Theraflu 1,035 Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 The ending is pretty rushed in the book, but it sets up a whole series, so it ultimately doesn't really matter. Warning, though: The series turns into a mind-numbing philosophical debate about species extinction. So quit before that (middle of the third book?). Link to post Share on other sites
JubilantLankyLad 1,957 Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 Finish the third, ignore the fourth. Link to post Share on other sites
SuitedAces21 2,722 Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 thanks for that. and to be honest, i was annoyed at the end of the movie when ender started crying about killing the bugs. i enjoyed the movie because of the whole win this battle to win all future battles thing and i don't need a philosophical discussion on the value of a sentient race we don't understand. i'll read the book because i want more on the actual battles or "simulations" once he got to the forward command post. i saw on wikipedia that the marines recommend the book for cadets/officers, so i want to see how much more the book has on that stuff. but i doubt i go on to the next book based on where the movie ended, but maybe i will feel different once i'm done with the book. Link to post Share on other sites
BigDMcGee 3,352 Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 Foxcatcher. Long, slow and unpleasant. Link to post Share on other sites
mrfritz 885 Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 American Sniper. A little cheesy at times, but pretty solid. Chris Kyle was a legit bad ass. Link to post Share on other sites
GOCUBSGO 77 Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Boyhood. Ugh what a terrible film. As someone previously mentioned, the novelty of shooting a film over 12 years is the only reason this movie is hyped. I almost turned it off twice, but stuck it out and was angry that I did. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
king_tanner 84 Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Pretty much agree with recent posts. Foxcatcher overrated, Boyhood boring, American Sniper really good. And I really didn't like Enders Game and I read the book. What made the book great was all the training school stuff and they sped through it way too much in the movie Link to post Share on other sites
Dubey 1,035 Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Boyhood. Ugh what a terrible film. As someone previously mentioned, the novelty of shooting a film over 12 years is the only reason this movie is hyped. I almost turned it off twice, but stuck it out and was angry that I did. Hmm, not sure what to say other than I disagree. I just watched it and I loved it. Didn't find it boring at all 3 Link to post Share on other sites
SuitedAces21 2,722 Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 says the guy who thought John Wick was a good movie. your credibility is shot, dubester, SHOT. Link to post Share on other sites
Dubey 1,035 Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 You must be living in an alternate reality where everybody didn't love John Wick. Link to post Share on other sites
SuitedAces21 2,722 Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 you must be living in some weird world where my opinion isn't the only one that matters. Link to post Share on other sites
BigDMcGee 3,352 Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 John Wick is excellent 1 Link to post Share on other sites
frautotenkinder 1,025 Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Boy Next Door It was what I thought--I wish it had been a little worse, but still excellent. JLo is a high school English teacher--she teaches the classics. The boy she bangs wants to impress her, so he gives her a copy of The Iliad. Everyone in the scene remarks what a nice gift it it--because it's a first edition. Link to post Share on other sites
BigDMcGee 3,352 Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 First edition of the Illad, huh? I wonder how many gold talents that set the boy back. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Governator 54 Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Gone Girl My wife suggested this, I actually had zero idea what it was about going in (Yea I'm out of touch). Awesome movie and highly recommended. I didn't care for the last 10min. I thought the idea of Affleck's character living with her after everything was just out of left field, even to save face. Also, I was a little disappointed she really didn't get punished for anything. Link to post Share on other sites
Dubey 1,035 Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Gone Girl My wife suggested this, I actually had zero idea what it was about going in (Yea I'm out of touch). Awesome movie and highly recommended. I didn't care for the last 10min. I thought the idea of Affleck's character living with her after everything was just out of left field, even to save face. Also, I was a little disappointed she really didn't get punished for anything. Agree about the movie being great, but also agree about the last 10 minutes. I thought it felt a little heavy handed in pushing the Book Author's "Message" or whatever. On a side note, I wish I could get a screen capture of my face when Neil Patrick harris' character got murdered. <--- somehting like that 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Essay21 2,385 Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 I know, i hate it when movies dont end with pure justice for everyone who has ever done anything wrong. Link to post Share on other sites
Essay21 2,385 Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 And the ending was great. Better than any quick resokution, his suffering was so real and so forever. Your dislike of it proves my point. Fvckin brilliant. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Dubey 1,035 Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 This coming from the guy who didn't like John Wick. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Essay21 2,385 Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Jokes on you pal, i never saw john wick. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
BigDMcGee 3,352 Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 I loved the ending of gone girl and I also haven't seen John Wick 3 Link to post Share on other sites
Dubey 1,035 Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Jokes on you pal, i never saw john wick. I loved the ending of gone girl and I also haven't seen John Wick I've got a movie recommendation for you guys. Link to post Share on other sites
Dubey 1,035 Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Jokes on you pal, i never saw john wick. I loved the ending of gone girl and I also haven't seen John Wick Also, I'm not sure which one of these stings more. Link to post Share on other sites
BigDMcGee 3,352 Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 If it makes you feel better, I want to see John Wick Link to post Share on other sites
BigDMcGee 3,352 Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 classic McGee 3 Link to post Share on other sites
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