Hunger Games’: Five Best Scenes Not In The Movie. Fallon Prinzivalli. Translating a novel into a Hollywood blockbuster is not an easy task. Since there is limited time, a lot of the juicy tidbits get lost in translation. With a book as popular as “The Hunger Games,” fan criticism lurks at every turn and the screenwriters are careful to include as many of the beloved scenes as possible. Luckily, the adaptation of the book to the big screen left this weekend’s moviegoers extremely pleased. While we are understanding of the time constraints — the movie is already over two hours — there were a few key “Hunger Games” book scenes we would have loved to see in the film. Wanna win a Hunger Games special edition HP laptop from MTV News? Click here to enter! For those of you who have yet to read the book, there are spoilers ahead. Also, what are you waiting for?! If you enjoyed the movie, the book will fill in all the missing details.) From Haymitch’s drunken fall to District 1. Katniss to Katniss’ fight to get back to Peeta, here are our picks for the five key scenes from the book not in the movie: Haymitch Falling Offstage at the Reaping. From the start of the Reaping scene with Prim stopped dead in her tracks to the end when Katniss is escorted to her holding room, the audience is left shaking in their seats. Katniss volunteering in place of Prim saw quite a few audience members already in tears too. In the novel, before Effie begins her infamous “Happy Hunger Games!” speech, there is a quick scene where Haymitch is so drunk he falls off the stage. It adds a little comic relief to his introduction, but it also sets up the mentor’s troubled state and shows the effect the Games had on him years later as a grown man. Peeta’s Father Bringing Katniss Cookies. In the book, before Katniss and Peeta board the train for the Capitol, Katniss gets a surprise visitor: Peeta’s dad, the District 1. Prim is eating. It’s a touching gesture that confuses Katniss at first. She is familiar with Mr. Mellark because he buys the squirrels she hunts in the woods, but he has no obligation to her or her family. Katniss comes to believe it is because everyone merely tolerates her but they cannot help but love innocent, friendly Prim. The scene sets the audience up for Katniss’ distrust of Peeta throughout the book. District 1. 1 Sending Katniss Bread. The District 1. 1 uprising after Rue’s death in the movie adaptation is absent from the novel. In lieu of this scene, Katniss is sent a sponsor gift containing a loaf of bread. During their training before the Games, Peeta explained to Katniss the different types of bread in each district, and Katniss immediately recognizes the loaf as coming from District 1. In recognition of the gift, she says a thank you to the district out loud. While the movie scene shows the power Katniss already possesses against the Capitol, the book scene slowly sets up the other districts’ willingness to trust her. Katniss Telling Peeta the Story of Prim’s Goat. While Katniss attempts to nurse Peeta back to health — to no avail, as his leg gets worse — a feverish Peeta asks her to tell him a story. Knowing that the Capitol and Gamemakers are listening to every word, she leaves out the details of her and Gale hunting in the woods and tells him the story of how she bought Prim’s goat, Lady. After selling a young buck at the Hob, Katniss has enough money to buy Prim a nice birthday present. She passes on a hairbrush and cloth for a dress in favor of an injured goat. Prim loves animals, and with her mother’s help, they were able to nurse Lady back to health. The milk from the goat helped the Everdeens survive after their father’s death. Katniss’ ability to open up to Peeta adds to the love- triangle dynamic. The more Katniss reveals about herself to Peeta, the more she starts to care for him and vice versa, whereas Gale was around to experience these moments with her. Katniss Screaming for Peeta After the Games. One of the more powerful scenes in the book comes when Katniss and Peeta are airlifted out of the arena and onto a hover craft. Katniss sees Peeta being taken away, but at the time, she is unaware of the reason. As they are separated, Katniss begins pounding on a glass door while screaming Peeta’s name. While the audience is left to wonder whether Katniss is really in love with Peeta, this scene shows that, regardless of whether it was all an act, she cares about him. Later on, this scene is replayed in front of the Capitol during an interview with Caesar Flickerman and shows that the star- crossed- lovers act just might save her life — at least for now. What did you think of The Hunger Games? Give us your review on Facebook! Explore Hunger Games's board 'Interviews' on Pinterest, the world's catalog of ideas. | See more about The Hunger Game, Interview and Collective Consciousness. . Caesar Flickerman hosts a popular annual interview. New 'Hunger Games' trailer: Caesar Flickerman. as Flickerman. In a cast full of scene. What was Caesar Flickerman's fate? Katniss is being prepared for the execution scene. The last time we see him in the books is in his last interview with. That scene was faithfully reproduced in. During a live TV interview in the film, Capitol talk show host Caesar Flickerman. “That interview sequence was. . teeth-baring TV host Caesar Flickerman. It's an attention-grabbing scene-setter, Caesar's faux. It's Caesar's job to interview the ill-fated Tributes. . Caesar Flickerman hosts an interview. He is noted to try to help all the tributes through their interview. The interviews. Due to their heroic 'berry scene. Check out everything we’ve got on “The Hunger Games.”For young Hollywood news, fashion and “Twilight” updates around the clock, visit Hollywood. Caesar Flickerman's most memorable Hunger Games moments. The Hunger Games movies are crammed with memorable characters, from Jennifer Lawrence's defiant Katniss Everdeen to Elizabeth Banks' garishly attired Effie Trinket. One of the most unforgettable is the brilliant Stanley Tucci's blue- haired, teeth- baring TV host Caesar Flickerman, the creepy face of the Hunger Games and the embodiment of everything that is horribly wrong with the filthy rich, fashion- obsessed inhabitants of the Capitol. Ahead of Mockingjay – Part 2's release, we've picked his best moments. Introduction. It's perhaps easy to forget that Caesar is one of the very first people we see in the movies, his shark- like visage adorning the opening moments of 2. The Hunger Games. It's an attention- grabbing scene- setter, Caesar's faux- sincere, darkly comic mugging for the camera becoming immediately apparent as he discusses the 7. Hunger Games with gamemaker Seneca Crane (Wes Bentley). It's Caesar's job to interview the ill- fated Tributes prior to the Games themselves, drumming up a media firestorm and further engaging the Capitol's sickening inhabitants with the bloodbath to come. The Tribute Parade. As our afflicted Tributes are rolled out in front of the Capitol's inhabitants, Caesar along with fellow mad- haired host Claudius Templesmith (Toby Jones) sneeringly assesses how their costumes reflect the industry of their respective areas. However, they're forced to eat their words when Katniss comes storm through on her chariot, flaming dress blazing and wowing the crowds. The girl's going places. The girl on fire. One of the most memorable scenes from the first movie is this one where Katniss shows off her amazing get- up. But of course it would be nothing without Caesar's expert manipulation of the audiences who are watching, the host building up anticipation with the ruthless efficiency of a pro. The victors. Caesar's creepy air of fakery again becomes apparent as he feigns respect for Katniss and Peeta Mellark (Josh Hutcherson) in the wake of their initial Hunger Games victory, a brazen act of defiance in the face of President Snow's (Donald Sutherland) ruthless power. Is it us or does Caesar's body language remind us of any number of chat show hosts? No escape. Proof that Caesar's influence can be felt even when he's miles away, this scene from sequel Catching Fire has Katniss and Peeta pose for the cameras – whilst they're not even in the Capitol itself. Their host's incessantly chirpy tones serve to drive the crowds wild as he presents the victors of the most recent Hunger Games match. Dressing it up. Further evidence of Caesar's skills in driving the crowds into a frenzy: this moment (also from Catching Fire) in which his patented catchphrase 'I love it!' builds up anticipation for Katniss' memorable 'wedding dress' as fellow Tribute Johanna Mason (Jena Malone) describes it. The dress (complete with wings) was designed by Katniss' nemesis President Snow and to compound the situation, Caesar (now with purple hair) asks her to give the masses a twirl. The host's body language becomes even more pronounced when Peeta deploys some propaganda tactics of his own and lies about having a baby with Katniss. For Caesar, it's simply good television that will keep him in Snow's good books; for us, it has wide- reaching emotional consequences. Got some favourite Caesar Flickerman moments of your own? Tweet them @Cineworld. The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2is released on 1.
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