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Ready Player One Movie Review

Name: Ready Player One Movie Review
Item: Ready Player One
Rating: 4
Author: Lalitha Mallikeswaran

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Review for the film " Ready Player One"

Streaming On: Amazon Prime Video

Runtime: 2 Hours 20 Minutes

Certificate: UA

Released: 28-03-2018

Genre: Sci Fi

Similar To: Kin, Morbius, Godzilla: King Of The Monsters, After Earth

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CAST & CREW

Steven Spielberg

Donald De Line

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Producer:

Dan Farah

Donald De Line

Kristie Macosko Krieger

Steven Spielberg

Director:

Steven Spielberg

Movie Actor:

Olivia Cooke

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From the director of E.T, Ready Player One Click to look into! >> Read More... is yet another science fiction movie by none other than Steven Spielberg Steven Spielberg is an American producer, director >> Read More... . Do you want to be amazed by an exciting journey through the world of Virtual Reality? Do you feel like watching a movie that’ll blow your mind and senses? If the answer is yes, ‘Ready Player One’ is the movie that’ll fail to disappoint!

Plot

Adapted from Ernest Cline’s novel, ‘Ready Player One,’ this movie is all about saving the world and finding your true purpose. Set in the year of 2045, Wade Watts, played by Tye Sheridan Tye Sheridan is a Hollywood actor who is famous fo >> Read More... , an orphaned teenager, discovers clues to a secret game within a virtual reality called OASIS. These clues would guide the players called ‘Gunters’ to a reward which could change their lives forever. The reward would include complete ownership of the game OASIS and succession of an empire which was created by the brilliant James Halliday played by Mark Rylance Born on January 18, 1960, in Kent, England, Sir Da >> Read More... . Wade discovers the clues by forming alliances, making friends and even falls in love! But life was never that sweet or simple! The catch comes into play when he realizes that it’s not only the players but also the businessman Nolan Sorrento played by Mendelsohn, who’s after the treasure. But the real fun starts when the virtual world collides with the real one and breaks all hell loose! Will Wade find the treasure? Or will Sorrento get to him first? Watch the movie to find out!

Analysis

Though the movie uses a backdrop of 2045, there are a lot of allusions to the 70s and 80s pop culture. By creating stunning visual effects this movie, is bound to leave you mesmerized, wanting for more. This movie is a gamer galore with much references made. It is well adapted so much that some scenes could even prove to be better than the novel! The unique feature of this adaptation is that it ‘prioritises story over signifiers’ which makes all the difference.

Star Performances

Tye Sheridan does a terrific performance as the protagonist, and his scenes as Parzival with his cyber crush Samantha played by Olivia Cooke are quite adorable and cute. Wade’s best friend Aech acted by Lena Waithe is also portrayed skilfully. The villain Sorrento played by Ben Mendelsohn is done beautifully and is sure to get added to your list of glamorous villains!

What’s there?

1. A great plot which gets you engaged with the actors.

2. Great visualization which is sure to transport you to the scene of the shoot.

3. Great acting by all the actors some of whom are Oscar-winning.

What’s Not There?

1. No loose ends which does complete the story.

Verdict

If you love gaming and would like to get transported to a world of awe or is someone who enjoys movies with great story-line and cinematography, Ready Player One is the one movie you must not miss!

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