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ChanBot i must have seen a different film!!

Freaktana A Major Disappointment

SpunkySelfTwitter It’s an especially fun movie from a director and cast who are clearly having a good time allowing themselves to let loose.

dshoudt This movie can be summed up with the following: "I've come to fix all your problems." "Yay" "You actually thought I would save humanity, trolololol. Not our fault though." *Refuses to give any further information.* "Its OK dude. If you need to exterminate humanity I understand."

Tina Willis I am a pretty avid reader, so when I read a book, it is nearly impossible, when it is adapted to film, to separate the two and to not compare. The book, in all cases, has been, will always be, better then what can be reproduced on film. Even if it is followed exactly.I did not read the book before I saw Childhoods end. So I review this film strictly as a film. I have seen enough reproductions now that I believe I would always, if I had the choice, rather see the screen version first. Then the book. Rather then the other way around.I have always been fascinated by the science vs. spirituality debate and essentially that is what this film is contemplating.The choreography and camera use was excellently done, with many creative uses. The script/screenplay was just cerebral enough to add credibility but not confound even the simplest watcher. For a sci-fi the special effects were minimally used or needed, but was sufficiently applied realistically, but was also kept simple and effective.The pace applied a nice slow burn, with twists and turns to keep the audience interested and surprised.The acting was well done, the characters full and evoked emotions.Although it may offend people who are wanting this film to represent the book, I can appreciate the film, for just what it presented. Which was good entertainment and enjoyment of the journey it took me on and a contemplation of an age old question.

Aljaz Anderle At first I refused to watch it. After years of hoping someone will produce a decent theatre version of Clark's masterpiece, we were give this. Take it or leave it. Judging by reviews and comments, I got repelled, but then decided to give it a shot. I can always forget the TV version and read the book one more time, right? Still, despite all the anti-propaganda, I was positively surprised. Of course I didn't like the unnecessary details, Americanization and invented plots and characters. I didn't like the simplified last part with the end that went by just like that... Nothing dramatic, nothing profound... unless you watch carefully. Prior reading of the book is recommended.My score is rather high because of two things: The fact that the story was finally put to screen, despite the weak result. Second, that it is possible to understand and see the whole story positively, as it should be seen. But you have to pay attention to the details. And not be limited by either your Ego or some imposed system ob beliefs.Judging by reviewers responding to either the book or the series, it is apparent, that the majority on this planet is perfectly happy with the current state of affairs and the course the Mankind is embarked on. I find it difficult to believe, that they reject the act of Ultimate evolution and transcendence and rather see it as a tragic event, act of terror, destruction of Humanity, while at the same time, quite probably pray to God every day in hope it will grant them basically the very same thing. In the book, as well as in the series, merging with god was a gift to our children. As a parent, I'd be a selfish ignorant, If I didn't feel happy for them.

pwtatl The first of 3 discs was spot on--crisp, engaging, well produced and compelling. Truly promising with wonderful special effects. All of a sudden, as if the flush lever were hit, disc 2 swirls into nonsense and turgid drama, descending rapidly through disc 3. The story gets absolutely derailed with Hallmark moments and sappy "love" strewn about like cars from a massive train derailment. The mawkish teacle swirls into strident emotionalism, drawn out sentiment, pointless dialogue, and continuity disasters. Many of the cast are just plain annoying, especially Jennifer's mother, whose tremulous delivery was uncomfortably vulnerable and fragile to me. The series swaggers drunkenly from cloying to banal, from shock to boredom with plenty of nonsense thrown in. (The Devil visually is really amazing, though, despite an emotionally constipated demeanor.)