Catching Fire Blu- ray & DVD Review. DVDizzy. com . Espirit (Commander Romulus Thread), Alan Ritchson (Gloss), Stephanie Leigh Schlund (Cashmere), Meta Golding (Enobaria), Stef Dawson (Annie Cresta), Bruno Gunn (Brutus)Buy The Hunger Games: Catching Fire from Amazon. Blu- ray Combo . Hunger Games even exceeded those tall expectations. Opening big and playing long, it outgrossed all five Twilight and eight Harry Potter films domestically with a staggering haul of $4. Hunger Games triumphed with undeniable four- quadrant appeal. It was a youth- oriented adventure whose values parents could extoll and whose content and high quality production could easily engage and excite non- readers and adult moviegoers too. Still, sequels historically do not build upon their predecessors commercially. Few and far between, exceptions are usually the result of a period of pent- up demand/ticket price inflation or an irregularly explosive home video afterlife. The Hunger Games: Catching Fire benefitted from neither of those. Still, it added $1. M worldwide to the already robust grosses of the original film. It took a while and seemed in doubt until a Christmas week boost, but on Thursday, January 9th, in its 4. Catching Fire overtook Iron Man 3 to become the domestic box office king of 2. Hunger Games has ascended to pop culture dominance without compromise. Critics loved the first film as much as moviegoers. Each seemed to love the second a little more. Probably due both to the youth of the film's primary following and to the astronomical mainstream appeal, the series has had to settle for minor awards: People's Choice, Teen Choice, Kids' Choice, MTV Movie Awards, the Golden Globes' Original Song category. Even the final Harry Potter earned little more than such marginal recognition, a fact that reflects worse on awards organizations' narrow- mindedness than on the films, whose artistic achievements rival those of their greatest contemporaries. Traditionally, only one winner emerges from the televised, government- organized competition in which randomly chosen young tributes from all twelve districts use strategy, skills, and alliances to outlast the others. Posing as young lovers who would rather die together than see the other perish, Katniss and Peeta both survived in what Panem's President Snow (Donald Sutherland) considers an act of defiance. He especially views Katniss, who volunteered in place of her younger sister, as a threat for the hope she has given the downtrodden masses in this economically disparate dystopian future. Furk.net is your personal secure storage that fetches media files and lets you stream them immediately You can use it to stream video or listen to your music. Tv shows/movies I love. The Proposal Fav scene ever from a movie!!! Must purchase this one. Title: Bad Moon (1996) 5.7 /10. Want to share IMDb's. With this year holding the 7. Hunger Games, the Capitol invokes the Quarter Quell format, meaning that past victors of varying ages (one of each gender per district) will compete in another fight to the death. Katniss and Haymitch's names are chosen, but Peeta volunteers in his mentor's place. Their domed interactions, overseen and choreographed by new head gamemaker Plutarch Heavensbee (Philip Seymour Hoffman), expose them to poison fog, ferocious monkeys, tempting Jabberjays, and other obstacles in addition to opponents' hostilities, and, of course, hunger and dehydration. Harry Potter seems like the most fitting comparison, but that wizarding adventure franchise was very British and somewhat traditional in its thrills and good/evil mythology. Hunger Games is American in origin and less global in its appeal, but its class and pedigree feel on the order of Potter. Warner Bros' octet of fantasies attracted respected award- winning actors and filmmakers largely from the UK. Hunger Games has similarly assembled strong predominantly American talent on both sides of the camera. To some, it may have looked like Lawrence was taking the Kristen Stewart route, sacrificing promising artistic credibility for cinematic immortality and a few years of big paychecks. I can't think of any other film actress who has risen this quickly and extensively on such quality work. Even her X- Men prequel, whose follow- up arrives in May, was several notches above that Marvel series' history to date. If she can continue to elude both burnout and public backlash, the latter an especially oppressive force in our cynical Internet age, Lawrence could be enjoying the most interesting and exciting career of any film actress in recent memory. That must be simultaneously invigorating and terrifying for a 2. Gladly, it is fundamentally different and better than that angsty vampire and werewolf teen romance universe. The romance of Hunger Games is never the main event, taking a backseat to this complicated political climate and these life- or- death competitions that feel like a believable evolution to today's reality television. Catching Fire again revels in pageantry, making sure you take in the rich contrast between the opulent Capitol and the drab surrounding districts, including Katniss' own. We don't get into the games until the 8. When we do, there's no feel of . The different contestants, stakes, behind- the- scenes intrigue, and inspired conflict distinguish this outing from the previous. The Games remain taut, creative, and compelling. Despite that intimidating runtime (which, it must be said, is barely 1. Whereas the first film credited its screenplay to author Suzanne Collins and Captain Phillips scribe Billy Ray, this one hails from Simon Beaufoy (1. Hours, Slumdog Millionaire) and Toy Story 3, Little Miss Sunshine's Michael Arndt (calling himself Michael de. Bruyn, for some reason). Likewise, the change doesn't preclude from this sequel dispensing more of the first film's winning fabric. There's an abundance of technical appeal and imaginative fantasy (or science fiction, if you prefer), but they both serve to complement the character- driven storytelling, which in contrast to Potter, doesn't even require you know the books to feel like you're getting everything you should be. Now that it clearly did, I'm cautiously optimistic that the finale, the obligatorily split into two parts Mockingjay, can uphold the high standard this and next Thanksgiving. Francis Lawrence is directing both installments, which seems reassuring, although screenplay duties have been taken over by Danny Strong, an actor whose writing r. It was released yesterday, in between the standard Tuesday street dates for that special event feel. The clean, sharp picture preserves the film in its all states, from the icy tones of District 1. Capitol. The 7. 1 DTS- HD master audio soundtrack, meanwhile, is absolutely excellent, engulfing you in tasteful ways on a consistent basis. The mix is potent enough to make you wonder how this film was snubbed in the two sound categories, even if the Oscars aren't willing to consider it for the bigger categories it should.
For that matter, how is a film so widely seen denied the Costume and Hair & Makeup nominations it so plainly deserves? Lionsgate nicely even includes a Dolby 2. The Blu- ray takes the Christopher Nolan approach, opening up the image to 1. The DVD does not, sticking to the 2. If you're not looking for them, the dimension changes could easily slip past you. I went quite some time before noticing. Though I'm generally not crazy about this type of varying aspect ratio, at least it's not constantly going back and forth as Nolan's Batman movies do. If this is Francis Lawrence's preferred vision, so be it. But it's odd that Blu- ray gets one thing and DVD gets another. It's more of a promotional making- of featurette than extended trailer with talking heads and behind- the- scenes footage complementing film clips. Featuring so little interaction that you suspect they were recorded separately, theirs isn't the most interesting or free- flowing of tracks. Information shared tends to be standard fare: filming locations and conditions, stunts and visual effects. While some will certainly appreciate this, a movie of this caliber with such a huge, passionate fan base deserves a more exciting commentary. It aims for more than just the same old, starting with the cast and crew reflecting on the first film's impact. It moves on to discussing finding a new director to replace Gary Ross, finding and designing locations, shooting on film, the camaraderie of the new and returning cast, the characters' costumes and evolving looks, Effie's hair and makeup, challenges and perks of filming in Atlanta (including a frigid outdoor water park closed for the season), training and stunts, filming sequences in IMAX, the editing process, adding visual effects, scoring, and the series' future. The piece benefits from a wealth of perspectives: cast, producers, crew members, Scholastic publishers. It's an exhaustive documentary but one you enjoy watching given its fine treatment of an interesting subject. The DVD follows that up with trailers for Ender's Game, Twilight Forever: The Complete Saga, and an EPIX promo. The DVD repeats the same three ads from the menu's . Catching Fire's own trailers are disappointingly absent on both discs. The Blu- ray supports bookmarks and also resumes playback. The DVD's menus are a lot more routine, playing screen- filling film clips to score in between appearances of the flaming Mockingjay emblem. Its Blu- ray combo pack quickly emerges as one of 2. While I have no doubt that Lionsgate will one day release a big box set with all four films, probably for Christmas 2. Mockingjay, Part 1. Images copyright 2. Lionsgate and Color Force. Fictional last words in films. The following is a list of last words attributed to various fictional characters in films. Characters are listed according to the originating film, then the name of character the quote is attributed to (in case of more than one quote per source). Where quotes come from a series of films, they are organized in the order of the films they appeared in (for example, quotes from the first Kill Bill film appear before quotes from the second film, and so on). Where possible, for the purposes of clarification, further explanatory notes have been presented. Additionally, if a character's final words consist of a dialogue with the other characters, the other character's speech may be included for contextual purposes; for example, if one character asks a question that the one who is about to die answers. The Hunger Games: Mockingjay: Part 1 is the film adaptation of the. Mockingjay Part 1 and The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2.Some characters may have more than one . In some of those instances, their last words from each . Additionally, significant last words from deaths that are merely assumed to have happened or are non- canon are included. In instances where there are multiple outcomes, or in media with alternate timelines, the character's last words will also be featured. Shit. Who: Tommy Darden. Note: Tommy says this while being held at gunpoint after realizing that his boss, Ben Wade, is going to kill him and his captor. Wade then shoots Tommy in the throat, killing him. They're gonna hang me in the morning, before the dawn is done.. Who: Tucker. Note: Tucker is singing a song about hanging to taunt the captured Ben Wade. Wade then kills him with a fork stolen from a dinner he'd had earlier in the film.? Did we get away? Who: Doc Potter. Note: Potter says this to Dan Evans after the group escapes from vengeful track- layers who were trying to kill their prisoner, Ben Wade. Potter was fatally shot in the back during the escape and dies after Dan tells him that they did escape. I have a prisoner to go to Yuma! Who: Dan Evans. Note: Said while putting Ben Wade on the eponymous train before he is repeatedly and fatally shot by Charlie Prince. You know, for a one leg rancher, he's one tough son of a bitch. Who: Charlie Prince. Note: Charlie says this before giving Wade his guns back, after shooting Dan Evans. He is then killed, along with the rest of his gang, by Wade, who respected Evans. Keep away from me! AAAAAAARRRRGH.. Who: Frank. Note: Said to his daughter Hannah before he becomes an infected. He is shot to death shortly thereafter. Hannah! Hannah! Who: Major Henry West. Note: Said after shooting Jim, to Hannah, as she backs the car into the nearby mansion, where West is torn from the vehicle and beaten to death by an infected. GOOOOOOOOO! Who: Doyle. Note: Character screams this after he pushstarts a car with three of his friends inside, so that they can escape a group of soldiers with flamethrowers approaching. He is then struck by the flamethrowers and burns to death. What are you looking at, Kirk? Who: Haley. She was engrossed in kissing Allison during skinny dipping and she got distracted by noticing Kirk wasn't lusting over them as usual. She turns him back to kissing and is indirectly responsible for their deaths when the Shark attacks later. Haley! When Haley and Allison bleed profusely and are then dragged under, Kirk's standing there shouting after them but he doesn't see anything so he flees back through the sea but then the Shark grabs him and drags him under. I think we're safe. Who: Kristen. She is gleefully celebrating escaping the Shark's attack and is about to kiss Dana in victory but the Shark eats them both before she can. The 3. 00 series? Sparta!)Remove her from the chamber before she infects us further, with her inglorious and shabby shelf . My love.. Who: Spartan King Leonidas. Note: Said after being mortally wounded by arrows, as he remembers his wife, Queen Gorgo. He is killed by a hail of arrows after this line is said. I'm afraid. Dave, my mind is going. There is no question about it. Good afternoon, gentlemen. I am a HAL 9. 00. I became operational at the H. A. L. Langley, and he taught me to sing a song. If you'd like to hear it I can sing it for you. I'm half crazy all for the love of you. It won't be a stylish marriage, I can't afford a carriage. But you'll look sweet upon the seat of a bicycle built for two. Who: HAL 9. 00. 0Note: HAL is revived in the sequel. Laura, can you hear me? Laura! Who: Roland Picard. Note: This character, the director of the Louvre, is on a phone conversation with First Daughter Laura Wilson as he drives through Paris, whilst briefly being pursued by an American government car. After he says this line in French with English subs, whilst going through a tunnel, his car explodes - the US car had planted a bomb under it, to prevent him from attending a press conference at the Louvre to tell anyone about US secrets. ALWAYS REMEMBER, FOLKS, YOU HEARD IT FIRST FROM CHARLIE!!! Who: Charlie Frost. Note: Charlie Frost was a conspiracy theorist in the film who spent the entire film in Yellowstone National Park. He is known through the movie to have seen through the Government's plans and had broadcast his findings over public radio. One of his catch- lines was . Bighorn, and as the volcano erupts, he expresses his joy over the radio. He shouts these last words before flying molten rock crashes into him. I'm coming home, Dorothy. Who: President Thomas Wilson. Note: After several earthquakes in the sea spawn several mega- tsunamis, the President, who had chosen to stay behind is caught in an earthquake. As he regains consciousness, he looks up to see a massive tsunami heading his way. He says these words moments before the tsunami hits him and sends the aircraft carrier USS John F. Kennedy crashing through the White House. He mentions Dorothy being his late wife earlier in the movie. We never got picked up, my friend. The airlift never came. Goodbye, my friend. Who: Dr Satnam Tsurutani. Note: He says this line to end a small phone conversation with Dr. Helmsley, as Nampam, India, is hit by a massive tsunami. He and his wife then comfort their young son as they and hundreds of other people are hit by the wave. Stop whining, you good- for- nothing! BE A MAN!! Who: Abigail Craven (Elizabeth Wilson)Note: Her last spoken words for forcing Uncle Fester to put the book down, but instead, he opens the book and blasts Dr. Pinder Schloss and Tully Allford out the window to their own deaths. This better be collect, Doc! Who: Jack the Orderly (Jonathan Banks)Note: Dr. Emilio Lizardo/John Wharfon is calling one of his contacts outside the asylum as the Orderly asks him about the charges of the phone call. Wharfon then grabs the attendant by the throat with one hand and breaks his neck. What are y'all lookin' at? Let's saddle up, huh? Who: Rawhide (Clancy Brown)Note: In the North American DVD release of the film, there is an ! TAY! Who: John Bigboot. During the evacuation of their headquarters, they argue and Wharfon again mispronounces his name. I'LL SEE YOU IN HELL! Who: John Wharfon (Dr. Emilio Lizardo) (John Lithgow)Note: He dies in a fiery explosion immediately afterwards. Seelast words in Aliens media. You son of a bitch! Who: Yamagata. Note: Says this as he confronts Tetsuo, who kills him off- screen. You bastard! You sold me out! Who: Nezu. Note: Character's last spoken words before dying of a heart attack in a later scene. Kei.. Who: Ryu. Note: Says this as he is shot by Nezu; he later succumbs to his gunshot wounds. What's going on here? AAAAAHHHHH!!! Who: Doctor Onishi. Note: Says this as he is surprised that the power of Akira is unleashing power that destroys Neo- Tokyo, and then he is killed as his research laboratory is destroyed by the explosion. HELP ME!!! Who: Kaori. Note: Says this before she gets engulfed by Tetsuo from his abnormal mutations, and is violently crushed by Tetsuo's inner organs. Man, oh man, oh man. Who: Lester Burnham. Note: Character spoke the line as he regarded a photograph of his family, right before being shot dead by his closeted homosexual neighbor. Is that a raincoat? Who: Paul Allen. Note: Last words before being axed to death by Patrick Bateman; Patrick wore the raincoat so he wouldn't get blood on his clothes. What are you doing? Stop that! Who: Rich lady. Note: The lady witnessed an insane Patrick Bateman trying to feed a stray cat to an ATM; Bateman shoots the woman shortly thereafter, resulting in a firefight with police. Burning the midnight oil, Mr. Hey, don't forget to sign in. Who: Security guard. Note: Having escaped a firefight with police, Patrick Bateman is attempting to reach his office so he can call his lawyer to defend him. He finds, however, that he has walked into the wrong building, and when he realizes that the security guard has seen his face and could now tell the police he had been inside the building and act as a witness against him in court, he kills the security guard (as well as a janitor who also saw him there) before entering the correct building. You really scared me, you shithead. Who: Jack Goodman (Griffin Dunne)Note: Said right before the werewolf pounces on him. Good lord..! Who: Gerald Bringsley (Michael Carter)Note: Said when encountering David as a werewolf in the London Underground, who chases him down and kills him. Go away. These are men of God. Who: The Hassassin. Note: Last words before he is killed by a car bomb. You bastard! SANCTIMONIOUS BASTARD! Who: Father Simeon. Note: Last words, said to Patrick Mc. Kenna when he realizes what he has done, before he tries to bash him with a branding iron and is gunned down. Put it down. Who: Commander Richter. Note: Said to Patrick Mc. Kenna, who is threatening him with a red- hot branding iron, shortly before he is gunned down. Father, into thy hands, I commend my spirit. Who: Camerlengo Patrick Mc. Kenna. Note: Last words before he commits suicide by lighting himself on fire. It's a crazy fuckin' world.. Who: Andrew . I'm asleep and I'm dreaming I'm on this shitty boat. Fuck.. has it been 8 hours?
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