The Hunger Games 2012 | Dad's First Watch | Movie Reaction

[@shainewhite2781]

RIP, Donald Sutherland, 1935-2024. He was a worthy adversary to Katniss Everdeen.

[@mayaandgareth]

@@shainewhite2781 he is a fantastic actor, I need to show Maya some of his classic films!

[@TrentRidley]

I'm not sure what the point is if you're not even going to give a show or movie a chance. I've enjoyed a number of your other reactions, but the obvious disinterest from the very beginning and the constant flow of sarcastic and often juvenile comments got real old real quick on this one. There's certainly some legitimate criticisms you could have of this movie (the weakest in the series IMO), but again, I don't really get the point of watching something new and having a reaction channel if you're going to come into a given film or series not with an open mind, but determined to hate it. Anyway, just some (what I hope will be taken as) constructive criticism.

[@mayaandgareth]

​@@TrentRidley I think the point is that we had fun watching it together even though we didn't end up enjoying the film, Maya went in to it thinking she would enjoy it, but sadly we both were left wishing we found it more enjoyable. But that's the adventure of watching films together, not every movie is going to rock our world and I'd rather that we react as honestly as possible even if that means we occasionally hate on something. Our sense of humour is terrible...we have no excuses for that :)

[@plaidmoon5642]

You said what I was thinking when I watched this. The disinterest was obvious and while I watched all of it because they did make some good points, most of the time I was THAT close to leaving. I think they might be interesting reactors if they liked the movie, but I'll probably not bother watching in the future. There's plenty of other reactors out there.

[@mayaandgareth]

@@plaidmoon5642 thanks for watching though x

[@dawn6320]

Yes ! It was absolutely a turn off to watch Another Reaction. I couldn't even watch a movie alone with this person.

[@mayaandgareth]

@@dawn6320 this movie was kinda trashy :)

[@commonstragedy]

Gareth, I agree that Twilight sucked. But you're missing out by dismissing The Hunger Games movies. Trust me.

[@mayaandgareth]

@@commonstragedy haha are the others worth watching?

[@AndrewGoodladIchorus]

@@mayaandgarethmaybe you’ll warm to them… but I’d recommend The Running Man

[@ChromeOfTheFuture]

@@mayaandgarethabsolutely, especially the next one!

[@thedothrakian6355]

Great reaction. Excited to be on this thrilling journey with you guys. I'm waiting in anticipation for the sequel reaction

[@Countfoscolikesmice]

a wet finger in the wind. the classic cinematic trope.

[@marlengonzalez1798]

Is this a “pain au chocolat? " 😂 I can’t

[@zimbo65a]

the highlight was watching that sympathic young guy nibbles his popcorrn first and plugs it into his mouth with both hands later. And his "thank you brother for sacrificing you.... can I have your car, than?" says it all about his character. Not bad.... for an Ami....

[@virtuallyveronicka]

Katnip and Pita Bread 😂 your funniest commentary yet. Thanks! Movie rec for Maya: Rosaline (a funny take on a classic tale) & movie rec for Gareth: Palm Springs (summer sci-fi comedy)!

[@mayaandgareth]

:) thanks so much. I have actually seen Palm Springs already, I absolutely loved it, so I will need to see if Maya has seen it, maybe I can show it to her :)

[@ArthurFrank-ot4or]

The sequel, Catching Fire, is significantly better, has a different director and forgoes the shaky-cam

[@mayaandgareth]

@@ArthurFrank-ot4or folk keep saying the later ones are better... We may watch them. Just don't wanna bum people out who love them if we hate the others hahah

[@ArthurFrank-ot4or]

If you want "Hunger Games,' but with an Uzi, you should watch 'Battle Royale' (2000)

[@jessiechen279]

I'll second that 👍 'BR 1&2' are both great!

[@wethepeople6642]

Lmao 😅 both your Reactions Never Disappoint! 🤣 Gareth straight up hates kids.💀The Next Movie is definitely way better than the first. Maya You look Absolutely Stunning 😉 and Gareth yeaaah. ok can't wait to see your next movie Reactions!!! 😁🤘🏼🙌👏

[@Azizani99]

8:41 easy target 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@clairealderwood1928]

The next 3 movie are exceptional.

[@billthomas478]

I'm forever going to refer to them as catnip and pita bread. If you really want to watch children dying, watch what this is the American rip off of..... Battle Royale

[@TheBaronessIsAwesome]

Hahaha your dad is exactly like me. I go through movies giving my own snarky, sarcastic commentary. This is why I can't watch horror movies with anyone else. My son hates me. XD

[@mayaandgareth]

Thanks so much for watching :) we are looking forward to doing some horror films this October:)

[@jessiechen279]

"She's called Catnip?" 😂 Is that a reference to "The Hungover Games"?😂 If it wasn't intentional def give it a watch... Has me in stiches every time👍 "Caddnis is in the Diary room!" I just laughed so hard i snorted and spilt my drink!🤣🤣

[@mayaandgareth]

:) Had never seen the Hungover Games. Thank you so much for watching :)

[@robyee3325]

check out Dark City

[@mayaandgareth]

@@robyee3325 oh we will :)

[@LadyPrauPrau]

maybe change the title to movie commentary instead of reaction. Would hate to watch a movie with someone who keeps talking like that

[@mayaandgareth]

@@LadyPrauPrau hah we do like to have a chat:)

[@AndrewGoodladIchorus]

Pita 🫓

[@billthomas478]

Show your dad the rest please

[@billthomas478]

Last comment I swear; the girl from 2 is awesome in a movie called "Orphan" I recommend watching

[@gailseatonhumbert]

I am not going to watch whole reaction really awful. I've seen plenty of reactions from Scots so it's not that. It seems to just be you. Glad you aren't going to watch the rest. I don't think you have the ability to understand what the books were written for and published by Scholastic Books to teach about politics and war. Your inability to understand what the theme of the story means you are terribly interesting.

[@mayaandgareth]

@@gailseatonhumbert I think it's more that we just didn't connect with portrayal of this story, and rather than pretending that i did I gave it as honest of a reaction as possible...whilst still trying to make my daughter laugh :) I know from my point of view the filming making and editing was of a much lower standard than I was expecting. Having never read the books myself I took this as a standalone viewing experience. The themes of this movie have been better represented in many other works of art, seeing them regurgitated in this movie with all the craft and care given to a fart in a cupped hand was an altogether deflating experience...Lenny Kravitz though....what a guy.

[@Retrotasticgame]

I thought you were hilarious, and this is from someone who loves these movies. I especially enjoyed how tortured Gareth was by the end. I would say that the technical side of things gets better in the next 2, the editing is a lot less choppy and overall the filmmaking is a big step up. I would love to see your take on the others... especially if you hate it😂🎉

[@new-dystopia]

@@mayaandgareth Spot on. The books and movies are rehashing themes and stories that have been done before but doing it poorly.

[@alevelazco10]

jennifer lawrence is anonying as hell, but good reaction