The Batman 2 Writer And Hunger Games’ Josh Hutcherson Both Fired Back After Quentin Tarantino Made Some Bold Criticisms

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Quentin Tarantino is a highly creative and successful filmmaker known for his strong opinions. His films are famous, and he’s a huge fan of movies in general, which leads him to sometimes offer controversial criticisms – like his comments about Paul Dano’s performance in There Will Be Blood and his claim that The Hunger Games borrowed heavily from a Japanese film. Now, the writer of the first Hunger Games movie and an actor from the series have publicly responded to these statements.

Quentin Tarantino, the director of Pulp Fiction, is famous for being very outspoken about movies. He’s often sharing his thoughts, whether it’s criticizing the trend of films going straight to streaming or surprisingly praising romantic comedies like those starring Hugh Grant. Recently, he publicly shared his opinions on There Will Be Blood and The Hunger Games, which sparked a lot of online discussion. Here’s a look at what happened.

What Tarantino Said About Hunger Games And There Will Be Blood.

Quentin Tarantino has recently gained a lot of attention online for his honest opinions about certain films. He’s been particularly critical of Paul Dano’s performance in There Will Be Blood, despite the movie’s overall success. During an interview on The Bret Easton Ellis Podcast, Tarantino shared some strong thoughts about the 41-year-old actor’s abilities, stating:

Despite being a strong film overall, There Will Be Blood is held back by a significant weakness: Paul Dano’s performance. While the film aims for a dynamic between two leads, Dano doesn’t quite measure up, creating an imbalance. Austin Butler would have been a much better fit for the role, as Dano’s performance feels unconvincing and lacks impact.

It’s surprising to hear Quentin Tarantino apparently dislikes Paul Dano as an actor. Dano has had a very successful career, appearing in critically acclaimed films like Swiss Army Man, The Fabelmans, Little Miss Sunshine, 12 Years a Slave, and recently as The Riddler in The Batman, which is available to stream on HBO Max.

Paul Dano wasn’t the only one Quentin Tarantino criticized during the podcast. He also claimed that Suzanne Collins’ The Hunger Games closely copied the Japanese film Battle Royale. He explained his view by saying:

I’m shocked the Japanese author didn’t take legal action against Suzanne Collins. Her book was clearly copied! Book reviewers, unfamiliar with the Japanese film ‘Battle Royale,’ praised it as incredibly original. But when film critics saw the movie adaptation, they immediately recognized it as a toned-down version of ‘Battle Royale.’

He was very direct with his criticism, and this isn’t the first time Quentin Tarantino has voiced this complaint. This time, however, it gained a lot of attention online, prompting responses from fans and even an actor from the Hunger Games movies.

How Josh Hutcherson And Mattson Tomlin Responded

Quentin Tarantino recently made some comments that sparked a reaction online. After the famous director questioned the acting skills of Paul Dano, writer Mattson Tomlin – who worked on The Batman – publicly defended Dano on Twitter, writing:

It’s wonderful to see so much support for Paul Dano lately. He’s a fantastic actor, and also a remarkably skilled director – he’s clearly in control and brings a lot of feeling to his work. If you haven’t already, I highly recommend checking out his film, WILDLIFE.

It’s obvious he disagrees with Tarantino’s opinion of Paul Dano’s acting. Dano has a strong track record, and he’s even proven himself as a director and writer with the 2018 film, Wildlife. The writer of The Batman likely responded to Tarantino’s comments because he wanted to defend Dano’s abilities.

Josh Hutcherson responded to recent comments about The Hunger Games films in an interview with Variety, and he spoke up to support the book series’ author, Suzanne Collins.

There are similar themes, for sure. But, you know, everyone borrows from everyone.

You’re right to point that out. Hutcherson isn’t saying Collins didn’t get ideas from Battle Royale when creating Panem. He just thinks it’s common for creators to draw inspiration from existing works – it’s hard to come up with something completely new, and filmmakers, TV writers, and authors often borrow from previous movies, shows, and books.

Okay, so I’ve got some updates for you horror fans. Josh Hutcherson is diving into the spooky world of Five Nights at Freddy’s 2, which hits theaters December 5th of next year – it’s already on the 2025 release schedule. Meanwhile, Paul Dano is staying busy with a bunch of other projects, and everyone, myself included, is still eagerly awaiting any news about what Quentin Tarantino has planned for his tenth – and supposedly final – film. It’s a long wait, but hopefully worth it!

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2025-12-04 19:09