A Passable Fare!

Rating: 6/10 (19 March 2014)

Based on the novel of the same name by Orson Scott Card, 'Ender's Game' is A Passable Fare! Though its ambitious & stunning to look at, the Writing isn't rock-solid.
'Ender's Game' Synopsis: Young Ender Wiggin is recruited by the International Military to lead the fight against the Formics, a genocidal alien race which nearly annihilated the human race in a previous invasion.
'Ender's Game' is blessed with astounding special-effects, which make the film absolutely stunning to look at. But. how one wishes if the Writing Material was as strong. Though the first-hour is well-written, the second-hour is dragged & even the culmination, is underwhelming. A much stronger Screenplay was needed! Gavin Hood's Direction is credible. Cinematography is ordinary. Editing & Background Score, are good.
Performance-Wise: Asa Butterfield delivers an earnest performance. Harrison Ford is hugely impressive. He's the scene-stealer here. Sir Ben Kingsley is strictly okay, while the talented Viola Davis is wasted. Hailee Steinfeld is charming. Abigail Breslin is her usual self.
On the whole, 'Ender's Game' could've been so much more.