Edit: it was suggested to me to change the title of my thread because of some confusion. So I did :)
I have been troubled by this new movie that has come out adapted from the book, The Hunger Games. I have not seen the movie, nor have I read the book but I do know some young ones who have and have talked about it in great detail enough to understand the plot and how the story unfolds. It is a very heart wrenching story about the lasting horrors of war and the effects it can have on people. It speaks about, out of control government, and how the media can be used to sway people. The story itself is as brutal as the roman coliseums/gladiators were, in this case though all participants are children. I think what troubles me is how the younger population seems to be responding to this book/movie. Instead of understanding the message of how terrible and brutal the story portrays these "games" there are many young people who seem desensitized to the violence and the reaction seems to be one of "how awesome" the main character is...The media, and entertainment industry is also making this a very huge deal. There is already a doll, makeup line, cook book, and other mass products being marketed. I realize the world is only doing what it does but still the reactions by younger ones is still surprising to me. I wonder has any one found this to be so? Have others noticed other reactions then my own? Almost seems on some level we have come around full circle to where Rome once was??
Before I share more I just wanted to add that in bringing this topic forward I am not attempting to give an opinion on the book/movie itself just more wondering about the reactions others have noticed from young people. I know there are many here who may not have heard of this book/movie and do not follow these kind of topic so I am not trying to offend anyone.
God Bless
mary
