Had its problems, but otherwise a finely crafted movie.

Rating: 8/10 (6 November 2013)

This movie is hated on because it is not exactly like the book. I've read the book and seen the movie, and enjoyed both. The story wasn't too convoluted, and the performances were great. Ben Kingsley was awesome as always, Asa Butterfield was a surprisingly good child actor, and Harrison Ford was a stern but entertaining military leader. The special effects were marvelous and the movie looked beautiful. On the downside, this movie starts off very slow, and doesn't pick up pace until close to the end. The ending is also slightly convoluted. Overall, this movie is enjoyable and I recommend for fans of Orson Scott Card and general Science Fiction fans.