Ready Player One
Warner Bros. | Release Date: March 29, 2018
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pnoyfilmtvadikApr 2, 2018
An entertainment masterpiece by the master himself, Spielberg. Stories of fantasies vs realities; big guys vs the underdogs; life lessons and love stories all intertwined into one giant entertaining modern movie. Go see it!
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jarheadwhoMar 30, 2018
Disappointed - I read the book twice and high expectations of this move, waited for it for years. I don't know why they had to change so much from the book itself. Ernest Cline gave Spielberg too much freedom and flexibility in his moveDisappointed - I read the book twice and high expectations of this move, waited for it for years. I don't know why they had to change so much from the book itself. Ernest Cline gave Spielberg too much freedom and flexibility in his move version. The move changed from it's original book version way too much. It would have been much better if they stuck to the book version much closer.… Expand
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SrPepeMar 29, 2018
Ready Player One es una película imperdible, con unos efectos increíbles y una trama interesante, al igual que su concepto. Si estas familiarizado con "la cultura pop" no poder no ir a ver esta gran película.
El romance fue medio precipitado,Ready Player One es una película imperdible, con unos efectos increíbles y una trama interesante, al igual que su concepto. Si estas familiarizado con "la cultura pop" no poder no ir a ver esta gran película.
El romance fue medio precipitado, no tuvo mucha construcción, es lo único malo.… Expand
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Creeper3455Mar 30, 2018
Good riddance,Weird Spielberg who makes great Oscar movies for a gold living (Lincoln,The Post) and welcome back,Spielberg who makes adventurous movies (Raiders Of The Lost Ark, Ready Player One and ET).
Now that I got that out of theGood riddance,Weird Spielberg who makes great Oscar movies for a gold living (Lincoln,The Post) and welcome back,Spielberg who makes adventurous movies (Raiders Of The Lost Ark, Ready Player One and ET).
Now that I got that out of the way,let's start the review!
You know what's the scariest thing to exist after you walk out of a movie whose franchise is a great big success? Making your own opinions while comparing it to other existing products. That's what Ready Player One made me think after the credits rolled,even if I had a big smile of satisfaction (no,I'm not counting the IMAX too),and that's what fears me the most,since my opinion can hurt someone,but here we go:
I think Ready Player One is a more incredible movie than The Incredibles and more “Crossover-ific” than The Avengers.
LET ME EXPLAIN.
Sure,part of me was smiling at the references (Minecraft of all people,Halo, Overwatch…),but I was surprised by how some of the Easter Eggs were part of the story (Chucky being a toy a-la Terminator,The Iron Giant being upgraded etc.),as well as Spielberg actually caring about the source material,something I expect out of existing properties like this or the recent Black Panther,where if a less-talented director would've done this or that,it could've gone both ways.
Here we have a movie whose director does what he can to serve a well told story,with characters you’ll definitely root for (for the most part) and lots of references that,in part,are actually relevant to the story instead of being Captain America in a chair saying “I understood that reference” or Tony Stark saying “That dude's playing Galaga!”.
As for the characters,they give you just enough to make you care about them,except for James Halliday (the creator of the OASIS,played by Oscar winner Mark Rylance),whose writing is certainly better than Steppenwolf from Justice League,but still not enough to make you say “I wonder what he does next…”, although I give Spielberg & Co. credit for actually trying instead of making it this 2D character.
The technology used for this movie is definitely something to praise.
Trust me when I say “If you'll see it in IMAX 3D,you'll think Doctor Strange was just a little kid's dream afterwards with the headache-assured visuals”,because,while some of the moments have generic action set pieces,they roll as fast (and furious) as one of those Star Wars attractions at Disneyland.
Everything is so frenetic and exactly paced,you'll be in for a 2h 20m Rollercoaster,with the runtime being solid.
I even liked Alan Silvestri’s score here,and while it has the flaws (trying to be hip-and-cool with the 80s? Here we go…), it's filled with goofy yet emotional moments.
So...Yeah,I'm in a Mad Max Fury Road (or Spider-Man 2) status now,where I can't recommend it enough just because of how it was a good time at the movies (again,not counting the luxury of IMAX 3D),so I definitely give it a thumbs up. WAY UP. Ready Player One is bound to be of the most iconic movies for this generation's kids thanks to Spielberg's egregious directing,stunning visuals and a good yet charismatic story. It's not one of Spielberg's best,but it's almost there,since its way better than The Post.
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JLuis_001Apr 5, 2018
Can you be incredibly disappointed and at the same time entertained with a film? I have definitely discovered it with Ready Player One, a film that I think that if had fallen into the hands of an incompetent or inexperienced director wouldCan you be incredibly disappointed and at the same time entertained with a film? I have definitely discovered it with Ready Player One, a film that I think that if had fallen into the hands of an incompetent or inexperienced director would have ended up in an abominable disaster.

I haven't read the novel although I don't think it's necessary, after all we're talking about a movie, but it does makes me wonder, where's the story? What's the story?What's the whole point of it? Friendship? Ambition and corporate greed? Love? Technological slavery? Nostalgia?
In reality, it's never clear and all those elements are inside the film and yet nothing fits. All the pieces of the puzzle seem to be forced into the holes and they don't fit correctly.

Personally I must say, Ready Player One is the ultimate geek dream, many visual and musical references, it's indeed a big tribute to pop culture, nostalgia and video games but in the end it doesn't stop feeling empty. It's an intrepid, exciting and joyful show, but empty at the end of it all. The ending makes it very clear, because the big conflict, the big espectacle happens inside the virtual world so when you get back to reality, I was like, 'that's it?''

I'm disappointed because Ready Player One didn't offer me more than a 140-minute audiovisual trip that although its purpose is just to entertain, well I'm more of a fan of substance.

You will have a good time, I will not deny it, but it's like an attraction of an amusement park, you will forget about it as soon as the trip ends.… Expand
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PetrovGamerMar 30, 2018
"ready player one" is the best movie of 2018.Stephen Spielberg surpassed himself.This film will give a lot of emotions if you are familiar with the pop culture of modernity and the past.There are references to HALO.Advise all geeks.This film"ready player one" is the best movie of 2018.Stephen Spielberg surpassed himself.This film will give a lot of emotions if you are familiar with the pop culture of modernity and the past.There are references to HALO.Advise all geeks.This film will be a cult and heritage of our culture… Expand
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beakmantopaceApr 5, 2018
excelent movie!! Good References,the history is very great, effects awesome
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namanc123Apr 7, 2018
This is a very beautiful movie, especially the fantastic Animation. I love how this movie is packed with Easter Eggs from real life video games. Best movie I've watched this year yet. Black Panther is second.
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DonCrafts1Apr 8, 2018
This movie is really really great! It combines the popular objects and styles from 1980s with the futuristic things together! You guys must watch this film, the bigger screen, the better!
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gardinnApr 8, 2018
this movie is far the best movie ive seen in 2018 all my reviews are in my opinion but i do give movies the rating they deserve.
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DirigiblePulpApr 28, 2018
First things first -- it's kind of fun and there's thrills to be had and all that. It drags at times and is manic but hey aren't most expensive tentpoles nowadays.

This movie somehow was able to take highly advanced virtual reality combinedFirst things first -- it's kind of fun and there's thrills to be had and all that. It drags at times and is manic but hey aren't most expensive tentpoles nowadays.

This movie somehow was able to take highly advanced virtual reality combined with an insane amount of pop culture nostalgia reverence and manage to put those things in a dystopia!, revel in it a bit (like we all do), and then somehow refuse to make any kind of meta-commentary on what that means for contemporary society or modern film/art/etc. I mean, turn off the video games for 2 days a week and meet a girl? That's all we get?

I really hated the 2nd sequence. Not homage, not fun, not clever, just perversely misguided and completely ruining a masterpiece that deserves to be seen on its own terms for new generations. I can't believe Spielberg would do that to a friend...

It's so blatant it almost feels intentional. At least with the book you put it off as bad writing by an author clearly unaware of the implications of his premise but more than ready to treat it as pseudo-paradise unironically. I have no idea what Spielberg wanted to do with this. "Look on my works ye mighty and despair!" I guess?… Expand
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GlowguyApr 20, 2018
I found the movie to be disappointing compared to the book. I realize the content is difficult to adapt but they changed some of the major plot points for what seemed like no other reason than to appeal to as broad of an audience asI found the movie to be disappointing compared to the book. I realize the content is difficult to adapt but they changed some of the major plot points for what seemed like no other reason than to appeal to as broad of an audience as possible. The trails felt slapped together and were far less interesting and nuanced than in the novel. I didn't understand all of the references when I read it and that actually made it more interesting and fun. The film panders to a broad audience.

The acting was mediocre and I felt that some performances were just poor. The dialogue didn't help much and some of the scenes were just cringe inducing. The ending was at least solid and more entertaining than first half of the movie so they didn't completely butcher it.… Expand
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TheQuietGamerAug 4, 2018
Not a love letter to the '80s or a celebration of all things pop culture. Nor is it another escapism classic from Steven Spielberg. Basically none of the things we were all told it was going to be. Instead, Ready Player One is a gaudyNot a love letter to the '80s or a celebration of all things pop culture. Nor is it another escapism classic from Steven Spielberg. Basically none of the things we were all told it was going to be. Instead, Ready Player One is a gaudy CGI-fest with nonexistent characters. The perfect example of what is wrong with so much of modern cinema. It's not devoid of joy though. Spielberg still manages to put on a decent show no matter how overblown.


The movie is filled with Easter eggs. Good luck seeing any of them though. Even the most eagle-eyed of viewers will have a hard time picking out all of the references and cameos amongst the constant movement and visual clutter. I can only think of about three properties that were handled with any sort of love anyways (Chucky, The Shining, and Back to the Future in case you were wondering). The rest of the inclusions feel shallow and devoid of affection.


There's so much happening onscreen that it often devolves into visual noise. The movie is at it's best when it slows down and focuses on the story. I really dug the core premise of players trying to complete secret challenges to win a once and a lifetime prize. There are some really cool sequences that result from this. The battle against the evil corporation is nowhere near as interesting though thanks to some truly terrible characterization. We spend so much time looking at CGI avatars that I often found myself forgetting there were real people just on the other side. Even when we do get to look at some human faces the material they are given is so weak that the actors aren't able to have any kind of impact or presence. They have the makings of backstories, but these only ever come up once and very briefly at that. So things like the main character's loss of parents and occasional abuse from whatever loser his aunt is dating at the time do nothing to make us sympathize with and root for him. It's too shallow and cliché anyways. The rest of the cast fares much worse.


Whatever message the story is trying to get across ends up lost in translation. If this is really supposed to be about valuing real life then shouldn't more of the movie taken place there rather than almost entirely inside the game? I liked how Spielberg used the game's creator to sort of parallel himself and express how all creators will have a piece of themselves living on inside of their creations, but admittedly not much is happening there either. Ready Player One is much better as a critique of the current state of the video game industry with it's subtle jabs at things like microtransactions and IAPs.


I know it must sound like I hate this given all of the negative stuff I've had to say up to this point, but let me assure you that I don't. There are most certainly elements that I enjoyed. Such as the Overlook Hotel sequence which is both genuinely thrilling and a wonderful homage to one of the most celebrated horror films of all time. It's also a technical marvel. T.J. Miller, who I usually can't stand outside of Silicon Valley, is quite amusing here. Although his character contributes nothing to the overall story. I loved seeing that Master of None's Lena Waithe got a role in the film. Hopefully this will serve as a launching point for her into bigger and better things.


Make no mistake, Ready Player One is highly flawed, lacking in the narrative chops that will allow viewers to engage with anything other than the gargantuan visuals, and I'm likely never going to watch it again. The Willy Wonka with a VR-gaming angle type plot keeps things entertaining even at it's most excessive, but the depth we normally get from Spielberg films just isn't there.… Expand
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dharmaMar 29, 2018
Spielberg's attempt to reclaim his throne as the king of blockbuster is a pretty good film, but a disappointing Spielberg film. Ever since 2008's lukewarm Kingdom of Crystal Skull, Spielberg's heart is not in the blockbuster genre that he hasSpielberg's attempt to reclaim his throne as the king of blockbuster is a pretty good film, but a disappointing Spielberg film. Ever since 2008's lukewarm Kingdom of Crystal Skull, Spielberg's heart is not in the blockbuster genre that he has literally invented. Ready Player One is at most his most 'serious' attempt at going back to this 'genre'. When it is clearly 'live action', it works wonders. When it is in the OASIS however, the action scenes feel 'floaty'. It almost feels like the current slew of young 'upstarts' have surpassed the 'master' in 'staging' CGI filled action sequences. Things picked up for the final third where you can feel that Spielberg magic again, yet when his serious films such as 'The Post' are more 'gripping' than his 'blockbuster films', you know that his heart is not fully on it anymore.… Expand
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MattyiceApr 6, 2018
Ready Player One is an absolute sight to behold in terms of pop culture iconography and is an absolute pleasure to watch. The film has a childlike wonder to it, some nice characters, and a relevant message, albeit a bit hammered home/obvious.Ready Player One is an absolute sight to behold in terms of pop culture iconography and is an absolute pleasure to watch. The film has a childlike wonder to it, some nice characters, and a relevant message, albeit a bit hammered home/obvious. The film also stays true to the book, which lent itself to the slightly dragged out cat-and-mouse chase. In the end though, the film is a joy to watch and should excite any fan of pop culture.… Expand
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GinaKApr 5, 2018
If you love being trapped in a video game for more than two hours, this is the movie for you! The only human presence (and actor) in the movie is Mark Rylance, who is excellent as the creator of the game. OK, technically there are a few otherIf you love being trapped in a video game for more than two hours, this is the movie for you! The only human presence (and actor) in the movie is Mark Rylance, who is excellent as the creator of the game. OK, technically there are a few other humans, but they spend most of their time as one-dimension humans and/or characters in the game. I had read that the movie had spectacular graphics, but frankly there was nothing I hadn’t seen before. A major disappointment.… Expand
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temptershellApr 8, 2018
The film is nothing more than a conglomeration of scenes packed with action and with miserable (for such a budget and creators) special effects, based on nostalgia and beyond that which does not give a meaningful story or characters withThe film is nothing more than a conglomeration of scenes packed with action and with miserable (for such a budget and creators) special effects, based on nostalgia and beyond that which does not give a meaningful story or characters with which one could be identified in any way. It is not enough that the avatars themselves look repulsive and poorly yet the real world is so unreal, stupid and insipid that better "visions of the future" was made half a century ago.… Expand
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x0v3rKiLxApr 26, 2018
The plot, at multiple points, trends towards the cliche rather than the nuanced. Overall a very predictable story with little meaningful character development. That being said, I bought a ticket more to see the Iron Giant butt heads withThe plot, at multiple points, trends towards the cliche rather than the nuanced. Overall a very predictable story with little meaningful character development. That being said, I bought a ticket more to see the Iron Giant butt heads with Mecha-Godzilla (come on, that was cool and you know it) than I did the points mentioned above, so overall I can’t be too harsh on this movie. My only big grief here is that seeing the Lancer being used by Artemis and the Spartan avatars during the final battle is probably the closest thing I’ll ever get to seeing a Gears of War or Halo movie on the big screen, and that makes me sad.… Expand
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muldjordApr 2, 2018
I read the book twice and in my opinion the movie does a pretty good job at portraying the story, with a few minor and a couple major things changed. Nothing that messes with the story though.
The visuals are just as I imagined them whenI read the book twice and in my opinion the movie does a pretty good job at portraying the story, with a few minor and a couple major things changed. Nothing that messes with the story though.
The visuals are just as I imagined them when reading the book - so job well done there! It's pretty much spot-on. The IOI makes me think of RoboCop.

It is, obviously, a CGI heavy movie. This both works in its favor, but also against it. Against it because it makes the movie seem a bit synthetic - which it is of course. But it does seem to struggle in finding a way in which it should portray people wearing the goggles versus what they are doing inside the Oasis. For instance, there's several scenes where people wearing VR goggles in the streets are running down the street to mimic that motion in VR. That makes absolutely NO sense. People would be running into walls, and into each other. That was just silly, and they do it several times. But I can see past that.

The story is pretty good, the characters are interesting although some of them should have been fleshed out better.

All in all I was very well entertained, and some of the scenes were downright fantastic! Not gonna mention which, but you'll know when you see it.… Expand
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43in2014Apr 4, 2018
The short review: A good film about teenagers fending off bad adults, while immersed in a digital game world, that was unfortunately let down by inadequate background story and Spielberg's frustrating view of what a teenager film should notThe short review: A good film about teenagers fending off bad adults, while immersed in a digital game world, that was unfortunately let down by inadequate background story and Spielberg's frustrating view of what a teenager film should not have.


Related media: I have not read the novel of the same name.


What's it like?: It's like Tron and Tron:Legacy, about a person entering the virtual world to complete a task while being pursued by the villains. There are numerous pop culture reference to the 80's and a numerous game characters from the 80's to the present.


Pros: 1) There are a numerous pop culture references to the 80's from gaming, music, films and fashion. Their inclusion is fun and funny, particularly that regarding The Shining.


2) Many of the game characters from the 80's to the present make an appearance in the film as game avatars. This was fun... until it became too much.


3) The film provides many insights into the world of gaming, past and future. It shares with the audience what makes gaming fun and meaningful.


Cons: 1) There is insufficient development in the background stories around the real world part of the film and on the characters in the film. No explanation was provided on how the dystopian world came to be and what the people in the real world do when they are not involved in VR gaming. Our hero does not seem to go to school, work, eat, drink, or go to the toilet at all, for the entire duration of the film!


2) Spielberg has some frustrating styles and views when it comes to true children films. He doesn't allow certain things in his film - he digitally removed firearms from ET, 25 years after it came out. In Ready Player One, some characters die in the novel and one is a lesbians, neither of which happened in the film. Many of his adult characters in his films are also one-dimensional and it is often a case of smart children versus the evil/misunderstanding/uncaring villains/parents/police. While this film is more for teenagers, these criticisms are still somewhat true.


3) The scenes where the teenagers first meet up in the real world were very poorly acted. I was very much enjoying the film until these parts.


How would the the different age groups rate it?


Children: Excellent
Teens: Excellent
Young adults: Excellent
Medium age adults: Good
Old adults: Average


Rating: 4/5 (no half scores). It's worthwhile to pay to watch it in the cinema.… Expand
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VandinrothApr 7, 2018
All in all a pretty average movie. Great special effects but little else of substance. The movie is more like a 2 hour video game with some mild 80's references sewn in that really add nothing to the movie itself. As a kid of the 80'sAll in all a pretty average movie. Great special effects but little else of substance. The movie is more like a 2 hour video game with some mild 80's references sewn in that really add nothing to the movie itself. As a kid of the 80's these references didn't even evoke a sense of nostalgia as they were used to incredibly weakly. Very predictable plot, nothing especially stand out about any of it.… Expand
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FlexedacornApr 11, 2018
I read the book shortly before seeing the movie and found enjoyment in both forms of media. Whereas the book was more 80s theme, the movie was filled with more modern day video game references. I felt walking out of the theater that thisI read the book shortly before seeing the movie and found enjoyment in both forms of media. Whereas the book was more 80s theme, the movie was filled with more modern day video game references. I felt walking out of the theater that this was a must see for fellow gamers such as myself. It was refreshing seeing another action adventure film from Stephen Spielberg. Lately he has been doing a lot of biopics, so it was nice to see the change of pace. They changed a lot of the challenges from the book but I thought this defiantly served the movie well from a pacing perspective. Overall I couldn’t find any major flaws with the film; it was just a good action adventure film to see on the big screen. I do think audiences that do not play video games, may find less value in the film. Due to the fact that they would not be able to appreciate all the hidden Easter eggs.… Expand
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HPFANBOY1237Apr 7, 2018
Definitely not a great film but a very enjoyable one. My problem with Ready Player One is that it is really entertaining but it is just cake. This film has almost no substance and I just really wanted more to bite into than just cake. Now, itDefinitely not a great film but a very enjoyable one. My problem with Ready Player One is that it is really entertaining but it is just cake. This film has almost no substance and I just really wanted more to bite into than just cake. Now, it does work for this film because the characters are good, the action is great, and you're interested in seeing where the movie is going to go. So, overall Ready Player One is a very entertaining film and that's about it. B… Expand
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Somedude100Apr 7, 2018
There are some films which one should rent for home and others where one should watch in the cinema.I say this one should be watched in de cinema cus the visuals and actions are excellent
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GReviewsApr 30, 2018
A nostalgic thrill ride, presented beautifully by the ever-inspiring Steven Spielberg. A must see for any fans of pop-culture. This is truly a wondrous gaming movie from the hands of an even better film maker! Well done Spielberg.
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Lonejumper23Mar 30, 2018
Outstanding and the first real movie to come out with an original story and to tell it like that.....WWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO...... felt like a roller coaster I never wanted to get off of. Spielberg has done it again and this man is a completeOutstanding and the first real movie to come out with an original story and to tell it like that.....WWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOO...... felt like a roller coaster I never wanted to get off of. Spielberg has done it again and this man is a complete genius. If you want something light, new, adventurous with a great story then get a ticket now and go see this fantastic movie!… Expand
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TheFlashGamerMar 30, 2018
Ready Player One is a masterpiece when it comes to the visual department, and while this may be the strongest part of the movie the story isn't too distasteful. I feel the movie does a fine job at telling just whats going on and showing it inReady Player One is a masterpiece when it comes to the visual department, and while this may be the strongest part of the movie the story isn't too distasteful. I feel the movie does a fine job at telling just whats going on and showing it in a beautiful fashion. And there lies my one gripe with the movie.

Ready Player One has a very bad tendency of telling instead of showing. This is most notable in the opening minutes of the show where plenty of time is spent narrating and explaining the plot. I feel this hurts the movie as the visuals tell a lot and do so in a much cleaner way. For example the way they explain how his family dynamic works flows very well and with just a couple of character actions you can easily see what everyone's feelings towards each other are. Overall I feel if more scenes were conveyed like this the movie could easily be a 9.

Putting that aside however I found the movie very refreshing. For a movie all about the virtual world it felt very nice how it was handled. And without going into spoilers I have to say the ending while semi hand fisted legitimately gave me chills from how it was handles. Overall there's a lot of things I could praise the movie on but nothing would put into words how well I believe the imagery in it works to drill into the viewer's heart.… Expand
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hardcorekiddApr 27, 2018
Ready Player One isn't an Oscar Bait Spielberg movie,(Like Bridge of Spies) but it is still a Fun Spielberg film (Like Jurassic Park) with stunning visuals. I'm going to give Ready Player One a B+.
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MaxJadueApr 3, 2018
"Ready Player One" is a film with so many fun pop culture references that it may distract you from the rather questionable plot points, but the film earns major points for its creativity, charming cast, and exhilarating action sequences."Ready Player One" is a film with so many fun pop culture references that it may distract you from the rather questionable plot points, but the film earns major points for its creativity, charming cast, and exhilarating action sequences. Overall, "Ready Player One" is pure popcorn entertainment where everyone will find one guaranteed thing; Pure fun.… Expand
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BertronomousApr 2, 2018
Went in not expecting much and after seeing it, it is definitely worth the watch. Fantastic film, awesome cast, interesting characters and premise, and a story that keeps you interested throught the entirety of the movie. Definitely go andWent in not expecting much and after seeing it, it is definitely worth the watch. Fantastic film, awesome cast, interesting characters and premise, and a story that keeps you interested throught the entirety of the movie. Definitely go and see if you have the chance!… Expand
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LaurenKronApr 2, 2018
Ready player one is an action movie which has a simple, interesting and fun storyline. Movie is not perfect and not worst. The best thing is in the movie is the characters from games, movie and books. If you have knowledge about movies,Ready player one is an action movie which has a simple, interesting and fun storyline. Movie is not perfect and not worst. The best thing is in the movie is the characters from games, movie and books. If you have knowledge about movies, books, game and etc. In short term If you are nerd or geek you will enjoy from references in the movie. While watching movie my eyes didn't stop searching characters and references in the movie , just like that didn't stop saying that 'Look it is tracer from overwatch, look it is batman from dc comics, look it is iron giant , look iron giant made reference to terminator 2' and etc. Movie doesn't have colorful characters (except Halliday aka Anorak) and doesn't have very interesting storyline. CGI is good, it doesn't disturb me( at least it is not Justice league). Simple, normal movie for just have fun and do something when you don't know what to do for waste your time.… Expand
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KiryashaMar 29, 2018
Небольшое мнение по поводу фильма «Первому игроку приготовится» без спойлеров. Сюжет: Можно было бы что-то выдумать, и сказать что он запутанный, но нет. Фильм до боли прост, но что самое главное, таким он и должен быть. Если бы СпилбергНебольшое мнение по поводу фильма «Первому игроку приготовится» без спойлеров. Сюжет: Можно было бы что-то выдумать, и сказать что он запутанный, но нет. Фильм до боли прост, но что самое главное, таким он и должен быть. Если бы Спилберг хотел полностью передать происходящие книги на экран, то скорее всего в два с чём-то часа он бы не влез. Я прекрасно понимаю, что они немного поковеркали книгу, но фильму это пошло только на пользу, по этому с сюжетом все хорошо;

Актёры: Каст реально вышел неплохим, когда я первый раз увидел трейлер, сразу же возникли мысли по поводу того, что каст очень слабый и скорее всего мне не зайдёт. Но опять же таки, актеры выложились по максимуму, и с кастом тоже все хорошо;

Графон: Я уже давно начал плеваться на графон в фильмах, но черт возьми, «Первому игроку приготовится» выглядит просто ошеломительно. Я не знаю как фильм будет выглядит в обычных кинотеатрах, но в IMAX он выглядит просто шикарно. CGI не подвёл, весь фильм сидел с открытым ртом, офигивая от картинки; Отсылки: Скорее всего одним из самых главных аспектов данного фильма - это пасхалки. Вы скорее всего даже представить не можете сколько их, сидя в кинотеатре я иногда даже подрывался видя своих любимых персонажей игр. Да и вообще, скорее всего это единственный фильм в котором присутствует так много пасхалок с игр, фильмов, комиксов, манги и т.д.; Звуковое сопровождение: Фильм пропитан хитами 80’х, и это очень круто. Каждый трек идеально вписывается в концепцию происходящего. Но было пару экшен-сцен, где вовсе не было музыки, и это показалось мне немного странным. Но в целом, звук и музыкальное сопровождение отличное; Итог: Если вы хоть что-то понимаете в играх, или даже играли в них, не важно, олдфаг вы или нью плеер, вы 100% найдёте персонажа которого знаете, и я вас уверяю вы будете в полнейшем шоке от масштабности этого фильма. Лично я давно не смотрел таких подорванных фильмов с таким гигантским числом отсылок. Все мы знаем, что фильмы по играм обычно проваливаются, но этот фильм исключение. Из-за того, что фильм снят по книге, а те фрагменты из игры, будь то персонажи или локации, служат дополнительными элементами. Когда я вышел из зала, меня переполняло чувство безудержной радости, мне действительно очень понравился фильм и я миллион процентов схожу на него еще раз, и вам советую;

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Cinemanut911Mar 30, 2018
In the year 2045, due to the world being overrun with chaos and poverty, most of the population have chosen to reject the harsh environments and live, work and play in the OASIS, a massive virtual reality universe where anyone can interactIn the year 2045, due to the world being overrun with chaos and poverty, most of the population have chosen to reject the harsh environments and live, work and play in the OASIS, a massive virtual reality universe where anyone can interact with icons in popular culture from Batman to Hello Kitty, can travel to every fictional world in existence and participate in the most incredible activities such as racing against King Kong, fighting in huge fantasy wars and can even take part in reenacting their favourite movies, just to name a few. When James Halliday (Mark Rylance), the creator of the OASIS dies, he offers the players around the world the chance to inherit his massive fortune and his company only if they can find a hidden "Easter Egg" along with three keys needed to unlock it. Now, a young "gunter" (someone that's dedicated to finding the keys and the egg) named Wade Watts (Tye Sheridan) and his brave companions consisting of the beautiful Arti3mis (Olivia Cooke), his best friend Aech (Lena Waithe), and the brothers Daito (Win Morisaki) and Sho (Philip Zao) must find these items before the ruthless IOI corporation led by the sinister Nolan Sorrento (Ben Mendelsohn), can use the egg to privatize Halliday's virtual paradise...

Taking direct influence from the likes of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, The Matrix and Wreck-it Ralph, Steven Spielberg's loose adaptation of the 2011 80's pop culture love letter novel Ready Player One, is a wonderful throwback to the veteran director's Golden Age throughout the 1980's where he both produced and directed some of the most iconic fantasy/sci-fi films in the history of cinema such as Back to the Future, E.T and the Indiana Jones films.

Going into it's problems in which aside from some questionable overuse of dark blue tones in the color grading which makes it impossible to see the numerous cameos from the heavily advertised pop culture icons such as The Iron Giant, Gandalf and numerous others, The story takes huge liberties with the book's more intense tone and the pacing especially during the first act. goes by far too quickly for the world of the OASIS to be properly set-up for anyone new to this material or towards 80's to 90's pop culture as well.

However, Spielberg's first fantasy film since 2011's The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn, does have it's heart in the right place in conveying the joy of escapism and creativity and unlike The Matrix's insistence that living in a fictional world is bad,no matter how bad the real world is, Ready Player One on the othe hand, in a similar method in how Hook told audiences that imagination and fun is important even if you're an adult, tells us that maybe spending time in a better world is not so bad after all.

Overall, Ready Player One while not rising to the levels of Spielberg's other films, much like Who Framed Roger Rabbit? before it, is a wonderful love letter to geek culture and the fantasy genre of the last few decades that proves that one of the longest surviving "Hollywood" brats can still provide solid family entertainment after all these years.… Expand
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LegitSaltApr 8, 2018
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This movie was, at best, just another Spielberg Film, but for the most part, it looked and felt as well executed as your run of the mill PS2 game. The story was very predictable, and the universe was contradictory in its inner workings. There were a few scenes that I enjoyed, don't get me wrong, but it felt like it had all been done before and better. For those looking for an entertaining pop culture exposure, you would be better off heading to twitch, and for those seeking the retro vibes, there has been a recent influx of easily consumable media pertaining to the 80's. The main character was boring, and his family felt like a cookie cutter "mean dad who moved in with mom who can't get rid of him, and don't fully understand child". Thankfully, this ends as they get killed in an explosion, and then, as all great plot points, never mentioned again. I also feel that the 'bad guys' were stupid, and overall the characters were not relatable, or understandable, with stupid decisions being made on both sides ad nauseam. Watch it if you want, but I certainly felt that It was a 2+ hour time period poorly spent.… Expand
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GnuWhoApr 4, 2018
Great movie for gamers. Finally a game movie that understands what gamers want to see, not what other people think gamers want to see. Good job there. Mark Rylance's portrayal of Halliday represents exactly the kind of likeable asperger'sGreat movie for gamers. Finally a game movie that understands what gamers want to see, not what other people think gamers want to see. Good job there. Mark Rylance's portrayal of Halliday represents exactly the kind of likeable asperger's genius/nerd we all know and love.… Expand
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NolanLundgaardMay 4, 2018
Ready Player One is the type of film that not only provides the audience with spectacular visuals and amazing special effects. The story line blew me away and by far exceeded my expectations. As of this writing, I have yet to read the book.Ready Player One is the type of film that not only provides the audience with spectacular visuals and amazing special effects. The story line blew me away and by far exceeded my expectations. As of this writing, I have yet to read the book. This contradicts my usual procedure of reading the book before seeing the movie, but since many people who have read the book didn’t like the film, I am glad I strayed from what I usually do. I loved how the plot line had unexpected twists and turns, an aspect of movies that, if nonexistent, I am completely unimpressed. Ready Player One was the exact opposite, keeping me on the edge of my seat for the duration of the whole movie. I also enjoyed the references the movie made to other films, such as The Iron Giant and Star Wars. I happily give Ready Player One five stars, and definitely recommend it to everyone who enjoys a good film.… Expand
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GrantD243Apr 25, 2018
Ready Player One is perhaps the first film of this year that I was flat out super excited to see. I've looked forward to a lot of films so far this year, but there was just something different about this one. And it's weird, because most ofReady Player One is perhaps the first film of this year that I was flat out super excited to see. I've looked forward to a lot of films so far this year, but there was just something different about this one. And it's weird, because most of my friends were not looking forward to this film at all. A good portion of them don't even plan on seeing it. That kind of caught me off guard, but I still went into the theater plenty excited to see it. It didn't disappoint. The story of Ready Player One is fairly simple. A man created this huge VR game that pretty much everyone in the world spends all of their time playing, but when he died he left a quest for everyone, and the first person to complete the quest gets full ownership of the game. It kind of has a Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory vibe in the sense that a very wealthy man who created something incredible is just giving it away to someone he deems worthy, and it also kind of has the same vibe because of the wonder involved with the world that is the Oasis. I don't think that it's much of a stretch to say that most of us probably wish that the Oasis existed. The only limit is your imagination, and the realism of it is almost at a level that I can only dream that we'll see someday in gaming. I think that's part of the reason why I enjoyed this film so much. The Oasis storyline was very enthralling, and it was also fun seeing video game after video game after movie reference throughout. I also liked how there aren't really any dull moments. The movie moves forward at a very nice pace. I didn't even check my watch once, and I often check it once even in movies that I enjoy. I will say that the real life stuff was definitely the weakest part of the film, but I still wasn't particularly bored during the real life sequences. Another negative to the real life stuff was that there was definitely some cheese throughout it. Otherwise, though, I thought it was solid all around. I understand that it's really just a mashup of culture references in a video game setting, but I had an absolute blast watching it. I guess I was just the target audience for this one.… Expand
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AugustKellerJun 4, 2018
A cool premise can only take a film so far. At first glance, Ready Player One has all the potential to be a franchise-starting movie with its large-scale world building and plethora of pop culture references. Unfortunately, Steven Spielberg’sA cool premise can only take a film so far. At first glance, Ready Player One has all the potential to be a franchise-starting movie with its large-scale world building and plethora of pop culture references. Unfortunately, Steven Spielberg’s newest work falls a bit flat due to a multitude of shortcomings in key aspects of the film. The most glaring issues are in a script, which feels like common fanfiction centered around a forgettable protagonist. Meanwhile, the direction, production design & editing of Ready Player One are all satisfactorily executed but with enough inattention that the experience sometimes feels like an afterthought.

The famous Spielberg touch does show up at the tail end of Ready Player One but, at that point, it feels almost jarring. This inconsistent vision is a huge detriment to a movie based around such a stylish premise. Ultimately, there are enough cool moments and adequate techniques that should have most viewers calling Ready Player One passable. However, its unfocused and generic vibe will leave many audience members feeling sneaking disappointment.

Writing: 5/10
Direction: 6/10
Cinematography: 7/10
Acting: 6/10
Editing: 6/10
Sound: 7/10
Score/Soundtrack: 8/10
Production Design: 6/10
Casting: 7/10
Effects: 8/10

Overall Score: 6.6/10

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joeyabukiMar 29, 2018
Steven Spielberg did it again. Tribute to the 80's & 90's. Homage to Popular Culture. What an EPIC movie; action, comedy, drama, horror, adventure. If you lived in the 80's you have to watch this. The biggest screen possible. Special FX areSteven Spielberg did it again. Tribute to the 80's & 90's. Homage to Popular Culture. What an EPIC movie; action, comedy, drama, horror, adventure. If you lived in the 80's you have to watch this. The biggest screen possible. Special FX are beautiful, visually exquisite after Avatar by James Cameron. Tons of characters from books, videogames, movies & a lot of iconic music; horror movie characters as well. You're going to desire this virtual would to exist. You'll have to watch this piece of work several times to see all the references, easter eggs & characters. OST by Alan Silvestri is awesome. This film has a good message: it's not the same to be alive as to live, OASIS might be good where you could be Superman & Fly, but it's not the real world, don't waste your whole life in the internet & social medias.In this age of bad Blockbusters, without soul, a 71-year-old Spielberg had to come to give lessons about how a good blockbuster has to be. This movie is going to be a CULT MOVIE.… Expand
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LaSh4wn328Mar 29, 2018
It's just a bunch of nerds doing video game fighting while making cheesy references to pop culture (basically just Scott Pilgrim, remember that dumpster fire?)

The main character is weak and poorly developed, but compared to him the restIt's just a bunch of nerds doing video game fighting while making cheesy references to pop culture (basically just Scott Pilgrim, remember that dumpster fire?)

The main character is weak and poorly developed, but compared to him the rest might as well be cardboard standees.

There are some flashy effects but every movie has that nowadays, it doesn't impress me anymore. Tons of CGI couldn't save the Star Wars prequels and it doesn't help here.… Expand
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PietroHollowedApr 2, 2018
Cliche story with poorly written world, bland characters with awful dialogue, forgettable action scenes (except for maybe the first one) and almost no soundtrack. A surprisingly unfun and cringe movie. Spielberg really didn't try very hard onCliche story with poorly written world, bland characters with awful dialogue, forgettable action scenes (except for maybe the first one) and almost no soundtrack. A surprisingly unfun and cringe movie. Spielberg really didn't try very hard on this one.… Expand
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mrdr4gonMar 30, 2018
Badly written, with sketchy characters and a bit of a waste of its concept. Speilberg just about saves it through some great action direction but its not great.
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jacob4Apr 6, 2018
An absolute blast, thrill ride, and love letter to every fan and nerd out there. Even if you haven't read the book, the movie still delivers all the modern and past nerdom for all generations to enjoy. Steven Spielberg has brought the world aAn absolute blast, thrill ride, and love letter to every fan and nerd out there. Even if you haven't read the book, the movie still delivers all the modern and past nerdom for all generations to enjoy. Steven Spielberg has brought the world a movie that both critics and audiences can finally agree on and enjoy. An absolute must see to please your inner kid-ult, nostalgia, and nerd!… Expand
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donelsonApr 1, 2018
A soulless mashup of tropes and gags recycled from the 1980s without love or respect. Spielberg shows technical mastery in a dull by-the-numbers film, full of clichés. Women are presented mostly as appendages to male egos, and even theA soulless mashup of tropes and gags recycled from the 1980s without love or respect. Spielberg shows technical mastery in a dull by-the-numbers film, full of clichés. Women are presented mostly as appendages to male egos, and even the romance becomes trite. Very sad mess.… Expand
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JadenFrostApr 4, 2018
Garbage. Like every bad movie based on a great book this movie feels as if it was made to be deliberately insulting. Most of the material from the book is missing and there is loads of material that was never in the book at all. (Pro tip forGarbage. Like every bad movie based on a great book this movie feels as if it was made to be deliberately insulting. Most of the material from the book is missing and there is loads of material that was never in the book at all. (Pro tip for ya guys: YOU DONT TAKE STUFF FROM THE BOOK OUT WHEN YOU CAN ADD GARBAGE THAT WAS NEVER THERE,RETARDS!) so ya, this movie bares the same name but is only the loosest adaptation, don't expect the book to have come to life. It hasn't. People seeing the movie might not even understand some things as they are explained in the book but never put in the movie. All and all a **** show of bull **** that had me shaking my head the whole time.… Expand
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PanchogulApr 8, 2018
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Cuando la fui a ver no tenia idea de que existia esta película, nunca vi un trailer ni nada, ese dia simplemente fui al cine, no sabia que ver y elegí esta, valio 100% la pena, buenos efectos, buenos personajes aunque les falto desarrollo, entretenida a todo dar.… Expand
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SavageYetiApr 10, 2018
this movie actually took me by surprise, i was not expecting much from this movie thinking it was going to rely primarily on nostalgia but i was very wrong and was entertained nearly every second of the movie, but that being said it does havethis movie actually took me by surprise, i was not expecting much from this movie thinking it was going to rely primarily on nostalgia but i was very wrong and was entertained nearly every second of the movie, but that being said it does have some eye rolling moment and parts that take you out of the movie but for me not enough that you can not instantly be pulled back in. i would easily recommend seeing this movie.… Expand
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TheDiMar 31, 2018
This is 100 eastern egg movie from 100. I defently think critics as alwyas bought or smthg like that, cause this movie is amazing. It's really best of 2018. The scenes, action, heroes keep you in the game all day long. I like to saw all myThis is 100 eastern egg movie from 100. I defently think critics as alwyas bought or smthg like that, cause this movie is amazing. It's really best of 2018. The scenes, action, heroes keep you in the game all day long. I like to saw all my childhood heroes in games. It super emotional, friendly, fun and kind. I recommend this to everyone who playing games and love this!

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Minh18121999Mar 31, 2018
Ready Player One was Pure Spielberg.A Visually Spectacle,Alan Silvestri delivered one of his most exhilirating scores.Exciting action sequences.Perhaps not the best character-driven in Spielberg's filmography,cuz the character development wasReady Player One was Pure Spielberg.A Visually Spectacle,Alan Silvestri delivered one of his most exhilirating scores.Exciting action sequences.Perhaps not the best character-driven in Spielberg's filmography,cuz the character development was so rush,and some scenes didn't really work.… Expand
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JetFlashMar 31, 2018
I read the book 3x already. It's one of y favorite. And the movie is not that bad also. I didn't mind the changes. Really felt the Spielbergian spell on this one.
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ParadigmaApr 1, 2018
Each step in the movie predictable, there was no feeling that you get into alternative reality, departing from real life. A game of some actors just strikes that there the Main character as if in the first movie acts, felt a certainEach step in the movie predictable, there was no feeling that you get into alternative reality, departing from real life. A game of some actors just strikes that there the Main character as if in the first movie acts, felt a certain discomfort.
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noshiApr 1, 2018
To be fair, you have to have a very high IQ to understand Ready Player One. The humor is extremely subtle, and without a solid grasp of video games most of the jokes will go over a typical viewer's head. There's also Parzival's optimisticTo be fair, you have to have a very high IQ to understand Ready Player One. The humor is extremely subtle, and without a solid grasp of video games most of the jokes will go over a typical viewer's head. There's also Parzival's optimistic outlook, which is deftly woven into his characterization - his personal philosophy draws heavily from the video game series Final Fantasy, for instance. The fans understand this stuff; they have the intellectual capacity to truly appreciate the depths of these jokes, to realize that they're not just funny- they say something deep about LIFE. As a consequence people who dislike Ready Player One truly ARE idiots- of course they wouldn't appreciate, for instance, the humour in Parzival's existential catchphrase "You're full of feces" which itself is a cryptic reference to Activision's video game epic Call Of Duty. I'm smirking right now just imagining one of those addlepated simpletons scratching their heads in confusion as Steven Spielberg's genius unfolds itself on their theater screens. What fools... how I pity them.… Expand
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ChristoferApr 2, 2018
This review will not contain any spoilers because we walked out of it in 10 minutes. The visual dazzle is nauseating as another critic noted. Epitome of hyper-spectical with the worst of narration. Spielberg hit the buzzer again withThis review will not contain any spoilers because we walked out of it in 10 minutes. The visual dazzle is nauseating as another critic noted. Epitome of hyper-spectical with the worst of narration. Spielberg hit the buzzer again with sophomoric ET-like trash. Hey, we got our money back!… Expand
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geistreichesMar 30, 2018
I already knew from the trailers that this won't be anything like the book, and damn how did they mess up, spielberg please just retire, you got no clue about gaming or vr, you are just a **** douche..
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OlivierPielMay 15, 2018
Spielberg should have ruminated at South Park 'member berries, before laying this narcissistic piece of ode to himself: "Look at the 80's. It was me. I made America great ....first!"
This is a 60+ year old man masturbating at his own reflection.
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GizilqMar 31, 2018
Господи, какое же это безыдейное гуано. Я дико надеялся что Спилберг сможет слепить из убогого первоисточника что-нибудь стоящее, но нет, все осталось таким же унылым как и в книге.
Тут нет ни сюжета, который застыл на уровне приключенческихГосподи, какое же это безыдейное гуано. Я дико надеялся что Спилберг сможет слепить из убогого первоисточника что-нибудь стоящее, но нет, все осталось таким же унылым как и в книге.
Тут нет ни сюжета, который застыл на уровне приключенческих романов для подростков 8-13 лет, ни персонажей. Зато куча отсылочек, которыми меня тыкают в лицо. Я типа должен умилиться от Делориена, черепашек ниндзя и Морриган, ага. Зато графика хороша, спору нет.
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kheasApr 1, 2018
Behind all of the pop culture, references and flashy graphics, behind the intense action and humorous lines, this is a film about rediscovering reality. About realizing that, outside of the screen, outside of your room, there is a real worldBehind all of the pop culture, references and flashy graphics, behind the intense action and humorous lines, this is a film about rediscovering reality. About realizing that, outside of the screen, outside of your room, there is a real world with real people. for more: https://latetothegame.blog/2018/04/01/new-movie-review-ready-player-one-2018/… Expand
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twall3Apr 25, 2018
IF YOU'RE READING THIS, AND IT'S STILL IN THE THEATERS, STOP READING AND GO SEE IT BIG SCREEN!
This was an incredible movie - what an experience! I stopped playing video games in the 80's, but I still thoroughly enjoyed this film. My head isIF YOU'RE READING THIS, AND IT'S STILL IN THE THEATERS, STOP READING AND GO SEE IT BIG SCREEN!
This was an incredible movie - what an experience! I stopped playing video games in the 80's, but I still thoroughly enjoyed this film. My head is still spinning - not just from the tremendous action scenes, but the whole experience. A job well done, Mr. Spielberg and team! One note - when I heard that the Iron Giant was going to be in it, I cringed because that is one of my all time favorite movies. I was concerned that it would look like the Iron Giant but not act like him. Very pleasantly surprised - he had the same innocence and selflessness as in the original film. Loved this movie!… Expand
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MrNikitaTVMar 29, 2018
Первому игроку приготовиться- крутое и впечатляющее кино. Сюжет был сжат от книжного оригинала, но не потерял весь его дух. Персонажи получились запоминающими и чувствуется, что между ними есть химия. Актеры сыграли на пять с плюсом. ГрафикаПервому игроку приготовиться- крутое и впечатляющее кино. Сюжет был сжат от книжного оригинала, но не потерял весь его дух. Персонажи получились запоминающими и чувствуется, что между ними есть химия. Актеры сыграли на пять с плюсом. Графика была на высоте, хотя в некоторых местах был виден хромакей. Я конечно не понял работу оазиса в реальном мире, хотя было сделано все логично. Пожалуй это самый лучший фильм в начале года.… Expand
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preciado_101Apr 2, 2018
the first 20 minutes are good, they make you think the movie will be consistent with the VR tech exposed. Then it turns into an idolization of long forgotten "pop" culture for the sake of the plot, pushing semifamous characters on and on whenthe first 20 minutes are good, they make you think the movie will be consistent with the VR tech exposed. Then it turns into an idolization of long forgotten "pop" culture for the sake of the plot, pushing semifamous characters on and on when the setting of the movie is on 2045 it makes no sense at all. At the end the movie feels just like any other hollywood movie with a super cheesy ending. conclusion, lack of creativity in the plot and poorly executed… Expand
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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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BOMBOMBApr 1, 2018
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ready Player One is a disgrace to cinema, pop culture and humanity as a whole! This is the first time I write a review about something ever, because how disgusting this movie is.
The plot is so linear and poorly written, that you know after 4 min into the movie what will happen and then exactly that happens with no twist and turns. Zero effort. The movie is filled to the brim with pop culture references, but massacres them by not understanding the essence of them. For example, they add a giant witch and a giant axe to the labyrinth scene in the Shining, not understanding what made the Shining scary at all. Finally they misrepresent the gaming culture as a whole only showing gaming as a medium to escape reality. Even though some people might use gaming as an escape, the majority of people play video games as a form of entertainment, while still living as social mature human beings in modern society. It is also completely laughable, that they show people running around in the city with VR headsets on. First of all, VR headsets in the future would look nothing like the ones we have today and second, everyone would bump into objects and each other when using a VR headset in the goddamn city!
This movie truly shows how arrogant, lazy and ignorant Spielberg has become and how little effort movies are allowed to make to be called a success. 0/10… Expand
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paulraisedFeb 3, 2019
This reminds me of E.T., you have a bunch of people saying it's the best movie ever, but all I see is a boring, senseless bad collection of incoherent scenes. No sense, no story, awful cast. Wasted Hannah John-Kamen horribly, when she isThis reminds me of E.T., you have a bunch of people saying it's the best movie ever, but all I see is a boring, senseless bad collection of incoherent scenes. No sense, no story, awful cast. Wasted Hannah John-Kamen horribly, when she is clearly lead role material. You have to know you're off when your lead is the star of boy scouts vs zombies. Plain garbage.… Expand
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stgrunuMar 30, 2018
Awful movie with and awful plot and awful special effects but that wasn't the worst part of it.
The worst part was the non-stop references that didn't even made sense at times.
Michael Bay could've done better than Steven Spielberg.
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flabbygumsJun 19, 2018
There is no way Spielberg himself read this book. Now that I think about it, born in 1946, he wouldn't have got a tenth of the references if he did read it. No way he played Zork, Adventure, Joust when he was 42 or understood what it was likeThere is no way Spielberg himself read this book. Now that I think about it, born in 1946, he wouldn't have got a tenth of the references if he did read it. No way he played Zork, Adventure, Joust when he was 42 or understood what it was like to grow up in the 80s. No wonder it was utter crap. Just made money off a fantastic book for the sake of money. Shame on him and the studio.… Expand
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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.

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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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NikolayGAug 18, 2018
I was looking forward to this movie, but I could not watch it for more than about 15 minutes. The setup was extremely basic. Find 3 keys, pass 3 trials. I expect movies to be more sophisticated than a game of Doom. The mindless overdone CGII was looking forward to this movie, but I could not watch it for more than about 15 minutes. The setup was extremely basic. Find 3 keys, pass 3 trials. I expect movies to be more sophisticated than a game of Doom. The mindless overdone CGI in the "virtual" world was just overdone for the sake of overdoing it. King Kong roams about, but who cares? None of it meant a thing. It was all gratuitous nonsense. And this whole idea that VR enables some kind of a magical transportation to another world falls flat. I actually had VR in the mid 1990s (it was called VFX1 and VFX3D), and now I have PS4 VR. It's not magical transportation to anywhere. You have to make sure you don't step on the cord, that you don't step on your cat, that you don't trip over the sofa. And the "world" is just basically a TV screen pushed up against your face. It's fun but it's not exactly transporting. This kind of sci-fi fantasy would have been more interesting and convincing years ago before so many became familiar with VR; the simplistic setup to this story was not interesting and the reality of VR makes the story hard to accept.… Expand
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macdiggerApr 25, 2018
I'd say… if you read the original book, lower your expectations of the movie as much as humanly possible. The original story, its flow, all shred to tiny hardly recognizable pieces.
I mean you probably have to do some changes when you createI'd say… if you read the original book, lower your expectations of the movie as much as humanly possible. The original story, its flow, all shred to tiny hardly recognizable pieces.
I mean you probably have to do some changes when you create an adaptation of a book for a movie. But THIS one is not done right. At all.

The movie could probably be liked by those who didn't read the book, just for effects maybe? I dunno… I literally had a "WTF??" blurb over my head from the very beginning to the very end of this kinda nice-looking, but still pretty much disaster of an adaptation of a fantastic, great, insightful book. Duh :(… 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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dpaudiophileApr 28, 2018
This is one of those movies where you can't trust the user reviews, people are going to rate it highly because they saw some reference that makes them nostalgic. That's what this movie is, a nostalgic dump-fest of references, hip to be squareThis is one of those movies where you can't trust the user reviews, people are going to rate it highly because they saw some reference that makes them nostalgic. That's what this movie is, a nostalgic dump-fest of references, hip to be square bs, lots of meta humor, "held together" by a screenplay that was a safe and underwhelming adaptation of the book.… 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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AxeTApr 2, 2018
On the one hand you look at this in all its complexity of scale and detail and say my God it takes a genius like Spielberg with all his experience and talent to helm this. On the other, it's nearly indistinguishable from the work of many ofOn the one hand you look at this in all its complexity of scale and detail and say my God it takes a genius like Spielberg with all his experience and talent to helm this. On the other, it's nearly indistinguishable from the work of many of today's techie directors and is more than ever the dull step removed activity of passively watching a video game without the compelling interactivity of playing it. Loaded with retro geek reference and full of highly choreographed but utterly predictable over-the-top action and this time set in a world where anything goes and physics doesn't apply it's a movie with little real suspense which is not a movie worth sitting through.… 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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TrevorsViewApr 5, 2018
Twenty-seven years from today, a major corporation creates a new video game setup showing VR possibilities where only the sky limits places of potential excursion. Appropriately enough, Ready Player One is a giant Easter egg full of smallerTwenty-seven years from today, a major corporation creates a new video game setup showing VR possibilities where only the sky limits places of potential excursion. Appropriately enough, Ready Player One is a giant Easter egg full of smaller Easter eggs on Easter weekend, starting with a Minecraft level as just one relatively small section of a huge digital game called, the “Oasis.”

Coming from Hollywood legend Steven Spielberg, the adaptation from Ernest Cline’s novel indeed becomes “Spielbergified,” since he appropriately met his popularity height throughout the seventies and eighties, which most influences the culture of Cline’s written Oasis. Inside Spielberg’s cinematic roller coaster, MTV music sucks you in right away, leading into the first few shots that travel across the homes’ windows of 2045 Columbus, Ohio to visualize living situations in what resembles a single continuous take, a term unique to his work dubbed a “oner.”

Columbus’s “stacks” build up this future suburb with trailers stacked upon one another, perhaps topping six stories in homes; most of the inhabitants sleeping on washing machine beds. The square shapes suggest imprisonment, unexpectedly absent of red or green hues, since nobody living here can win or lose in the video game corporation’s alternate competitive materiality. Spielberg makes everything huge in scale as you fly through the immersive 3D excitement; pure CGI permits a car race to Central Park, just one of three challenges to obtain one of three keys the Oasis’ creator has hidden.

Hitherto, nobody ever found a key, so those competitors, driving in instantly recognizable automobiles including a DeLorean and Adam West Batman’s Batmobile, must face a racetrack overrun by a T-Rex and King Kong. Honestly, this may be our future of gaming: the player walks on an omnidirectorial treadmill while their customized avatar roams the Oasis. Because humans gave up on solving problems, the Oasis lets players do anything, go anywhere; until watching the players fight against nonexistent problems disturbs you.

However, once the nostalgic surplus is forgotten, you must watch selfish individuals throw in random Marvel-style humor. Consequently, the political structure allows kids to somehow outsmart government authorities because apparently, adolescent empowerment tops priority above plot authenticity. Instead, an anti-Marxist piece enforces itself by blasting, “We’re Not Gonna Take It” to the volume of “Fight the Power” in Do the Right Thing.Despite uses of a clever Clark Kent disguise, these amateur players seldom prepare themselves in a sympathetic manner—one says he never saw The Shining, an important detail for when it gets said, and is played more for laughs than to make these guys seem like they’re equipped to overthrow the authorities.

The book’s author who adapted it, alongside Zak Penn (The Avengers), saw an excuse to throw Halo soldiers into a The Lord of the Rings climax but gave no characters a gradually learnt knowledge across the film’s runtime. Three of them, including the protagonist’s almost absent aunt, felt completely useless— some even sputtered Shia Labeouf’s “nononononono” on numerous occasions. Hence, several deus ex machinas extinguish a disco dance’s full visual impact midway through, a weak buildup due also to the whole first five minutes being pure voiceover narration. Since the most memorable scenes were in the trailer, teenage boys might see little rewatch value in such an ego-stroking Atari love-letter, ultimately set to deliver only whatever bland predictability was built up before frame number one.

Though Simon Pegg gives a brief yet decent performance, none of the other actors display a sense of urgency in the eyes, including one twelve-year-old kid who acts just like any other child in a huge movie. Highly doubtful anyone his age could notice the R-rated feature cameos anyway, like Chuckie and Robocop, proving why this feature should have just aimed strictly for adult viewers.

Rather than contemplate on how nostalgia halts our humane evolution, most young audiences will instead think, “OMG! The Millennium Falcon! Look! A huge castle! I wanna go there myself!” Especially since plot coincidences blur realism and digitalism, home seems dulled down, unlike the infinite technological possibilities. Why would Spielberg expect credibility in his message if his virtual universe here appears ultimately more fascinating than reality? That explains why youth culture for the most part approves of Ready Player One: it tells them to live inside an illusion, compels them with a misleading “moral,” then runs off with the theatergoer’s gullible gold coins in hand.… Expand
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VirgonoShakaMay 26, 2018
This is movie I like to call: "How many references can you shove in 180 minutes?" and the answer is A LOT. Does that makes it a good movie? Not at all. With some of the most cliched story, characters that I've forgotten their names as soon asThis is movie I like to call: "How many references can you shove in 180 minutes?" and the answer is A LOT. Does that makes it a good movie? Not at all. With some of the most cliched story, characters that I've forgotten their names as soon as I came out, and not even the most memorable soundtrack or effects. This is one videogame that should be better forgotten.… Expand
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Iserlohn14May 21, 2018
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I have to laugh thinking of whatever poor schlub had the job of adapting Cline's turgid fanfiction into a screenplay. This unknown hero faced at least 3 huge problems:

- Major story climaxes involve people doing unfilmably dull things like playing a 10-hour perfect game of Pac-Man, or reciting all of Monty Python's Holy Grail from memory

- Wade spends almost the whole story by himself, and the paper-thin secondary characters are entirely defined by their relationships to him

- The story is overflowing with references to real-world entertainment media, and there's no way a studio could afford to license all of them to put them in a movie

Our nameless martyr managed to wallpaper over all of these and make it work, more or less, though the result is a very loose adaptation indeed. Don't get me wrong, the result is still cheesy, puerile, full of plot holes, and boils down to a more cynically commercial remake of Tron, but it avoids the biggest pitfalls of Cline's mess of a story.

I give them a little credit for the ending, where Wade gains control of the game world and decides to shut it down for 2 days a week to force people to attend to their real lives. But it's pretty weak sauce after everything that comes before.

Also, it had some of the worst uncanny valley animation I've seen in a long time.… 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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akenaton1984Apr 8, 2018
Una historia predecible, en la que brillan los efectos especiales, la iluminación y el color. Sobre todo es agradable ver cómo, poco a poco, el mundo virtual se va tornando oscuro mientras que el mundo real se convierte en colorido. Llena deUna historia predecible, en la que brillan los efectos especiales, la iluminación y el color. Sobre todo es agradable ver cómo, poco a poco, el mundo virtual se va tornando oscuro mientras que el mundo real se convierte en colorido. Llena de referencias, sí, pero también de muchos clichés. Apuesta por lo seguro y es una película divertida; pero sólo una más de tantas.… 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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JimmyJamsApr 26, 2018
I wanted this movie to be good, but instead I got a boring predictable story with forgettable cardboard characters with cool yet claustrophobic visuals. Deliberately (and poorly) pandering to a half-baked idea of what gamers are by justI wanted this movie to be good, but instead I got a boring predictable story with forgettable cardboard characters with cool yet claustrophobic visuals. Deliberately (and poorly) pandering to a half-baked idea of what gamers are by just carelessly chucking avatars from popular games into the background. It felt like a money grab that was trying to ride VR hype train... Humor was boring the tiny amount of times they attempted. Half the things in the movie didn't even make the slightest logical sense; they invent this omni-directional treadmill thing so people don't die while VRing only to show people strapped into VR headsets running down the street in unison while the battle the big bad guy... The whole thing is just mind blowingly low effort.… Expand
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