tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318800217921114831.post846871121890489388..comments2024-03-11T05:59:25.662-04:00Comments on Natflix&Books: Ender's Game (Friday Film Review) Natalie @Natflix&Bookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12738039522965794238noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318800217921114831.post-32039599180389996762014-02-23T13:32:49.272-05:002014-02-23T13:32:49.272-05:00I definitely think it's one that almost relies...I definitely think it's one that almost relies on the audience being familiar with the source material. I can definitely see how it might be confusing if you weren't. Thankfully, I remembered parts, and my hubby read it so recently that he commented throughout--which was fine since we were at home. Thanks for stopping by! Natalie @Natflix&Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12738039522965794238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318800217921114831.post-9211330932417024622014-02-22T23:44:37.262-05:002014-02-22T23:44:37.262-05:00I never read the book, but I did see the movie and...I never read the book, but I did see the movie and, to be honest, I just didn't get it. A lot of it just didn't make sense to me and it was sort of...meh. This is probably one of those that you probably get more out of it if you've read the book. Glad you enjoyed it! ~Pamyaescapefromrealityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08200254719073248981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318800217921114831.post-24444906004079292832014-02-22T19:08:22.835-05:002014-02-22T19:08:22.835-05:00It's certainly worth watching once it gets to ...It's certainly worth watching once it gets to TV. It's visually stunning and the younger actors are all really good. It's so hard to please readers, isn't it? I think we all latch on to certain aspects of books and movies simply can't put everything that is in a 400 page novel into a 2 hour movie. I wonder if she did enjoy it if she's seen it? Thanks for stopping by!Natalie @Natflix&Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12738039522965794238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318800217921114831.post-45358237549708552222014-02-22T19:06:29.697-05:002014-02-22T19:06:29.697-05:00A trilogy focused on just this one book, or a comb...A trilogy focused on just this one book, or a combination of the series? I never read past Ender's Game, but I do remember enjoying it. The visuals were stunning, but, like I said, my husband was especially disappointed in how they handled the relationship between Ender and Valentine. Thanks for stopping by!Natalie @Natflix&Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12738039522965794238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318800217921114831.post-7512095767295134052014-02-22T19:04:52.231-05:002014-02-22T19:04:52.231-05:00Tori, lol. It was kind of a weird film, but the bo...Tori, lol. It was kind of a weird film, but the book is kind of weird, too. Like I said, it's been over a decade since I read it, but I remember enjoying it and know that I read it in one sitting. I hope you do enjoy it if you pick it up...but it is always hard to do movie first, especially if you didn't necessarily enjoy the film. Thanks for stopping by!Natalie @Natflix&Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12738039522965794238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318800217921114831.post-21431841035227283662014-02-22T13:08:23.916-05:002014-02-22T13:08:23.916-05:00I haven't read Ender's Game. And I had a c...I haven't read Ender's Game. And I had a copy but I gave it away because, well, because I don't think this is my thing, which is weird. My older sis is a big fan of the book and was looking forward to the movie, as well, but I don't even know if she's seen it. Which leads me to believe that if she has, she thought it was a letdown, too. I'll probably watch it when it makes it to cable, though. ;)starryeyedjenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15841350560201331032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318800217921114831.post-40361313886389024542014-02-22T11:06:42.732-05:002014-02-22T11:06:42.732-05:00I agree for sure about the great visuals and actin...I agree for sure about the great visuals and acting in the film. The film definitely feels rushed and underdeveloped compared to the book, and especially in the relationships department. Overall I was fairly pleased with it, but if the same team could have worked to make this into a trilogy of films, I think then it would have been really great. Amy Shawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05349407376642741618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318800217921114831.post-24329286600322776142014-02-21T20:30:54.256-05:002014-02-21T20:30:54.256-05:00I haven't read the book yet, but I bought it! ...I haven't read the book yet, but I bought it! I just wanted to stop by and tell you what I thought: <br /><br />I thought it was weird. Honestly? It was so freaking weird. Asa was a great actor, I think, but it was just weird. Ender was a weird, practical kid, and I'm assuming that's how he was in the book? I'll read it eventually! Although I have to admit the movie wasn't much of a motivation since I didn't LOVE it. I honestly thought the movie was just strange. The idea was great though, having kids train and test in school for being a commander. <br /><br />And I liked the ending, how it was a "fake out" of sorts. <br /><br />I feel like this is a useless comment, so I'll end it here. :3 <br /><br />Tori @ <a href="http://yabookqueens.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">YA Book Queens</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14684853382735175718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318800217921114831.post-32446485944018322702014-02-21T17:42:46.173-05:002014-02-21T17:42:46.173-05:00Asa really was perfect as Ender. He really makes t...Asa really was perfect as Ender. He really makes the movie. Ford was fine--but just EXACTLY what you would expect (which is good or bad depending on you pov. I just thought it was kind of boring). Valentine is there a little, but, yeah there is no political efforts at all. I hope you love it once you get your hands on it. Thanks for stopping by!Natalie @Natflix&Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12738039522965794238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318800217921114831.post-26555899511623854772014-02-21T05:33:18.636-05:002014-02-21T05:33:18.636-05:00I'm dying to see this! I really think Asa Butt...I'm dying to see this! I really think Asa Butterfield was a FANTASTIC pick. Hehe...and I haven't even seen it yet. I'm pretty keen to see Indiana Jones...er, I mean, Harrison Ford playing the grumpy guy too. BUT I'm sad there's no Valentine. I guess it makes sense to cut that out for clarity's sake (I can only imagine how hard it would have been to incorporate Valentine/Peter's political efforts into the movie) but still. Very excited to see it myself soon. :)CG @ Paper Furyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14954615708675952085noreply@blogger.com