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Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars with 19 reviews

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  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    A bit short of perfect

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    If you read the book by Arthur C. Clark, this was both a WONDERFUL rendition, and a partial let-down due to the changes made to the original...much like Enders Game was. Both movies should have been faithful to their originals and went to parts, rather than to simplify many of the ideals that both originals had. Enders Game the book, went on to 2 other novels that were as good as the original. While there was no second book to Childhoods End, too much was changed, and parts left out that would have been nice to see since they went to such trouble to bring the book to life. You cant change a classic and do it right!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    I liked it!

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    I remembered reading the book many years ago. However I don't remember the ending, and I don't want to give it away. I believe this movie (rather, a TV show), was rather well done, and I enjoyed it. I believe they took the liberty of changing the story somewhat, but I am glad I was able to add this to my Blu-ray collection.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Timely

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    Book review, then viewing parts of this program on a mini special, I decided to invest in the DVD in order to see the entire series. This movie had been attempted in the past, but did not quite get off the ground. With today's technology and some thought by the director as to how to portray the lead character, I think the timing was on point. How would one prepare for Eternity?

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    loved it

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    This movie was almost like the book. Childhoods end was my first science fiction book that i've ever read and it started a phenomenom. This was an excellent movie.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    unique

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    hard to believe the book been around since 1953 It was done well. Too bad for the ending

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good Sci-Fi Mini Series

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    Enjoyed the story and the mini series format. Story too complicated to tell in 2 or 3 hour movie, so mini series format is ideal.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A Science Fiction classic

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    Since I read this book as a young boy I have hoped that someone would make a movie that would due justice to this classic. I loved how well this miniseries captured the spirit of this thought-provoking tale.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good short TV show

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Exciting sci-fi TV show package was shipped fast to

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    good addition to my collection

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    Was very entertaining in the end was different than I expected

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very entertaining

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    I fund the production values very good and they managed to tuck a lot of story into three episodes. I'd definetly say give this one a look!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great mini series

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    Loved this show. Blue ray version is better than broadcast for sure. Worth it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    All the bells and whistles with a surprise ending

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    Well acted and true to the book. If you did not read the book, all the better. You won't see the ending coming.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    WOW!!!

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    Wow, this was an excellent series with three episodes that ran from 80 to 105 minutes. Very engrossing.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Interesting

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    I seen this movie on television. It was very interesting. It could have been shorter. It is just for those who wonder what the end of the world would be like.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Childhood Ends

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
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    I really like this movie Its a good SYFY movies to have

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Not Like the Book

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    A Lot of the racial and political views were omitted from the story and they diluted aspects of the book I thought were quite dramatic!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good Show

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    Critics didn't do this one justice. Good story line.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Wait til it's on streaming

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    Nice special effects. Not quite the pay off I enjoy for a long journey in film. Would rather wait for streaming.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Watch it. Its different

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    Liked the miniseries it was a interesting take on humanity and what happen when alien get involved. I will let you figure out the rest

    I would recommend this to a friend
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