Anywho. I loved it. I had no idea what to expect. And after I watched it, I began to think (as I'm sure many of you did) - what would I do in the situation Ms. Katniss found herself in?
A few observations:
- I wouldn't last 30 seconds.
- I'd step right off that pedestal before the countdown ended. Getting mowed down sounds way better than being hunted and slashed/choked/beaten/arrowed to death. Or succumbing to the elements.
- Or I'd go find me some of those sweet berries. Night night y'all. See you on the other side.
After I saw it a second time, this time with Dave, the following conversation took place.
- Me: "You liked it, didn't you?"
- Dave: "Totally. I want to see it again."
- Me: "You know you'd win. You'd win the whole freaking thing."
- Dave: "I dunno, I'm pretty out of shape (as he smiles and pats his belly)."
- Me: "Dave - it's 2 tributes between the ages of 12 and 18 per district. Not random 30 somethings."
- Dave: "Oh, true. Well in that case, 17 year old Dave would have totally won. 17 year old Dave could run a 4 minute mile and could stay awake for days."
- Me: "Yeah, 17 year old Sarah could run a......8 minute mile, and needed a daily nap. Yup. Even 17 year old Sarah would have been screwed."
- Dave: "Sorry babe."
- Me: "Wow."
Also there were 2 tweens sitting next to me in the theater. Who A). Literally had heart attacks when the preview for whatever Twilight movie is coming out come on. So, I guess those people really do exist. And B). Every time someone in the Hunger Games was killed they were like "Awww", and I was all "Uh, you do know what has to happen before the movie is over right? Like, 22 more people have to die. Buckle up friends." Sheesh.
