Comments on: As Helmer Gary Ross Plays Hardball With Salary, Could ‘Hunger Games’ Sequel ‘Catching Fire’ End Up With A New Director?

By: Gabriel

Gabriel — Fri, 13 May 2016 12:43:20 +0000

Even though I enjoyed the film, I think that someone else could do better with the rest of the films starting with Catching Fire. Alfonso Cuaron would be good for this. Maybe Nicolas Winding Refn? Just a thought

By: Alex Vail

Alex Vail — Fri, 13 May 2016 12:43:20 +0000

The most important thing when it comes to sustaining an excellent film franchise is continuity. Look at the Harry Potter films. After Chris Columbus left, the franchise could not settle on a visual style until it kept a director around for more than one film (David Yates), which is a disservice to the beloved material. The director is the glue that holds the whole thing together. Gary Ross did an excellent job with the PG-13 rating he had to sustain, and don't over look the fact that he helped pen the most loyal adaptation in years. The jury is in: GARY ROSS MUST STAY.

**When it comes to the violence, here's hoping for an unrated director's cut.

By: Nik Grape

Nik Grape — Fri, 13 May 2016 12:43:20 +0000

Most of the film's faults came from the direction so losing Ross would be no loss. Rupert Sanders looks like he really has an eye for visuals and if SWATH is a hit it would be nice to see him tackle this. Sam Mendes is the veteran from that list, with some great adventure movies under his belt, so he would be a great choice too. But, how greedy are people working in Hollywood when 3 million isn't enough? Ross should get dropped, that's my take.

By: Collin

Collin — Fri, 13 May 2016 12:43:20 +0000

I think Ross delivered an excellent film. I hope he's back for "Catching Fire".

By: bruckey

bruckey — Fri, 13 May 2016 12:43:20 +0000

Fail to see how he is in a powerful position.
The sad fact is 97% of people don't care who the director is

By: WRT

WRT — Fri, 13 May 2016 12:43:20 +0000

Ross's herky-jerk, 50-cuts a minute visual style was the worst thing about the film. The art direction and cinematography (in terms of light and color) were great, but the unrelenting momentum of the cutting was obnoxious. I'd love a new director to come in and slow cutting down a lot, while still keeping pacing at a nice clip. As for who should do it, I have no realistic suggestions. Mendes would be the best from the above, I think