The Hunger Games (2012) Quotes

Haymitch Abernarthy: They’re not happy with you.

Katniss Everdeen: Why? Because I didn’t die?

Haymitch Abernarthy: Because you showed them up.

Katniss Everdeen: Well, I’m sorry it didn’t go the way they planned. I’m not very happy with them either.

Haymitch Abernarthy: Katniss! This is serious. Not just for you. They don’t take these things lightly. When they ask, you say you couldn’t help yourself. You were so in love with this boy that the thought of not being with him was unthinkable. You’d rather die than not be with him. You understand?

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Peeta Mellark: Go ahead. One of us should go home. One of us has to die. They have to have their Victor.

Katniss Everdeen: No. They don’t. Why should they?

(Katniss takes out Nightlock berries…)

Peeta Mellark: No!

Katniss Everdeen: Trust me. Trust me.

(Katniss gives half the berries to Peeta)

Peeta Mellark: Together?

Katniss Everdeen: Together.

Peeta Mellark: Okay. One…

Katniss Everdeen: Two…

Peeta Mellark: Three.

Seneca Crane (Announcement): Stop! Stop! Ladies and gentlemen, may I present the winners of the 74th Annual Hunger Games.

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Quote from The Hunger Games (2012) | Peeta Mellark: Go ahead. One of us should go home. One of us has to die. They have to have their Victor. Katniss Everdeen: No. They don't. Why should they? (Katniss takes out Nightlock berries...) Peeta Mellark: No! Katniss Everdeen: Trust me. Trust me. (Katniss gives half the berries to Peeta) Peeta Mellark: Together? Katniss Everdeen: Together. Peeta Mellark: Okay. One... Katniss Everdeen: Two... Peeta Mellark: Three. Seneca Crane (Announcement): Stop! Stop! Ladies and gentlemen, may I present the winners of the 74th Annual Hunger Games.

Peeta Mellark: I just don’t want them to change me.

Katniss Everdeen: How would they change you?

Peeta Mellark: I don’t know. They’d turn me into something I’m not. I just don’t want to be another piece in their game, you know?

Katniss Everdeen: You mean you won’t kill anyone?

Peeta Mellark: No. I mean, I’m sure I would, just like anybody else when the time came, but I just keep wishing that I could think of a way to show them that they don’t own me. If I’m gonna die, I want to still be me.

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Quote from The Hunger Games (2012) | Peeta Mellark: I just don't want them to change me. Katniss Everdeen: How would they change you? Peeta Mellark: I don't know. They'd turn me into something I'm not. I just don't want to be another piece in their game, you know? Katniss Everdeen: You mean you won't kill anyone? Peeta Mellark: No. I mean, I'm sure I would, just like anybody else when the time came, but I just keep wishing that I could think of a way to show them that they don't own me. If I'm gonna die, I want to still be me.

Peeta Mellark: Well, there… There is this one girl that I’ve had a crush on forever. But I don’t think she actually recognized me until the Reaping.

Caesar Flickerman: Well, I’ll tell you what, Peeta. You go out there and you win this thing, and when you get home, she’ll have to go out with you. Right, folks?

Peeta Mellark: Thanks, but I don’t think winning’s gonna help me at all.

Caesar Flickerman: And why not?

Peeta Mellark: Because she came here with me.

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Quote from The Hunger Games (2012) | Peeta Mellark: Well, there... There is this one girl that I've had a crush on forever. But I don't think she actually recognized me until the Reaping. Caesar Flickerman: Well, I'll tell you what, Peeta. You go out there and you win this thing, and when you get home, she'll have to go out with you. Right, folks? Peeta Mellark: Thanks, but I don't think winning's gonna help me at all. Caesar Flickerman: And why not? Peeta Mellark: Because she came here with me.

(Katniss shoots an apple on the food table in gallery…)

Katniss Everdeen: Thank you for your consideration.

(A bit later, Haymitch comes to the room…)

Effie Trinket: Well, finally! I hope you noticed we have a serious situation.

(Haymitch gives Katniss a thumbs up)

Haymitch Abernarthy: Nice shooting, sweetheart. What did they do when you shot the apple?

Katniss Everdeen: Well, they looked pretty startled.

Haymitch Abernarthy: Oh, yeah. Now, what did you say? “Thanks for…”

Katniss Everdeen: Thanks for your consideration.

Haymitch Abernarthy: “…your consideration.” Genius! Genius.

Effie Trinket: I don’t think we’re gonna find this funny if the Gamemakers decide to take it out…

Haymitch Abernarthy: On who? On her? On him? I think they already have. Loosen your corset, have a drink. I would have given anything to see it.

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Quote from The Hunger Games (2012) | (Katniss shoots an apple on the food table in gallery...) Katniss Everdeen: Thank you for your consideration. (A bit later, Haymitch comes to the room...) Effie Trinket: Well, finally! I hope you noticed we have a serious situation. (Haymitch gives Katniss a thumbs up) Haymitch Abernarthy: Nice shooting, sweetheart. What did they do when you shot the apple? Katniss Everdeen: Well, they looked pretty startled. Haymitch Abernarthy: Oh, yeah. Now, what did you say? "Thanks for..." Katniss Everdeen: Thanks for your consideration. Haymitch Abernarthy: "...your consideration." Genius! Genius. Effie Trinket: I don't think we're gonna find this funny if the Gamemakers decide to take it out... Haymitch Abernarthy: On who? On her? On him? I think they already have. Loosen your corset, have a drink. I would have given anything to see it.

The Hunger Games Quotes

The Hunger Games Quotes

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Title:The Hunger Games (2012)
Format:Movie
Genres:Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Produced by:Lionsgate Films
Release Date:23 March 2012

Synopsis / Summary

In a dystopian future, the totalitarian nation of Panem is divided into 12 districts and the Capitol. Each year two young representatives from each district are selected by lottery to participate in The Hunger Games. Part entertainment, part brutal retribution for a past rebellion, the televised games are broadcast throughout Panem. The 24 participants are forced to eliminate their competitors while the citizens of Panem are required to watch. When 16-year-old Katniss’ young sister, Prim, is selected as District 12’s female representative, Katniss volunteers to take her place. She and her male counterpart, Peeta, are pitted against bigger, stronger representatives, some of whom have trained for this their whole lives. (IMDb)

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CharacterPlayed by
Effie TrinketElizabeth Banks
Haymitch AbernarthyWoody Harrelson
Katniss EverdeenJennifer Lawrence
Peeta MellarkJosh Hutcherson
President SnowDonald Sutherland

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