Ready Player One
Warner Bros. | Release Date: March 29, 2018
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skobbApr 4, 2018
A fabulous movie. Loved every minute of it. This thing operated on so many different levels, I don't even know where to begin.

Nevertheless, I must say: Not everyone will like it, partly because it's loud, complex, and exceptionallyA fabulous movie. Loved every minute of it. This thing operated on so many different levels, I don't even know where to begin.

Nevertheless, I must say: Not everyone will like it, partly because it's loud, complex, and exceptionally fast-moving. My wife asked me if she would enjoy it, and I had to say... probably not.

Nevertheless, If you're up for a rich cinematic experience and some visionary thinking about the future, this is your flick.… Expand
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sootzanyawMar 30, 2018
Ready Player One is gratifying and nostalgic, but far from being a masterpiece.
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HiroyuukiApr 1, 2018
best movie 2018, spot on Spielberg one of my top 3 favorite movie of all time. i am a video game addict and mmorpg player this movie has a lot of reference to VR, MMORPG, popculture i can watch this over and over again. 10/10
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Ra-QinMar 29, 2018
The 80’s are on my mind...just saw Ready Player One. It was outstanding, go see it. The book is my fave and others will back me up when I say it was as good as the book; any alterations made just added to the story instead of taking away fromThe 80’s are on my mind...just saw Ready Player One. It was outstanding, go see it. The book is my fave and others will back me up when I say it was as good as the book; any alterations made just added to the story instead of taking away from it.

GO SEE IT!… Expand
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TVJerryApr 3, 2018
Twenty-seven years in the future, people spend much of their time escaping into a virtual world. We spend half of this movie in that same animated experience (with lots of 80s cultural references). Part of the quest is fought by avatars,Twenty-seven years in the future, people spend much of their time escaping into a virtual world. We spend half of this movie in that same animated experience (with lots of 80s cultural references). Part of the quest is fought by avatars, while the humans create conflict back in reality. The visuals are sometimes dazzling and they move by really fast (lots of opportunities for freeze frames to look for Easter eggs). The story isn't unique: scrappy regular guys take on the powerful corp that wants to own the technology. The characters aren't especially original and the performances are nothing special (Mark Rylance is the only standout). There aren't lots of typical Spielberg touches (strong emotional connections, iconic moments), but he does keep it moving at a lively pace. BTW, this begs to be seen on the big screen because there's so much to see.… Expand
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norseApr 12, 2018
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Actually better than expected - the story and graphics are what makes this movie compelling. While neither surprising nor deep, the story is sufficiently interesting to keep the viewer engaged; the CGI is really what sells it, the visuals are awe inspiring.

The only let down in the storyline was the bridge right in the middle of the movie: so, his aunt and several others die, and the hero is momentarily emotionally impacted and then shrugs it all off and moves on? Ugh. Other than that, there are several deus ex mahina moments in which the timing is just too coincidentally perfect to work or when a long lost side character reappears and insinuated that they have been present throughout all along. Nonetheless, enjoyable, and with some great performances.… Expand
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Just1nsaneApr 3, 2018
Let me start of by saying yes I did not read the book. Im reviewing this movie as a movie and not comparing it to the book like every negative review on here. This movie is amazing, its visually stunning and the soundtrack is so good. ILet me start of by saying yes I did not read the book. Im reviewing this movie as a movie and not comparing it to the book like every negative review on here. This movie is amazing, its visually stunning and the soundtrack is so good. I really enjoyed the story line and characters as they are very much a gift from Steven Spielberg with that Spielberg magic. There is NOTHING wrong with this movie. This is why 10/10 times I never go by others reviews and I will walk into a movie and make my own judgment. Some people will not like the movies I like vise versa. I would say to anyone leaving a negative review because you read the book and your upset the book is not like the movie I would try to realize that there are lots of book to movie adaptations that are not like the movie. The author and Steven were the writers and worked together on the script. There are some elements that just dont work from book to movie. The book is very dark in lots of way from what im hearing so they had to change that to make it friendly to everyone. Honestly its a VERY well made movie.… Expand
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TwiTuDec 26, 2018
You know what really impressed me in this movie?
The severe lack of political correctness and other neoliberal propaganda.
It was just pure entertainment without trying to manipulate you into an agenda. Aside from that it perfectly capturedYou know what really impressed me in this movie?
The severe lack of political correctness and other neoliberal propaganda.
It was just pure entertainment without trying to manipulate you into an agenda.

Aside from that it perfectly captured the video/computer game and pop culture. And that with an old director as Steven Spielberg. That also impressed me a lot.
The thing is, the references and homages arent cheesy or unfunny, like from someone who never understood this culture, but they actually make sense and make you laugh, they also reflect the gaming culture right now with all its ups and downs. At some point, when a bridge collapsed, I was so immersed that I thought to myself "just build a bridge like in Fortnite!". But of course, Fortnite wasnt that well known when this movie was made. :)

Someone who is a gamer and pop culture fan himself wrote this script. And he didnt care about irrelevant PC! Because he knew that people play games and watch movies because they want to escape the dishonest and manipulative reality we have.… Expand
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cag345Apr 2, 2018
A film without equal that shows once again the incredible talent of Steven Spielberg as director. The story submerges several references to the 80s in an ingenious way and projects a fun and exciting story.
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drlowdonApr 4, 2018
Based on Ernest Cline’s 2011 novel of the same name “Ready Player One” is set in a dystopian future where the majority of the population spend their time in a virtual world known as The Oasis. Upon his death the creator of The Oasis setsBased on Ernest Cline’s 2011 novel of the same name “Ready Player One” is set in a dystopian future where the majority of the population spend their time in a virtual world known as The Oasis. Upon his death the creator of The Oasis sets players the challenge of locating three keys hidden inside the virtual world, the winner will be rewarded with full ownership of The Oasis and all the riches that entails.

All in all Ready Player One is a relatively entertaining movie, one that is at its best when we’re inside the virtual world allowing the spectacular special effects to offer a visual treat and bring to life all manner of pop cultural icons from King Kong to the hotel from The Shining. Once outside in the “real world” the movie does often drag a little however and, seeing as how most of the supporting characters aren’t particularly well developed anyway, trimming 20-30 minutes from the 2 hour 20 minute run time could really have helped with the pacing issues that drag it down slightly.… Expand
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Compi24Apr 7, 2018
Steven Spielberg's imagination explodes across the screen in this adaptation of author Ernst Cline's bestselling novel of the same name. This sci-fi action adventure could have easily hinged too heavily on the premise of utilizing popSteven Spielberg's imagination explodes across the screen in this adaptation of author Ernst Cline's bestselling novel of the same name. This sci-fi action adventure could have easily hinged too heavily on the premise of utilizing pop culture references in its narrative. But -- make no mistake -- it's the characters, world, and story that take precedence over the overbearing fan-service that never was. This is a rich, multi-layered, and surprisingly timely film about the wonders of cinema and gaming, and a celebration of the communal joy that can ensue in their consumption. The visuals are captivating. The performances are winsome. And the overall feel is just charming enough for me to overlook some of the narrative flaws. Fantastic work.… Expand
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FurryEskimoApr 7, 2018
The story kept me guessing, the visual were impressive, and the moral was sound.
I thought it might be a nostalgia cash-grab with product placements EVERYWHERE, but it felt more like watching your favorite characters, all going crazy in VR,The story kept me guessing, the visual were impressive, and the moral was sound.
I thought it might be a nostalgia cash-grab with product placements EVERYWHERE, but it felt more like watching your favorite characters, all going crazy in VR, without anyone being OP.
The main bad guy reminds me of Mr. Bison.
Iron giant isn't overused, but gets enough screen-time.
More than anything it reminded me of SWA, but not,,, badddd.....… Expand
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mrqApr 2, 2018
Loved this movie. It captured the essence of the video game RPG world. Anybody who has played those know that sometimes you play the game, not for the story, but for the gameplay. Treat this like a game cut scene and your expectations will beLoved this movie. It captured the essence of the video game RPG world. Anybody who has played those know that sometimes you play the game, not for the story, but for the gameplay. Treat this like a game cut scene and your expectations will be more on par with the audience this movie was meant to reach.

It is a thrill ride through the pop culture and cameos of our favorite characters and icons over the past 30 years. It is a tribute to the online gaming community which is as chaotic as it is creative, as boorish as it is flamboyant, and as resourceful as it is crazy. Love it for what is. It is for us who stare into screens all night earning the next level of gear, who bashed the controller over every death, who screamed obscenities through the mic at the losers in king of the hill, who laughed our asses off over Leroy Jenkins.

Enjoy it for being what it is...an nod to gamers everywhere.… Expand
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GotHeeeemAug 4, 2018
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Must be a video game nerd to like this movie or you'll rate it lower like 7, that's why there are mixed reviews about the movie. The movie itself is really good with a lot of action and constant fun. This movie has a lot of8.8 / 10 Rating
Must be a video game nerd to like this movie or you'll rate it lower like 7, that's why there are mixed reviews about the movie. The movie itself is really good with a lot of action and constant fun. This movie has a lot of re-watchable value for years to come. Great movie.… Expand
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kubrickianMar 30, 2018
If you grew up in the 80's and early 90's this is an amazing redux of everything you may nostalgically pine for. This is one of those movies critics will hate because it doesn't focus on millenials or baby boomers but instead caters to aIf you grew up in the 80's and early 90's this is an amazing redux of everything you may nostalgically pine for. This is one of those movies critics will hate because it doesn't focus on millenials or baby boomers but instead caters to a tiny demographic of latch key kids known as the Gen X'ers. If your a Gen-X'er take your kids to see this amazing movie so they can understand the world you came from. A world that has been 70% bought own by Disney these days but we are reminded that there was a time it was quite different. Thank you Mr. Spielberg for making a movie that made me tear up at the end just like you did when watching E.T. back in the day.… Expand
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HealingToolboxApr 9, 2018
For me, a rare movie which moved me despite its many flaws. I suspect the critic-haters were too much in their head to let it move them. The theme? Friends and real-world group effort are worth sacrificing for and even dying for. AFor me, a rare movie which moved me despite its many flaws. I suspect the critic-haters were too much in their head to let it move them. The theme? Friends and real-world group effort are worth sacrificing for and even dying for. A wonderful theme for tweens, teens and 20-somethings. This theme plays against the backdrop of a world the grownups have stopped managing well or managing at all. Sound familiar? I think this is how the last few generations perceive life (maybe the Parkalnd , FL teens can get them more engaged in real world group effort to pass gun laws). If you liked the emotional quality of this, BFG (Big Friendly Giant), Spielberg in his British guise, will liekely appeal to you, another under-appreciated work of filmic-storytelling-art.

I did NOT find Spielberg obsessing over 80s images; or, trying to re-capture his own childhood as reviewers conjecture. The look and feel is spot-on for the story being told. This is professional-grade visual storytelling, pure and simple. I've now reviewed the changes between book and movie. Holy Cow, they made a lot and I think except for the final end scene have improved the film significantly.… Expand
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TheFilmFanaticApr 20, 2018
Ready Player One is a nostalgia-filled, action adventure spectacle that immerses us in a world that seems not too far from reality. While some subplots and world exploration could have been better developed, the virtual world, performances,Ready Player One is a nostalgia-filled, action adventure spectacle that immerses us in a world that seems not too far from reality. While some subplots and world exploration could have been better developed, the virtual world, performances, visual effects and score show this film is more than one long pop culture reference. This film had action, heart and that Spielberg magic.… Expand
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LatinCritic13Apr 18, 2018
Since Ready Player One is based on a novel and directed by Steven Spielberg, this movie is a must watch for those that grew into video games and pop culture nostalgia. This film is action-packed, fun, humorous, and very lighthearted what youSince Ready Player One is based on a novel and directed by Steven Spielberg, this movie is a must watch for those that grew into video games and pop culture nostalgia. This film is action-packed, fun, humorous, and very lighthearted what you are about to see as the tension builds up, but it can be a little distracting sometimes when the CGI gets annoyingly heavy and a pretentious story. Overall, Ready Player One is a must-watch for those that love video games and 80s-like nostalgia being blended in with the world of so-called “Blade Runner.” Trust me, this film is pretty nerdy and a must own for those that want a proper “video game movie” in their DVD or Blu-Ray collection..… Expand
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mhansen69Apr 20, 2018
Excellent! Very well done adaptation of the book. Probably best to see this movie in the theaters so you don't miss some of the awsome special effects.
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Brend0gApr 2, 2018
Loved the pop culture references. The storyline was decent till about 3/4 the way through. 0 character development. Hated the ending, they tried to tie up all the loose ends but failed. A bit too fast based at times and too slow at otherLoved the pop culture references. The storyline was decent till about 3/4 the way through. 0 character development. Hated the ending, they tried to tie up all the loose ends but failed. A bit too fast based at times and too slow at other times. Overall a decent movie to watch, not good, not bad.… Expand
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xJLxMCHammerApr 9, 2018
Whenever you see a movie with high user ration and low critic rating, there is something afoul. It's either the fans being too optimistic or the critics are picking some idiotic flaws.

For this movie, it has to be the critics. This movieWhenever you see a movie with high user ration and low critic rating, there is something afoul. It's either the fans being too optimistic or the critics are picking some idiotic flaws.

For this movie, it has to be the critics. This movie is... awesome. It does a incredible job at capturing the feeling and joy of classic and current character. Without spoiling anything past what the trailers have shown, you will see Iron Giant, Mobile Suit Gundam, and even Mecha Godzilla. I went to dinner with my friends after the movies and we actually had to google all the cameoes to see if we caught them all. Obviously, we only got like 60 compared to the 120+. Beyond the cameos, there is a great story lead with great acting. The CGI is superb; I'd argue it's better than movies like Avatar. There is a lesson in this movie that I feel like the younger audience should really accept; that is, you don't know the face behind the computer. With that said, there was one flaw, that neither I, nor my friends could ignore. One supporting character viewed herself as ugly. Yet, she is amazingly gorgeous, but supposedly, a birthmark made her ugly? It just fell flat! They should have just gotten someone ugly (subjective, i know) to drive whatever point they wanted to get across.… Expand
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KirillvhMay 2, 2018
FUN FUN FUN!!! Comedy, action, awesomely fun scenes, upbeat happy ending, these guys get entertainment and the movie will resonate with gamers.
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JTVApr 2, 2018
This film is full of action pack pop culture that made me remember a lot of things in my childhood that I miss. It had a very touching story that hit a me in tears and it had a interesting message that we need to live in reality its ourThis film is full of action pack pop culture that made me remember a lot of things in my childhood that I miss. It had a very touching story that hit a me in tears and it had a interesting message that we need to live in reality its our reality that we have to live in.Spielberg thanks, for making this film despite what critics say about this film you made a decent film that made sense.… Expand
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Dr4gonkiller96Apr 7, 2018
i loved everything about this movie, the visuals, the sounds, music, characters, references, humor, story, all of it. it was like a massive nostalgia kick, all the characters and objects acted just like the original source material and thei loved everything about this movie, the visuals, the sounds, music, characters, references, humor, story, all of it. it was like a massive nostalgia kick, all the characters and objects acted just like the original source material and the way it captures the virtual world of games that is a problem in real life. the challenges were clever and the knowledge of video games, tv shows, Movies, and Anime was amazing, they definitely did there research before just forcing everything in. being a gamer, an anime watcher, and someone who loves movies, this was something i wanted to watch and happen for a long time, closest was "Wreck-it Ralph" and "Pixels" for games, while in the Anime Scene, "Good Luck Girl!" hits the spot for Anime references while the Epic/Scary movies are for the Movie references but is just too comedy and less serious. Ready Player One is all what i needed and could hope for in a compilation movie of the best of best franchises.

if you read the book, you might not like this, according to every other person. i havent read it and probably will not read it. i dont care if its different because i have nothing to compare it to. its well worth a watch.… Expand
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thedaywalkerMar 30, 2018
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is a really special movie. It feels more like a metaphor to a gamers life, how addicted gamers really lose touch with reality, and when they die it's like they lost "everything". It's visually stunning, making you feel like you're in an actual game, and also makes you think you're in one with the way the story flows.

The story was great touching other topics as 'don't trust everyone you meet online', with the character Aech showing first hand how that can happen.

But there's a small issue, it looks really good with a great telling story, but the characters seem really undeveloped, the real only development we get is from the two main characters and a very weak villain (character wise) who just wants the money. From some other characters we only get their real names and real appearances and they leave it at that

I also really liked the characters they added, the search for them made my movie experience way more fun. Some of them were very important to the plot, but others were really subtle and those were the fun ones to find… Expand
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ElGameplayerXDApr 13, 2018
La mejor película de lo que va del año, cargada de acción, momentos épicos, referencias y lo mejor, entendimiento perfecto de los medios que referencia, historia interesante y efectos especiales buenísimos, hace de esta una muy buena película.
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2ofCupsApr 10, 2018
This movie is for the initiated. Drop some acid and go for a ride. Best film I've seen all year for me, hands down!
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JPKJul 8, 2019
Extremely Beautiful Looking
Ready Player One shows a great, big, beautiful world with tons of creativity.
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TheFrogFeb 24, 2020
Bought the movie when it was on sale, and just watched it in 2020. Boy, what a blast! If anything, the  movie improves on the book, in my opinion. The story is simple enough, but isn't it true for 95% of movies and books, if you only considerBought the movie when it was on sale, and just watched it in 2020. Boy, what a blast! If anything, the  movie improves on the book, in my opinion. The story is simple enough, but isn't it true for 95% of movies and books, if you only consider the plot? The plot of Pride and Prejudice can be summed up in a couple lines, but it's the characterization that matters. In this case, the highlight is the homage paid to pop culture in the 80s, nostalgia lane for me and many others. The huge number of references makes up at least half the movie; if this turns you off or you couldn't care less, then I suggest you just watch something else. The rest is a thrilling chase for a mystery buried deep in a world wide VR simulation, that will bestow real world power on the one to unravel it.
People complain that the action sequences are confusing. Uh? Since most are set in VR, it only makes sense that everything is more bombastic than it is in reality (the action scenes in reality were much more sedate), and yet I had absolutely zero problems discerning what was going on at any given time. The characters are relatively simple, true - just like the one in the first Star Wars. Since when is it a problem, for a film that does not aim to be a psychological masterpiece? I was hooked by the action and by the masterful description of this dystopia where VR is the only escape for most of the populace - and at least for the poverty part, it does not sound too far fetched, considering the ongoing trend for the wealth divide between the top 10% earners and the rest.
In my opinion, the real reason most haters bash the movie is that it does not bow down to SJW zealotry. "What? How dare Spielberg cast nerds in a positive light? He should make clear that nerds are only losers who harass women! Whaaat? The protagonist is male and his (super badass) female partner openly tells him that he is the most qualified person for the task at hand? No way, every single movies must make clear that grrls are better than boyz at everything they do and some! And where is the required homage paid to homosexuals, with the canonical same-sex kissing? Where are the non-binary people? We need to review bomb this movie, it's toxic!".
Either that, or they complain about the changes made to adapt the book for the big screen (different media, different requirements, I see a lot of respect for the source material) or they really don't dig the 80s references. If that's the case, yes, they watched the wrong movie, but why pick THIS one, among 10.000 others?

TL;DR: if you love video games and 80s culture, if you enjoy a lot of action going on and can accept a straight white male protagonist who is not deeply flawed on every level, go for it. If you have read the book and the idea that the quests are different incenses you, you also may want to steer clear.… Expand
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brandonjarosApr 9, 2018
This is a pretty well done nostalgia filled movie. My only negatives were that the characters weren't very good, but the visuals were amazing and the plot was pretty interesting.
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whoischarlotteApr 2, 2018
Pop culture heaven, filled with references to the best films and video games. The downside is the cringe writing in places, but enjoyable anyway.
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MallRat15Apr 4, 2018
Another great and visually stunning movie by Spielberg. A very cool VR world that will hopefully come along in real life in the near future. Many many Easter eggs and video game characters throughout keep all gaming fans happy as to see ifAnother great and visually stunning movie by Spielberg. A very cool VR world that will hopefully come along in real life in the near future. Many many Easter eggs and video game characters throughout keep all gaming fans happy as to see if their favourite might come about. A great soundtrack to go along with great action sequences make for a really good time at the movies. First half of the movie I though was better than the second half however the ending is still quite good. I never read the book so I cant compare it to that but as a whole this movie is a really fun time.… Expand
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GuillermologanApr 7, 2018
Finishing the film I could’not stop see the baffled face of the younger ones, while the parents smiled satisfied. Undoubtedly, this film generates very varied reviews, so my recommendation is that if you have more than 25 years old and a goodFinishing the film I could’not stop see the baffled face of the younger ones, while the parents smiled satisfied. Undoubtedly, this film generates very varied reviews, so my recommendation is that if you have more than 25 years old and a good cultural knowledge, go to see it. If not, better not waste your money and get information in pop culture.
It’s a excellent cinematographic piece full of entertainment and fun. Digested and exciting thought for all generations, but still teenagers and young adults did not understand.… Expand
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CockADoodleCockApr 4, 2018
A exceptional visual experience. I love both the historical and more recent pop culture references throughout.
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BennyButtcheeksApr 1, 2018
This movie is amazing. The animation, the special effects, and the references man, the references! Tron bikes, Deloreans, Spartans from Halo, Star Craft and so many more. The one thing I'm disappointed about is the lack of "real" pop culture.This movie is amazing. The animation, the special effects, and the references man, the references! Tron bikes, Deloreans, Spartans from Halo, Star Craft and so many more. The one thing I'm disappointed about is the lack of "real" pop culture. There are no Rick Rolls, Ugandan Knuckles, Bob Ross, and other internet memes. C'mon Spielberg, do your research.… Expand
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Player2-WaterApr 8, 2018
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. E-Value: 9
Acting: 8
Plot: 8

Based on Ernest Cline’s 2011 novel of the same name, this movie is full of references to popular culture from the 1980s, 1990s, 2000s and even the 2010s. There are also many references to films, video games, anime and comic books as well from these eras. This is the non-superhero movie I look forward in 2018.

Set in the dystopian future of the year 2045, a VR (virtual reality) game called the “OASIS” created by the late creator, James Halliday (Rylance), left behind a fortune and his company that developed OASIS when he died. In order for those who want to claim it, they have to solve the clues that will lead to the Easter Egg. Whoever finds the Easter Egg after solving all the clues, that person will gain control of OASIS and his company.

As the year goes on, no one has been able to solve the first clue. Wade Watts (Sheridan) under his avatar name, Parcival, successfully solved the first clue and received one of the three keys which will unlock the door to the Easter Egg and the next clue to the second key. Parcival is then joined by his friends, Aech, Daito, Shoto and Art3mis (Cook) in a quest together to solve the clues and acquired the remaining two keys to the Easter Egg.

Parcival’s victory of finding the first key is noticed by Nolan Sorrento (Mendelsohn), who is the CEO of a video game conglomerate, IOI. He also wants to find the Easter Egg to inherit OASIS and Halliday’s company and he will not let anyone stand in his way to achieve his goals.

As a fan of pop cultures, this movie is quite fun and purely entertaining. This movie is so full of references such as DC Comics and Street Fighter and I cannot even identify all of these references. This is probably why I enjoy it so much and I may need to watch the second time to catch all these references.

Steven Spielberg has done the great job in making this movie enjoyable for movie geeks, gamers and general audiences like me. Credits also goes to Ernest Cline, who contribute the screenplay with Zack Penn for this movie and without Cline, this movie would not have been entertaining and successful. I definitely recommend that you should watch this movie especially to those who are fans of pop cultures and not just movie geeks and gamers.… Expand
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YesterdaysCornMar 30, 2018
The novel was directed towards a particular audience and the movie is no different. It's fun to watch for any gamer, but especially if you're one born in the 80's. No movie is going to be as good or detailed as the book and it looks as thoughThe novel was directed towards a particular audience and the movie is no different. It's fun to watch for any gamer, but especially if you're one born in the 80's. No movie is going to be as good or detailed as the book and it looks as though there was a compromise of certain events from the book that wouldn't make for very exciting scenes. The movie has to make money and so they changed some things to appeal to a broader and younger audience. It's worth it to see if you're in the mood to relax with a goofy nerdy flick, but if you're someone who wants it to be as amazing as the story you've built in your head from the book then don't bother.… Expand
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Alec_MetallicApr 1, 2018
There is nothing in particular that is wrong with the film, I just feel that it fails to quite capture the magic and nostalgia I hoped to feel.
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BlackPotionApr 2, 2018
As you've probably heard mentioned, this movie is Steven Spielberg's adaptation of the Ready Player One novel by Earnest Cline. I went in with closed eyes and watched the movie as if it were standalone and not based on one of my favoriteAs you've probably heard mentioned, this movie is Steven Spielberg's adaptation of the Ready Player One novel by Earnest Cline. I went in with closed eyes and watched the movie as if it were standalone and not based on one of my favorite books of all time.

The movie setting was believable; set in a 2044, the technological advances weren't over the top, and very reasonable. The dystopian living areas made sense for the state of the world. Two of the main characters, Parzival and Aech, were introduced in a good fashion. The main character (Wade in real life) was given a brief backstory that allowed us to understand his situation, and his relationship with his cyber friend that he know has Aech. Their backstory was relate-able to anyone whom has every had a friend that they only knew through the internet. The rest of the "high-five" in the movie were introduced very quickly without much mention of where they came from. I would have liked to see a little more development between Parzival and Art3mis before they actually came into contact with each other. The action was very good and the scenes were very well put together. The comedic aspects were great, even from the antagonists.

I found the 80's nostalgia to be more visual than referenced; I won't spoil the Where's Waldo spotting of fun characters.

Overall, the movie is very fun but seemed a little fast paced in regards to the main character development. If you are looking for a replica of the book, you will be mildly disappointed; there are tons of differences. If you go in, like me, expecting to use it as just a reference, you will be in for a great ride.… Expand
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camo275Apr 14, 2018
this movie is good but not best.to many cameo from vidio game love it
see this on theater yesterdey had best 90 min of my life
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HkshawApr 8, 2018
If you consider yourself a gamer you owe it to yourself to watch this film. Ready Player One is the first movie I've seen that I would consider a good "video game movie". The references are tasteful, the animation is fitting and gorgeous, andIf you consider yourself a gamer you owe it to yourself to watch this film. Ready Player One is the first movie I've seen that I would consider a good "video game movie". The references are tasteful, the animation is fitting and gorgeous, and the action is solid. The social commentary about large corporations (presented through EA- I mean IOI) taking over/monetizing games was fantastic. Although some of the characters could have been more developed, along with the real world, neither of these aspects were bad, and therefore don't really change my view on the film. Please go see this film now if you like the 80's, anime, gaming, movies, or action go see this now.… Expand
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benskylerhillApr 9, 2018
It's pretty much exactly what you would expect from Steven Spielberg in terms of theme and tone. Nostalgia abounds in this exciting adventure flick. Tye Sheridan is passable in the lead role, but the show is really stolen by Ben Mendelsohn asIt's pretty much exactly what you would expect from Steven Spielberg in terms of theme and tone. Nostalgia abounds in this exciting adventure flick. Tye Sheridan is passable in the lead role, but the show is really stolen by Ben Mendelsohn as the antagonist. Visually stunning, action-packed, decently acted, and filled with a tolerable amount of cheese in its script, Ready Player One is a blockbuster that will provide slightly forgettable, but certainly not regrettable, thrills.
Story: 7.5
Acting: 6
Script: 4
Visuals/Sound: 9
Entertainment Value: 7.5

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TylerCriticalApr 13, 2018
The comedy in this has to be its strongest strength in this movie, with it having some clever references that are noticeable to all older audiences and even some of our recent younger ones can have a notice in reference and have some chucklesThe comedy in this has to be its strongest strength in this movie, with it having some clever references that are noticeable to all older audiences and even some of our recent younger ones can have a notice in reference and have some chuckles there and there, but this film was mainly more for Spielberg fans telling them I am still the best baby.… Expand
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mateuscoripiomApr 20, 2018
The movie is very good, it's such a nostalgic movie. All I have to say is Steven Spielberg you're a genius!
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TheProGamer-Apr 21, 2018
After the number of trailers and hype that Ready Player One had, we were going in unbiased as possible. I'm glad we did. The movie is great with a little downside. The pacing was good. The casting worked out well, especially on set, theAfter the number of trailers and hype that Ready Player One had, we were going in unbiased as possible. I'm glad we did. The movie is great with a little downside. The pacing was good. The casting worked out well, especially on set, the chemistry pulls off into the movie. Visual effects are superb. The story was pulled off well especially with it being based on a book. The only let down for me was the character development in Act Two.On top of it all it's a real nostalgia pull. Gets you right in the feels.… Expand
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RRMMJun 28, 2018
Every time we see the name of Steven Spielberg in the credits of a film, either as a director or producer, we must, obligatorily, consider it among the recommendations for the audience; and that is beacause Steven Spielberg has won, in hisEvery time we see the name of Steven Spielberg in the credits of a film, either as a director or producer, we must, obligatorily, consider it among the recommendations for the audience; and that is beacause Steven Spielberg has won, in his own right, a seat reserved in Hollywood only for Icons of cinema. In the case of Ready Player One, the new movie of the film magician, confirms our first statement.

Ready Player One is based on the book by the American Ernest Cline, which in turn was based on the famous video games of the 80s (a time well known for Spielberg) to set his book. In the near future (year 2045), Protagonist Wade Owen Watts / Parzival, (Tye Sheridan) lives in a chaotic, almost destroyed world, and whose only escape from those who still inhabit the earth, is a virtual world, a life parallel that each one carries where you can be what you have always dreamed. This world is called OASIS, and was created by James Halliday, a Geek of the video games of the 80s, and who, after dying, leaves behind him a challenge: find in OASIS, a series of secret keys that will allow to find the famous egg Easter, trophy with which the winner could claim the victory and total ownership of OASIS.

While it is true that the film, visually and narratively is the closest to the class spectacular film productions that Spielberg has us used to (close encounters of the third Kind, ET, Jurasick Park, etc), it is also true that the film , like the book, tends to be somehow predictable. Is the typical case of the weak hero who fights against a big corporation (David vs Goliath?) And that in the end ... Well ... obviously I will not tell you the end. What I will tell you is that it is the return of this great director to the World of magic and fantasy successfully (at the box office), since we remember that his last 3 films were more in the genre of historical bio-dramas as they were The Post, Bridge of spies and Lincoln, a genre that I'm passionate about, but which probably does not have the expectation of having a big box office as a science-fiction production.

Ready Player One exaggerates in the descriptions of the objects made by the protagonists, in some way is very faithful to the book, even in the narrative, in a textual way. This does not take away any merit, in fact it is a bet to return to have a resounding success at the box office, something that the famous director did not achieve in a forceful way since The War of the Worlds in 2005 and Indiana Jones and the kingdom of the skull of glass in 2008, the latter successful at the box office, but criticized by those of us who are followers of the famous archaeologist (The good giant friend, 2016, not full of expectations or box office, as well as The Adventures of Tintin Tin, 2011, left a bad taste in the pocket ... of the producers)
In Ready Player one Steven Spielberg is reunited with the genre that gave him fame in the seventh art, with magic, fantasy and adventure characters created to be enjoyed by the audience from the seat, is to see the magic and the quality of Jurasick Park, and ET (precisely its iconic productions of the 80s and 90s) with the technological innovation that is now available.

Finally, it must be said, those of us who grew up in the 80s, are going to like this movie, make constant winks to that decade (The Shine, Jack Nicholson) and its characters seem to be brought by Doc Brown's DeLorean and Marty Mcfly from the 80s until our 2018… Expand
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PurekindFeb 2, 2019
Turns out this was actually my favourite film of the whole of last year--'nuff said.
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DukeJonJul 5, 2020
Having read the book (and finding it a bit "meh") I was curious to see the movie adaptation. I have say I think Spielberg did a great job in adapting the story to the big screen. Everything really trots along at a fast pace and there wereHaving read the book (and finding it a bit "meh") I was curious to see the movie adaptation. I have say I think Spielberg did a great job in adapting the story to the big screen. Everything really trots along at a fast pace and there were loads of game/movie references to enjoy which makes it worth repeat viewing. I am glad they changed the bits they did; a fast cgi car race to open the movie was a much better idea than showing the protagonist playing joust, and did we really want a segment of him reciting the script of "wargames" to win the second key? As it's Spielberg it never got too violent and we were always reminded the "deaths" were taking place in the safety of Oasis. Overall a really good popcorn movie, and a great adaptation that kept the essentials from the book whilst improving them for the screen. An extra point for not bashing me over the head with SJW propaganda, which has sadly been the case with a lot of the movies/tv shows/games I've seen in the last five years.… Expand
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imthenoobJul 11, 2018
Good story, Great cast and it's entertaining as well. I went into it expecting little and I ended up enjoying myself from start to finish. I really hope they make a sequel.
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mrmonsterAug 10, 2018
A very entertaining story. It did not quite capture the wow-factor the book had, but it was still a very fun ride that any nerd will love from start to finish.
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dannytran555Mar 30, 2018
Best film of the year. so many pop culture ,easter egg and nostalgic just make you want to go back to the 90s . Director Steven Spielberg really know what he doing . go watch it guy/ girl you not gonna regret the ticket .
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theirrelephantsAug 17, 2021
From what I can tell, if you didn't read the book (guilty) you'll enjoy the film more. I certainly did.

Far from being a 'video game movie' it's a movie aimed at people who grew up in the 80s-90s as a 2 hour long nostalgia fest. DecentFrom what I can tell, if you didn't read the book (guilty) you'll enjoy the film more. I certainly did.

Far from being a 'video game movie' it's a movie aimed at people who grew up in the 80s-90s as a 2 hour long nostalgia fest. Decent plot, decent casting (the black girl should have been absurdly attractive in order to make a certain reveal/joke way funnier than it was... she was... not), highly recommend it to anyone over 30.… Expand
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ViolettJul 7, 2018
Awesome! Marvelous! Amazing! I cant find other words. This is the best virtual reality movie so far! Lawnmower Man, Matrix, Tron, Johny Mnemonic and many other movies - Ready Player One takes all the best qualities of them. So bright reality,Awesome! Marvelous! Amazing! I cant find other words. This is the best virtual reality movie so far! Lawnmower Man, Matrix, Tron, Johny Mnemonic and many other movies - Ready Player One takes all the best qualities of them. So bright reality, so strong plot which is unlikely for that kind of movies, no dull moments at all - full of action from the beginning till the end. 11 of 10! Now I will definitely read the novel.

p.s. If you are gamer I bet my last pair of pants you will love this movie

p.p.s. I see some negative reviews - this is from people who read the book. Seems its quite different from a movie, I cant blame them - I didn't like Warcraft and Ghost in the Shell for the same reason. But if you haven't read the book yet, believe me, you will like this.… Expand
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marcmyworksJul 6, 2018
This film is by no means one of Steven Spielberg's best however the visuals, acting and overall concept are quite good. Sadly the message that the virtual world makes the real World look benign is accurate for this film, as the best scenesThis film is by no means one of Steven Spielberg's best however the visuals, acting and overall concept are quite good. Sadly the message that the virtual world makes the real World look benign is accurate for this film, as the best scenes are all CGI.… Expand
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bfoore90Jul 25, 2018
A good film yet underwhelming film saved mostly by Spielberg's direction and fine performances by Olivia Cook and Ben Mendelsohn. The story is extremely high on hollow pop culture references but extremely short on character development andA good film yet underwhelming film saved mostly by Spielberg's direction and fine performances by Olivia Cook and Ben Mendelsohn. The story is extremely high on hollow pop culture references but extremely short on character development and the main character does little to stand out or even seem likable. Aside from that, Ready Player One is a good film but it could have been greater had the story been stronger.… Expand
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Voodoo123Jul 16, 2018
An uproariously fun sci-fi family movie that when you strip away the plethora of 'pop culture' references is basically a very entertaining popcorn flick. Couldn't help feeling if only the screenplay had spent little more time to add moreAn uproariously fun sci-fi family movie that when you strip away the plethora of 'pop culture' references is basically a very entertaining popcorn flick. Couldn't help feeling if only the screenplay had spent little more time to add more complexity/back story to its many characters, a bit more pathos to some of its more solemn moments Ready Player One could have been something more than a fun film.… Expand
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justwibiAug 29, 2018
pop culture! not really great but this film could entertaining everyone with the nostalgic in every single scene.
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RalfbergsJul 23, 2018
Amazing movie. I haven't read the book that it was based on (at least I understood that it is based on a book or maybe graphic novel), but for a casual watcher it was really great and interesting. I can't see how anyone can give negative orAmazing movie. I haven't read the book that it was based on (at least I understood that it is based on a book or maybe graphic novel), but for a casual watcher it was really great and interesting. I can't see how anyone can give negative or even low ratings. Maybe the story was a bit predictable if you look at it afterwards and it had some parts which made less sense, but overall really good graphics and fun to watch troughout.… Expand
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CineAutoctonoJul 23, 2018
"Ready Player One" is a film that makes a great tribute to pop culture, a film loaded with action and references, although it did not flow so much, it turned out to be a great staging.
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HipsterDufusApr 12, 2018
Not a ten, but normally I reserve that score for absolute epic movies I could continually watch dozens of times. Still this movie was fun to watch. I've read the book dozens of times so I have to say it's one of my favorite books, primarilyNot a ten, but normally I reserve that score for absolute epic movies I could continually watch dozens of times. Still this movie was fun to watch. I've read the book dozens of times so I have to say it's one of my favorite books, primarily because I grew up during the 70s and 80s, so it really is nostalgic. Yes there is a lot of creative liberty taken in making this film. The general basis of the story is there. Granted, I loved the book more but this was still a fun film. Lastly, you trolls that give this movie a zero just to drag it down can go take a long walk off a short pier.… Expand
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miccaelJul 1, 2018
This is ultimate "Gamers Rise up" or "Gamers vs Microtransaction-corporate world" movie.
Wow this movie was so fun. Pacing was good too! I am not big WB games fan (like Overwatch and others) but that does not mean average person cannot enjoyThis is ultimate "Gamers Rise up" or "Gamers vs Microtransaction-corporate world" movie.
Wow this movie was so fun. Pacing was good too! I am not big WB games fan (like Overwatch and others) but that does not mean average person cannot enjoy this movie. This is a movie made for gamers, so please, if you are not one - don't be hard on it.
What I like: the villain, the music, the delivery and actors, they are very good mostly. What I did not: love story was too quick.
There are a lot of references from games and pop culture, the ending is OK, but I enjoyed and would happily support it through buying it. They were cool surprises and weird moments and comedy was well done. Probably the best game related movie I have seen.… Expand
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ranjan04rajeevJun 25, 2018
this genre as got a master piece, with Spillberg getting involved in it. earlier movies all were just shallow video gaming thrills but this movie has much more than just a gaming experience but also accumulates pop culture and their meaning.this genre as got a master piece, with Spillberg getting involved in it. earlier movies all were just shallow video gaming thrills but this movie has much more than just a gaming experience but also accumulates pop culture and their meaning. now in today world we can't separate this pop culture with our dialogues it might not sound so obvious but it fairly clear when we observe from a distance. Loved it, if you are able to watch a movie on one go, and it keep you engaged for that period then the movie is a success.… Expand
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JP32Jun 24, 2018
What a refreshing movie this Ready Player One is. An original story idea is hard to come by, especially when it comes to popcorn munching entertainment. An original story crafted with an expert eye for cinematic detail is rarer yet. ReadyWhat a refreshing movie this Ready Player One is. An original story idea is hard to come by, especially when it comes to popcorn munching entertainment. An original story crafted with an expert eye for cinematic detail is rarer yet. Ready Player One has both.… Expand
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nestoryavithMay 18, 2018
I'm not saying this will appeal to everyone. I'm saying this is a great movie and a truly superb movie to the gamers out there like me. The graphics and visual effects are stunning even more stunning than the cast and story of the movie.I'm not saying this will appeal to everyone. I'm saying this is a great movie and a truly superb movie to the gamers out there like me. The graphics and visual effects are stunning even more stunning than the cast and story of the movie. Though the story wasn't that bad, it could've been better. The cast was great and they did their best a delivered a great performance. But a very special thank you for director Steven Spielberg for making sure this delivers cause I'm pretty sure no other director could make this story without messing it up.… Expand
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bartalexDec 25, 2018
La verdad que una pelicula de ficcion en el mundo de los videojuegos con muchas referencias a ellos como Overwatch... etc etc muy entretenida ya que en este mundo se suelen hacer malas adaptaciones.
Aun que esta no es una adaptacion como talLa verdad que una pelicula de ficcion en el mundo de los videojuegos con muchas referencias a ellos como Overwatch... etc etc muy entretenida ya que en este mundo se suelen hacer malas adaptaciones.
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DominArsenDec 8, 2018
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ready Player One
Un chef-d'oeuvre et encore bien plus ! Un véritable hommage à la pop culture de tout âge, doublé d'un message faisant intervenir des éléments du passé pour nous raconter un futur ! Tout cela fondu dans un film d'auteur particulier au doux rêve qu'aucun ne peut l'égaler #ChristopherNolan #JamesCameron #StevenSpielberg. Il se dit que Christopher Nolan est un génie. [spoiler] Je ne sais pas si ce n'est pas le méchant du film... [/spoiler] Nous nous retrouvons avec des Easter Eggs de tous les plus grands films et les plus grandes séries que cela soit visuel et auditif! Si nous restons jusqu'à la fin du générique, nous avons tous les accords de licences autorisées et c'est la 1re fois que j'en voyais autant !
La course est impressionnante[spoiler] , car elle révèle tellement de jeux vidéo et film [/spoiler] que le film "solo" (StarWars) va passer pour une vulgaire scène sans intérêt.
La 3D est l'une des plus impressionnantes que j'ai vue! C'est la 1re fois que le Dolby Atmos est utilisé de cette manière ! Ma scène préférée est le Climax[spoiler] avec le soulèvement à l'échelle mondiale sur la planète "Doom" (le premier Jeu de tir populaire "FirstPersonShooter #Fps). [/spoiler] [spoiler] Ce soulèvement à l'échelle mondiale fait penser à Harry Potter ! Avec des angles de vus identique.. Mais la partie excellente est la révélation du héros dans la connaissance de son Dieu qui est le créateur de l'oasis qui s'est transféré dans le jeu pour ne plus subir les règles physiques du monde qu'on connaît actuellement! Une révélation qui fait penser aux principes de la transcendance ! [/spoiler] Ready Player One est un film à revoir absolument pour tout ce qu'il propose à tout âge et toute connaissance #PopCulture.
Du très grand art comme "Matrix" à son époque ! Ce film est extrêmement impressionnant ! Il faut que je le revoie, car il me manque "ET" (l'extra-terrestre) je ne l'ai pas vu. C'est impossible de la part de Spielberg.
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SavageReviews1Apr 2, 2018
Ready Player One can be summed up as a mix between Avatar and Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory but with only half the heart and half the social commentary. The characters are one dimensional, the acting is campy and the movie doesn'tReady Player One can be summed up as a mix between Avatar and Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory but with only half the heart and half the social commentary. The characters are one dimensional, the acting is campy and the movie doesn't trust its audience since it spells out everything for us instead of trusting us to connect the dots in the world they built. That said, the VR world is fantastic and the action and sound design is captivating. The movie never feels boring and move quickly. I wish the movie could have reached a little deeper to touch on themes such as the effects of people choosing fantasy worlds over reality or how games might effect our real world behavior. However, as a popcorn flick it was entertaining and fun.… Expand
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kraftw33rkJul 29, 2019
Ready Player One
Spielberg zuendet nicht mehr so ganz wie frueher. Woran liegts? Bisschen viel Zeit vergangen? Der Herr alt geworden? Koennte daran liegen, dass man sich zwischen Projekten zu sehr ausruht und “muede” wird.
Bisher habenReady Player One
Spielberg zuendet nicht mehr so ganz wie frueher. Woran liegts? Bisschen viel Zeit vergangen? Der Herr alt geworden? Koennte daran liegen, dass man sich zwischen Projekten zu sehr ausruht und “muede” wird.
Bisher haben Spielbergs Mini-Meisterwerke immer durch etwas Ungesehenes, Ungehoertes ueberrascht. In “Ready Player One” gab’s eigentlich alles schon mal. Eine Prise Virtual Reality, ‘ne Menge CGI, Gaming untergewürzt und die 80er Leuts mit der Mukke gleich mit abgeholt.
Nee. Funktioniert leider so nicht mehr.
Wo ist John Williams? Wo sind die epischen Filmmusik Stuecke, die man sein Leben lang nicht mehr vergisst (Jurassic Park z.B.)? Und so weiter und so weiter…
“Ready Player One” gefaellt trotzdem noch. Schoene Geschichte, bildgewaltig erzaehlt. Leider kein natives 4K! Geht heute mal gar nicht! Der Kauf der 4K UHD kann man sich also gerne schenken. BluRay reicht. Bei Apple gibt's passend eh nur HD.
Der naechste Bruch: DTS! Dolby Atmos? Hallo? Wo ist das von Spielberg mit erfundene und viel gepriesene Soundsystem (Jurassic Park again), was heute mal wieder alle nur durcheinander bringt, statt begeister? Etliche AV-Receiver und Soundbars bringen Kaeufer in Bezug auf das Ton Hin und Her nur noch durcheinander und jetzt faellt seine groeßte Saeule dazu auch noch um. Naja…
Waere es DTS pur (egal ob HD-MasterAudio oder DTS komprimiert), echtes 4K (Sorry, aber muss bei Spielberg) haette ich noch mehr springen lassen, aber das ist leider nicht konsequent sondern umgefallen, wo man umfallen kann.
Abseits jeglicher Tech-Rezension ist “Ready Player One” ein kurzweilig unterhaltender, toller Film fuer Junge Leute U25.
Ansonsten: Scheppert gut. Tontechnisch einwandfrei (Gutes Homecinema vorausgesetzt) und Bild ist gut (BluRay ausreichend und getestet). Die Apple Version ist ensprechend in Bild und Ton komprimiert und kann in beider Hinsicht (ob der digitalen Artefakte und dem leiseren LPCM-Ton) nicht mit der physischen BluRay mithalten.
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ViniciusBritoJun 29, 2018
When the real world is living problems with food, and without people trying to make the world better and just ignoring everything, someone creates the Oasis, a virtual reality that have a whole giant world with a lot of references of popWhen the real world is living problems with food, and without people trying to make the world better and just ignoring everything, someone creates the Oasis, a virtual reality that have a whole giant world with a lot of references of pop culture during the history. The creator of the game make a easter egg, that the one who solve it will get not just a lot of money, but also the owning of the game, being able to turn it off any time he want. The movie stands as the battle for those who wants to solve for self improvmente and the others who wants for the world to keep health and better.
The movie stands as trying to keep the oasis alive and for do that there is necessary to achieve 3 keys, and for getting those keys the characters will need to get to some challenges, and from those challenges we can see the creativity that they did put in this film. The fact that they were able to get so many different licenses from so many differents projects is so on point for this movie, the fact that we see so many characters that we love or like, some object that in some moment had some impact on us make this movie very special, the nostalgia watching this movie is high level, it is a explosion of references almos all the time, and it is pretty cool, also from the context of the movie it doesn't feel forced at all, felt normal due to that world, not just that, but the creativity of the creators had a lot of them on appereance in so nice moments, some shots that were really cinematic and beautiful, the use of powers and skills, appereances and everything, very creative and that is just great. It got references from movies, books, musics, games, adaptations and even people. Hard level of references.
The acting was good, a very big percentage of the movie is in animation, so dubbing ty sheridan did a very good job, but as acting with the other aspects i don't he was that great, it wasn't bad, but i couldn't see that much of a shy a boy that passed thorugh a transformation during the movie. Olivia Cooke did a very good job as dubbing as well, but i believe that she was better in action while live action, i could feel her emotions a little better. Ben Mendelsohn acted nice, he was a sarcastic dude that wanted power and money, very cliche, but he did a similar job as he had in rogue one, but just not that good, he is a little more than just functional, he is ncie. The whole supporting cast did very well, they were all very nice.
One good thing that is on the movie is that controversial thing about gamers that you play online and when you finally meet them, there is some strangeness, cause they always are completely different from what you believe, in face shape, surely in age and sometimes even in genre, but with a little talk the friends get accustomed, this happend in real life and it is really nice the way that they put in the movie.
Cinematographically talking the movie is great, inside the Oasis the colors are dope and jump into you, it does give a life to the unverse, and in the real life it does have a gray color, wich is really nice. The camera participate with the action, also really nice.
The music get your mood all up there, there are a lot of references in it as well, there is a 8bit kind of feeling with some sounds as well, and it is 100% percent connected with the movie.
The movie tries to imput a whole generation way of thinking, that is inside of video games, we are kind of free to do any thing and be anyone in a way that in real life they aren't and can't be, what makes very understandable the whole thing about everybody preferring live inside the virtual reality. By the end it tries to implicate that the real life is more important and really bigger than the video games one, wich considering the world that we are and how people are today it is very important. The power of escapism, like how many time, money and effor do we use to get those things, just for a little moment to get rid of the real life problems, how the entertrain touch us, the movie say why do we love how much those things, but unfortunately it doesn't go in this way as much as i would like.
The story isn't great at all, the story is very cliche, it doesn't have that feeling of danger or seriousness like, what would really happen when they died in the movie or that it have a feeling that the oasis is just a fun place to play, wich is much more than just that, because they don't have more else do go or do, i think the movie could have explored that more.
The movie is definely very good, it does have a stunning visual, with content that for some people will be like walking around in their brains in what they think, wich is great, i believe that they could have gone a little more deep way, but is definely a very good one.… Expand
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DubeauJul 8, 2018
I am a gamer, so I really love that movie. The amazing amount of references to games and movies are quite something. Also the story is very good and offer a partial view of what might become virtual reality gaming. However I don't thing thoseI am a gamer, so I really love that movie. The amazing amount of references to games and movies are quite something. Also the story is very good and offer a partial view of what might become virtual reality gaming. However I don't thing those huge VR will be acceptable for the majority of peoples. One thing that badder me is that we didn't see anything regarding motion sickness. And maybe in that sens the film might be perceived as a big publicity for the VR industry. But Speilberg did put some warnings in there. The FX are amazing and so is the sound. A good action flick. I give it a 80%.… Expand
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NintendoGamer1Mar 30, 2018
I like this movie! All entertainment mediums have been around for decades and this movie is a love letter to all of it. Ernest Cline had an absolutely fantastic vision for a universe and Steven Spielberg brought this universe to life in a wayI like this movie! All entertainment mediums have been around for decades and this movie is a love letter to all of it. Ernest Cline had an absolutely fantastic vision for a universe and Steven Spielberg brought this universe to life in a way that is better than anything I could've ever expected from this adaptation.… Expand
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JokohamaApr 28, 2018
It's a freaking geek fest! A visualization to the wild dream of my childish self. A world I have imagined many times in my life, even before the movie.
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AMFcriticNov 15, 2018
A reference party with an awesome direction, and impressive special effects and soundtrack. 8.3 / 10
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d0vla11Aug 4, 2018
Awesome CGI, solid acting, story not so good. Honestly, I expected more from Spielberg.
But you should watch it.
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SoulWarfareJul 30, 2018
It's okay if you love movies and video games but apart from that there isn't much to it
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AKthaBeastApr 1, 2018
This movie brought back so much magical nostalgia. Having never reading the book, I felt this movie brought you into a crazy world for nerdism and geekism. This movie was how I would be playing with my toys growing up. So many goddamn EasterThis movie brought back so much magical nostalgia. Having never reading the book, I felt this movie brought you into a crazy world for nerdism and geekism. This movie was how I would be playing with my toys growing up. So many goddamn Easter Eggs in a very entertaining story… Expand
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inceptionalJun 1, 2018
This movie does a great job of appealing to the feelings and emotions as well as the aspirations of any VR gamer, of which I am one myself. The many nostalgic nods and references littered throughout the film also speaks to those of myThis movie does a great job of appealing to the feelings and emotions as well as the aspirations of any VR gamer, of which I am one myself. The many nostalgic nods and references littered throughout the film also speaks to those of my generation who have finally seen the genuine consumer-level birth of the VR era, which is something we've been waiting for a long time. I think the only people who would not like this movie are "professional" critics who think too highly of themselves, some non-gamers who are overly jaded or something, and self-absorbed trolls just hating on it for the sake of it. I've watched Ready Player One four times now and the more I watch it the more I realise it's going to be one of those movies I look back on in 20 years time with a lot of love. It is without doubt a cult classic in the making, especially for all the VR geeks out there. Thumbs up!… Expand
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ahmedaiman9999Jul 8, 2018
If there is any director who can make a successful and really the first great video game adaptation, he will be, of course, Steven Spielberg. The most thing I was worried about in Ready Player One is if it will be a mere thrill ride filledIf there is any director who can make a successful and really the first great video game adaptation, he will be, of course, Steven Spielberg. The most thing I was worried about in Ready Player One is if it will be a mere thrill ride filled with many pop-culture references rather than it will be a movie with a good story. It turned out that I was right, but only about the first part. This movie is an epic adventure that will mesmerize all nerds and geeks, but it will also satisfy the real cinephiles who seek a movie with a smart and original story. In fact, this movie's story is really powerful and thought-provoking. I found myself engaged with the story and the characters, and also busy as much as the characters as if I was putting the pieces of the puzzle with them. The performances are good, but the movie didn't rely and focus on the dramatic aspect as much as on the adventure aspect. For me this isn't a problem at all, because the movie should be experience it as an epic adventure, like Avengers: Infinity War, not as your typical movie experience. That being said, Ben Mendelsohn as the villain, Nolan Sorrento, gave an awesome performance, and the character itself is very compelling, and it could be the best depiction of a clumsy villain I see in years. Unfortunately, The beta villain, F'Nale Zandor, is a pale character, and Hannah John-Kamen made this character even worse with an over-the-top performance. I felt that she was trying so hard to be like Gazelle in Kingsman The Secret Service, but she is far from Sofia Boutella wonderful performance. I think using the narration to set up the story fast wasn't a good decision, but looking at the full half of the glass, that made the fun begins early, so this kinda a half issue. The movie looks great, and the visual effects are breathtaking. Most of the movie is animated, and the animation is very beautiful and looks like the animation that has been used in video games rather than in animated movies. And that fits perfectly with the theme of the movie. Ready Player One definitely should be nominated for the Oscar for best Visual Effects, for best Sound mixing, for best Sound Editing, and I hope it will be nominated for best Animated Movie!

Ready Player One is my second favorite movie of 2018, but it's hands down the most enjoyable movie I've seen this year, and one of the most enjoyable movies I've watched in my life. I still can't believe how this Overlook Hotel sequence has been shot..... no...no... sorry, I forgot it's a SPIELBERG film!

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bobthefrog003Apr 30, 2018
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this is and will be the best video game/book adaptation that will ever be made period… Expand
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cameronhalmansOct 3, 2018
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A really fun movie with lots of good things going for it. The exposition is a little heavy and the final act could have been better. The shining scene was really dope 79/100
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BilalPervaiz58Jul 29, 2018
Great Sci-fi Action Film...
Everything 10/10
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billyllibAug 21, 2018
Beats like a Michael Bay film but breathes like a Spielberg film. The cynic in me wanted to hate it but the kid in me was overjoyed. There are moments of absolute contrivance, but those bits are outweighed by the countless moments ofBeats like a Michael Bay film but breathes like a Spielberg film. The cynic in me wanted to hate it but the kid in me was overjoyed. There are moments of absolute contrivance, but those bits are outweighed by the countless moments of nostalgic perfection. If you are looking for a visually spectacular, fun, witty, and wondrous film, Ready Player One fits the bill just right.… Expand
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Dec_117Jun 26, 2018
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Okay so firstly i'm gonna say was the book better? Well they had a lot more time to flesh out characters and tell the story etc.

Did it feel like the main characters fell in love to fast? I mean maybe but bear in mind wade is a teenager and a female showed mild interest in him, on top of that he knew of her before as he "saw all her walkthroughs and twitch streams" so he had a crush, due to circumstance they spend a lot of time together and nearly die.

Okay now that's out the way - It was just a FUN movie, I found the idea appealing of a fully realised VR world that everyone is on and a big company tries to fill it with microtranstions and the gamers coming together to stop it a cool idea, I loved the real world stuff going on of the real world being **** and the idea of a "resistance" and companies going as far as to essentially enslave people to play a game in the loyalty centers and the idea of a creator hiding a meaning of life so to speak into the game before he died, also intriguing as to if he was "alive" in the game as he was far to smart to be a A.I. I could go on but frankly I would just suggest giving it a watch yourself, as I personally, loved it.… Expand
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Positive_TradeJul 26, 2018
This movie puts people into a surreal world and the storyline is very thrilling! When people watch this movie, they WILL feel like they are putting on game goggles of their own! This is one film that people would be putting on their gogglesThis movie puts people into a surreal world and the storyline is very thrilling! When people watch this movie, they WILL feel like they are putting on game goggles of their own! This is one film that people would be putting on their goggles to for months or even years to come!… Expand
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OH_RickNMortyAug 12, 2018
A largely enjoyed film which will go down as a Spielberg classic! This was something new and refreshing, and became something I thought was childish, to something that made me think about the future. Maybe this could happen someday, eh? 7/10.
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OnaskDec 4, 2018
Ready Player One o la película de las mil referencias de la cultura pop y geek de los 70s hasta hoy en día. Lo primero que quiero recalcar que me ha parecido un poco grotesco es cuanto se apoya la película en personajes emblemáticos e icónosReady Player One o la película de las mil referencias de la cultura pop y geek de los 70s hasta hoy en día. Lo primero que quiero recalcar que me ha parecido un poco grotesco es cuanto se apoya la película en personajes emblemáticos e icónos de la cultura geek que todo el mundo conoce: juega muy sobre seguro. Es una buena película, con un increíble apartado técnico en el mundo virtual pero que deja un poco que desear en el mundo real. Es divertida, entretenida, frenética, y funciona muy bien como película palomitera.

Peeero, siento que ha sido muy desaprovechada. Spielberg tenía miles de millones de cartas a su favor para convertir Ready Player One en un hito en la historia del cine de ciencia ficción como lo fué en su día Blade Runner y todo lo que este nombre engloba. Hay veces que la cinta tira mucho por el camino de no tomar las cosas en serio y reducir toda su trama a un simple juego. Oasis no debería haber sido definido como un MMO que simplemente ha arrasado en todo el mundo y es el pasatiempo y vicio preferido de toda la población y el interés de toda la industria del sector. En su lugar, yo la hubiera definido como un sitio en el que relajarse del estrés del mundo real: un lugar donde las personas pudieran ser quienes quisieran en el sentido más utópico posible y no simples avatares de 'Tracer', 'Chun Li' o 'Spartans' de la saga Halo para conseguir un par de monedas y ser más poderosos dentro del videojuego. He re remarcar que no he leído el o los libros originales en los que se basó el director a la hora de hacer esta película, pero estoy seguro de que difieren bastante de lo que nos ha sido mostrado en la gran pantalla. En fin, es una buena película con altas dosis de acción y adrenalina con unos personajes pasables que se deja ver y disfrutar, pero creo que podría haber sido un completo punto de inflexión y realizada como una Blade Runner de los tiempos modernos. Recomendada.… Expand
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ume1994Sep 2, 2019
沉浸的视觉体验，精彩的关卡设计，真实的玩家情怀，恐怕只有大师才能将原本空洞的故事打造的如此丰满。
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LordFarquadJul 21, 2019
Мне очень понравился этот фильм, он очень крутой, задумка идеальная, реализация тем более (Знаю, что взято из книги). Эх, хотел бы я Оазис в жизни)Мне очень понравился этот фильм, он очень крутой, задумка идеальная, реализация тем более (Знаю, что взято из книги). Эх, хотел бы я Оазис в жизни)
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Kirollos-NoahNov 29, 2018
Ready Player One is one of the best movies in 2018!
So many reasons to be... The first reason is it has a lot of Easter Eggs that I was amazed to see in one movie.
The second reason is that the story and the way to tell are new and cool. TheReady Player One is one of the best movies in 2018!
So many reasons to be... The first reason is it has a lot of Easter Eggs that I was amazed to see in one movie.
The second reason is that the story and the way to tell are new and cool.
The third reason is the cast, the cast was good in the VR mode, but it was not that good outside of it!
The fourth reason is the CGI, it was fine as a movie in 2018, but as a story-line in 2045, it wasn't that good.
But it wasn't mistake-less, it has some drops too!
The biggest one is that the voices weren't fitting on the Players in the VR mode.
And the way Samantha escaped from her cage, wasn't really convincing!
I totally loved it... And quickly it has been one of my favorite movies!… Expand
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TashuDaCashewDec 8, 2018
Best Movie I have ever seen. It is one of those movies you can relate to if your a gamer. I fully recommend.
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Yugee0hDec 27, 2018
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Incredible effects and just everything that was put in to create this fantasy yet VERY REAL world as this is the type of world we might be heading into. This movie is obviously targeted towards gamers, pop culture fans & teens. And I thought they made this audience proud! Love all the pop culture references!!!… Expand
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YunusKatMar 25, 2019
The rise of VR worlds and gear were a great set up for this utopia. It creates a maybe not so distant future where we escape reality to go where we can feel at home. The little easter eggs and gaming subculture was captured in a really beautiful way.
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TomtagApr 14, 2019
This is definately the best movie about video games. There was a lot of references audiences were waiting for to see and there are many epic battles. We were taken an extremely amazing journey by Steven Spielberg to a virtual universe calledThis is definately the best movie about video games. There was a lot of references audiences were waiting for to see and there are many epic battles. We were taken an extremely amazing journey by Steven Spielberg to a virtual universe called the OASIS. The story is truly amazing thanks to Ernest Cline.… Expand
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zNeverSleepingOct 10, 2020
É difícil assistir esse filme sem ter em mente de que há 10 anos, anda disso era possível.

O longa trabalha com das realidades, uma virtual - cujo é a principal -, e outra na qual estamos mais "habituados". Elas intercalam bem, e o clímax éÉ difícil assistir esse filme sem ter em mente de que há 10 anos, anda disso era possível.

O longa trabalha com das realidades, uma virtual - cujo é a principal -, e outra na qual estamos mais "habituados". Elas intercalam bem, e o clímax é um bom exemplo disso. A CGI é fora do normal, podendo pôr em prática todas as ambições artísticas da direção de arte como um todo. também convence muito bem com as expressões faciais, destruições, e o trabalho feito com as cores está redundante em HDR. O figurino tá sensacional, assim como a caracterização de todos os personagens.

A trama também é muito bem fundamentada. Nada além da conta pro proposito do longa, o que não me incomodou em nenhum momento. Os personagens são bons, com características que acrescentam no plot e personalidades criveis, apesar de um ou outro dialogo expositivo que tenha me incomodado um pouco.

De forma geral, Ready Player One é ambicioso, épico e um dos, senão o maior, crossover da historia. O filme como um todo é uma homenagem a cultura pop, o que é simplesmente "breathtaking" pra quem acompanha esse universo desde criança.

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SiomeSep 21, 2020
great movie using multiple layer of lecture and understanding. Great realization, good editing. Nostalgia at his best.
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glommanJan 21, 2020
Honestly this is one of the best movies about videogames I've ever seen, and I'd gladly watch it for a second time. I've also read the book and while it's not 100% the same, the filmmakers made reasonable choices to translate it into a movie.Honestly this is one of the best movies about videogames I've ever seen, and I'd gladly watch it for a second time. I've also read the book and while it's not 100% the same, the filmmakers made reasonable choices to translate it into a movie. ALso the characters like Halliday and Wade are just as interesting here as they are in the book, while people like Ogdenmorrow or the Twins fall a bit flat, but that doesn't really matter, it's still a great videogame movie with interesting and entertaining concepts!… Expand
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SoulstoneApr 14, 2020
I was really excited to see this movie, because this is not the type of movie you would expect Spielberg to direct. And... it paid off. This movie is fantastic. It tells a great story with great characters, and they do a great jobI was really excited to see this movie, because this is not the type of movie you would expect Spielberg to direct. And... it paid off. This movie is fantastic. It tells a great story with great characters, and they do a great job establishing how grand the OASIS is in scale. This movie also has one of the greatest throw-downs in any movie ever (about on par with Rogue One and Endgame). They really pulled it off with this movie.… Expand
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JACK15qMar 18, 2020
Good movie. This is definitely not as good as the book, but its still exciting and entertaining to watch.
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FilmanwaltDec 17, 2020
Very cool "nerd" offshoot where you pay more attention to which easter egg you can see or hope to see next.

The film itself starts damn well and then drifts more and more into the standard swamp. That's still okay, but not as good as itVery cool "nerd" offshoot where you pay more attention to which easter egg you can see or hope to see next.

The film itself starts damn well and then drifts more and more into the standard swamp. That's still okay, but not as good as it certainly could have been.

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AWESOM-0Jan 31, 2020
I liked the movie and was impressed by it when I saw it. Then I decided to read the novel and I discovered that the movie was really a not bad/not great adaption of a novel that's an 80's nerd masterpiece. Its kinda like the novel is for realI liked the movie and was impressed by it when I saw it. Then I decided to read the novel and I discovered that the movie was really a not bad/not great adaption of a novel that's an 80's nerd masterpiece. Its kinda like the novel is for real nerds/geeks and lovers of that culture and the movie is for the attractive people who wear glasses (thinking that makes them nerdy) and dabble in nerddom on the fringe. You know the type I'm talking about.… Expand
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