Young Ender Wiggin is recruited by the International Military to lead the fight against the Formics, a genocidal alien race which nearly annihilated the human race in a previous invasion.
Not bad; better than I had imagined and interesting IMO.
The best thing about the book was the twist, which unfortunately didn't happen in the movie.
The story is pretty much identical, but with the addition of different character viewpoints, the twist is removed.
Mat Linnett wrote:The best thing about the book was the twist, which unfortunately didn't happen in the movie.
The story is pretty much identical, but with the addition of different character viewpoints, the twist is removed.
Mat Linnett wrote:The best thing about the book was the twist, which unfortunately didn't happen in the movie.
The story is pretty much identical, but with the addition of different character viewpoints, the twist is removed.
what's the twist in the book ?
[spoiler]I wouldn't say that it's much of a twist, but basically we find out that Ender is fighting real enemies in his game "simulation".[/spoiler]
ToxicBug wrote:
[spoiler]I wouldn't say that it's much of a twist, but basically we find out that Ender is fighting real enemies in his game "simulation".[/spoiler]
The movie I just viewed had the same twist?
Also, I had the idea that the Formics were massing on their home planet in defence after Earth took their outpost the remote Earth base was setup on; where Ender did the final stages in his training as Commander. Ender had the same thought
[spoiler]Just maybe, those little and later battle simulations were also battles with the Formics building up to their planets' decimation.[/spoiler]
Watched it Christmas night and it felt really good
I searched here as I thought I'd rated it in this topic before; I did back in 2009.
Still a pleasant movie, worth you time and the rating went up to 8.5/10 Clicky
Posted Christmas 2011 I think
Watched again Christmas Eve. This is becoming a tradition here. Look, if you haven't seen it, do! It is a feel good movie
We followed up with Star Wars V - The Empire Strikes Back and we're slowly getting through them and enjoying even with the dated special effects.
The first half is brilliant. This is as good as blockbuster movies get . So much excitement and likeable characters . The second half / finale is definitely weaker but still has some good moments .
I love the villain . Most of the other characters are also interesting but the character of Rey looses a great deal of originality in the second half .
Sloppy writing and a very predictable ending, but still enjoyable. The sound effects and Falcon were the best part of the movie. People are definitely scoring this movie on the nostalgia factor, after all, everyone loved Episodes I-III when they first came out.
[spoiler]Kylo Ren revealed to be a teenaged Snape was terrible, but I guess all the emo-looking cosplay nerds now have a character to relate to.[/spoiler]
[spoiler]Loved the character the first time I saw it when he was masked, unmasked I wasn't so sure. Second time in seeing it I was able to appreciate the unmasked character much more. He can't start out as a fully fledged badass, his character is going to develop throughout the trilogy as he completes his training as a Sith. My interpretation is that his current, unmasked character is meant to portray him as being young, emotional and undeveloped. I really hope the mask isn't gone for good though.[/spoiler]
Thick, solid, tanned and tight in all the right places... smashing 10's on the regular.
[spoiler]I think the mask is gone for good. And I think that's ok, cause he's gonna have a badass scar now, which will further solidify his hatred and fuel his dark side.
I think you're spot on about the growth of the character. I see him growing just as we saw Luke and Anikin grow. Going from an emotion youth with little knowledge, to a legitimate dude that can kick some ass. It'll be fun to watch both Kylo and Rey hone their skills...[/spoiler]
what
[spoiler]no way is the mask gone. if anything he will wear the mask to hide the scar. star wars has always been about the masks..vader, boba, troopers...etc[/spoiler]
The movie I just viewed had the same twist? 
