{"id":9492,"date":"2013-11-22T00:56:34","date_gmt":"2013-11-22T05:56:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/?p=9492"},"modified":"2013-11-22T00:56:34","modified_gmt":"2013-11-22T05:56:34","slug":"vids-enders-game-review-spoiler-free","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/?p=9492","title":{"rendered":"Vids: Ender&#8217;s Game Review (Spoiler Free)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Ender\u2019s Game by Orson Scott Card has taken a long time to ma<a href=\"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/enders-game-EG_Payoff_1-Sheet_IMAX_Rated_Rev2_rgb.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-large wp-image-9493\" alt=\"*Master bill type\" src=\"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/enders-game-EG_Payoff_1-Sheet_IMAX_Rated_Rev2_rgb-691x1024.jpg\" width=\"369\" height=\"752\" \/><\/a>ke it to the big screen. It initially originated as a short story that was published in 1977 in Analog Science Fiction and Fact and eventually became a novel in 1985. Legions of fans have waited for the story to make it from the written word to film.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>Ender\u2019s Game is written for the screen and directed by Gavin Hood (Tsotsi, X\u2010Men Origins: Wolverine), based on the book titled Ender\u2019s Game by Orson Scott Card. It stars Academy Award\u00ae nominee Harrison Ford (Witness, Actor in a Leading Role, 1985; Star Wars), Asa Butterfield (Hugo, The Boy in the Striped Pajamas), Academy Award\u00ae nominee Hailee Steinfeld (True Grit, Actress in a Supporting Role, 2010), Academy Award\u00aenominee Viola Davis (The Help, Actress in a Leading Role, 2011; Doubt) and Academy Award\u00ae nominee Abigail Breslin (Little Miss Sunshine, Actress in a Supporting Role, 2006; Zombieland) and Academy Award\u00ae winner Sir Ben Kingsley (Gandhi, Actor in a Leading Role, 1982; Iron Man 3).<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>I first read Enders Game back in the early 90s.\u00a0 I found the book riveting.\u00a0 The Enders Shadow series came out and I fell in love with the characters all over again.\u00a0 This movie has been trying to get made for more than a decade.\u00a0 I was elated when I heard it was finally coming to the big screen with Orson Scott Card\u2019s endorsement.\u00a0 I knew from interviews with him that the movie was to be a blend of Enders Game and Enders shadow due largely to the fact the most of Enders Game takes place in Ender\u2019s head.\u00a0 I the cast names were released I was happy with all the choices.\u00a0 The movie was poised to be either a great film or a major disappointment.\u00a0\u00a0 So with elation and a bit of fear I settled into my seat to see what had become of one of my favorite books.<\/p>\n<p>I watched the film seeing the things changed and left out with a critical eye; made a few soft objections about small details missed or changed that I personally thought were important but in reality weren\u2019t integral to the story.\u00a0 When the film ended I found I enjoyed it and recommend it to both non Ender readers and Ender readers alike.\u00a0 I understand the changes they made.\u00a0 I was disappointed that things I thought were important or thought were cool were left out.\u00a0 I think the film stands by itself as a good adaptation of the novel.\u00a0 Go see it and enjoy.<\/p>\n<p>-Michael Allport<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ender\u2019s Game by Orson Scott Card has taken a long time to make it to the big screen. 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