Dystopia 2012: The Hunger Games vs. The Lorax
Two of 2012′s big releases, The Hunger Games and The Lorax, happen to be dystopian features based on well-read stories.
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Though they target very different audiences, both movies have a lot in common. To help you determine which is more worthy of your time, I offer the following direct comparisons:
GOVERNMENT
The Hunger Games
The government forces two children from each district to fight each other until one survivor is left standing
The Lorax
The government has its citizens under constant surveillance
Winner: The Hunger Games
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THE ENVIRONMENT
The Hunger Games
Teenaged combatants fight in a synthetic environment
The Lorax
Entire environment is synthetic
Winner: The Lorax
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SOURCE MATERIAL
The Hunger Games
Based on a young adult novel
The Lorax
Based on a children’s book
Winner: The Hunger Games
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EYE CANDY
The Hunger Games
The female lead and the boys who love her are all very good looking
The Lorax
Main character is cute to look at, though it has Danny DeVito’s voice
Winner: The Hunger Games
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MENTORSHIP
The Hunger Games
Mature voice of experience provided by Woody Harrelson
The Lorax
Mature voice of experience provided by Betty White
Winner: The Lorax
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IN CONCLUSION
The Hunger Games wins. On a related note, the book totally lives up to the hype. The trilogy spirals down after that, however. Quit while you’re ahead.
