In honor of the recent MTV Movie Awards, Movies.com and some of the Hunger Games fansites got together to bring you the Fandom’s Hunger Games awards!!
Photo Credit : MTV
Here’s a few of the categories and winners :
Best Use of Violence in a PG-13 Film – Perri of Movies.com
Whether you’re a fan of Gary Ross’ shaky cam or not, the technique worked wonders during the Cornucopia massacre, letting the audience feel the chaos of the situation and providing a PG-13 appropriate, but powerful look at the violence. The shooting style came in handy yet again during Katniss’ battle with District 2’s Clove, but really packed a punch when Thresh stepped in.
Even though we don’t see him unleashing his rage, just experiencing the sound effects and aftermath turns out to make the moment even more gut-wrenching. But of all the wicked kills in The Hunger Games, the one that’s stuck with me most, even after multiple views, is when Cato takes one tribute out by snapping the poor kid’s neck. We see the entire thing happen and while that could have been a little too off-putting, it happens so fast that rather than leave you appalled, it’s almost like a wakeup call, reminding you how truly deadly the event is.
Best Use of Nightlock – Sheila of HG Girl on Fire
This award goes to President Snow for his brilliant use of Nightlock. When Seneca Crane was escorted by a peacekeeper to a private room and left with a bowl of Nightlock with the understanding that he is to take it in order to execute himself, it was a mind-blowing moment. Watching Seneca’s look of shock and resignation was the moment that you really got a sense of President Snow’s cruelty and, ironically, his sense of humor.
Best Use of Holistic Medicine – Lee of The Hob
Rue’s use of chewed-up leaves to help Katniss survive tracker jacker stings illustrates the best use of holistic medicine. After knocking the tracker jacker nest out of the tree and onto her fellow Tributes, Katniss gets stung repeatedly and falls to the forest floor. She goes through a period of intense hallucinations before waking up to find plant leaves spread over her hands and arms. We learn that Rue provided this all-natural cure from readily available plants in the arena to help Katniss heal without the benefit of sponsors.
Best Facial Hair Performance – Hamilton of My Hunger Games
In the history of film, has there ever been an example of a beard pulling off such an inspired performance? Seneca Crane’s beard may just inspire other mustaches, goatees, and whiskers to follow in its steps and enter show business as a star instead of just a background player. From the moment it showed up on Wes Bentley’s face in the Hunger Games trailer, it was obvious a star had been born and it’s time that is given the recognition it deserves!
Best Use of a Lizard – Theresa of Down With The Capitol
This award goes to Clove for her brilliant use of a lizard for target practice. While sitting around the campfire during a quiet moment in the Games, this District 2 Tribute keeps her skills (and her knives) sharp. This was definitely one of the key moments that showed Clove’s true character, her ruthlessness and desire to win.
Best Use of Violence in a PG-13 Film – Perri of Movies.com
Whether you’re a fan of Gary Ross’ shaky cam or not, the technique worked wonders during the Cornucopia massacre, letting the audience feel the chaos of the situation and providing a PG-13 appropriate, but powerful look at the violence. The shooting style came in handy yet again during Katniss’ battle with District 2’s Clove, but really packed a punch when Thresh stepped in.
Even though we don’t see him unleashing his rage, just experiencing the sound effects and aftermath turns out to make the moment even more gut-wrenching. But of all the wicked kills in The Hunger Games, the one that’s stuck with me most, even after multiple views, is when Cato takes one tribute out by snapping the poor kid’s neck. We see the entire thing happen and while that could have been a little too off-putting, it happens so fast that rather than leave you appalled, it’s almost like a wakeup call, reminding you how truly deadly the event is.
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