Ready Player One has its first review...

[Chessrook44]

...and you can take a peek at it here.

Turns out an early viewing was shown out in Texas, and AngryJoe got a chance to see it.

Spoiler: For the TL;DR version...

To sum up, Joe couldn't give it enough of a glowing review. Aside from a weak love thread in it, the movie was just an incredibly fun ride. His friend who read the book said that it's even better than the book, and improves on it in several ways (Although he was saddened by the fact that some great scenes and references didn't make the cut). And for those who worried that the movie would just be "Hey remember this thing?"--While there is a bit of that, there is much less than you think.

I admit, I'm kinda hyped here. Really looking forward to it.

 

[Hawki]

First review? There's plenty of reviews up for this already. Has a 75% ranking on RT last I checked.

Anyway, Joe liked it (not surprised, given Joe's tastes), so, um, yay? TBH, I don't care overmuch, since I'm not that fond of the novel, and despite being directed by Spielberg, the film hasn't shown me anything to indicate that my gripes will be alleviated (except maybe for the excessive references, which can at least be shown visually rather than bogging down the story). People like it, more power to them, but not something I'm hyped for myself.

 

[CrazyGirl17]

The first video review then? Also he is so lucky... I'm totally hyped for this movie, but then I liked the book, so what do I know? Though transferring the novel to the silver screen was already a tricky task considering the licenced movies involved...

 

[Saelune]

I never care for fanfiction.

 

[Casual Shinji]

I never care for fanfiction.

Fanfiction is fine, but it probably shouldn't step outside the boundary of the interwebs.

 

[Squilookle]

Cool.

So when does the first real video review go up?

 

[bartholen_v1legacy]

Yyeaaah...

Tar and feather me all you want, but I'm not exactly rushing to the theatre on the basis of an opinion from a man who called Suicide Squad "an awesome fuckin' movie".

 

[Chimpzy_v1legacy]

Oh, this is a Spielberg movie? Didn't know that.

Might give this a shot then. I don't like everything he's done as a director, but the man does have a track record for movies that are at least competent.

 

[Samtemdo8_v1legacy]

Oh, this is a Spielberg movie? Didn't know that.

Might give this a shot then. I don't like everything he's done, but the man does have a track record for movies that are at least competent.

He produced the Transformers Movies...

But he directed Saving Private Ryan.

 

[Chimpzy_v1legacy]

Oh, this is a Spielberg movie? Didn't know that.

Might give this a shot then. I don't like everything he's done, but the man does have a track record for movies that are at least competent.

He produced the Transformers Movies...

But he directed Saving Private Ryan.

I meant stuff he's done as a director. Should probably edit that in for clarity.

Don't like everything, but they're usually competently made movies.

 

[Silentpony_v1legacy]

Few things stuck out to me.
1. The movie doesn't follow the book at all.

2. Its Speilberg's breathless homage...to himself.

3. Overwatch characters.

Yeah, I'm not going to watch this meme movie. It'll be dated in 6 months, unwatchable in 12, forgotten in 18.

 

[CaitSeith]

1. The movie doesn't follow the book at all.

Well, that's a ticket seller for me.

 

[Silentpony_v1legacy]

1. The movie doesn't follow the book at all.

Well, that's a ticket seller for me.

See its not for me. I haven't read the book, and I never will, but its the principle of the matter. Why bother making a movie adaptation of a book if you're barely using anything from the book? Just seems like cheap publicity, riding the book's name for a completely different movie.
Like how Stephen King hates the Shining movie, because it barely follows the book. Would have worked so much batter as a stand-alone, completely separate horror movie.

Sounds like Spielberg wanted to remind everyone how great he is, so he found something he could transform into a honor of himself.

 

[Natemans]

I'm just praying it doesn't follow the book and takes some liberties. I haaaaaaaaaate the book.

 

[Samtemdo8_v1legacy]

Few things stuck out to me.
1. The movie doesn't follow the book at all.

2. Its Speilberg's breathless homage...to himself.

3. Overwatch characters.

Yeah, I'm not going to watch this meme movie. It'll be dated in 6 months, unwatchable in 12, forgotten in 18.

Is said Overwatch charcaters full fledged characters?

 

[Silentpony_v1legacy]

Few things stuck out to me.
1. The movie doesn't follow the book at all.

2. Its Speilberg's breathless homage...to himself.

3. Overwatch characters.

Yeah, I'm not going to watch this meme movie. It'll be dated in 6 months, unwatchable in 12, forgotten in 18.

Is said Overwatch charcaters full fledged characters?

No idea. The review just says that some of the Oasis avatars are Overwatch characters, probably Tracer as she's the more marketable and safe of the lot. No idea if she's a main character, side or background.
Just the fact they have one or more of them is enough for me to show how 'with the times' and dated this movie is. Its a movie that takes place in the future, that happens to have current day pop culture icons and fandoms, like how our real world pop-culture is just Magilla the Gorilla and Buck Rodgers memes.

 

[Adam Jensen_v1legacy]

I hope it's a good movie but I don't really give a shit what Angry Joe has to say about it. That guy is as dumb as a box of sandals with socks.

 

[RaikuFA]

I just imagine how much of a rights nightmare this is.

 

[McElroy]

I just imagine how much of a rights nightmare this is.

It's mostly fair use, as it's not like you can make up pop culture references on your own -> thus it becomes necessary to borrow them. Also I imagine that since these references are in positive light, the IP holders would gladly allow their use. I mean, who would want to be left out of a blockbuster pop culture fiesta?

 

[CaitSeith]

I just imagine how much of a rights nightmare this is.

It's mostly fair use, as it's not like you can make up pop culture references on your own -> thus it becomes necessary to borrow them. Also I imagine that since these references are in positive light, the IP holders would gladly allow their use. I mean, who would want to be left out of a blockbuster pop culture fiesta?

One thing is references, and other is using the unaltered names and images of copyrighted characters in a big budget production.