A fun and different blockbuster movie

Rating: 8/10 (1 November 2013)

Let me start out by saying I have NOT read the book series. Not a one. But I plan to after enjoying this movie.
This film was completely entertaining. There were a few segments which seemed rushed, which made it hard to connect with what they were trying to make you feel. I believe the overall length could have been extended to add more to these few lacking scenes. That would easily move this film into the 9/10 category. I never felt like I was ready to leave the theater. Also, the twist was great even, if you saw it coming.
Its great to see something different in theaters than the run of the mill, over-the-top, shoot 'em up sci-fi.