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Good action, dismal theme, poor entertainment
PostedMarch 24, 2012
TexasBubba
from Humble, TX
My grandson thought this was "the greatest movie ever." I thought the action was good but the thematic elements show the human race as headed toward a dismal future. An authoritarian government that demands and receives two children from each of 12 districts for sacrifice as punishment for a rebellion that occured more than 74 years previously. And this for entertainment of those fortunate to live in the Capitol, because I can tell you those in the districts are not entertained. Granted, hopefully one child survives and returns to their district but how does the taking of human life affect a child? Is not the evening news enough with children being abused and killed? Is this to what we will devolve? I guess this is the result of teaching our children that man is nothing but an animal evolved from single-celled animals. And with the rule change and attempted rule change reversal, I heard loud and clear that what the government giveth, the government can taketh away. I hear teachers are glad this book series came out because children are reading again. But what are they reading?!?!?!?! This movie is just poor on so many levels - class warfare, some racial overtones, dictatorial government, child sacrifice in the name of punishment and entertainment - just to name a few. I'm glad I saw this movie so my grandson and we can have a heart to heart discussion. Parents, watch what your children are watching.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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