The Hunger Games: Catching Fire
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I wasn't a fan of this book so i thought i would end up not liking the film but i have to say, that i really enjoyed it. Despite the fact that i wasn't crazy about the book, i was glad they kept it true to it. There was one part they left out that i was disappointed that they did but for time reasons, i can understand why they did. The pacing that i had such a problem with in the book wasn't an issue here and Katniss didnt come off as whiny and annoying as she did in the book either. Ultimately i thought it was fun, exciting, and well acted especially by Woody Harrelson and Phillip Seymour Hoffman.

Inside
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From what i had heard about this movie prior to seeing it, i expected this to be one of the most disturbing movie's i've ever seen. After watching it, i gotta say i didnt really find it all that disturbing. It was brutal and graphic but it didnt leave me with that deep feeling in my gut and it didnt bother me afterward at all. If i was a woman, it would've probably bothered me a lot more especially a pregnant one.

As for the movie itself, it was ok. It seemed to rely more on its blood and subject matter then the actual plot and performances. The movie is flawed by its less than likeable lead, the most inept police force i've ever seen and one of the things i hate most about heroes.

SPOILERS
Having the chance to kill the villain, our heroes morality kicks in after seeing her burned and pitiful form and it is here mercy that ultimately gets her killed by the villain in the end. Thats one thing i hate about heroes, its like they can't be the good guy unless they want to spare the villain. It's pathetic and weak. I know it's honorable and good hearted and all that Superman crap, but if someones trying to kill you, you should try your hardest to kill them right back unless you want to end up dead yourself. It's probably why i like Villains so much, at least one reason why.
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Throw in a brain damaged "zombie" cop and you have some serious issues with the movie. Besides that though, if you're looking for violence, it's there and there's even some creepy moments before the blood starts flying and if a gory violent flick is what you're looking for then give this a watch.

Brian Keene's Ghoul
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This is one of my favorite Brian Keene books so i was interested in watching a film adaptation of it. Unfortunately this was terrible. The acting is painful and the movie itself is boring. Really disappointing.

I also have been watching some Christmas movies. A lot of the animated classics as well as The Santa Clause and The Santa Clause 2

Last night I watched Olaf Ittenbach's "Beyond the Limits" and unfortunately, didn't find it as strong and scary as it was expected for me (because of the things I've read about this flick). It's rather some kind of dark fantasy stuff than the horror movie.

the christmas box great story

The Messengers.

Pretty predictable haunted house story with a good cast. Very average.

Just saw Hunger Games last weekend and LOVED IT.

I'm a big fan of the books and while I remember liking the first movie when I saw it in the theater, I don't think that it really lived up to repeat viewings.

With the second movie, however, I thought it was really fantastic - It was emotional, but really well-done (I cried a few times!). The action was also well-done but I'm mostly impressed with how they carried the anti-government story without sounding too preachy. I also think that from an acting standpoint, everyone upped their game.

Absolutely loved it.

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Haven't seen Inside for a while, but I remember really enjoying it when I originally saw it. I agree on the disturbing elements; it's definitely more gory than your average slasher fare, but not as disturbing as, say, Martyrs, which I think it might have been compared to because, I don't know - They're both French I guess?

Triangle

I wasn't expecting anything from this flick but I ended up really enjoying it. The plot had holes but all in all it was a fun ride through time.

"Open Grave" 7-8/10

Well made, but with a very slow build-up. The story was interesting tho
so it didn't really bother me that much.

Could've been a sequel to The Crazies.

^I must say I really enjoyed it.

I watched Dear God No. Typical exploitation horror, but nothing more than that.

Insidious 2 - Loved it. Very creepy and some good scares as well.

All the boys love Mandy Lane - Nothing special about this at all. Ending was stupid and acting was terrible.