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Old 03-23-2012, 03:59 PM
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The book can be viewed from different points of view. Some see it from the perspective the 99% protesters, rich v poor.
I read it as a comment on oppressive government, and on reality tv. From the reviews it appears the violence is played down in the movie to get the pg 13 rating.
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Originally Posted by old moe View Post
Why anyone would spend good money to support a violent movie about teenagers killing each other just leaves me COLD.