the screenwriter blew it

Rating: Null/10 (6 April 2016)

This easily could have been an epic 2 movie production that gave the source material its due.
Sadly, the movie jumps in half way through the book, before you can get to understand the characters and their motivations.
I truly do not understand the screenwriter/studio thought process as they could effortlessly doubled their profits and potentially set the groundwork for further sequels. Instead, they looked to cash in on great word of mouth (from the book) a high profile headliner (Ford) and some admittedly excellent special effects.
The movie is adequate. It's a pity though, because it could have been great.