Ready Player One
Warner Bros. | Release Date: March 29, 2018
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Brent_MarchantApr 1, 2018
Continuing an unfortunate tradition that has come to characterize many of his recent films, director Steven Spielberg's latest big-budget bloated extravaganza dazzles visually but grows tiresome (some might even say exasperating) ratherContinuing an unfortunate tradition that has come to characterize many of his recent films, director Steven Spielberg's latest big-budget bloated extravaganza dazzles visually but grows tiresome (some might even say exasperating) rather quickly. The picture plays like a glitzy, nostalgic stroll down an '80s version of memory lane, chock full of nonstop references to the decade's movies. music and memes (in itself an odd fascination for characters in a story set in 2045). What's worse, the film lacks a fundamentally compelling story and takes about 45 minutes too long to get to a central message that becomes patently obvious early on in the picture. If you're looking for purely mindless entertainment, you'll probably find this moderately amusing, but, if you want something more substantive, skip this one and watch one of the filmmaker's earlier (and much better) offerings.… Expand
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McGamorMar 29, 2018
This movie does a great job of capturing the feelings and emotions as well as the aspirations of any VR gamer. The nostalgia also speaks to my age group as we enter the VR era. The only people who would not like this movie are non-gamers orThis movie does a great job of capturing the feelings and emotions as well as the aspirations of any VR gamer. The nostalgia also speaks to my age group as we enter the VR era. The only people who would not like this movie are non-gamers or self-absorbed trolls just being rude for the sake of it.… Expand
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ExistentialmanMar 29, 2018
I enjoyed reading the Ready Player One novel and listening to the audio book. Unfortunately the movie was a huge disappointment. The tone of movie is inconsistent, sometimes it's very real and at other times it's completely contrived andI enjoyed reading the Ready Player One novel and listening to the audio book. Unfortunately the movie was a huge disappointment. The tone of movie is inconsistent, sometimes it's very real and at other times it's completely contrived and fairy tale. In the end it seems like it was targeted for 12 year olds. Some of the scenes work and others fall flat. The humor never really connects and feels forced. It doesn't feel like an adaptation of the novel, instead it feels like an adaption of a video game based on the novel.… Expand
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SuchiB14Mar 16, 2019
This movie is a visual spectacle to behold. I loved it. The theory of extraordinary virtual reality where you can do pretty much whatever you want is really awesome. The movie's ideas and the characters work their magic on the audience.This movie is a visual spectacle to behold. I loved it. The theory of extraordinary virtual reality where you can do pretty much whatever you want is really awesome. The movie's ideas and the characters work their magic on the audience. However I felt that the plot was slightly messy and some parts were a bit rushed. Despite that the film is still very good. 8/10… Expand
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BzoneOct 6, 2021
The dude gave the challenge to the entire player base, but without the 1st key there's no hint on obtaining the rest of the keys. Just too many "wtf" and "why" moments.
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BrianMcCriticJul 28, 2018
Spielberg makes a fun adventure movie though it still pales in comparison to a Spielberg classic. From beginning to end you get immersed in this world and you can't help but have a blast. What keeps it from being great is the charactersSpielberg makes a fun adventure movie though it still pales in comparison to a Spielberg classic. From beginning to end you get immersed in this world and you can't help but have a blast. What keeps it from being great is the characters never captivate the emotion that you would hope for. Overall a Ready Player One is lots of fun and will fit somewhere in the middle of your Spielberg collection. High 7 B+.… Expand
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KickingtheplaceJul 21, 2018
Ready Player One is a movie that is greatly open to an audience despite that there are some themes that aren't really Child Friendly. What you're gonna expect to watch in this movie is a plethora of your favourite pop culture references,Ready Player One is a movie that is greatly open to an audience despite that there are some themes that aren't really Child Friendly. What you're gonna expect to watch in this movie is a plethora of your favourite pop culture references, greatly played out for the duration. Everything from emotion to the chance of joy is delivered especially the greatest things ever found through Video Games and Entertainment. The aspirations of VR gaming is greatly illustrated as well, being set in a futuristic world. Considered myself to be a disconnected society because of the addiction of a VR game, made by James Halliday himself.… Expand
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StaticFXMar 29, 2018
The story is different from the book, but it is still a good movie. The characters are interesting, but some feel as if they are shoved into the movie without enough explanation as to why. The story unfolds quickly and the action starts rightThe story is different from the book, but it is still a good movie. The characters are interesting, but some feel as if they are shoved into the movie without enough explanation as to why. The story unfolds quickly and the action starts right away. Overall this was definitely worth the watch.… Expand
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MrGameGuyMar 29, 2018
Ready Player One is an action packed film with many references to pop culture along the way. It's nice to see all the references that are put in the film, whether they are in plain sight, or more obscure. The film is also beautiful withReady Player One is an action packed film with many references to pop culture along the way. It's nice to see all the references that are put in the film, whether they are in plain sight, or more obscure. The film is also beautiful with amazing CGI and special effects. The film is quite funny too, with a lot of clever jokes. However, the characters are fine, save for a few of them, but there is little to feel for these characters as the story arcs are kind of generic. Perhaps the biggest flaw comes from the pacing; often it feels like the film makers were trying to cram too much into the film at times. Nonetheless, Ready Player One is a great film from start to finish and I would definitely recommend seeing it.… Expand
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mendiettaMar 30, 2018
Not all adaptations are true to the original text as books and movies are different beasts, however you do expect the core of the book to intact, and the characters done justice. Unfortunately Spielberg has not done that, the story is dilutedNot all adaptations are true to the original text as books and movies are different beasts, however you do expect the core of the book to intact, and the characters done justice. Unfortunately Spielberg has not done that, the story is diluted and weak, the characters paper thin with no depth. For all the special effects (which are great) and the cinematography (fantastic), it does not help hold the film to greatness. It's a shame since they spent alot of time and energy getting the rights for so many IPs into this film and if you had a remote and a copy of the film, you could pause it and check out every single easter egg and name every single character they have squeezed in, but that would mean watching this again, which is simply not happening.
Stick to the book. It's fantastic, and really captures what it means to gamers to be part of the game.… Expand
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EpicLadySpongeMay 11, 2018
If Ready Player One isn't the type of adventure you're looking for, then I guarantee you I don't even know what is. With a load of cameos ready to be seen and references ready to be heard and being a huge improvement over the 2011 novel,If Ready Player One isn't the type of adventure you're looking for, then I guarantee you I don't even know what is. With a load of cameos ready to be seen and references ready to be heard and being a huge improvement over the 2011 novel, Ready Player One is guaranteed to bring anyone who are fans of at least one of the many cameos and references this film holds. What I like about this film is that its plot only relies on Easter eggs similar to how the novel relied on Easter eggs, but intends to go more modern than what you only see in the novel. Steven Spielberg might as well be known for directing well-loved classics, but he's also the same guy who also directed modern art like The BFG and this film. This movie is one long Easter egg from start to finish and I do recommend it even in the near future.… Expand
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ApproximatelyApr 3, 2018
Imagine if you'd just read the book 'The Matrix' and though, wow! The film is just four weeks away! And then in the film, half of what Neo does is done by Trinity and in a disappointingly not very cool / dumbed-down fashion.

This film isImagine if you'd just read the book 'The Matrix' and though, wow! The film is just four weeks away! And then in the film, half of what Neo does is done by Trinity and in a disappointingly not very cool / dumbed-down fashion.

This film is sometimes fun in a splashy sort of way. What is annoying is that the changes seem intended to give Artemis a kick-ass girl-power role. What the director seems to have missed is that she already was kick-ass in the book in a more subtle way. In making these changes, Parsival became a shadow of the character he should be.

I tried hard to like it.… Expand
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tim73034Mar 30, 2018
Not a bad movie, perhaps I would have liked it more had I not loved the book.. many changes from the source material left me wondering if this is a case of a great book that is too difficult to adapt... Give it a chance and I bet you willNot a bad movie, perhaps I would have liked it more had I not loved the book.. many changes from the source material left me wondering if this is a case of a great book that is too difficult to adapt... Give it a chance and I bet you will have fun, just not as much fun as reading it.… Expand
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BitmouseMay 10, 2018
I generally keep my reviews short. So I will just say that I really liked this movie. One of the best movies I've seen in a long time.
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DudeFromIcelandApr 12, 2018
Having never read the book before I didn't have any expectations whatsoever going into the film but I really enjoyed it. I obviously can't say if it lives up to the book in any way but overall I thought it was a really interesting concept andHaving never read the book before I didn't have any expectations whatsoever going into the film but I really enjoyed it. I obviously can't say if it lives up to the book in any way but overall I thought it was a really interesting concept and well executed.

I have no real gripes with the film if I'm honest, it's just a fun ride from start to finish.… Expand
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Kes4278May 21, 2018
I didn’t expect this movie to be that good but it was amazing and the visuals were amazing
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XIT_SHOTApr 7, 2018
Фильм очень потрясный ме понравилась тематика видеоигр и вообще шуточки и динамичные сцены. Мне очень понравилось
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LaZyBoiMay 15, 2018
I watch movie to get entertain and this movie is very entertaining and I love it, I haven't read the book but after watching this movie I'm very curious what the book might like coz some say it's different from the book but I think it's worthI watch movie to get entertain and this movie is very entertaining and I love it, I haven't read the book but after watching this movie I'm very curious what the book might like coz some say it's different from the book but I think it's worth it coz why do we even go to a movies, to get entertain right? and this movie delivers.… Expand
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EyUpDucksMay 16, 2018
I'll start with i have read the book,I personally think this was a brilliant movie, the acting was a 9/10 and the story 10/10. If you're not a gaming or anything 80's fan miss this movie as you'll probably give it a negative review.
The mainI'll start with i have read the book,I personally think this was a brilliant movie, the acting was a 9/10 and the story 10/10. If you're not a gaming or anything 80's fan miss this movie as you'll probably give it a negative review.
The main problem i keep reading in reviews is, that wasn't put in and this wasn't put in the film. What people have to understand using characters in a book is totally different than in a movie, their things called licences which cost a ton of money and with this movie costing 175 million to make as it is, how much more needs to be spent to make everyone happy. Does everyone really think Blizzard let Spielberg use Tracer and D Va for free, plus all the other licences which were needed just to make this.
People seriously need to get a grip and review this movie as a movie and not as a book

So back to the review. The acting was hit and miss, some of the acting was great and some really didn't suit the character. visually it was epic and just sitting there trying to spot nostalgic characters, movies and games from the 80's and upwards made it even more enjoyable, I think i spent most of the movie saying "oh looks it's".

Overall - Yes the book is better, but when have we ever seen an identical port from book to film. However, this movie stands fantastic on its own whether it was based on a book or not… Expand
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inrembrandtMay 21, 2018
A fantastic film, and a tribute to value everything that has formed eras of entertainment, the essence that also means to appreciate such works, stories. At every moment the movie bombards you with references of electronic entertainment,A fantastic film, and a tribute to value everything that has formed eras of entertainment, the essence that also means to appreciate such works, stories. At every moment the movie bombards you with references of electronic entertainment, videogames, animation and other typical elements from 90's to 2000's. captures all the feelings and experiences of communities, developers, events, players, besides showing cameos of characters that do not usually include in movies of this theme, jargon of gamers, easter eggs, pop culture, wow is impressive.

Personally, the fans and there is nothing more to add to the excellent CGI, very careful and colorful. Actually the argument remains as an impulse for everything really important. Beautiful.… Expand
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angelexxaJun 26, 2018
Amazing movie that making me feel like living in a game and you no need to be fabulous in life to excel in the game. Everyone is a hero in real life
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naxiloApr 3, 2018
Didn't really stay true to the novel nor much of the 80's culture that was the theme of much of the story. Wouldn't of been much of an issue for the movie going its own route if the novel wasn't just a far superior story over all. The movieDidn't really stay true to the novel nor much of the 80's culture that was the theme of much of the story. Wouldn't of been much of an issue for the movie going its own route if the novel wasn't just a far superior story over all. The movie just feels like the typical boy meets girl with a sprinkle of virtual reality thrown in and cameos all over the place. If you didn't read the book, you'll probably like the movie. It's a pretty simple weekend flick. Otherwise don't go in with a lot of expectations. Spielberg has to stop making movies.… Expand
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StrausserMar 29, 2018
The great visual spectacle of XXIth century. It has received somewhat "mixed" reviews from the critics, but you got to have at least some knowledge of what videogames are to completely understand and appreciate it, and that's precisely whatThe great visual spectacle of XXIth century. It has received somewhat "mixed" reviews from the critics, but you got to have at least some knowledge of what videogames are to completely understand and appreciate it, and that's precisely what some critics lack. Besides that, it is a great experience, spectacular, funny and entertaining so for me it's a must see, and even a must-rewatch, as someone else has already said.… Expand
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CaptiosusApr 1, 2018
Putting aside my book bias and evaluating the movie on its own merits, it's simply mediocre and forgettable. The world building is limited to the first 5 minutes of the film where Wade (aka Parzival) narrates an introduction to the viewers.Putting aside my book bias and evaluating the movie on its own merits, it's simply mediocre and forgettable. The world building is limited to the first 5 minutes of the film where Wade (aka Parzival) narrates an introduction to the viewers. It doesn't adequately explain WHY the real world has become so lousy that everyone wants to escape to the OASIS, merely that the OASIS has become the preferred escapism drug of the masses. No attempt is made to tie in the constant 80's references, leaving the viewer to wonder why kids in 2045 would give a damn about John Hughes or Twisted Sister. All we're really told is that the real world sucks, everyone loves the OASIS, and that if the Big Bad™ IOI and Sorrento win the late James Halladay's easter egg hunt the OASIS will become as lousy as the real world. So players like Wade and his best friend Aech are on a quest to win the hunt and save the OASIS from IOI's corporate oppression.

Literally a few minutes later, we're introduced to Art3mis and the movie shifts entirely in tone. Art3mis is originally presented to the audience as a strong character who is apparently well known within the OASIS as one of the top Egg Hunters -- Gunters, in the parlance of the movie and book -- and Parzival is immediately smitten with her despite only seeing her avatar on Kaira's bike from AKIRA. At this point the movie becomes a cliche teen love, "get the girl" movie. Parzival still cares about the OASIS but only in the context of his relationship with Art3mis.

In the real world, Art3mis (aka Samantha Cook) is portrayed as a member of some rebellion group who has at least one shadow operative working behind the scenes. Yet barely an hour after being introduced to Art3mis as a strong character with an axe to grind against IOI (and 10 minutes after meeting her in the real), Art3mis' character is turned into a shrinking violet who defers to Parzival and even sacrifices herself to the very thing that she was fighting against in order to save Wade in the real. This, of course, sets up the final conflict which becomes more about saving Art3mis than saving the OASIS. Parzival trashing IOI and bringing down Sorrento is a bonus but the real reason he feels he has to win the Easter Egg hunt is to rescue his love interest from the clutches of IOI.

The other three members of the high five - Aech (Parzival's best friend ever), Daito, and Sho - are all given short shrift. They are paper thin characters both in the OASIS and in the real. Aech is the most prominent but Aech's role devolves into mid-movie comic relief and late movie chauffeur. Daito and Sho are practically afterthoughts.

The movie bombards the viewer with CGI special effects and nostalgia bombs. It's worth noting, however, that a good 90 percent of the nostalgia and in-movie pop culture references were in the trailers. If you've seen the reveal trailer, the second trailer, and the final trailer you've seen almost all of the references. There's only three sections not shown in the trailers with a handful of references. The high point of the nostalgia trip is the second key challenge within a recreation of Stanley Kubrick's "The Shining". As an aside, I couldn't help but wonder why, in this universe, video gaming development died circa 2017 -- where everyone is still playing Overwatch, Borderlands, Halo, and DOOM 30+ years later. It's as if the OASIS came out and game developers just gave up. Since the movie doesn't take the time to really explain WHY these old franchises and 80's nostalgia are so prevalent, it feels shoehorned in and makes very little sense.

Nostalgia alone is why this movie is getting high ratings by viewers. Take off the nostalgia goggles and evaluate the movie for the story it tells and how it tells it. It wants to be a nostalgia driven, young adult dystopia movie like Hunger Games or Maze Runner but lacks the story chops to pull it off and relies on CGI as glue to hold together the weak narrative. Bear in mind that this is just a view of the movie on its own merits. If I really wanted to do a deep dive comparing it to the book, well, that would take far too long. Suffice to say, if you liked the book and are expecting the book, you'll be disappointed. Especially if you're a fan of Ogden Morrow's character from the book.… Expand
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moviemitch96Mar 29, 2018
I first want to start off by saying that I had no idea this was based off a book until after I got home from seeing this and read some other users' reviews on this, many of whom had read the book claimed that this film wasn't as good as theI first want to start off by saying that I had no idea this was based off a book until after I got home from seeing this and read some other users' reviews on this, many of whom had read the book claimed that this film wasn't as good as the book. Having never read it, I must say that I really enjoyed this for the most part and all of its numerous little hints, winks, references, etc. to countless other films, games, pop culture icons and phenomenons, etc. It did however become somewhat predictable and ridiculous at times, but the overall amount of fun I had with this film made up for that for the most part. Overall, it's got so many fun little details and moments packed into it that you'd be hard-pressed to find anyone who doesn't find at least a little bit of fun and enjoyment in this colorful and zany nostalgia trip.… Expand
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johnem95Mar 29, 2018
Light on character development, but heavy in nostalgic euphoria. A must-rewatch to catch all of its Easter eggs.
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BuggynelsonApr 1, 2018
Where do I start with this piece of garbage. How you could turn a great book into an average movie, only Spielberg knows. An exciting story has been traded for flashy cgi scenes and cringe worthy acting from all cast members. If you are a fanWhere do I start with this piece of garbage. How you could turn a great book into an average movie, only Spielberg knows. An exciting story has been traded for flashy cgi scenes and cringe worthy acting from all cast members. If you are a fan of the novel you will likely leave disappointed or indifferent at best.… Expand
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yuvalMar 29, 2018
Loved it! a non stop rollercoaster. The book adaptation is quite loose and taking that into account results in a well deserved version. Not to be missed!
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ellipsis01Apr 12, 2018
Unfortunately I read the book before seeing the movie. The movie was so bad compared to the book. A huge disappointment.
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MrMovieBuffApr 2, 2018
'Ready Player One' is the most entertaining, most fun, and most visually stunning movies in 2018, and I loved every minute of it. Directed by Steven Spielberg - at 71 years old - he shows that he hasn't lost any of that old magic. He returns'Ready Player One' is the most entertaining, most fun, and most visually stunning movies in 2018, and I loved every minute of it. Directed by Steven Spielberg - at 71 years old - he shows that he hasn't lost any of that old magic. He returns to thrilling sci-fi adventures where a group of young kids explore a world of wonder and endless possibilities. The year is 2045, and like most recent Hollywood blockbusters, the future is doomed. We meet a young boy named Wade Watts (Tye Sheridan), he says his name is like that because his deceased father thought it would be like a cool superhero name like "Peter Parker" and "Bruce Banner" (and the references don't stop there). Due to society being so stricken and misery populating the world, he often escapes into the virtual reality world known as "The Oasis". The VR goggles enter him into his Avatar named "Parzival", and the world of the Oasis is absolutely crafted in such a stunning way, you feel immersed and almost lost in its universe. The great mind behind the virtual world of the Oasis is James Halliday (Mark Rylance), who developed this feature over a decade before, to stop people from focusing too much on the harsh and economically struck reality, and escape to a world where they can feel free to be whatever they want. However, since Halliday died a few years back, he posted a video stating that he has left an Easter Egg somewhere deep within the Oasis, and that there are three keys to collect, in order to retrieve the egg. It's a race, and everyone begins to compete. And it is there that we meet our main antagonist of the film, Nolan Sorrento (Ben Mendelsohn) who wants the egg for himself so that the Oasis can belong to him. And he will stop at nothing to make sure that he gets there first. Spielberg adapts this novel from Ernest Cline and uses many of the pop-culture references well... from "Back to the Future", "King Kong" to "The Iron Giant", they're all in there for a reason. Not to add to our nostalgic enjoyment. This is Steven Spielberg's most exciting adventure since 'Minority Report' (2002), it's fast, always moving, and you're never bored watching it. I felt like a child again watching this movie as it's been so long since Spielberg has made a blockbuster movie. Yes, I absolutely loved 'Lincoln' (2012) as well as 'Bridge of Spies' (2015), but 'Ready Player One' is what Spielberg used to be, and he should continue to make more films like this. I can't wait to see it again.… Expand
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diegonelliApr 7, 2018
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Personally, one of the few cases where I liked the film more than the book. I was really happy to see that they didn't kill off Daito! The 5 together were like a squad goals, which wasn't there in the book.… Expand
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RaverenApr 5, 2018
Ready Player One is simply a fantastic film, bulging at its seams with visually stunning scenes and references that make any 20 to 40 somethings giddy with nostalgic delight.
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MasterRileyMar 29, 2018
Ready Player One is set in a near future world where people immerse themselves in a virtual world known as "The Oasis" in order to escape the decaying conditions of the real world. The creator of the Oasis has died and has hidden an easterReady Player One is set in a near future world where people immerse themselves in a virtual world known as "The Oasis" in order to escape the decaying conditions of the real world. The creator of the Oasis has died and has hidden an easter egg in the Oasis. The finder of this easter egg will become the new owner of the Oasis and will be given riches upon their imagination. We follow Wade Watts, an active player in the Oasis, as he tries to find the easter egg and win the prize. The movie has a lot of cool references to pop culture, including classic video games and movies. A lot of the movie is spent in the Oasis allowing for a lot of fun and interesting characters to be portrayed. The movie has a lot of fun high paced action sequences and has a good overall story. It is a movie that gamers will definitely enjoy for all the references, but even non-gamers can find a lot to enjoy about it as well.… Expand
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GasflixReviewsMar 31, 2018
With a lot of pop culture references, most of them used in service of the plot, Ready Player One is Spielberg's love letter to pop culture and 80's references. Incredible action sequences and special effects but an overall lack of characterWith a lot of pop culture references, most of them used in service of the plot, Ready Player One is Spielberg's love letter to pop culture and 80's references. Incredible action sequences and special effects but an overall lack of character development, RPO is a film that doesn't disappoint and doesn't get boring.… Expand
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TheRatingForestApr 8, 2018
Ready Player One was the best movie I have ever seen. It's a big hit and the #1 movie for me ever! Wade Watts is on a journey in the OASIS to find an easter egg. He needs three keys to get it. RPO was a big hit. Ready Player One is great!!!
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LivingTribunalMay 19, 2018
It was like a dream. More you know, more fun you get. Steven Spielberg successfully created this new world and used it efficiently. I really liked it when I saw 'The Shining' scenes in it. When I watched this movie in 4D, I felt like watchingIt was like a dream. More you know, more fun you get. Steven Spielberg successfully created this new world and used it efficiently. I really liked it when I saw 'The Shining' scenes in it. When I watched this movie in 4D, I felt like watching Avatar or The Matrix first time. CGI was even better than Infinity War and movements were smooth. If you didn't watch it in theater, bad for you...… Expand
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Wade_WattsMay 30, 2018
Tracers butt in this movie was very thick. 10/10 Would watch again. So accurate to the real butt in overwatch.
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drake22Mar 29, 2018
Not bad I guess.

It's a pretty movie. Some genuinely funny moments. It's great to see cyberpunk, video games, and VR represented in a mainstream movie. Product tie-ins / references are fun. Acting wasn't bad. Writing wasn't noticeably bad.Not bad I guess.

It's a pretty movie.
Some genuinely funny moments.
It's great to see cyberpunk, video games, and VR represented in a mainstream movie.
Product tie-ins / references are fun.
Acting wasn't bad.
Writing wasn't noticeably bad.

Really strains the limits for suspension of disbelief, both in terms of the technology and the world built in the movie.
Plot is predictable, unoriginal, and shallow.
No real reason to care about any of the characters.
Feels rushed, especially the love story.
Scope is way too big.

Not worth paying movie theater prices.
Probably worth renting at home or watching on Netflix.

Excited to see someone else make a (hopefully good) adaptation of Snow Crash if this movie sells well.… Expand
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rpg4lifeApr 7, 2018
See this score honestly blows my mind.... This was the best movie ive watched in a very long time. The acting was great, it was funny with no forced comedy like I felt was in Thor, and I love the story. Not to mention the ridiculous amountSee this score honestly blows my mind.... This was the best movie ive watched in a very long time. The acting was great, it was funny with no forced comedy like I felt was in Thor, and I love the story. Not to mention the ridiculous amount of movie and video game easter eggs you see in it. Im sure ill watch it a few more times and catch more I missed. All I have to say is highly entertaining and a must see in theaters!… Expand
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MegaCritic24Apr 1, 2018
1. Extremely cliche storyline - boy meets girl, learns important life lessons, fights corporate greed - executed so horribly, that the movie becomes very sappy, very quick.

2. First action sequence is wonderful, but the rest are very, very1. Extremely cliche storyline - boy meets girl, learns important life lessons, fights corporate greed - executed so horribly, that the movie becomes very sappy, very quick.

2. First action sequence is wonderful, but the rest are very, very mediocre. It is not the blast that some people say it is.

3. The movie is advertised as a gamer's film, but it really isn't. The game world of Oasis in which much of the movie takes place is really not impressive at all, either in content or in visuals. And a surprisingly large portion of the movie takes place in the real world of the dystopian future, which is designed equally badly.


4. Humour is flat and surprisingly childish.

Conclusion: A cinematic version of the "How do you do, fellow kids?", created by an old master who seems out of practice.… Expand
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ledaumasMar 29, 2018
For the first 20 minutes, I thought I would not be able to enjoy or understand this movie and that it was a movie for young people who like video games, like our grandchildern. But I was wrong. As senior citizens, my boyfriend and I enjoyedFor the first 20 minutes, I thought I would not be able to enjoy or understand this movie and that it was a movie for young people who like video games, like our grandchildern. But I was wrong. As senior citizens, my boyfriend and I enjoyed the premise very much along with the references from the late 70’s to 80’s, which we lived through. I can see how a society who’s depressed and discouraged would use a fantasy world to escape from reality. Yes, this film is why we go to the movies. It was entertaining!… Expand
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The_T-10Mar 29, 2018
If you're a movie junkie, this is a great movie for you. If you're a gamer, this is even better for you. If you're that type of person who loves drowning in nostalgia, 80's-90's pop cultures, and a movie & game lover, this might be the bestIf you're a movie junkie, this is a great movie for you. If you're a gamer, this is even better for you. If you're that type of person who loves drowning in nostalgia, 80's-90's pop cultures, and a movie & game lover, this might be the best movie of the century for you. Best parts: The Overlook Hotel, Chucky, the stunning visuals, Mark Rylance. (Can't help but add this: teary Tye Sheridan looked awfully similar to Miles Teller crying while J.K. Simmons foul-mouthing him)

Worst parts: Third act's dragging pace.… Expand
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SwittersMar 30, 2018
Not a fan. At all. Wooden acting, lack of character development, and loses all of the spirit that made the book a best seller. Even if I had never read the book, I would have thought it was a mess of a movie. Such a wasted opportunity.
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fzlevyMar 29, 2018
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Just a shame! If you've read the book, do not waste your time or your money on it. It has the same title, and perhaps the same beginning and end (except for Z's encounter with Art3mis), but an entirely different story. For example, how do they find the first key in the movie? In a car race? What the **** And neither the characters nor the story are well explored or developed. Just a shame...… Expand
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Cs3kaMar 29, 2018
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Tracer and Reaper are dancing while listening the musci Stain' Alive. This movie is perfect.If you dont like it it's because you are too old (sorry :( it probably sucks to be you)… Expand
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RenMauriceMar 30, 2018
Goes to Ready Player 11
The work of the Masters, transporting, good story. Gunna gonna c this 1 Imax time God willing.
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rsherman68Mar 29, 2018
This movie was awesome. I am 50 (well in three weeks) and my wife (42) and two sons (12,11) all loved it. From all the nostalgia of yesteryear to the credible vision of the future (good and bad) it soared. Hey, let's face it, how a moviesThis movie was awesome. I am 50 (well in three weeks) and my wife (42) and two sons (12,11) all loved it. From all the nostalgia of yesteryear to the credible vision of the future (good and bad) it soared. Hey, let's face it, how a movies strikes you, much like booze and music, depends a lot on how you feel at that precise moment...and for me that moment was as soon Ready Player One began. Really wish there was an easter egg at the end of the credit roll though....would have made sense.… Expand
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brendan_jwhiteMar 29, 2018
Ready Player One is as exciting as a blockbuster can be offering thrills around every corner with a beautifully-created virtual world at the centre of it. The ensemble cast is great and the film is filled (for the most part) with littleReady Player One is as exciting as a blockbuster can be offering thrills around every corner with a beautifully-created virtual world at the centre of it. The ensemble cast is great and the film is filled (for the most part) with little references rather than the direct references that the book takes. The film can seem a little rushed at the start in setting the world and the final act can feel a little prolonged but that all doesn’t matter when the story gets tied up perfectly in Spielberg-fashion.

Steven Spielberg took what I thought would be an unfilmable book and created a magical world, full to the brim of pop culture references that everyone can enjoy. Who really doubted Spielberg though?… Expand
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inopinatusMar 30, 2018
The director abandons the source material early on in favour of a nauseating litany of pop-culture references, overblown action sequences and cliched plot devices. Ironically, given the storyline, Mr Spielberg's artistic repertoire has notThe director abandons the source material early on in favour of a nauseating litany of pop-culture references, overblown action sequences and cliched plot devices. Ironically, given the storyline, Mr Spielberg's artistic repertoire has not significantly advanced since the 1980s, and this is obvious in the appallingly stereotyped portrayal of the Bad Guy and of the Girl Interest - but most clearly thrown into shade by the cinematic quotations from the far more sophisticated Stanley Kubrick. The actors are never given space to breathe, the character development is paper-thin, and every performance is therefore hackneyed to the point of cringeworthiness. If you have read the book, this film will appall you, and if you have not read the book, there is no reason to see this film.… Expand
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thingamajigglyMar 29, 2018
Wow. What a massive disappointment. If you read the book Ready Player One for the love of God don't see the movie. It's a train wreck. I mean, I know that things get cut and storylines can change when they make a movie from a book, butWow. What a massive disappointment. If you read the book Ready Player One for the love of God don't see the movie. It's a train wreck. I mean, I know that things get cut and storylines can change when they make a movie from a book, but there is no excuse for this monstrosity. Barely any references to anything in the book: no Dungeons and Dragons, no Max Headroom, barely any 80's music or references to 80's movies, no Joust, no Ferris Beuller, no Monty Python, no Blade Runner, barely any old school video games... The quests all changed, the hints changed, the locations all changed. Ugh. Ernest Cline should be ashamed of what he helped create in this screenplay. He sold out.… Expand
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spddrcrMar 29, 2018
If you haven't read the book you will LOVE this movie, on the other hand if you loved the book you will loathe this movie. I was a fan of the book when it first was released, being an 80's kid and all the book was a nostalgic love affair ofIf you haven't read the book you will LOVE this movie, on the other hand if you loved the book you will loathe this movie. I was a fan of the book when it first was released, being an 80's kid and all the book was a nostalgic love affair of the 80's and 90's. The movie not so much, it seemed shifted towards the 2000's millenial era with scraps of the 80's and 90's left over. Everything that made this such a great story in book form has been lost on the movie.
I will say it is a beautiful movie visually with the way it melds 3d animation and real film together into a seamless vision, and the sound design is really good as well. I kept hearing music from all these other great Spielberg movies being mixed among new stuff.
I just can't get over how hollywood keeps screwing up these great book when they make them into movies.… Expand
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oldstuffMar 29, 2018
Different from the book. Visually stunning, pop culture references galore and some absolutely amazing set-pieces. I had very high expectations for this film and it had me smiling from start to finish. Does it lack a bit of heart? Perhaps butDifferent from the book. Visually stunning, pop culture references galore and some absolutely amazing set-pieces. I had very high expectations for this film and it had me smiling from start to finish. Does it lack a bit of heart? Perhaps but it just has so much going on that you're just swept along for the ride. Spielberg is the only director that could have had a crack at the adaptation and he's done a fantastic job overall. Love it!… Expand
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superman88mbMar 29, 2018
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This was an epic movie in all accounts. Great action, soundtrack, CGI and story. I enjoyed every second of the film along with my 5 year old and wife. The trolls that are crying or being negative because its not exactly like the book most likely did not even watch it. Jurassic Park was not as great the novel or followed the story exactly but was one hell of a classic. This is the same.… Expand
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Jess_HillMar 30, 2018
Pehaps one of the most anticipated blockbusters of the year, with Spielberg at the helm, this is a film which had a very high bar. In all fairness, it could never have fully lived up to the hype as the novel on which it is based is far tooPehaps one of the most anticipated blockbusters of the year, with Spielberg at the helm, this is a film which had a very high bar. In all fairness, it could never have fully lived up to the hype as the novel on which it is based is far too difficult to fully realise on screen. Therefore, my expectations were tempered by the knowledge that it would be unreasonable to expect the film to cover everything. What I wasn't expecting was a film that failed to cover virtually any aspect of the novel with anything more than a thin veneer of respect for the source material. There is spectacle to be enjoyed here, though it is often visually cluttered, and the lighting fast pace holds the audiences interest. However, the script of merely sufficient, the soundtrack isn't as iconic as needs to be, the plot lacks all depth, and this fails to address any of the myriad social, gender, class, and economic commentary that made the novel so engaging. The basic concept of the novel is there, but the lack of complexity and thematic interest means this is never elevated above the superficial, making for a hollow and unsatisfying experience. 4.78/10… Expand
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guilhermefdiasMar 29, 2018
As a gamer, this movie was tribute to all of us. I could feel the movie was made by people who UNDERSTAND what a gamer is, appreciate and respect it. Is huge honor to all of us, and for those who are not familiar with the gaming world.
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4Nick3Mar 29, 2018
Ready Player One is without a doubt one of the best movies of the year, for the very reason that it stands out from the crowd. I could’ve not been more entertained when watching this film, there are next to zero sluggish moments and partsReady Player One is without a doubt one of the best movies of the year, for the very reason that it stands out from the crowd. I could’ve not been more entertained when watching this film, there are next to zero sluggish moments and parts will you will turn your head way. Although the casting could have been better, this movie still has parts where you will go “wow” that’s some really good acting. But apart from that, Ready Player One is absolutely beautiful because of the gorgeous CGI this movie has to offer. The Story (the most important aspect) is very well thought out, but with that comes some confusion and parts that will have you maybe asking your friend what’s going on; other than that: the story is very good and very fun. “Ready Player One” would fall under the “Amazing” category.… Expand
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SEROJApr 16, 2018
Even though it was really well accepted by the major audience. Personally i was annoyed by the acting, the average plot and probably one of the worst movies from Spielberg FOR ME. Such a predictable and pathetic story.. as a gamer i wasEven though it was really well accepted by the major audience. Personally i was annoyed by the acting, the average plot and probably one of the worst movies from Spielberg FOR ME. Such a predictable and pathetic story.. as a gamer i was really disappointed. I was also really offended from the Iron Giant representation, because i'm a huge fan and i think they totally ruined it!… Expand
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ScienceAdvisorMar 31, 2018
Flashy CGI cannot distract from the fact this is a Michael Bay-esque movie, that uses a large key labelled "nostalgia" instead of "FX". With far too little connection to the audience, this is a time waster, not the blockbuster it is beingFlashy CGI cannot distract from the fact this is a Michael Bay-esque movie, that uses a large key labelled "nostalgia" instead of "FX". With far too little connection to the audience, this is a time waster, not the blockbuster it is being championed as.… Expand
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PeabarterApr 1, 2018
I enjoyed this movie for what it is was, a CGI filled extravaganza that gives homage to movies and games alike. The CGI world was entertaining and packed full of great visuals. The only thing that bothered me was the difficulty inI enjoyed this movie for what it is was, a CGI filled extravaganza that gives homage to movies and games alike. The CGI world was entertaining and packed full of great visuals. The only thing that bothered me was the difficulty in connecting with the virtual avatars of the main characters. Their human counterparts show up a bit late in the movie. Go see this at a true 70 mm IMAX theater if you can which is what I did. It adds so much to the experience. I got home and felt so nostalgic for Spielberg, who has been entertaining me since I saw Jaws in the theaters, that my son and I watched Raiders of the Lost Ark.… Expand
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DrachmaliusMar 29, 2018
I never read the book, but this movie was awesome! Anyone disappointed with the most recent Star Wars should give this a chance. The references aren't as in your face or distracting as the marketing makes it seem, the movie has an internalI never read the book, but this movie was awesome! Anyone disappointed with the most recent Star Wars should give this a chance. The references aren't as in your face or distracting as the marketing makes it seem, the movie has an internal logic to it that will make sense once you see it. Honestly, it was refreshing to see a modern Action-Adventure that is told with the classic format. There's a hero and a group of his friends trying to take down a clear-cut villain. Its a setup we've seen many times before, but with a new spin. Great fun all around, I'm gonna go back and see it again this weekend! Don't listen to the haters or critics who are out of touch with reality, they're all probably working for IOI.… Expand
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FolderMathMar 30, 2018
I thought it was a standard, run-of-the-mill action film. Not good, not bad. Mark Rylance (James Halliday) was by far the best actor, everyone else was a tad annoying. I wasn't a huge fan of the book, but I did see this movie with someone whoI thought it was a standard, run-of-the-mill action film. Not good, not bad. Mark Rylance (James Halliday) was by far the best actor, everyone else was a tad annoying. I wasn't a huge fan of the book, but I did see this movie with someone who was a big fan of the book, and she didn't really like it either. Details and plot are definitely tinkered around with, which I didn't mind too much. What most bothered me was how superficial it felt, and how the premise of having everyone in the world logged into a video game is never explored past a cliche-laden generalization of the entire situation. Besides that, I could have used more good 80's music, and the CGI wasn't bad, but it just got too excessive for me. See it if you want some moderately satisfying entertainment, and nothing else.… Expand
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D00mM4r1n3Mar 29, 2018
A poorly written 3rd act brings down the experience. General audiences unfamiliar with the videogame and anime characters throughout will be left aloof. Great for kids though.
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RattazustraMar 29, 2018
The movie as a whole as an enjoyable experience. It was funny and entertaining and I did not regret watching it.
However, the movie is also exceptionally parasitic. It feeds on content and pop culture created by far greater writers, visualsThe movie as a whole as an enjoyable experience. It was funny and entertaining and I did not regret watching it.
However, the movie is also exceptionally parasitic. It feeds on content and pop culture created by far greater writers, visuals from significantly more competent designers and narrative from better authors. The world itself only carries the story the movie tells and it only manages to do so because the story is light and thin as a feather.
In my opinion it is a decent children's movie that is tailored to be easily watchable for adults. The visuals are quite good and the special effects blend well. It is, however, no masterpiece in no way whatsoever. It will sink below and beneath almost every cultural reference that it has exploited to boost itself with third party content.… Expand
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Rebecca31Apr 1, 2018
Definitely the most ambitious Spielberg movie made in recent years. Let's face it, the only reason everyone is being unnecessarily kind to Ready Player One is Steven Spielberg. Starring numerous characters from games and movies that you love,Definitely the most ambitious Spielberg movie made in recent years. Let's face it, the only reason everyone is being unnecessarily kind to Ready Player One is Steven Spielberg. Starring numerous characters from games and movies that you love, ie the second reason everyone is loving Ready Player One. The visuals look great but for me it just felt too much like a never ending video game cutscene that I couldn't skip.

Set in a dystopian 2045, the only way people cope is by escaping into OASIS, a virtual reality created by James Halliday (Mark Rylance) where the only limit is your imagination. After Halliday's death he has left a series of challenges that will lead the players to an Easter egg which will give the player who finds it his fortune and control of the game. Wade Watts (Tye Sheridan) is just one of the many people who spends most of his time in the OASIS desperately trying to win the digital Easter egg. Every scene is an assault on the eyes, there is so much to take in you spend the majority of the movie preoccupied with spotting reference upon reference. I'm not going to lie, I loved seeing the Iron Giant, and the DeLorean on the big screen. Not to mention the references to Alien, Superman, Jurassic Park etc. and I absolutely loved that sequence about the Shining. Brilliant, well thought out and entertaining. Yet that's all Ready Player One is, everything you loved as a kid brought together in one film. If you strip away the nostalgia and references you're left with a story you've seen done countless times before. The good guys going up against the evil corporate suits, because if the they win it's game over man. All the nostalgia is constantly in your face to distract you from how ridiculous the main characters look. Cartoonish avatars that just couldn't get me to stop seeing them as generic video game characters. Ready Player One doesn't feel like a film, it feels like a game, only you're not playing it, you're watching someone else play it. Recommended for all the gamers and/or Spielberg fans.… Expand
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MindglowMar 29, 2018
I haven't read the book. I'm a huge nerd and 80s/90s fan and I love Stranger Things (80s callbacks). All the references and nods in the movie got tiring by about halfway through, I thought. There is a story here but it's so cliché andI haven't read the book. I'm a huge nerd and 80s/90s fan and I love Stranger Things (80s callbacks). All the references and nods in the movie got tiring by about halfway through, I thought. There is a story here but it's so cliché and predictable. The movie has good effects and some cool action scenes so it's entertaining enough but it never goes further than that because it plays it so safe.

What I don't understand is why there are so many critics and users giving video game movies bad rep because they are close to the source material (ie feels like a game) though I don't think I've seen another movie resembling a video game as much as this and it has quite a high score (no pun)? Is it because the name of the director, purely? Cause what this movie contains is as many references and easter eggs as there are stars in the sky and the story is as basic and "ticking the boxes" as it gets. It makes sure it doesn't step on any toes anywhere in the world and it doesn't dare to go outside the box. It's a shame because it could've been so much more!… Expand
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eagleeyevikingApr 6, 2018
Steven Speilberg directs a terrific adaptation of Ernest Cline's novel of the same name, with brisk pacing, and terrific action. The characters are forgettable (so is the film), but it's okay to past-time with.
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LeoKearseApr 5, 2018
This film is like watching someone else playing a video game. There are two sections that are imaginative and engaging (when they enter the Shining and the "real world" chase/loyalty centre scene) but much of this film is spent watching cgiThis film is like watching someone else playing a video game. There are two sections that are imaginative and engaging (when they enter the Shining and the "real world" chase/loyalty centre scene) but much of this film is spent watching cgi characters zooming around like a PlayStation cut scene. There's no real depth or involvement to it because the characters are underwritten, the plot is clunky (there are several "why on earth would they do that?" moments) and I felt emotionally uninvested in anyone on screen. There's no jeopardy because everything looks CGI and you know EXACTLY how the plot will unfold. Yes, there are lots of references to 80s pop culture - I don't see why this makes the film better? This film could do with more dimensions in its plot and characters and fewer dimensions visually. And it was almost two and a half hours long. I was pretty bored by the end.… Expand
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gazzeberMar 29, 2018
I had my doubts about this film after seeing the trailers but, thanks to movie pass, I decided to give this film a chance. Yet another book adaptation, "Ready Player One" turned out to be a solid film through and through. Having never readI had my doubts about this film after seeing the trailers but, thanks to movie pass, I decided to give this film a chance. Yet another book adaptation, "Ready Player One" turned out to be a solid film through and through. Having never read the book I'm going to assume Steven Spielberg did his best to heed the source material. I would watch this again...for free of course but, a possible matinee price isn't bad to pay for a second showing.… Expand
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DroptheblockMay 3, 2018
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Really enjoyed this, choc full of pop culture. However its nowhere near as good as Ernest Cline's original novel upon which the film is based on… Expand
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JNOTRApr 5, 2018
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's not the best of Spielberg, but even so, this movie is pure entertainment.
The good: All references to pop culture that can be found, originality, the 140 minutes fly by and the CGI ("excellent" at the height of the movie "Avatar").
The bad: not get to empathize with the characters, villains very loose and the reason that motivates the main characters is poor.
The best: the "Shinning" scene. Woaw.
A show to see in the cinema and in 3D.… Expand
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egoBorderDec 31, 2019
This isn't really a movie, it's like an intelligence test. The more you like it, the dumber you are. Seriously just go spend an hour on DeviantArt and you'll be just as stimulated.
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DrewpoketMar 30, 2018
Es una buena película, llena de acción y referencias que te harán estar muy pendiente para pillarlas todas. Muy recomendable.
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DerekReideMar 11, 2019
It's a pleasant, sci-fi action movie. With all of its references to video games, movies, novels etc., it'll make any nerd happy throughout the movie. Spielberg really hits the nail on the simplicity of the plot and the movie follows the novelIt's a pleasant, sci-fi action movie. With all of its references to video games, movies, novels etc., it'll make any nerd happy throughout the movie. Spielberg really hits the nail on the simplicity of the plot and the movie follows the novel quite well.… Expand
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ajzeg01Sep 21, 2019
This movie was dumb, but cool. It had a stupid story with dumb characters, but I can’t help it, I’m a sucker for huge franchise crossover event films like Who Framed Roger Rabbit?, Wreck-It Ralph, and The LEGO Movie (the Batman one too)! JustThis movie was dumb, but cool. It had a stupid story with dumb characters, but I can’t help it, I’m a sucker for huge franchise crossover event films like Who Framed Roger Rabbit?, Wreck-It Ralph, and The LEGO Movie (the Batman one too)! Just seeing all these recognizable characters on screen all at once is great to have! I could rewatch this movie 5 times and still not catch them all! The animation was really well-done, but the live-action segments felt very dull in comparison. The comedy was hit or miss, but the action was thrilling! If you love pop culture, you’ll find at least some enjoyment in this movie. There is something for everyone here. As a whole, the movie is only okay, but I think that fact alone makes it one of the best book-to-movie adaptations ever made! The fact that director Steven Spielberg was able to make a decent movie out of a book where half of it was just the author listing things that he likes is AMAZING!! It’s worth a watch! Wreck-It Ralph and Scott Pilgrim vs The World are better, though.… Expand
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YoumustdienowMar 29, 2018
This is the best of Spielberg wrapped up into one greatest hits album. I don’t often say this, but this movie was very epic. Had a strong cast full of memorable scenes & characters. The story was brilliantly told in a 3 act format that scaledThis is the best of Spielberg wrapped up into one greatest hits album. I don’t often say this, but this movie was very epic. Had a strong cast full of memorable scenes & characters. The story was brilliantly told in a 3 act format that scaled deeper as things progressed. At times it felt refreshing & original, but still familar so audiences can relate if they don’t follow pop culture down to its roots. Fans of games, movies, & TV will be delighted since no stone is left unturned here. You got icons from all walks of genre ranging from anime, horror, sitcoms, monster movies, shooters, fighters, comedies, romance, & adventure. My only gripe is that Warner Bros continues to make all their modern day films in muted color paletes. The movie almost feels like it is in black & white at times. Blader Runner & Mad Max sequels seem to be their only vibrant movies in decades.… Expand
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JennyKat570Mar 29, 2018
Just really lame and goofy. The whole point was just to cash in on pop culture references to better stuff from years ago instead of trying to create a compelling story of its own. The visuals are impressive but chaotic, like they just threwJust really lame and goofy. The whole point was just to cash in on pop culture references to better stuff from years ago instead of trying to create a compelling story of its own. The visuals are impressive but chaotic, like they just threw everything they had onscreen instead in hopes of overwhelming you instead of trying to craft something distinct and precise.

I'm also getting pretty tired of stories about escaping into virtual worlds, I think that reflects a rather unhealthy attitude in this age of widespread video game and smartphone addiction.… Expand
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djneshMar 29, 2018
Expected a lot after reading a book and from Spielberg and I was pleasantly surprised by the movie. After crap release after release (and/or remake) from the "big names/franchises" this was breath of the fresh air.

Do not expect direct portExpected a lot after reading a book and from Spielberg and I was pleasantly surprised by the movie. After crap release after release (and/or remake) from the "big names/franchises" this was breath of the fresh air.

Do not expect direct port from the book tho, which is a good thing. Definitely my contender for the top spots for this year (which, depends on Deadpool 2).… Expand
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shoulderoforionMar 29, 2018
The entire premise of the original work was the the main protagonist was a fat unattractive nerd, not a teen heartthrob with an internet connection. It's the whole point of the work.
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MatiGXMar 29, 2018
It is a magnificent movie in every way. An incredible visual spectacle. For any lover of geek culture, this will be one of the best movies. Many incredible references and a spectacular work by Steven Spielberg.
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JDDallas1Apr 8, 2018
LOVED this movie!! The MOST fun I've had this year..Thor:Ragnorok/SpiderMan:Homecoming/1st Guardians of Galaxy all 10s for me as well..but THIS was even more original..truly A BLAST!
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Megajohn01Mar 29, 2018
Is it an exact recreation of the novel? No, but what novel is. The film managed to retain the heart and themes that are present in the novel while delivering a nostalgia fueled adventure. Goodies meets Willy Wonka and I love it!!!
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Strontium_dogMar 29, 2018
Fantastic fun, a great shift from the book, using the same levels of nostalgia but with a different set of pop culture references. The action scenes were mind blowing with some good lighthearted comedy too. For me only Sorento let down theFantastic fun, a great shift from the book, using the same levels of nostalgia but with a different set of pop culture references. The action scenes were mind blowing with some good lighthearted comedy too. For me only Sorento let down the movie. I feel both IRL and in the Oasis he was a weak character.… Expand
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Davrosdaleks1Mar 29, 2018
To be honest, if I didn't have Moviepass, I probably wouldn't have seen this in the theater, but I'm so glad I did.

Spielberg has recaptured the old magic he had with films like Jurassic Park and Raiders of the Lost Ark. This movie isTo be honest, if I didn't have Moviepass, I probably wouldn't have seen this in the theater, but I'm so glad I did.

Spielberg has recaptured the old magic he had with films like Jurassic Park and Raiders of the Lost Ark. This movie is straight-up fun. The entire virtual world in this film looks great, is inventive, and feels fully realized. (Heck the real-world dystopian future also looks pretty nice.) It's also a lot funnier than I expected too.

Yes, a few parts are rushed, some parts of the future world leave you asking questions, and a coupld of supporting characters are introduced too quickly and weakly, but ultimately these are minor issues compared to the strength of the film.

I highly recommend this.… Expand
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dkah7777Mar 30, 2018
Good good. As a gamer, this movie was tribute to all of us. I could But, is it fun
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WiscoJoeApr 12, 2018
Sterile, insipid, and entirely phony, 'Ready Player One' is a simulacrum of far superior films, Spielberg and otherwise. The movie (full-length cutscene?) works best when it embraces its artifice and dives deep into an uncanny valley that hasSterile, insipid, and entirely phony, 'Ready Player One' is a simulacrum of far superior films, Spielberg and otherwise. The movie (full-length cutscene?) works best when it embraces its artifice and dives deep into an uncanny valley that has never looked and felt more canny. The actors are mostly bland, overly-pretty, flatly sincere agents of wish-fulfillment, except for an incredibly realized performance from Mark Rylance and a much-welcomed late appearance from Lena Waithe. The nostalgic score is dreadfully out-of-place, doing its best to recreate the schmaltzy John Williams retro glow of early Spielberg but instead contrasting badly with the post-apocalyptic trappings and the implied social commentary. And that's the ultimate problem with this visually stunning but half-baked movie: it is too caught up in its own manufactured nostalgia to have any concern for the present or the future. That inherent conflict between sentimentality and forward-progress is essential to the underlying story, but here it is rendered into a meandering mush more concerned with expensive "gee-whiz" effects and cheap "awwww"-inducing pop culture references.… Expand
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LPWaffleManApr 1, 2018
It's great to watch from the multiple pop culture references and action scenes but is brought down by the average plot and terrible dialogue.
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EpidoxApr 1, 2018
One cannot deny the quality of CGI and intensity of the action scenes, but if you are interested in a movie with engaging characters you care about, a story that will keep you invested, this movie will leave a sour taste in your mouth.One cannot deny the quality of CGI and intensity of the action scenes, but if you are interested in a movie with engaging characters you care about, a story that will keep you invested, this movie will leave a sour taste in your mouth. Shallow as a puddle, full of awful tropes.… Expand
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VorNamorMar 31, 2018
To be honest, I am more disappointed rather than pleased. Regardless of whole visual part (which is of course splendid) main plot is really weak. Real world and Oasis are explained too short. The same is about all characters, including JamesTo be honest, I am more disappointed rather than pleased. Regardless of whole visual part (which is of course splendid) main plot is really weak. Real world and Oasis are explained too short. The same is about all characters, including James Halliday . The second part of film goes too fast and slightly. Also second part has a lot of contrived coincidence most of which look really dummy. Characters appear just out of a blue without any representation. As far as I think, They had to make the trilogy – one film for each key. Main music theme must be Player One by Machinae Supremacy. 6 of 10.… Expand
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HTGamerApr 14, 2018
Ready Player One is a giant MMO virtual reality game presented in a movie format. This movie's got the same spirit like ET, The Goonies and other classic kid fantasy movies, but despite Steven Spielberg's direction it's not great. ReadyReady Player One is a giant MMO virtual reality game presented in a movie format. This movie's got the same spirit like ET, The Goonies and other classic kid fantasy movies, but despite Steven Spielberg's direction it's not great. Ready Player One is by far the worst Spielberg film I've ever watched.

Ready Player One's story, plot, dialogue and characters are absolute trash and cheesy AF. It's a chaotic mess of some random teenagers who save the virtual world, mixed with tons of even more random pop culture references that don't make any sense. Garbage films such as "2012" did a far better job in those departments. The final part of the movie can only be described as a big, lame and messy "raid", according to the established MMORPG terms.

Ready Player One's production values are astonishingly high, and the exploration of videogame concepts such as Easter Eggs, Exploits, Glitches, Power-Ups and Extra Life was a nice surprise for me. But ultimately Ready Player One is a bad CGI movie where the physical actors aren't even shown for 90% of the running time. Steven Spielberg may be Hollywood's greatest ever fairy tale cinematographer, but with this one he missed the target.… Expand
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JoeCoolAug 3, 2018
First half of the movie was great and visuals are top notch, the second half was not only too long, but actually laughably bad at times and then kinda turned into a cheap kids movie. Sticking it with a 6 for the good fun and the references toFirst half of the movie was great and visuals are top notch, the second half was not only too long, but actually laughably bad at times and then kinda turned into a cheap kids movie. Sticking it with a 6 for the good fun and the references to the old days I guess.
Still it's quite an enjoyable movie. I'd probably like to see again, as long as I don't have to sit through it until the end.… Expand
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EludiumQ36Aug 9, 2018
The great VR CGI hits you right off the bat but so does the endless, oh-no-I-think-I-need-to-take-notes exposition! Seriously, they basically read us a user guide to the movie! And, of course, the much heralded soundtrack which is basically aThe great VR CGI hits you right off the bat but so does the endless, oh-no-I-think-I-need-to-take-notes exposition! Seriously, they basically read us a user guide to the movie! And, of course, the much heralded soundtrack which is basically a greatest hits of the 80s playlist. Again, seriously, how much did THAT cost in licensing fees?! And 15-mins in I'm getting the first bit of too-muchery, during the wreck-every-sec opening race where Parzival, aka Z, is tailing Artemis and is just so fortunate to be able to pick up all the players' coins who crash near him, while he miraculously escapes the mayhem around him, yeh, ok, it's like this then. The animated characters are derivatives of those in "Avatar", so I guess they licensed that tech, too. Keep in mind that anyone can be anything, species, gender, etc but our principals have chosen avatars that resemble them IRL, way to spoon feed us Spielberg. And it's kind of incongruent that Wade IRL is nerdy meek and a pushover but his alter ego, Parzival, is bold and assertive, so that doesn't track. And the Curator, a C3PO derivative, seeing a pattern here? Skipping to the end, it's filled with Spielberg's "Amazing Stories" material and the most blatant is when Parzival asks Halliday what he is and Halliday responds deflectively. While enigmatic to young 'uns, it's once again infuriatingly derivative and a wasted trope to any grownup. And finally, the final scene is a direct contradiction of that just described scene betw Z and Halliday. Oh, unexpected treat, TJ Miller (formerly of "Silicon Valley") as an awkwardly comedic I-Roc. Tieing this up, the VR CGI was decent enough but it didn't always track with reality and the overall plot was so very derivative that watching this qualifies as a rewatch of like five other films.… Expand
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The3AcademySinsAug 7, 2018
I legitimately fell asleep while watching this movie. It's inconsistent, boring, flashy, and completely lacking in substance. I can't believe that Steven Spielberg dropped the ball so hard on this one.
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RubenHopeMar 29, 2018
This film was **** awful. From the first minute on screen all we saw was product placement and references to other, better art. I was stunned to discover that Spielberg actually directed this. The dialogue was laughably poor throughout, theThis film was **** awful. From the first minute on screen all we saw was product placement and references to other, better art. I was stunned to discover that Spielberg actually directed this. The dialogue was laughably poor throughout, the plot was abundantly clear to even a **** idiot, which i'm assuming was Steven's target demographic. This film was designed to get nerds dicks hard. If that doesn't sound like a good way to spend TWO AND A HALF **** HOURS of your life, don't watch this. To be clear I like geek culture alot but Jesus Christ this film was a 2 and a half hour fanfiction, filled with unfunny jokes, retarded two dimensional cardboard character's and plot that took itself far too seriously one minute, and shat on it's artistic integrity the next. There is not a speck of originality iThis film was **** awful. From the first minute on screen all we saw was product placement and references to other, better art. I was stunned to discover that Spielberg actually directed this. The dialogue was laughably poor throughout, the plot was abundantly clear to even a **** idiot, which i'm assuming was Steven's target demographic. This film was designed to get nerds dicks hard. If that doesn't sound like a good way to spend TWO AND A HALF **** HOURS of your life, don't watch this. To be clear I like geek culture alot but Jesus Christ this film was a 2 and a half hour fanfiction, filled with unfunny jokes, retarded two dimensional cardboard character's and plot that took itself far too seriously one minute, and shat on it's artistic integrity the next. There is not a speck of originality in this film, just tired cliche's and dick sucking of geek culture. n this film, just tired cliche's and dick sucking of geek culture. Don't watch this movie.… Expand
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zlatanmazuidiMar 29, 2018
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MachosViktorApr 7, 2018
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Graceful story and adventure where you get into the game world in which you want to stay. Spielberg showed an impressive virtual world. Dream that lasts more than 2 hours. Love and courage. A film that will make me reconsider it at least 10 times.… Expand
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nhladkyApr 1, 2018
Spielberg took the plot line for each character from the book, popped it in a blender and pulled them from a hat. If you've read the book, or listened to the audio book, get ready, this is a major disappointment. If you have not been exposedSpielberg took the plot line for each character from the book, popped it in a blender and pulled them from a hat. If you've read the book, or listened to the audio book, get ready, this is a major disappointment. If you have not been exposed to the book in any form - you'll probably love it. The story line is the same general premise, but the gates don't reflect anything in the book, how they unlock the keys don't reflect anything in the book, and how the protagonist and antagonist interact is maimed by flipping character plot lines to different characters as mentioned before. IF you can get past those things and don't sit shaking your head in disbelief that this book was fodder for Spielberg to basically completely re-write, then you may enjoy this movie. If you can put those things behind, you will find that Spielberg created a video game of modern era out of older era games, but then changed all of those too. He managed to leave "Adventure" alone, and even managed to give Warren Robinette his due, though he literally murdered every other reference in the book. The animation was beautifully mastered to look like a video game, rather than real life. But the book makes it clear that the Oasis draws a new reality onto your retinas that is of such high quality, the real world seemed washed out. Spielberg failed to duplicate this as he decided to make all but a couple of scenes completely animated. Story lines. Had this movie followed the book, the final product would have not only had more socio-political impact, but he could have made something FAR greater than what I'm going to end by calling, garbage. No thank you Spielberg. Just because you can ruin a good book, doesn't mean you should use your creative license to do so. My final review is 3/10 because he gets about 3/10ths of the original content into the movie.. even though he murders it all the way through. Do yourself a favor - if you are going to watch this movie - promise yourself to never read the book - because you'll never see Spielberg in the same light again.… Expand
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smartassxMar 30, 2018
Great movie! Loved every min. of it. I would gladly re-watch it again. The updates they made to the movie from the book worked great to compress it to fit the movie format.
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PandaFromHell05Mar 29, 2018
Before you read this, I DID NOT READ THE BOOK, so this is based on the movie itself.

To be quite honest, there was a lot of hype surrounding this movie with a pretty exciting trailer. I looked at that trailer, and came to the conclusion thatBefore you read this, I DID NOT READ THE BOOK, so this is based on the movie itself.

To be quite honest, there was a lot of hype surrounding this movie with a pretty exciting trailer. I looked at that trailer, and came to the conclusion that it could go one of two ways. The film could be really good, or it could really suck and all the references would be gimmicks. Well, to be honest, I really enjoyed the movie. I felt the story was great with the shift to and from fantasy and reality. I loved the fact that I caught so many easter eggs along the way as well. I loved that it incorporated nostalgia and friendship into one movie, and those battle scenes though. I liked this movie so much it even brought a tear to my eye at one point. I feel as if this movie is something everyone can enjoy. Take your significant other, parents, friends, etc. to see it. I'm sure they'd love it as much as I did.… Expand
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KenmeiApr 6, 2018
For anyone who's actually read the book, be warned that this movie is SUCH a departure from the book that it's a brand new story with the same characters from the book. And even those characters are dramatically changed in certain aspects toFor anyone who's actually read the book, be warned that this movie is SUCH a departure from the book that it's a brand new story with the same characters from the book. And even those characters are dramatically changed in certain aspects to fit the movie flow, that being the best way to describe it. Clearly the story had to change up a bit to fit the way a movie works but fundamental things for the book are nowhere in sight here and the dramatic shift from the beginning of this movie to the beginning of the book really dropped the ball for me. Frankly, the movie seemed to say "how can we get the most recognizable characters from modern pop culture onto the screen and how many of them can we fit at one time" for every single scene in the movie. That was it's most important goal seemingly, to get the most references into one single movie as possible. Yes the visuals are nice and the CGI for this movie is very well done. I would definitely recommend to the people who go see this to read the book after they get done watching it. It's much different and much more dynamic then this turned out to be. I'm actually surprised Earnest Cline would allow this much to have been changed to fit the movie. Because I certainly did not like it because it was nothing like the book.… Expand
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Iky009Mar 31, 2018
From DeLorean, Kaira's bike from Akira, and a beautiful scene where it shows the entrance of a Gundam (Face the Classic Gundam Pqp ...), and stacks and piles of references, Ready Player One fulfills its role of fact, even though many thingsFrom DeLorean, Kaira's bike from Akira, and a beautiful scene where it shows the entrance of a Gundam (Face the Classic Gundam Pqp ...), and stacks and piles of references, Ready Player One fulfills its role of fact, even though many things have been modified, but Steven Spielberg manages to deliver a fun, visually stunning, action-packed, and clear and overflowing film of 80's pop culture tribute.… Expand
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