Age: 11 years
GRS Rating: 5 of 5

Notable Cast:

Asa Butterfield

Duration: 1 hr, 54 min
Infractions: None.

Comments: Fifty years ago an alien race came to Earth and was narrowly defeated. The International Fleet has been preparing for a subsequent war ever since. They found that children made the best leaders because of their quickness to learn and adapt. This film centers around one youngster, the third-born--appropriately nicknamed Ender--as he is prepared to attack the enemy.

This is a very good film. The message is clear, though not clear cut. It also confronts the ethics of children in combat. Highly recommended.

I read the book afterwards. Here are my comments. The film follows the novel well, if in a simplified manner. The ending is tailored to garner the contemporary audience's approval. I would have preferred the novel's ending, since it is more powerful. Well done, though!