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"Ender's Game" film
I went to see the newly-released film version of "Ender's Game" last night. It's one of my favourite SF novels, so I was a little apprehensive about what they'd do to it as a film, but I was pleasantly surprised. It's a pretty faithful adaptation of the book, although some plot elements of the book were cut out, as is inevitable.
Anyone else seen it? What did you think of it? (I should add, in passing, that my Kindle PW2 proved its worth as a way of getting through the seemingly endless adverts and trailers that preceded that film. Thank goodness for illuminated readers!) Last edited by HarryT; 10-26-2013 at 05:03 AM. |
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Isn't it supposed to be an adaptation of Ender's Game and Ender's Shadow?
Personally the trailer isn't doing it for me.. But I also have a special place for Ender's Game in my heart. Excellent book. |
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Absolutely. I always do, and have never considered it discourteous. I have the light on a sufficiently low setting that it's not going to disturb anyone, and there was nobody sitting next to me, anyway.
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I read until they dim the lights and then put away my reader. Who wants to miss the Coming Attractions? I always arrive early enough not to miss those.
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Can we return to the original topic, please - the film itself.
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They seem to have doubled the children's ages.
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10-26-2013, 08:33 PM | #12 |
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They did, and I guess I can understand it in a way.
I'm a new reader for that book - simply because I saw the trailer and I'm the type to read before I watch the movie. Was pleasantly surprised with how good the book is. A favorite now. Super excited for the movie and hope it doesn't disappoint. |
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Am I the only person who's actually seen it?
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It doesn't open in the U.S. until November 1.
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November 8 here in Norway. Although if I wanted to I could no doubt track down a torrent before it even gets near the cinema....
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