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Optimus
Top 10 Highly-Rated Reviews-
1. Amon Warmann
4.83
Amon Warmann’s “Ender’s Game Review” Scores High -
2. Kirk Honeycutt 4.73
Kirk Honeycutt’s “‘Ender’s Game’” Convinces, Captivates -
3. Tasha Robinson 4.73
Tasha Robinson Channels Andre Bazin in “Ender’s Game” -
4. Leonard Maltin 4.65
Quality Writing Is Realized in Leonard Maltin’s “‘Ender’s Game’” -
5. John Serba 4.65
John Serba Cements His Savior Status in “Ender’s Game” -
6. Marc Mohan 4.6
Marc Mohan’s “‘Ender’s Game’ Review: “Raises the Bar in Cyberspace -
7. Ian Buckwalter 4.6
Ian Buckwalter’s “Everything at Stake” Creatively Threads Intellectualism -
8. Manohla Dargis 4.58
“Child Shall Lead” by Manohla Dargis Is Simply on Another Level of Critique -
9. Liam Lacey 4.55
Liam Lacey’s “Ender’s Game: …” Excels Expectations -
10. Kofi Outlaw 4.55
Kofi Outlaw’s “‘Ender’s Game’ Review” Is a True Gem
Pessimus
Top 10 Poorly-Rated Reviews-
1. Jules Brenner 0.78
Jules Brenner’s “Ender’s Game” May Signal the End of Film Critique -
2. Dennis Schwartz 0.83
Dennis Schwartz’s “Might Have Worked” May Test Your Sanity -
3. Jeffrey M. Anderson 0.9
Jeffrey M. Anderson’s “Ender’s Game” Plays Games With Fans’ Hearts -
4. Daniel Eagan 1.05
Daniel Eagan’s “Film Review: Ender’s Game” Lacks Passion -
5. Scott Bowles 1.05
Scott Bowles’ “‘Ender’s Game’…” Crashes and Burns -
6. Violet Lucca 1.13
Violet Lucca’s “Review: Ender’s Game” Is a Spoiler-Filled Minefield -
7. Brian Viner 1.15
Brian Viner’s “Giant Killer Ants? Time to Send in the 12-Year Old” Cranks -
8. Robert Roten 1.4
Robert Roten Scores on Own Goal With “Ender’s Game” -
9. Andrea Chase 1.73
Andrea Chase’s “Ender’s Game” Is a Grammarphile’s Nightmare -
10. Josh Terry 1.75
Josh Terry’s “Orson Scott Card’s ‘Ender’s Game’ Gets Effective” Scores Low
Chorus
125 Other Reviews-
Bill Gibron 4.53
Bill Gibron’s “‘Ender’s Game” Earns the Title of Movie Review Role-Model -
David Edelstein 4.53
David Edelstein’s “‘Ender’s Game’: “Triumphs With Engaging Presence -
Ignatiy Vishnevetsky 4.5
Ignatiy Vishnevetsky Is Keen in Excellent “Ender’s Game” Review -
Simon Abrams 4.5
In “ENDER’S GAME,” Simon Abrams Finds Secrets, Earns Bonus Points -
Jeff Meyers 4.38
Jeff Meyers’s Film Review: Ender’s Game” Is Smart, Insightful -
Eric D. Snider 4.35
Eric D. Snider’s “Ender’s Game” Is a Snide Bit of Fun -
Brian Tallerico 4.35
Brian Tallerico’s “Loses Personality” Is a Gift From the Future -
Daniel M. Kimmel 4.3
Daniel M Kimmel’s “Ender’s Game” Is a Stellar Companion Piece to the Film -
Curtis Woloschuk 4.28
Curtis Woloschuk Shoots, Scores With “Ender’s Game” -
Jason Gorber 4.2
Jason Gorber’s Review of “Ender’s Game” Is a Delightful Screed -
Michael O'Sullivan 4.18
Michael O’Sullivan May Inspire Copy-Cat Writers With “The Brain” -
Guy Lodge 4.18
Guy Lodge’s “Virtual Reality” Is a Work for the Thinking Man -
S. Jhoanna Robledo 4.18
S. Jhoanna Robledo’s “‘Ender’s Game’” Transcends Intended Audience -
Pete Vonder Haar 4.13
Pete Vonder Haar’s “Easily Distracted” Is Fun Spaceball Criticism -
Stephen Whitty 4.13
“Turned Into a Videogame” by Stephen Witty Is Real Talk -
Mark Keizer 4.05
Mark Keizer Is a Keystroke Warrior in “ENDER’S GAME Movie Review” -
Kent Turner 4.05
Kent Turner’s “Trained to Kill” Inspires the Kent Turner Spotify Playlist -
Chris Bumbray 4.03
Chris Bumbray’s “Review: Ender’s Game” Delivers Big Thrills -
Jon Niccum 4.03
Jon Niccum’s “A Serious ‘Ender’s Game’” Seriously Delights -
Jason Zingale 4
Jason Zingale’s “Movie Review…” Will Please All Levels of Sci-Fi Fanatic -
Clint O'Connor 4
Clint O’Connor’s “‘Ender’s Game: ‘” Effortlessly Delivers Info -
Rob Hunter 4
Rob Hunter’s “Playing Pieces” Will Silence Snotty Review Connoisseurs -
Louise Keller 3.98
Louise Keller Offers the Keller Concoction for Free in “Ender’s Game” -
Margot Harrison 3.98
Margot Harrison Brings Literary Heat to “Ender’s Game” -
Todd Gilchrist 3.93
Todd Gilchrist’s “‘Ender’s Game’ Review” Skillfully Navigates Content -
Tim Grierson 3.9
Tim Grierson’s “Ender’s Game” Is a Magical Treat for All -
Eric Melin 3.9
Eric Melin Composes a Quiet Brain Sizzler With “Young Adult” -
Kristy Puchko 3.88
Honesty Is the Warmest Feeling in “Ender’s Game” by Kristy Puchko -
Sam Woolf 3.78
Sam Woolf’s “Ender’s Game” Is Brilliant, but Gets Sidetracked -
Chris Cabin 3.75
Chris Cabin’s “Ender’s Game” Is Cool Jazz of the Keystroke -
John Anderson 3.73
John Anderson’s “Ender’s Game: Review” Is Basically Professional Trolling -
James Berardinelli 3.73
James Berardinelli’s Review of “Ender’s Game” Recovers After a Slow Start -
Peter Howell 3.73
Peter Howell’s “‘Ender’s Game’… — Dad, Can I Borrow?” Commands Authority -
Rob Thomas 3.73
Rob Thomas’s “Children’s Crusade” Is Pleasant but Slightly Disappointing -
Ed Whitfield 3.7
Ed Whitfield Stands Firm Against the Fanboys in “Ender’s Game” -
Kristian Harloff 3.68
Kristian Harloff’s “Ender’s Game” Is Schmoe-Rific -
Tim Robey 3.65
Tim Robey’s “Ender’s Game, Review” Oozes Eloquence, Little Substance -
Eric Kohn 3.65
“Unintentional Metaphor” by Eric Kohn Is Visionary and Timely -
Lori Hoffman 3.6
Lori Hoffman Transforms to “The Hoff” Persona in “War Games” -
James Rocchi 3.58
James Rocchi’s “Ender’s Game” Is Passionate but Lacks Depth -
Alan Scherstuhl 3.55
Alan Scherstuhl Lets Personal Feelings Cloud “Ender’s Game” -
Adam Lee Davies 3.55
Adam Lee Davies’s “Ender’s Game Review” Cuts Through Novel and Film -
Kurt Loder 3.5
Kurt Loder’s Dedication to Critique in “Ender’s Game” Is Highly Moving -
Michael Sragow 3.5
Michael Sragow’s “Boy’s Own Apocalypse” Is a Writer’s Own Blurb -
Marc Savlov 3.45
Marc Savlov’s “Ender’s Game” Is a Game Well Played -
Peter Debruge 3.45
Peter Debruge’s “Film Review: ‘Ender’s Game’” Is Better Than It Should Be -
Rich Cline 3.43
Rich Cline’s “Ender’s Game Movie Review” Is Blunt and Delightful -
Steve Persall 3.43
Steve Persall Is Better Than “Ender’s Game” -
Tom Long 3.4
Tom Long’s “Epic Well Played” Will Please Die Hards With Focus -
Walter V. Addiego 3.4
Walter v Addiego’s “Eye-Popping” Covers Basics Except Lead Performance -
Ken Hanke 3.4
Ken Hanke Confuses Rambling With Critique in “Ender’s Game” -
Bob Bloom 3.38
Bob Bloom Bores With No Nonsense “Ender’s Game” -
Duane Dudek 3.38
Duane Dudek Rushes Through “Treat Themes” as if Late for Meeting -
Josh Bell 3.35
Josh Bell’s “AND SERIOUS MESSAGES” Lacks Heart and Care for Reader -
Brian Orndorf 3.3
Brian Orndorf’s “‘Ender’s Game’ Preview” Is Frustratingly Repetitive -
Kevin Carr 3.3
Kevin Carr’s “Ender’s Game” Is Rather Ordinary, and That’s Okay -
Dana Stevens 3.3
Dana Stevens’s “Ender’s Game” Is Socially-Conscious & Analysis-Weak -
Joe Morgenstern 3.3
Joe Morgenstern’s “Ender’s Game” Is a Cold Plate of Half-Eaten Critique -
Todd Jorgenson 3.28
Todd Jorgenson’s “Ender’s Game” Is Smart, but Formulaic -
Michael Arbeiter 3.25
Michael Arbeiter’s “Tied Together” Is an Emo-Review With No Character -
Rick Bentley 3.23
Rick Bentley’s “Heavy Exposition…” Starts With a Bang, Ends With a Wimper -
Frank Swietek 3.23
Frank Swietek Wins Hearts With Superb “Ender’s Game” -
James Mottram 3.2
James Mottram’s “Ender’s Game” Makes for an Average Read -
Scott Nash 3.2
Scott and Eric Nash’s “Ender’s Game” Does Just Enough to Graduate -
Colin Covert 3.18
Colin Convert Has Poor Intro Game in “Just Glum” -
Kerry Lengel 3.15
Kerry Lengel’s “‘Ender’s Game,’ 3 Stars” Is a Peculiar Product -
Widgett Walls 3.15
Widgett Walls Drives Unimpaired, Unfiltered in “Wayhomer Review…” -
Andy Lea 3.15
Andy Lea Has Brutal Review Game in “Review and Trailer: Ender’s Game (12A)” -
Justin Craig 3.13
Justin Craig’s Simplistic “Ender’s Game” Misses the Mark -
Joe Neumaier 3.13
Joe Neumaier’s “‘Ender’s Game,’ Movie: “Is a Diatribe With. 5 Explanation -
Richard Edwards 3.1
Richard Edwards’ “Ender’s Game REVIEW” Dares to Be Similar, and Different -
Joe Williams 3.1
One Will Likely Click Reset During Joe Williams’s “Saves the World” -
Michael Burgin 3.08
Michael Burgin’s “Enders Game” Too Focused on the Book -
Amber Wilkinson 3.08
Amber Wilkinson’s “Ender’s Game” Never Reaches Beyond Its Grasp -
Soren Anderson 3.05
Soren Anderson’s “Ender’s Game” Is Slight and Unsatisfying -
Julian Roman 3.05
Julian Roman’s “Ender’s Game” Is an Emotional Story of Youth -
Roger Moore 3
Roger Moore’s “Movie Review: “Ender’s Game”” Grabs the Point -
Robert Denerstein 3
Robert Denerstein’s “Ender’s Game” Brings the Film Down to Earth -
MaryAnn Johanson 3
MaryAnn Johanson’s “Ender’s Game” Is Pompous, but Penetrating -
Chris Tilly 2.98
Chris Tilly’s “Does the Ender Justify the Means?” Is Unjustifiably Long -
Simon Reynolds 2.95
Reynolds’s “‘Ambitious but Flawed” Avoids Pitfalls Only to Fall in Others -
Catherine Bray 2.95
Catherine Bray’s “Ender’s Game” Focuses Solely on the Characters -
Peter Bradshaw 2.93
Peter Bradshaw’s “Ender’s Game—Review” Is Cruel, but Fair -
Jason Best 2.93
Jason Best’s “Asa Butterfield’s….” Is Conveying Opinion, Misfired -
Bruce Kirkland 2.9
SnoozeFest 2013 Kicks Off With “Ender’s Beginning” by Bruce Kirkland -
Helen OHara 2.88
Helen OHara’s “Ender’s Game” Lacks Effort and Respect for Reader -
Luke Y. Thompson 2.85
Luke Y. Thompson Offers Weak Argument in “Fanboy Flick Pick” -
Dave White 2.83
Politics Prevail in David White’s Unfortunate Review of “Ender’s Game” -
Matt Pais 2.8
“The Revolution” by Matt Pais Is a Revolution Against Film Criticism -
Mike McGranaghan 2.8
Mike McGranaghan’s “ENDER’S GAME” Is a Third-Act Spoiler -
Mark Ramsey 2.8
Mark Ramsey’s “Ender’s Game” Is Gonzo Gone Wrong -
Steven Rea 2.8
Steven Rea Kicks Off Holiday Plot Description Project With “All Right” -
Dustin Putman 2.75
Dustin Putman’s “Ender’s Game (2013)” Creates Insight in Bad Territory -
Mark Kermode 2.7
Mark Kermode Needs a Proofreader for His Svelte “Ender’s Game” -
Tony Hicks 2.7
Tony Hicks Underwhelms With “Ender’s Game” -
Gary Wolcott 2.7
Gary Wolcott’s “Not a Good End” Is a Beautifully Bad Review -
Chris Nashawaty 2.68
Chris Nashawaty’s “Ender’s Game” Spoils and Will Make Your Blood Boil -
Matt Brunson 2.65
Matt Brunson’s “Ender’s Game: Kid Stuff “Is a Crowd Teaser -
Rich Cline 2.63
Rich Cline’s “Ender Game” Has Structure but Little Thought -
Charlie Schmidlin 2.63
Charlie Schmidlin’s “Review: ‘Ender’s Game’” Is Stodgy With Details -
Matt Mueller 2.63
Matt Mueller’s “Ender’s Game” Should Have Ended Before It Began -
Charlotte O'Sullivan 2.6
Charlotte O’Sullivan’s “Game Film” Will Put Older Readers to Sleep -
Linda Cook 2.6
Linda Cook Auditions for Leader of Anti-Critique Crew in “No Surprises” -
Jordan Hoffman 2.58
Jordan Hoffman’s “Ender’s Game Review” Challenges the Concept of Critique -
Gary Thompson 2.58
Gary Thompson’s “Well-Played” Is Arguably Worse Than Other Philly Review -
Sara Stewart 2.5
Sara Stewart’s “‘Ender’s Game’” Is a Clumsy Chat -
Jackie K. Cooper 2.45
Jackie K. Cooper’s “Ender’s Game” Needs Training -
Marc Bernardin 2.38
Marc Bernardin’s “‘Ender’s Game: Film” Provides Far Less Than Full Effect -
Kirk Baird 2.38
Kirk Baird’s “Hood Improves” Is a Muddled, Amateurish Mess -
Mark Dujsik 2.38
Mark Dujsik’s “‘Ender’s Game’” Has Little Affinity for Reader Engagement -
David Kaplan 2.35
“Ender’s Game” by David Kaplan Is Tough Stuff to Get Through -
Chris Hewitt (St. Paul) 2.35
Chris Hewitt’s “‘Ender’s Game’ Review” Mollifies the Darned Audience -
Bruce Bennett 2.25
Bruce Bennett’s “ENDERS GAME” Is Mostly Lame -
Willie Waffle 2.25
Willie Waffle’s “‘Ender’s Game’” Dives Head-First Into Shallow Waters -
Tony Medley 2.2
Tony Medley’s the Lieutenant of Digression in “Ender’s Game” -
Nigel Andrews 2.15
Nigel Andrews’s Inept, Lazy “Ender’s Game” Frustrates -
Siobhan Synnot 2.13
Siobhan Synnot’s “Ender’s Game (12A)” May Be the Worst Review Imaginable -
Scott Chitwood 2.08
Scott Chitwood’s “Ender’s Game” Is an Overlong Borefest -
Tom Huddleston 2.08
Tom Huddleston’s “Ender’s Game (12A)” Is Short and Nasty, Just Like Ender -
Dann Gire 2.05
“Visually Stunning Ender’s Game” Stylish to a Fault, Foo -
Susan Granger 1.98
Susan Granger’s “Ender’s Game” Forgets to Critique -
Robin Clifford 1.9
Robin Clifford’s Not Ready for Prime Time in “Ender’s Game” -
Jim Judy 1.85
Jim Judy’s “ENDER’S GAME” Is a Rambling, Disjointed Mess -
Ben Sachs 1.83
Ben Sachs’s “Ender’s Game” Shoots Blanks -
Donald Clarke 1.78
Donald Clark’s “Film Review: …” Commits Literary Suicide
