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Before 'Hunger Games,' there was 'Battle Royale' More than a decade ago, the Japanese film 'Battle Royale' had the same plot as 'Hunger Games' -- and a lot more blood. 'Battle Royale': Japan's 'Hunger Games' arrives on DVD In "Battle Royale," teens are sent to an island, fitted with explosive collars, given a variety of weapons and ordered to fight until only one remains alive. Sounds familiar, right? 'Battle,' 'Games': Cold Brutality A Common Theme The concept for the eight-year-old Japanese blockbuster Battle Royale is nearly the same as that of the forthcoming Hunger Games : In a dystopian future, children are forced to fight to the death as a spectacle for the rest of the population. Neda Ulaby explores the links between the two movies. Battle Royale: The Complete Collection Blu-ray Review Do you like The Hunger Games? Can you stomach some gratuitous graphic violence? If you can, Anchor Bay has a film collection for you! It's no secret, The Hunger Games is somewhat of a clever redo of the cult classic Battle Royale. The original 1999 novel by which the film was based was a massive success overseas, and follows many cues similar to those seen in Hunger Games. Alas, Battle Royale ... 12 years before 'Hunger Games,' there was 'Battle Royale' Here's the pitch: The state forces kids into a death match where only one is left standing. That's "The Hunger Games," right? Yes, but it's also the storyline for "Battle Royale," the brutal, harrowing and little-seen Japanese film that beat "Hunger Games" to the plot by 12 years. Why the 'The Hunger Games's Snub of 'Battle Royale' Matters Hollywood's next likely blockbuster, The Hunger Games , is set to open this Friday, March 23.  This work is unique from past remakes or adaptations of Asian stories in that its creator denies any knowledge of the classic  1999 Japanese book and movie Battle Royale , with which it shares extraordinary parallels. Both movies feature a corrupt totalitarian government that places children on an ... Cinematheque to screen 'Battle Royale' at Capitol Theatre Apr. 3 On Tuesday, April 3 The Cleveland Cinematheque presents a one-time screening of the 2000 Japanese cult film 'Battle Royale,' at the Capitol Theatre, 1390 W. 65th St., in the Gordon Square Arts District. Battle Royale: The Complete Collection (Blu-ray) Recommended The Movies: Directed by the late, great Kinki Fukasaku and based on the novel of the same name by Koushun Takami, 2000's Battle Royale proved to be quite a controversial film but few who saw it would deny its power. For various reasons, from rights and contractual issues to a wariness to release it in a post-Columbine world, the film and its sequel were never released domestically ... How 'Battle Royale' Became a Cult Hit and Capitalized on 'The Hunger Games' Twelve years after its Japanese release, the action flick arrives in the U.S. at a fortuitous moment. A new Battle Royale brewing with Hunger Games Here's the pitch: The state forces kids into a death match where only one is left standing.
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