*THE HUNGER GAMES* had me EMOTIONAL! | First Time Watching | (reaction/commentary/review)

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THE HUNGER GAMES had me EMOTIONAL! | First Time Watching | (reaction/commentary/review)
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[@crystalpritchard5065]

In defence of Haymitch, he had to survive his own hunger games, the 50th anniversary so that year they doubled the tributes to 48. So he not only had to survive while 47 other people died, for the 24 years afterwards he had to train two tributes from district 12, all of whom died. So he’s crass, and rude, and self medicates with alcohol to dull the pain and trauma.

[@davidfairweather3301]

Also the way in which he won his games got his mother, brother, and girlfriend killed, which led to him shutting himself off from the world completely except from his annual duties as a mentor.

[@jnne4048]

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[@Vydiastar]

​@@davidfairweather3301exactly

[@fayiiin]

​@@davidfairweather3301I don't read the book, can you explain what was his way to win that led his mother, brother, girlfriend got killed?

[@davidfairweather3301]

@@fayiiin There was a forcefield in Haymitchs games at the edge of the arena. Haymitch kicked/threw a stone over the edge of the cliff and realised that the forcefield propelled the stone back up to him. The capitol never considered the idea of the forcefield being used as a weapon. In the finale Haymitch was against the district 1 female and both were badly injured. Haymitch was worse off than the girl as his intestines were actually hanging out his stomach whilst she was only missing an eye. Haymitch led her to the edge of the cliff and the girl in a last ditch effort threw her axe to finish off Haymitch. He ducked and it went over the edge and Haymitch laid on the floor dying. However he knew the axe would fly right back up and it landed in the girls face and Haymitch won. There were a few problems. Haymitch already presented himself as very arrogant before the games, and as this was a quarter quell, the capitol put a lot of effort into the games. Haymitch should’ve died from his injuries but he used the capitols forcefield as a weapon to cheat death and win. This made the capitol look stupid for not realising that the forcefield could be used as a weapon. Another problem with Haymitch was without a mentor from his district who could’ve warned him about how to combat the capitols wrath. This is why he was so adamant to make sure Katniss knew the danger she was in. For Haymitch defiance his family was killed and he was used as an example to other victors to fall in line and do as they’re told.

[@rachelrosenstein9975]

37:11 in the book she describes this specific kiss, and I quote: “This is the first kiss where I actually feel a stirring inside my chest. Warm and curious. This is the first kiss that makes me want another.”

[@justlive2809]

ooooooh my god .. i need to buy those books

[@Azurespix]

@@justlive2809 they're honestly really well written and I enjoy them much more than the movies, especially the last 2

[@parkselena764]

​@@justlive2809In the book there are more words descrbing that katninss love peeta

[@lilithofnod]

I love rewatching this through your eyes. You are the first reactor I've seen who realizes why Haymitch is drinking and not engaging with them. The horror of how many years he's been forced to usher two children to their deaths ever single year is overwhelming. I don't think I could have done it. So when that spark of hope hits him from Katniss it is so impactful to me but nobody else ever seems to notice. I appreciate how you see and react so empathetically, I can't wait to see your reaction to the next one!!

[@thecocoacouch]

I also imagine that most districts have more past victors to help carry that load. Haymitch looks like he’s the only one at the moment for 12.

[@kpoplea6170]

you're right. Haymitch is District 12's only remaining victor (and I believe he was only ever the 2nd person to win from 12) He also has so much trauma from his own games (the 50th year which was a quarter quell so it was a "special" year for the games - there were double the tributes - 47 died and he lived [barely] and how he won made the capital mad at him and they killed his loved ones for it) @@thecocoacouch

[@smdownh9]

@@thecocoacouch i feel like the districts that train for probably go into to help their own district so people never have to go through what Katniss and Prim went through. The district that wins gets more rations so they would be helping the people when they win. and i figure their training makes them cold blooded killers but the motivation of saving the people in their district

[@yPGzRicardo]

​@@smdownh9that's a nice thought but it's not what happens in the books

[@smdownh9]

@yPGzRicardo what happens to other districts isn't really known u only hear things in the book from Katniss's perspective, and she don't go to other districts

[@TheBigMe0w]

Oh, some extra points: Notice how Haymitch arranged for Katniss to be sent medicine after she was burned but Peeta was left badly hurt for days? Haymitch had to make a decision about who of them he was trying to save with the limited funds he had. Him and Peeta really tried/plotted to keep her alive and they continue to do so in the following movies. District 11 (another very poor district) all pitched in to send Katniss a bit of bread in gratitude after Rue's death. They revolted not because she had died but because Katniss reminded them that the districts are all alike and the capitol is the enemy. Katniss chose to go out of her way in the middle of the games to give Rue a funeral, to be respectful and compassionate and to mourn. When most watchers and tributes are accustomed to them being pieces in a game, easily discarded of

[@diannaellis4708]

I agree, I cried because she showed Rue respect and love.😢

[@nappyboi312]

I still dont understand why she didnt get sponsors outside of haymitch. I thought she made a good impression to the people from the capital on her own

[@diannaellis4708]

Actually the people he was talking to were sponsors. Although I don't understand why Peter was left to suffer until lateness found him

[@lynnevetter]

@@nappyboi312 haymitch talks to the sponsors to get things for his tributes.. I think that your question boils down to two things.. One, the capitol people could be impressed with Katniss and think she's awesome and maybe stood a chance, but when it comes down to it, they maybe would have thought she probably wouldn't last long.. And otherwise, I don't remember the books too well, but she may have gotten more from them in the books, they just didn't show it in the movie.

[@julianabarros3253]

​@@diannaellis4708I think because he had to choose between Peeta and Katniss.

[@katieb.024]

15:21 one of the only people to realize it was because she’s never used such a high quality bow. Thank youuuuu!!

[@melodramatic7904]

Yeah. He catches a lot of things that other reactors don't. That's why I like watching him. The one thing I would say is that it's not because it's a "high quality" bow. From what I've read, every bow is slightly different and so, it takes an archor one or two shots to get used to any new bow, no matter the quality.

[@loati94]

@@melodramatic7904 I see it as when you change keyboards. You may know how to perfectly write without looking at it, but you change keyboard and it feels like you've never written on one ever, until you get used to it

[@thedragon12]

yep metal bow are alot heavier than wood one.. She needed to find her balance before being able to shot properly.

[@mariakara2419]

yesss!! i was literally thinking that he's such a great movie reaction channel because he actually thinks about everything and really pays attention and i like his commentary.

[@MomokaViixiv]

yes i love his reactions because of this. Hes very observant!

[@allisongrinnell5107]

The salute that people keep giving is one meant as a sign of respect usually reserved for funerals. In District 12 it’s an important traditional in funerals for workers killed in the mines.

[@KaizerHiwatari]

The district that rebelled was district 11, where Rue and Thresh were from. Despite 12 being a poorer district than 11, life in 11 was moderately worse because of the strong peacekeeper presence, making beatings and whippings commonplace. The peacekeepers in 12 are more lax and some of them even purchase Katniss's illegally obtained meats.

[@TheMaskedChef7]

As a primitive weaponry expert i can confirm knife throwing is a great skill to have.

[@thecocoacouch]

It’s never not intimidated me. It’s fast, quiet, deadly and can be used both close combat and distance. Definitely would choose that over other skills.

[@burrichgrrl57]

I was hoping you were going to do these. If you are a reader than the books are great. Well worth the read.

[@udraj914]

That salute is the funeral salute in District 12, a form of saying goodbye. when she was reaped thats why the whole district saluted her, and she did the salute after Rue's funeral

[@Rainbow.Pegacorn.Cosplay]

I've said this in the past, but it's always true: Donald Sutherland plays a really good villain in President Snow. It's kind of the same paradox with Imelda Staunton/Dolores Umbridge from Harry Potter: a delightful actor playing such a vile, despicable character.

[@nmoney6655]

In the books the wolf mutt things that went after Cato,Katniss and Peeta were actually the dead tributes bodies turned into these Mutt creatures I wish they had kept it in the movie it would’ve made for a much more shocking scene that would’ve meant a lot more

[@hallieharvey4073]

They probably would have had to up the rating tho cuz those things were horrifying in the drawings

[@magicbrownie1357]

I still feel like this is the best movie of the series. The others are good too, I suppose, but this one really kind of knocks one over the head to bring you into the world of Panem. After that, you're just dizzy the rest of the trip. I love a good dystopian tragedy.

[@melainakiss]

I just got home from work and when I saw this video, I yelled out "OH!" and clicked right away.

[@jlerrickson]

I'd like to take a moment to appreciate how much nuance you caught on to without the background knowledge. Not only does that skill make watching you react to media more enjoyable, it broadens your experience in your own life. Probably sucks at times, but I hope it's worth it for you. Thank you for sharing!

[@jodie3950]

I like how he picks up on all the little nuances and ties all the previous scenes together. So satsfying to watch these ractions

[@megandelamar6194]

The jump of your face going from smiling to concerned after Peeta yells "I have no chance of winning!" is SO funny to me lmaooo

[@baileyarnett]

Rues death broke EVERYONES heart. Such an innocent child murdered.

[@sister1976]

This was a great reaction! You were spot on with your observation about how Katniss honours Rue after she dies: The way she makes friendships across districts us very important, as part if the Capitols reasons for the games is to keep the districts hating each other: there will always be someone from another district who killed someones daughter/ sister /brother / friend etc... But Katniss befriended Rue, protected her, and mourned her death. In the book, district 11 (Rues district) had saved up to sponsor her some bread, and after she died, they sent the bread to Katniss instead. Never before had a district given a gift to a tribute from another district. So that is another act of rebellion on her part. To show the districts that they can befriend eachother. Can't wait to see your reactions to the next ones! New subscriber 😊

[@Kwistoweeish]

I’ve never felt more compelled to devour a book series as quickly as possible than I did when I was reading these books for the first time! If you’re enjoying these films, definitely check out the books; they are my favorite way to consume this story!

[@desenganodavid4736]

You are the best reactor I've watched ever for this movie. You notice details that other reactor didn't saw in 1st watch 👏👏👏

[@thecocoacouch]

Cheers!!

[@brianmatthews1736]

This film is so emotionally charged. It covers so many human characteristics. It also shows just how bad society can get if allowed to, the city that is all hedonistic, and entitled. And the other districts who are kept down economically, and basically treated as slaves, or cattle. At this same time it contains a love story. Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson are so talented. It felt so odd though watching the little boy I had only known Josh as suddenly becoming such a mature, talented young man. Fabulous! The books are so good at drawing you into this world of dystopian mess, but the movie had such highly talented actors, and characters that can make you feel invested. This is a great franchise of great story telling. Great reactions, and review as always. Keep up the great work! As a Toasted Marshmallow I can say we need our fix of Cocoa...LOL. I like many others WAIT in anticipation for the next upload....

[@MatthewC23498z]

I absolutely adore these books, I should really read them again. The movies are similarly exceptional, especially considering conversion from page to screen. Snow is an antagonist of levels that few stories are blessed with, and I cannot wait for you to see just how calculated and cruel this world can be.

[@petarbuglov8532]

Regarding the scene where Katniss is showcasing her shooting. The reason she missed is the fact that this isn't her bow. The bow the capitol had provided most likely has a different draw strength required than the one Katniss usually uses. It's also made from different materials, so it is logical that Katniss would have to shoot it a bit before getting used to it. The fact that she hits bulls eye from the second shot just shows you how good she is.

[@rachelmaxwell5936]

It’s also completely true to life. I sometimes target shoot and I have three bows; all three feel completely different. Even with the same draw weight, every bow I’ve used felt different, sometimes slightly, sometimes dramatically. It always requires a bit of adjustment. So yes, the fact that she misses the first shot with an unfamiliar bow is believable. The fact that she nails the second shot shows how good she is.

[@antoinetteserrano3082]

I think Haymish always cared but watching District 12’s tributes get slaughtered over the years took a toll on him so he just drank it away. Not to mention the serious PTSD he’s suffered from surviving the games himself.

[@abbiejo6822]

I liked how you pointed out the moment with Cinna could have been the last bit of affection that Katniss knew. A couple people misinterpreted that scene with the kiss on the cheek as something inappropriate instead of what it was, Cinna just showing simple human or even fatherly care for a young human in a horrific situation.

[@cassandranightshade696]

28:50 the arena is not a natural environment, it's completely artificial. the powers and tech of the capitol is bananas in this series, they can replicate and transform almost everything.

[@rainy.bangtan]

i know im late to this but at 41:10 when cato says "im dead anyway, i always was right?" hes basically saying how he was born and raised into a district where he was taught that being in the hunger games and winning is the highest honor you can have which is why he killed so many people without mercy. hes saying that he was only ever born for one purpose, the hunger games. and even if he did win his whole life would be about the games and thats it. in the books, clove (the knife girl) and cato were very close they loved each other (either platonically or romantically idk, they probably knew each other well before the games even started) and when she was killed by thresh it was kinda like an "oh my gosh" moment for him and he realizes that everything that hes been raised to do and think was a lie. also in the scene where clove and katniss fight the reason why she was monologuing before killing katniss was because she had originally promised cato that if she got to kill katniss, she would give the audience a good show. btw in the books clove dies slowly not immediately like in the movies and cato holds her and begs her to stay with him until she dies, he then later goes to kill thresh because not only does thresh have cato's backpack but also as revenge for clove's death (again only in books not movie)

[@nope19568]

i always wonder what cato and clove wouldve done in that last showdown if they had won

[@kaye596]

Lol the snap and “dayumm” is probably my favorite reaction to the apple shot and “thank you for your consideration” 😂😂

[@eynicsto]

I really like your commentary! And watching your video reacting and commenting to my favorite movie franchise feel really good, it feels like I'm watching it with you. Great reaction video!

[@udellapanda5613]

31:03 “I’ll see you for supper” Oh wow, I’m broken

[@jordanjay7142]

When this was released in theaters my 6th grade legit took a field trip there to watch it and we played our own “hunger games” throughout the year where you had to steal these bandanas off each other. Like… who thought that was a good idea? To do with SIXTH GRADERS

[@dcemerald70]

Thank you for this reaction! This was one of the first movies my late girlfriend and I saw on our first dates. In college we had to do a light show project with music; she chose the end credit music for her light show and it was amazing. To answer any questions about Effie Trinket, she’s an escort for District 12; her job is to reap the names of the chosen tributes and not only accompany them to the Capitol but to mentor them on the social guidelines of the Capitol as well. I eagerly await for your reactions to the sequels! Brace yourselves for the best of the franchise Catching Fire!! 👩🏻‍🦱🏹❤️‍🔥

[@mayflyrose8195]

The gamemakers giving her an 11 after her evaluation was like condemning her to death. Because the strongest (and trained) tributes know this will get her sponsors and/or signal her as a threat, ergo she's the one to eliminate first.

[@heatherk.8165]

“If he gets killed by a baker, his whole family is going to be so embarrassed” has me cackling hahahaha

[@jewela44]

I can't tell you how much I've been enjoying your movie reactions! After watching all your Twilight reactions, I have to keep going because you're so entertaining 😂😊

[@mistermadhh7726]

In November, the prequel will come to the cinemas and it's the story of the young Snow.

[@shamodaya1758]

Wow! This is the best, REAL, most compassionate reaction I've watched from a creator, ever! You're soo compassionate & empathetic yourself, breaking down the scenes soo nicely, with soo much depth! Definitely subsribed & shall watch ALL your reaxtion videos from.now! Love it! Thank you, SOOO MUCH! MUCH LOVE✨🤍

[@iuile]

I'm really pleased with how much you actually paid attention. Most reactors don't for various reasons. I'm eager to see how much you notice in the next film.

[@wellwell7429]

Your reaction is one of the very best on KZbin, I enjoyed listening to your thoughts so much. You've noticed so many nuances. I'm so exited to see how you will react to the next part of this story!

[@WiFiDown37811]

Rue's death _always_ makes me cry without fail. The music that plays (Rue's Farewell) is genuinely one of the saddest soundtracks I've ever heard. I love how you said "how can anyone watch this and justify it?" The Capitol chooses children at such a young age on purpose to send a message to the Districts. "Your children are dying because of _your_ rebellion." It's justified to the citizens of the Capitol because the people of the Districts are so dehumanized to them. They don't see the Districts as people, but like rodents. The citizens of the Capitol are also dehumanized to the Districts because of how they treat the Hunger Games. They treat it like Sunday night football. They watch kids murder each other without a hint of compassion or empathy. It's designed to be this way as a way of keeping everyone separate from each other. It's a very isolationist way of life and it's all intentional. Spearheaded by President Snow. Such a vile thing and genuinely depressing

[@maryjoromero4936]

I truly enjoyed your reaction, it was so refreshing and genuine. You notice so many things other reactors normally don’t and have some interesting opinions. Can’t wait for you to react to the rest of the movies and also what’s left of Pirates of the Caribbean (Waiting for that ones too).

[@PouchyTheCanadianAlpaca]

29:38 i love the way you said "ah! Three peetas!" 😂

[@kateoh3]

This has to be the best reaction video I have seen of the hunger games 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Congrats! You’re now a favourite 😂

[@carriesmith742]

That was indeed Jack Quaid from The Boys as Marvel from District 1 in his first major role!

[@littlelieb]

So excited to watch this video!! The Hunger Games is an all time favourite of mine.

[@morianblackmore5422]

Sooo excited for this!! Love that I found your channel, keep up the awesome content!

[@ilianabond219]

In the books, the vicious dogs towards the end had the eyes of the dead tributes. There was a Rue one and more. It makes it all the more morbid and it affected the remaining tributes all the more.

[@udellapanda5613]

40:32 Me watching this younger: “mom, why haven’t the dogs caught up yet?” Mom: “because it’s a movie.”

[@katiepooh2137]

Yes! Love this series so glad you reacted to them! 👍❤️

[@Tove_Ishockey]

15:12 that's a metal bow and she has a wood bow so it's very different

[@seant1133]

You are going to love catching fire so much it’s the best in the series

[@sarasamaletdin4574]

“Horrible but entertaining” reminds me of “terrible but great”.

[@coldcoffee4202]

i hope you do all of the films mate, youve noticed so many tidbits of lore that other reactors ive seen have missed.

[@naturallyamused]

Not seeing this comment: it wasn't Jennifer Lawrence break out role -- she had received an Oscar nomination for Winter's Bone, and was considered an exciting, up and coming actress 😊 She actually wasn't sure if she should take the role, because it was likely going to be a huge success or huge flop, and she wasn't sure if she wanted either trajectory.

[@tersommers]

I always love your reactions! Can't wait for the next movies in the series! Thank you!

[@fantasyland3646]

40:07 that scared the crap out of me i swore so loud And choked on my crisp. My volume was all the way up, my heart jumped

[@Misskanojojo]

Woaaaah, love your reaction, you catch on thing quickly!! I have never seen a reactor notice why Haymitch is that way and needs to drink, props to you sir! ❤

[@awaemix]

ultimamente você está reagindo a todos os filmes que amo, te amo cara hahaha

[@thecocoacouch]

😆 you’re welcome

[@andreisofiamilacsofia6772]

when i watched this first, bro i was like did not understand until my whole family had explain it to me

[@andreisofiamilacsofia6772]

i just love this movie so much but it is so saddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddd like my god

[@brandibastian4193]

Hey this is my first time finding your channel and I got to say buckle up kid cuz this is a series. The original trilogy is for movies because the last one was cut into two and the prequel is coming out in November

[@divaldoenzo4742]

Catching Fire is the masterpiece, can’t wait for your reaction! Jaw dropping

[@momo_pie]

loved this reaction as always! you're so perceptive its so fun to watch you pick up on all the subtle things most people miss 🤩 its not in this genre but I think you would really enjoy Little Women! the 2019 version is my personal fav 🙌

[@PNWlover]

First video I've ever seen from your channel, and I thoroughly enjoy how you speak about a movie already. Lol. New sub here. Bout to see what other videos you have

[@ArianeEvangelina]

8:47 “Horrible but entertaining” about sums up the point of the movie…

[@no.1garlicbreadenthusiast]

While I enjoy the movies I prefer the books & I highly recommend people read them especially if they enjoy the films as there's a lot more detailes about the world & characters that was left out, 'watered down' or changed entirely (like how/why Katniss gets the Mockingjay pin) in the movies Vs the books. I can understand that this is partly due to time/cost/technology constraints (as the first movie came out in the mid 200's & it didn't have the biggest budget) but I think it was also because the director didn't want to miss out on sales by making the story R-rated & wanted to focus more on the obvious action instead of showing the full extent of the characters truma (which I get is hard to show in films when a lot of it is internal but still). This means whole backstories for important characters never get shown (eg. what happend in Haymitch's games), some really interesting characters never even get introduced & some scenes just couldn't convey the true horror they were meant to (eg. the dogs near the end of this movie look like they share the dead tributes DNA, in the book, & Katniss + Peeta have to listen to Cato being mauled at for a whole night before she's able to finally mercy shoot him). The other reason though is because of how they portray Peeta (especially in the 1st movie). Now no hate to Josh Hutchinson (even if he, along with J-Law, weren't really the correct ages for the roles) but book Peeta was so more useful/competent then they show him to be in the movies. I think it's because he was much kinder & emotionally intelligent than a lot of other male love intrests at the time the movies were coming out & Katniss wasn't as "traditionally girly" as some young female leads I think the movie makers unfortunately viwed Peeta as the "weaker" part of the duo & went kind of overbored at times to portray Katniss as this kind of "GirlBoss" who's barley intrested in Peeta when she really isn't like that in the books (just rather emotionally stunted/introverted/confused due to truma). Thankfully this dose get a better in the other movies but none of them still do these characters complete justice, in my opinion, & definitely don't convey the true depths of the relationship the two share in the books. An example of this is the flashback with the bread - in the book Peeta & Katniss are supposed to be 11, it was shortly after her dad died & her mum was bassically catatonic so her & Prim where left to almost starve to death in secret after the "compensation" grain from the Capitol ran out because Katniss didn't want her & Prim to be put in the local children's home (the kids there were always covered in bruises) but she wasn't old enough for her name to be put in the reaping bowl yet so there wasn't any way for her to get extra food from the Capitol, she was too scared to enter the woods without her dad which meant she couldn't hunt & she wasn't friends with Gale yet, this went on till one rainy night Katniss got so desperate she tried looking for food in the bins outside the bakery but Peeta's mum stopped her & Katniss ended up under a tree just waiting to die & that's when she heard the baker's wife yelling at someone for burning some bread, telling them to feed it to the pigs as no one worth selling it to would buy it now then Peeta came out & waited till his mum wasn't paying attention before he quickly threw some bread to her, which actually managed to help her & her family keep going (the loves were thick with seads & nuts inside, meaning they were expensive, not just the run of mill stuff with little nutrients) until she finally got the courage to start entering the woods again but Katniss says that when she saw Peeta again at school he's eye was swollen from he's mum beating him for burning the bread & she wanted to thank him for helping her but never did because they're both awkward/traumatised kids that run in different social circles (Katniss comes from the "lower" class Seam part of town whereas Peeta's from the slightly "higher" class Merchant part of town) so during thier 'your more likely to win than I am' talk in the Capitol Katniss is really suprised when she starts blurting out how good at wrestling he was at school as she hadn't realised until then how much she'd actually been paying attention to him all these years & when Peeta goes on he's rant about how he's mother views Katniss as a survivor she quickly shuts down the conversation with 'only because someone helped me'.

[@rachelrosenstein9975]

Beautifully explained

[@gember1382]

Oe yes yes yes. And after this you go on to the maze runner movie series and then to the insurgent series 😂😂😂. Dystopian future movies love it...especially together with you 😊

[@christinedvs2093]

Is it just me that had like five heart attacks when glimpsing his reflecting in the mirror moving😂

[@nataliesheff4092]

29:40 subtitles said ''three beers'' 💀 Im DYING

[@JC-bd5my]

Dude! Please do the whole series! :)

[@meganhutcheson5867]

It’s not at the capital can’t help the districts, is that they won’t.

[@chichiibegbu6223]

Gale is the biggest red flag 🚩 in these movies

[@fantasyland3646]

Love the Hunger games movies. Scary and sad. Thx for reacting , love your videos.

[@nicolewhite6030]

You'd love the books. Plus now you can start with ballad and work your way up.

[@Bad_Miracle]

Love your reaction, Oscar! Also, you're looking pretty swole my friend and the gym is paying off! Looking good in friend!

[@thecocoacouch]

Haha thanks man. Went through a bulk since the start of the channel. Trying to cut fat now. 🤙

[@TypoPrincessAbby]

Definitely recommend reading the books they have way more detail

[@taylormade9748]

Absolutely love this franchise and also I don’t think I’ll ever really understand the Gale hate. I LOVE Peeta, but Gale is fine too lol

[@DruidsAndConnors]

Out of all the marshmallows subbed to this channel, I’m probably the one whose color is green/yellow/brown all combined. Don’t trust marshmallows of that color.

[@lindataggart9076]

hi you cool Brit...hope enjoyed the show..

[@udellapanda5613]

Me: I’m watching The Hunger Games at night alone, nothing wrong so far😊 Also me: “oww my stomach is crazy😖” My stomach: *😨😱😣😖*

[@DeborahJagerProjetosnoPapel]

I watched the first movie that Hunger game was inspired: Battle Royale

[@mika_ekirian]

I really liked that movie! But what always bothered me about it was how it sensationalised the violence. The second one is better

[@janjaley1167]

As if possible, Katniss is even more unpleasant in the books. It worked out apparently.

[@aubryellaotero1064]

This series is a little heavy for a creator that calls his viewers “marshmallows” for sure. Btw the hound type mutts were made out of the dead bodies of the other fallen tributes in the book. 🙃

[@МарияГалушко-ш1ц]

Love these films, excited to see your reaction! About the "angry" stare Katniss gives Peeta at the beginning of the movie, it's because she knows she owes him her life and the lives of her family (as he saved them from starvation by giving them the bread) and she hates owing someone. Plus, she sees that he is genuinely sweet and caring, and hates the fact that she might have to kill him in order to return home to her family. As I see it, it's more so the stare of resolve, determination, and getting ready to do what it takes to survive regardless of how you may feel about it.

[@thecocoacouch]

I definitely think that’s a good way to make it make sense yah know. Suits her character as well. I wonder if it was just a film technique to make the audience (like myself) question Peters character early on.

[@silverkyre]

​@thecocoacouch Just FYI his name is Peeta not Peter.

[@Travel__Spin]

@@thecocoacouch the books are really good and they are an internal monologue of Katniss so you get a lot more backstory in the books and explanations. But I will say this series is one of the best book to movie adaptations out there.

[@Melanie-jy2nw]

@@thecocoacouchthat’s what I think the film was trying to do as throughout the book she’s wondering about Peeta’s intentions. Is he a genuinely good guy or is he manipulating her? So I think they were using that scene to make the audience doubt Peeta. I just wish it didn’t lead to so many hunger games watchers to misunderstand what he did and what it meant to her.

[@nappyboi312]

@@Melanie-jy2nwyeah when I watched it I thought she was pissed because he tossed the bread in the mud like she was an animal. Katniss seemed like a prideful girl so to be treated like a beggar was a high insult…at least thats what I got from it.

[@Excalibur-Sonic]

And the youngest to win was 14. So never has a 12 or 13 year old won the games, almost an guaranteed death sentence.

[@thecocoacouch]

Yeah the difference literally puberty makes and a few extra years of maturity/muscle growth etc. most transformative period other than infancy.

[@kirashields7383]

Yeah, Finnick was 14, he was one of the youngest, if not the actual youngest, to win a Hunger Games. He won the 65th Games. Heartbreaking to think any 12 or 13yo in the Games died. 😢

[@kirashields7383]

​@@thecocoacouch yeah i agree, massive difference between birth and 2yo, and it's the same for between around 12 and 14yo. Even a few months makes a difference. Youngest was 14, I think Finnick Odair was the youngest. It's so sad to think no 12 or 13yo made it through, and barely even any 14yo's. If they were 12-14, they were almost definitely sending them to their deaths. 😢

[@Al_-cf1dj]

And Finnick got carried through by sponsors, he was the favourite and that kept him alive

[@wastelandlegocheem]

Its genuinely horrific...

[@diannaellis4708]

Any time you hear the word mutt, it's referring to anything genetically altered from it's natural form

[@natalieholmes1117]

You hit the nail on the head for this series. It is just the beginning. We viscerally watched 22 kids die, but hundreds or thousands are starving and oppressed by the systems in place all the time.

[@MadisonAiello]

You’re right at the end. Peeta wasn’t lying in the interview. He’s had a huge crush on Katniss since they were kids. Thats why he gave her the bread. Everything he said and did in the arena was genuine. Katniss didn’t have feelings for him before the games. She was faking. But as the games went on and she got to know him she starts to develop some feelings. They aren’t nearly as strong as Peeta’s yet. But she does care for him by the end of the games. Also gale and her aren’t a couple. He just also has a crush on her and is jealous. But he’s a known player in district 12 so Katniss never realized before the games. He was always messing around with other girls.

[@alexisvandom8037]

ALSO: Josh Hutcherson improvised the "I'll take the bow" line, so that was her genuine reaction.

[@puzzled_pelican3626]

As much as Rues death is hard to watch I kinda feel for Cato. He was just playing the game he was born for. And it’s hard to face in your final moments that all that training and all those people you killed were for nothing.

[@TheSofkujepanen]

Yep. In the end they’re all just kids in a world that is fucked up, so it’s not the tributes who are sick it’s the capitol and the people who support this thing.

[@ribbitgrl]

Exactly. We get so caught up in rooting for our favorite team (ie, Katniss and Peeta) that we forget the game is completely effed up to begin with. We hate Marvel for killing Rue when we should be hating the system that forced Marvel to think he needed to kill her.

[@davidfairweather3301]

It’s a lot peaker in the book. He fought the mutts off for hours and actually managed to kill or at least stab a few of them. Because of the material he was wearing that blocked Katniss’s arrows, apparently the mutts couldn’t penetrate it. Although his face wasn’t covered so I dunno why they didn’t just bite into his head.

[@akhnatenpage4854]

​@davidfairweather3301 they wanted to draw it out. That's why katness had to shoot him.

[@Dann_Palkarr]

Cato reaped what he sowed. He knew he was going to have to play in the Hunger Games eventually, but the one thing he didn't prepare for was his death.

[@lovequinn7521]

We have an Effie lover from the get go, I love it. Some reactors immediately hates on her. The three fingers salute is uniquely from district 12, a gesture of admiration, gratitude and saying goodbye to someone you love. They gave that salute to a tribute for The Hunger Games for the first time too because they all knew Katniss for her games that sustains their black market with meat as well as her bravery for being the first to ever volunteer. “It’s Mr. Bennet! From Pride and Prejudice.” I’m putting a pin on this. 😅 Good catch on Haymitch not asking for a drink and paying attention before the individual evaluation then of their team toasting for Katniss and not for Peeta.

[@Wolikethat]

re: the salute -- that's also why it's so significant (thematically and within the world) why Katniss does it for Rue and Rue's district does it back. Any why it becomes such an important symbolic gesture later. Another important aspect of the games is to keep the districts divided. The Capitol keeps the districts separate and forces the district to kill each other's children, so that they compete and see each other as enemies. But Katniss' bond with Rue and the sature of love and gratitude over her death is perhaps the first show of cross district unity and empathy that has been shown.

[@lovequinn7521]

@@Wolikethat true. If only they included the gift of bread from district 11 in the movie and Katniss saying out loud for the cameras her gratitude to the people of district 11 for it. The division was not only broken, it was shattered.

[@heathergeer]

You posed a good/interesting question about what would some of their actual survival skills be outside their own specific skill set. Bc you know someone like Katniss has had to learn basic survival and how to be resourceful as well bc of where she is from. On top of having a sense of compassion for others bc she knows what loss and grief feels like. Also, Cinna is the absolute GOAT. Love his character!

[@thecocoacouch]

Yeah I would imagine survival tactics wouldn’t come naturally to most districts.

[@morcellemorcelle618]

It is also mentioned in the books that the poorer districts advantage against the richer ones (mainly 1,2 and 3) is that the contestants from the poorer districts are used to beeing hungry and uncomfortable, while district 1-3 have never lacked a meal in their entire life. Mentally, that gives the poorer district a huge advantage. The problem is that it was never enought, until now. Katniss has survial skills because she's done illegal hunting her entire life, and is used to not follow rules. Peta is a bakers son, I'm pretty sure his parents made sure to hide away enough food from the capital. This time, katniss's and Peetas familiarity with hunger, together with Katniss's "illegal activities" is partly what gave district 12 the upper hand.

[@stardust1815]

In the book, there’s more sympathy given to the career tributes, for example when Clove dies (Thresh bashes her head in with a rock but she dies fairly similarly to how she did in the film), Cato actually finds her and he starts begging for her not to die. Also Cato’s death is downright horrifying in the book: the mutts take hours to eat him alive and in the end he pretty much asks Katniss to kill him.

[@ShaleBeeLinn]

About the climbing trees thing: being able to climb isn’t a common skill in the districts (except for 7), but Katniss is able to climb and survive so well because her father and her would sneak into the forest together. He taught her how to hunt, climb, swim, and differentiate between different plants. That’s why at the end of the movie they can’t just climb a tree because Peeta probably doesn’t know how or at least not effectively.

[@__LB_]

You are such a gift. I’ve said it before, but it’s worth repeating: the depth of compassion, empathy, care, concern, and understanding is beyond admirable. It’s a joy to watch you connect with stories and still somehow provide light and laughs. I think you’ll get so much from this series! After you’re done with it, Amanda Todhunter here on YT has some fun videos on the hunger games and catching fire from Peeta’s perspective that I think you’ll enjoy! Also, if you haven’t added Avatar the Last Airbender and Haunting of Hill House to your list, please do!

[@sassylittleprophet]

YES! Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Haunting of Hill House are SO GOOD!

[@enelmartodoesfelicidad]

I think he saw it already..and just pretending 😅 just saying

[@TMaree-tp8pk]

Agree with EVERYTHING you just said, he’s so very perceptive and can see the inner meanings of things rather than taking it all at face value, and Haunting of Hill House and ATLA are wonderful recommendations ❤

[@GoldenWreck]

@@enelmartodoesfelicidad That would be hard to keep up for a while so he would've likely cracked by now if he was faking it.

[@dlweiss]

"Why's there all this nice stuff, when they're starving in this District?" Yeah, thank goodness nothing like that happens here in the real world.... 😅😅😭😭😭😭 Fantastic reaction, as always! So excited to see you experience the rest of this story.

[@dutchkel]

It already happened...in Rome

[@horrormoviereactions]

@@dutchkel The real world is already built like the Hunger Games, just without the pageant. If Rome is the only parallel you see, look harder. There's more than enough food, yet people starve to death.

[@arc7375]

You’re all forgetting Panem is literally North Korea. The only difference is that, as far as I’m aware, there isn’t a mandated tribute of children to take place in a killing game. Though many people (children) are “reaped” and taken to the capital and used as physical labourers, entertainers and sex slaves for the government.

[@adiarainfoster]

They do send food to the districts but the people in the districts have to pay for them (all of the districts are kept in abject poverty, not just District 12). Specifically each time you ask them for food your name is put in for the drawing for tributes. The more times you ask for food, the more times your name is put in. Ask too much and your name is in the pot a lot and you are more likely to be chosen at the next Reaping. That's why it's called "The Hunger Games." You have your name in just once and you starve or you get fed and have your name in more often. How long can you go hungry for?

[@theilluminatibenefactor]

Man, was this thought really explored in The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes because I don't think it was in the movie. How about the original novel by Suzanne Collins?

[@adiarainfoster]

@@theilluminatibenefactor It WAS in this movie though. When Katniss has five minutes to see family before they take her away, she tells Prim to not accept any more food from them because it's not worth it to have her name put in more times. It's a quick line that I think a lot of people miss. I really do have to read the books as I haven't yet. I haven't watched any of the films outside of this first series yet either. If they are as good as these I really should do that lol

[@vapors4villains]

I love how empathetic you are in all your reactions. Thanks for sharing with us!

[@Skye_Writer]

This is, unfortunately, one of those movies where you _really_ need to read the book. Suzanne Collins's worldbuilding is FANTASTIC, but the story never drags or feels like she's info-dumping. The book is divided up into 3 different 3-act plays structurally, and all from Katniss's first-person POV. I highly recommend this one. (Normally I recommend the audiobook versions because they are great for listening to while you clean house, drive somewhere, sit at home and edit, whatever. I don't in this case because the narrator [it isn't narrated by the author] is definitely older than 16, but the way she voices Katniss's thoughts and insights is way too plaintive and a _little_ bit on the whiny side.) *No Spoilers:* The country where Katniss lives used to be America, but has now become Panem. The name Panem derives from the Latin phrase Panem et circenses, which literally translates into 'bread and circuses'. The phrase itself is used to *describe entertainment used to distract public attention from more important matters* they should notice. Furthermore, by the government providing ample food, entertainment and protection, the citizens would give up their political rights. They are literally holding Gladiator Games, just like the ancient Romans used to. For presumably the majority of its existence, Panem's central government operated as a totalitarian dictatorship and police state with society, particularly in the Capitol, modeled heavily on ancient Rome (which is why they have Roman names like Coriolanus [the president], Cinna, Ceasar, and hell, even Effie's name is actually Euphemia). The outlying Districts were subservient to the Capitol, expected to provide significant economic and material services in exchange for protection provided by the Capitol's armies of Peacekeepers, largely at the heavy expense and detriment to the districts' populace. This uneven and unequal relationship was brutally enforced on the districts for several years, culminating in the outbreak of a civil war known as the First Rebellion, led by District 13, center of Panem's military-industrial complex. After three years of conflict, the rebellion collapsed with the destruction of District 13, bringing about the Dark Days. And then, to distract the population from fixating on the inequalities and possibly creating empathy in the Capitol for the Districts--and creating ever more resentment in the Districts and a possible new rebellion--the Capitol created the Hunger Games, where 24 tributes would be sacrificed for the entertainment of the crowd. Because all through human history, there has been this sense that watching fights to the death is "cool." I'm sure all the citizens thought it was revolting at first, but after 74 years of the Capitol forcing people to watch (you do not have control over your own TV in this dystopia) and filling their heads with propaganda like the interview portion of the show where the tributes gush about the Capitol and they get to wear pretty clothes and be charming so you will root for them and hope they make it through...well, over time it just seeps into your brain. That's why Haymitch got so choked up, watching that family with the two little kids, and the boy gets a new toy sword and is so excited he immediately pretends to stab his little sister with it. The Games mean nothing to these privileged people aside from entertainment and money from betting. They don't know the hardship of living in the Districts, and their kids are never going to be chosen at random to fight each other to death. Katniss was EXTREMELY lucky that the setting for this games was a forest. They can create whatever environment they want; she says in the book that one year it was a desert, but that was the most unpopular year of the Games for the audience, because so many of the kids died of thirst right away. Katniss's father taught her how to hunt, *although it is illegal for them to do so* and how to forage for roots and berries and other plants in the forest. In any other setting, she might not have won, Tributes are not allowed to train before the Games except for the Career Tributes in Districts 1 and 2. As you get further out, you have people with less martial skills, but maybe with more survival skills related to their work.

[@emilyk5168]

Interested to see your reaction to "Catching Fire." That is my favorite one. The scene where Haymitch convinces Crane to do the rule change is interesting. It's not in the books because they are strictly from Katniss' POV. But it means Haymitch totally out-smarted Crane and got him to do something that ultimately lead to his death. Haymitch is a crafty one.