpses of President Snow at his evil best will make him a more compelling villain.Our Fears
Like anyone who loved the books, we are seriously scurred of seeing a favorite scene get lost in translation or a favorite character get chopped. And when it comes to the latter, the risk of a movie-ruining mistake is bigger than ever before; the alliances that form in the Quarter Quell arena are vital to both the emotional core of this story, as well as the larger themes of the franchise. Or, in other words, if the other tributes don’t get enough screen time, “Catching Fire” risks being nothing more than another flat action flick with no soul instead of the portrait of a nascent revolution that we all know it could be.
To read their dreams, head over to MTV.
What are your hopes, fears and dreams for ‘The Hunger Games: Catching Fire’? Tell us in the comments below!
source: MTV
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i want that they show some previos games of the victors
They better not leave out Katniss meeting Bonnie and Twill! That will ruin everything.
@ nicole
Didnt they already announce that bonnie and twill will not be in the film? Maybe im wrong though
Amber, right now it is rumored that Bonnie will not be in the film. But nothing is official. http://www.myhungergames.com/rumor-bonnie-will-not-be-in-the-hunger-games-catching-fire
I don’t really think meeting Bonnie and Twill is necessary. In a film, you unfortunately have to cut things in order to advance the story. I think i’d rather see more time in the arena, or more time on the victory tour, than see Katniss having that long conversation.
I just hope that the scene where Katniss gets drunk is in the film. I’m so looking forward to Jennifer and Woody pulling that one off.