Ender’s Game-Kids Movie Review

Ender Wiggin (Asa Butterfield) is a brilliant young boy who lives at home with his sadistic brother Peter, his sister Valentine, whom he is very close to, and his loving parents. Though very shy and weak, Ender is a gifted boy. Not only is he extremely intelligent, but he’s a master at war games. On Earth, there had been a horrific alien vs. human war seventy years earlier, so the military were preparing for the next attack. They were looking to enroll, smart, young boys, and they found Ender. He was pulled out of school on Earth, and sent to Battle School in space. He quickly succeeded in his new school and got promoted to Command School, where he lead his follow soldiers into battle. Ender’s Game is an action packed sci/fi film based on a young adult novel.

Rating: 4  1/2 buckets out of 5
Release Date: February 11 2014
MPAA Rating: PG13
Best Age Group: 10+
Sexual Content: None
Violent Content: Moderate
Crude or Profane Language: Mild
Drugs and Alcohol: None
Will It Appeal to Teens? Yes

Talking Points:

As I previously mentioned, Ender’s Game is based on a young adult novel. Seventh grade Challenge English classes are currently reading the book for school. It will be interesting for them to compare and contrast the book from the film.

Ender is a great character. He wants to succeed and be a good leader, though very conscience and worried about always doing the right thing.

Sexual Content: None

Violent Content: Moderate

• There were several fights amongst the boys. Some bullies punched and hit Ender,  however he defended himself and fought back by hitting and repeatedly kicking the boy that initiated the fight.
• While Ender was taking a shower, another boy started a fight with him; once again Ender defended himself by spraying extremely hot water on the attacker, and pushed him against a concrete wall.
• There were battles between soldiers and droids. We saw explosions and fire throughout the film.

Crude or Profane Language: Mild

• A character said “a–.”

Drugs and Alcohol: None

Will It Appeal to Kids? Yes

• The film will appeal to pre-teens, especially since it’s based on a young adult book.

Overall Ender’s Game is an exciting action packed sci-fi film, one that kids will enjoy. Depending on the child, I recommend this film for kids ages 10 and up. Parents need to be aware of the moderate violent content.

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