Released: 2013
OVERALL RATING: * * *
(on a scale of 1 to 4 - 4 being best)
Directing: * * *
Plot: * *
Predictability: * * *
Acting: * * *
Entertainment Value: * * *
Director: Gavin Hood
Writer: Gavin Hood (screenplay), Orson Scott Card (book)
Producers: Orson Scott Card, Robert Chartoff, Ed Ulbrich, Gigi Pritzker
Main Actors: Asa Butterfield, Harrison Ford, Hailee Steinfeld, Ben Kingsley
I loved everything except for the end of this movie. I was totally engrossed in the film and enjoying it until they went to the outpost planet. Ben Kingsley was great, he was in that part of the movie, but I just didn't like like that whole end section. It seemed like they were rushing to finish it and left some stuff out that would have explained things a bit better.
The flow and pace of the movie changed at the end as well. I know a mega shift in the story occurred, but there were things that happened that didn't seem to have enough motivation. It was disappointing.
I was impressed with Butterfield's acting. He did a good job with the role. All the kids did well, but I guess they wouldn't be in the movie if they hadn't, right? And..., I'm rambling.
So, back to the movie review. Do I recommend this? YES!!!!! It's science fiction, stars Harrison Ford, shows spaceships, and has explosions. Even though the end wasn't polished, that list alone makes it a definite "must see". What else would you need really?
Favorite Quote:
Your mamma cheated. That's why you look like a plumber.
