The Starving Games

The Starving Games

All the laughs... Half the calories.

Directed by Aaron Seltzer, Jason Friedberg

Produced by The Safran Company, 3 in the Box

201383 min4.2 / 10

A broad, absurdist parody that prioritizes comedic irreverence and ridiculous gags over narrative coherence or emotional depth.

In this Hunger Games spoof, Kantmiss Evershot must fight for her life in the 75th annual Starving Games, where she could also win an old ham, a coupon for a foot-long sub, and a partially eaten pickle.

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  • Is The Starving Games sad? No. Less sad than 97% of films.

  • Is The Starving Games scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is The Starving Games violent? Not especially. Less violent than 62% of films.

  • Is The Starving Games easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 60% of films.

  • Does The Starving Games end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Conventional, and it does not land.

Rarity75

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise7

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love3

How much audiences actually like it

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