What really good films like The Hunger Games are out there? We have carried out an analysis and are ready to provide you with the top eight to date. So here's our top of the best Hunger Games-like movies:
1. The maze runner
The Maze Runner is a 2014 film directed by Wes Ball and starring Dylan O'Brian. The film was released by Twentieth Century Fox.
Review of the film:
The Maze Runner is an American sci-fi, action and thriller dystopian film directed by Wes Ball and released in 2014. It stars Dylan O'Brian, playing a sixteen-year-old teenager named Thomas, who finds himself in a strange rusty elevator with no recollection of who he is or how he got here. And this is where his troubles only begin. It turns out that he and several dozen other guys his age were placed in a strange and confusing maze, with a constantly changing system of moves and the only safe place right in the middle, called "Glade".
2. Divergent
Divergent is a 2014 film directed by Neil Berger based on the novels of American writer Veronica Roth, with financial support from Lionsgate Studios, starring Shailene Woodley.
3. Ender's game
Ender's Game is a 2013 film directed by Gavin Hood, released by Summit Entertainment and starring Asa Butterfield.
Review of the film:
A few months ago, we decided to hold a traditional film evening with our family, and at the suggestion of my child, "Ender's Game" was chosen as the film. The story turned out to be really interesting, full of adventure with many unexpected plot twists and more suitable for watching with children than, for example, The Hunger Games.
4. Battle Royale
Battle Royale is a Japanese science fiction adventure film directed by Kinji Fukasaki. Starring Tatsuya Fujiwara, Aki Maeda and Taro Yamamoto. The film was first released at the Tokyo International Film Festival in 2000.
Review of the film:
Since the release of The Hunger Games, films of this type have been in demand among the audience. Many great films have been made with this concept of "kill or be killed" and "the fittest survives," but unfortunately, Battle Royale directed by Kinji Fukasaki is not one of them. My impression was spoiled by the poor-quality performance of the actors, which, in turn, did not allow me to truly immerse myself in the atmosphere of the film.
5. X-Men: First Class
X-Men: First Class is the backstory for the world famous team of mutants that first appeared in Marvel comics in the second half of the 20th century. James McAvoy and Michael Fassbender starred as young Charles Xavier and Eric Lehnscher. The film was directed by Matthew Vaughn.
Review of the film:
I am constantly unlucky with the purchase of films that are part of a trilogy or saga. The thing is, I buy a movie as soon as it comes out. But the big studios, of course, do not know about this, and as soon as the full trilogy comes out, they decide to put on sale a complete collector's edition, which includes all the films that have been released ... Haha! But in general, I don't pay much attention to it, because really good films are worth paying twice for them. And X-Men: First Class is no exception. I was, of course, puzzled when I heard that a "restart" is being considered, but contrary to fears, the film turned out to be really interesting. And this is largely due to the new, in comparison with the first trilogy, approach to writing the script and the participation of young talented actors.
6. Gattaca
Gattaca is a futuristic thriller with a film noir touch, similar to Blade Runner. This story is set in a dystopian world where people are divided into two groups: those who have genetic enhancements and those who do not.
7. Planet of the Apes: Revolution
Planet of the Apes: Revolution is a 2014 sci-fi film directed by Matt Reeves. Starring: Gary Oldman, Keri Russell and Andy Serkis.
Review of the film:
Although Planet of the Apes: Revolution is not very similar to The Hunger Games, it is still a great adventure film for families to watch, without excessive sex and violence scenes.
8. Interstellar
Directed by Christopher Nolan's epic science fiction film, it tells the story of a former pilot named Cooper who leaves his family on a dying Earth and travels into space in hopes of finding a planet suitable for life.
Review of the film:
Just a great movie! One of the few modern 4K films that is actually shot EXACTLY in 4K resolution, including effects and post-production. Firstly, if you are not ready to look thoughtfully, trying to delve into it in detail, then you may not even start watching. The film really makes you think about such things as family values, dedication, self-sacrifice and the infinity of space and time. I, in principle, understand enough science and am not deprived of the mind, but only by the third viewing I was able to truly fully understand the whole story. In the fourth act of the film, events begin to take place that are difficult to understand the first time around. But in fact, everything that happens is understandable, and the main thing here is just to watch carefully. Black and spatial holes, the effects of gravity and different passage of time, for travelers and those who remained on Earth. For me, as a father, the concept that the main character leaves his children on a dying planet and goes in search with, albeit small, but hope for the salvation of their future is really amazing. The film stretches for almost three hours and forces the viewer to think deeply in order to understand all its aspects. And I understand that this is not for everyone.
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