The main issue with Hunger Games vs Battle Royale is that that HG doesn't have any real danger in it. You never feel the threat...at least I didn't. Battle Royale is more menacing. The violence is necessary for this type of story and HG, being a light film for younger teens and kids, just can't do that.
It's like the upcoming crappy Robocop. They're taking out the dark nature, the anarchy, the violence, in order to reach a wider audience. Basically, watering it down. Robocop is brilliant even today btw
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