richard-62034
Joined Jul 2016
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Such a missed opportunity.
Instead of creating a trilogy which could reflect the fantastic book in detail we got this mish mash which feels like it was written by someone who heard an overview of the story.
The book is a love story about computers, games and the 1980's. The movie is an action film with a side story of 80's nostalgia.
If this had been split into three movies: Ready Player One: The Copper Key Ready Player One: The Jade Key Ready Player One: The Crystal Key The screenwriters could have stayed true to the actual story, kept the relationships between the characters interesting and believable and kept the way they all meet (both in real life and in the Oasis) natural rather than just happening (how on Earth does Aech or Art3mis find Wade just at the right times??!!!).
I would have loved to have seen some of my favourite games and movies from the 80's reproduced in this online world and if they had stuck to the original material I think this would have been a trilogy for the ages but they didn't and we're left with not a lot to remember.
If you've read the book, don't watch this and spoil the story. If you haven't read the book, watch this and then read the book.
Instead of creating a trilogy which could reflect the fantastic book in detail we got this mish mash which feels like it was written by someone who heard an overview of the story.
The book is a love story about computers, games and the 1980's. The movie is an action film with a side story of 80's nostalgia.
If this had been split into three movies: Ready Player One: The Copper Key Ready Player One: The Jade Key Ready Player One: The Crystal Key The screenwriters could have stayed true to the actual story, kept the relationships between the characters interesting and believable and kept the way they all meet (both in real life and in the Oasis) natural rather than just happening (how on Earth does Aech or Art3mis find Wade just at the right times??!!!).
I would have loved to have seen some of my favourite games and movies from the 80's reproduced in this online world and if they had stuck to the original material I think this would have been a trilogy for the ages but they didn't and we're left with not a lot to remember.
If you've read the book, don't watch this and spoil the story. If you haven't read the book, watch this and then read the book.
Possibly as close to perfect as you can get.
The majority of Hollywood Alien movies are about invasion and how much more advanced other races are / would be / could be / should be. This movie is more about symbiosis and probably more a comment on global politics than most would care to admit.
The movie is a slow burner, with flashbacks to a massive loss for the main character leading up to a breathtaking final 10 minutes. A lot of negative reviews are from people who don't understand what happened. Ignore these people and watch the movie. Use your imagination and listen to the dialogue. Sometimes, the biggest things that happen in movies don't have flashing lights or dramatic music to tell you it has happened!
I watched this movie and sat talking to my wife about it for two hours after. It is slow, but the gift is heartbreaking and a real talking point, especially for the main character and her future.
The majority of Hollywood Alien movies are about invasion and how much more advanced other races are / would be / could be / should be. This movie is more about symbiosis and probably more a comment on global politics than most would care to admit.
The movie is a slow burner, with flashbacks to a massive loss for the main character leading up to a breathtaking final 10 minutes. A lot of negative reviews are from people who don't understand what happened. Ignore these people and watch the movie. Use your imagination and listen to the dialogue. Sometimes, the biggest things that happen in movies don't have flashing lights or dramatic music to tell you it has happened!
I watched this movie and sat talking to my wife about it for two hours after. It is slow, but the gift is heartbreaking and a real talking point, especially for the main character and her future.