The Starving Games

Name: The Starving Games
Genre: Comedy
Released: November 8, 2013
Duration: 83 min
Cast: Brant Daugherty, Cody Christian, Lauren Bowles, Maiara Walsh

2013

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Anderson Digital | Release Date: November 8, 2013 | PG-13

Starring: Brant Daugherty, Cody Christian, Lauren Bowles, Maiara Walsh

Summary: Set in the most depressing corner of a post-apocalyptic future, our hero Kantmiss Evershot (Maiara Walsh) volunteers to take her manipulative younger sister's place in the 75th annual Starving Games. In doing so, she must leave behind her smoldering just-a-friend Dale (Brant Daugherty) and team up with the geeky baker's son Peter MalarkeySet in the most depressing corner of a post-apocalyptic future, our hero Kantmiss Evershot (Maiara Walsh) volunteers to take her manipulative younger sister's place in the 75th annual Starving Games. In doing so, she must leave behind her smoldering just-a-friend Dale (Brant Daugherty) and team up with the geeky baker's son Peter Malarkey (Cody Allen Christian) in a fight for her life. But wait, there's more! She could also win an old ham, a coupon for a footlong sub at a six-inch price, and a partially-eaten pickle! [Ketchup Entertainment]… Expand

Director: Aaron Seltzer and Jason Friedberg

Genre(s): Comedy

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 83 min

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Joe Leydon

Nov 14, 2013

It seems even more slapdash and desperately unfunny than their earlier work. Read full review

The Playlist Gabe Toro

Nov 11, 2013

The Starving Games is the sixth directorial effort from Jason Friedberg and Aaron Seltzer, and they are nothing if not consistent. Read full review

RogerEbert.com Peter Sobczynski

Nov 14, 2013

The writing-directing team of Jason Friedberg and Aaron Seltzer now take aim at "The Hunger Games" with their latest effort, The Starving Games, and the fact that the title, as witless and uninspired as it may be, constitutes its humorous high-water mark should indicate just how ineptly they handle things this time around. Read full review

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Icantthink

Jan 30, 2023

Honestly, this movie has some decent writing. Its so bad it’s good. It’s like Spaceballs in the sense that the jokes are so unfunny, that it’s funny. The CGI is so bad it’s funny. All in all, it’s a great parody

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mike4444

Jul 25, 2014

Alright, I'm serious here. I found this funny at some parts. Some jokes reek of utter unfunnyness but some jokes make me laugh. If you're easily amused (like me) you might like this a little bit. If not, it seems like you'll despise this movie.

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RetroRestle

Nov 19, 2021

Did you know that this movie was made by a teenager who won the lottery? That was a joke, a joke that I hope was funnier than this entire movie. Sure, there are a few genuine laughs, but those don’t make up for the sea of forced pop culture references and crude jokes that Cartoon NetworkDid you know that this movie was made by a teenager who won the lottery? That was a joke, a joke that I hope was funnier than this entire movie. Sure, there are a few genuine laughs, but those don’t make up for the sea of forced pop culture references and crude jokes that Cartoon Network would be above. If I can give the filmmakers props for anything, it would be that the sets and costume designs look very much like the ones from the original film that this one parodies, “The Hunger Games”. Bottom line don’t waste your time on watching this.… Expand

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drlowdon

Jul 23, 2014

What has happened to movie parody's? Its gone from being a legitimate genre, thanks to movies like Airplane and Austin Powers, to this!

In all honesty I am not quite sure how the creators get away with almost copying a movie scene for scene without infringing on some sort of copyright,What has happened to movie parody's? Its gone from being a legitimate genre, thanks to movies like Airplane and Austin Powers, to this!

In all honesty I am not quite sure how the creators get away with almost copying a movie scene for scene without infringing on some sort of copyright, unless the addition of random pop cultural references makes it OK.

The only positive is the acting is better than other similar movies.… Expand

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Thegodfatherson

Nov 9, 2013

Aaron and Jason are two people who clearly don't know how to make a film. The Starving Games is a parody of The Hunger Games and a really bad one. It's like watching Katniss sh*t on Conan. This film is horrible and made by the people who made Date Movie, so don't watch it period.

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TheLooseHunter

Nov 19, 2014

My review:

Waste of money, time and breath.
Calling this a comedy is dishonest for other good comedies.

[I am just filling this area because Metacritic wants so.]

[Thank you for your attention]

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MovieGoer14

Mar 3, 2014

This is one of the worst movies ever made. I have no problems with parodies but if they were done bearably, "Scary Movie" franchise got down the hell but for the most part it was passable. "The Starving Games" seems like those Youtube parodies that are noticed when the movie goofed is forgotten.

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