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 Message 981 
 August Abolins to Charles Pierson  
 I Am Mother (2019) 
 31 Oct 20 03:27:10 
 
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RealName: August Abolins 2:221/1.58
 CP> Hello, August Abolins.
 CP> On 10/30/20 3:21 PM you wrote:
 CP> 
 CP> AA> Started to watch the film last night. I primarily wanted to see 
 CP> AA> Harrison Ford's acting. Ford seems like he's on vacation - not 
 CP> AA> impressed.  I got to the point where Ender is starting to play the 
 CP> AA> last simulation. Not enough to enthrall me. I'll finish it later. 
 CP> AA> I am pretty sure the book would play play better in my mind. I can 
 CP> AA> appreciate the CGI effects though - quite beautiful and very well 
 CP> AA> done.
 CP> 
 CP> It's true the book is almost always better than a movie adaptation.
 CP> 
 CP> In this instance, I can neither confirm nor deny the fact. 
 CP> 
 CP> However, taken for what it is, targeted more towards tweens and younger
teens I believe, it is enjoyable for me. Of course, I have a passion for all
things science fiction and fantasy, which this falls neatly into both
categories.
 CP> 
 CP> 
 CP> --
 CP> Best regards!
 CP> Posted using Hotdoged on Android


For something a bit more down to earth (so to speak), check out I Am Mother. I
thought that was extremely well done - a nice mix of technology and philosophy
- who is in control of the destiny of the human race. It's intelligent and
tense.

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