Ready Player One

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  • 2018


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Average Rating 3.6/5
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4.0
For Steven Spielbergs adaptation of the Ernest Cline novel is a supremely entertaining crowd pleaser, and a film that brings something to the table ev .. Den Of Geek
4.5
For Steven Spielbergs adaptation of the Ernest Cline novel is a supremely entertaining crowd pleaser, and a film that brings something to the table ev .. Den Of Geek
3.8
It runs too long and drags a bunch in its final third, but make no mistake: This is Spielbergs biggest crowdpleaser in years, a CGI ride that wields t .. Indie Wire
4.5
The result is an astonishing sci fi spectacle and a relentless nostalgia trip at once. Indie Wire
3.0
Fast cars, loud guns, fantasy elements like levitated dance floors and zombie waltzes it can be a thrilling experience if youre willing to accept visu .. We Got This Covered
4.5
The biggest beneficiaries are undoubtedly Waithe as heavy hitter cyborg and all around in game tech wizard Aech (a fascinating piece of casting with a .. Austin Chronicle
3.0
Information is power.Support the free press, so we can support Austin. Austin Chronicle
3.0
Its a CGI heavy fantasia that will pop your eyeballs, but giddy as it is, it never quite sells its characters or gets much purchase on your emotions. Time Out
3.0
Sometimes, this referencing of the past is delightful: a video game re enactment around the sets of Stanley Kubricks The Shining is both funny and thr .. Screen Daily
4.5
Not once does Spielbergs passion for creating spectacular cinematic movie going experience, overshadow his storys underlying message technology can ne .. ETimes (TOI)
3.5
If anything, the movie wants you to craft your own story rather than getting lost in someone elses. Collider
4.5
Wade doesnt have much, but he knows every aspect of Hallidays history. Collider
4.5
The good guys bond over movies and books and old fashioned video games. Vulture
3.5
The movie is still silly and empty.But Spielberg, as always, makes it feel good going down. Paste Magazine
3.1
Its an ambitious mix that can be thrilling while it lasts, and yet it fails to linger for long afterward, leaving you wondering what its point is beyo .. Rogerebert
5.0
Its nearly non stop action for over two hours.A lot will be written about how much Ready Player One owes to fandom and pop culture, but its primary li .. Rogerebert
3.8
Its an action film first, both in the relatively bland real world and in the colorful, over the top virtual one, and carries Steven Spielbergs affinit .. IGN
4.0
The result is a juicy wad of bubblegum entertainment, visually antic and immersive without feeling assaultive, fast paced without feeling rushed. E Film Critic
3.0
It may start off on a note of genius but by the time it finally arrives at its conclusion, even the most dedicated fans of Kubrick and The Shining wil .. E Film Critic
3.0
In its best, most lucid moments, Ready Player One feels like an urgent PS from Spielberg the eternal big kid, just making sure weve got the message of .. Telegraph
4.5
Visually it was up to par with what audiences expect from a Spielberg action adventure film. The Young Folks
3.5
While not quite peak Spielberg, Ready Player One is a fun exploration of pop culture with a fantastic sense of spectacle that mostly makes up for some .. Cinema Blend
4.0
The movies got the biggest collection of non intellectual intellectual properties since Who Framed Roger Rabbit.Sometimes you wonder why they didnt sh .. Ny Daily News
4.0
Cookes performance is especially good under Spielbergs direction. JoBlo
3.0
The film struggles in the same way that those movies did too, even as it attempts to infuse its pop literary source material and shiny visuals with a .. Screen Rant
2.5
It is not enough, say, to be interested in Atari to live a full and meaningful life. The Globe And Mail
3.1
Competent, occasionally rousing entertainment that nonetheless left me a little bummed. Philly
4.0
Though the execution is futuristic, he moulds the 80s pop culture references in it, while simultaneously making a social commentary on our existing sc ..
2.5
Confusing exhaustion with exhilaration, after awhile Ready Player One becomes more an assault on the senses than a pleasant diversion. One Guys Opinion
5.0
It doesnt even relent from its overstuffing long enough for you to notice the headache it might be giving you. Village Voice
3.1
But do all those eggs, and a heaping helping of cheese, make an epic cinematic omelet.Nope. Rogers Movie Nation
3.8
When the creator of a virtual reality world called the OASIS dies, he releases a video in which he challenges all OASIS users to find his Easter Egg, .. Blu Ray
1.3
Like Halliday, Spielberg has created a fantastic universe where we all hide from the real universe. Chicago Reader
2.5
Otherwise, Ready Player One is a visually and aurally noisy exhibition for impressive visual effects and empty action. Mark Reviews Movies
3.8
A loving ode to a few decades that Spielberg made his own, Ready Player Ones an entertaining nostalgia trip that wears its influences proudly but thro .. Usa Today
2.0
We are sorry, you need to be a subscriber to watch this video We are sorry, you need to be a subscriber to watch this video The veteran director Steve .. The Times
3.5
It certainly seems aimed at that audience.I am not a gamer, but it sure does appeal to me. Lariat
2.3
The result lacks originality and is missing that catchy, triumphant yet somehow not distracting vibe that Williams always seems to pull off.It plays l .. News Review
3.8
Theres a lot to like about Ready Player One and, at times, it shows glimmers of the kind of fantasy adventure that made the words A Steven Spielberg F .. Radio Times
4.0
As it stands, its a fun and wild ride down memory lane as filtered through the ultimate mash up of pop culture icons. Screen It
3.0
At 71, this iconic director barely pays lip service to constructing a cautionary tale against anything that might help an alienated kid build an oasis .. Rolling Stone
5.0
The quality of the effects here is so high that the film never feels as animated as it is. Shadows On The Wall
4.5
You can search for keys down the spooky corridors from the Overlook hotel from The Shining.Whats exciting about Ready Player One the Super Smash IP of .. Decider
3.0
The concept album that is Arethas Gold follows the chronology of Aretha Franklins hits, all released in 1967 and 1968, apex years of the decade not ju .. Pop Matters
1.5
But overall, the movie left me feeling bombarded with images, bored by the lack of an interesting story, and irritated with my own cultural past. The Wrap
4.4
Meanwhile, theres a touch of innocence that never lets us forget this dazzling spectacle is still basically a fairy tale. News Day
3.2
Whenever the movie yanks us back into non OASIS land, theres a letdown. Cs Monitor
4.5
TERMS and WORDS and NAMES whiz by with the lightning speed of FX lasers, but basically, you get it.The most fun to be had with Ready Player One is in .. Film Journal
3.0
There is a truly terrific pastiche / homage to Stanley Kubricks cult classic, The Shining. Hindustan Times
4.0
But theres a reason why fantasy and science fiction is often described as escapist entertainment. Hindustan Times
4.0
Based on Ernest Clines 2011 sci fi bestseller, Steven Spielbergs busy adaptation is metatextual in its fascination with the limits, loopholes and cros .. The Guardian
3.0
Theres a funny performance from TJ Miller as Sorrentos morose henchman i R0k.The Oasis sure is a weird setup. The Guardian
2.0
Others may want to unplug from the paint by number characters and shallow plot. The Guardian
3.5
And the worst.RELATED: Steven Spielberg on why the story of Ready Player One matters over the special effects Visually, the movie is amazing jaw dropp .. Az Central
5.0
The OASIS made Halliday rich, and its made the real world bearable for the billions who need escape. Npr
5.0
All it wants to do is provide visual spectacle, laced with a high enough dose of toxic nostalgia to prove intoxicating but not fatal. Npr
3.1
This approach of making a raucous animated comedy feel like an underage rave party worked wonderfully four years back in The Lego Movie. Star Tribune
3.8
Unfortunately, Wade is not the most compelling protagonist, and Ready Player One stumbles to some extent because his journey is largely functional and .. Q Network
2.0
Emotionally its completely flat the main characters struggle to make it out of two dimensions, the linear storyline is a far from thrilling treasure h .. Daily Mail
3.5
For all of the adventures brave new world originality and hyperactive speed, Parzival is Charlie Bucket and Halliday is Gene Wilders mad confectioner .. Ew
4.5
Spielberg injects much of his own enthusiasm and ability to capture wonder and magic on the big screen, and it benefits what might have been a flat ad .. Cinema Crazed
2.5
Ready Player One has no obligation to be a rigorous intellectual exercise, even if it amounts to a wasted opportunity...it doesnt have to be so facile .. Slate
4.0
Its a dazzling escapist fantasy, but would you really want to go there Flim List
4.5
Of course, splendid visual effects would be nothing without good composition and Spielbergs control of the camera and expertise in crafting an action .. Film Inquiry
4.0
For any filmmaker, that toy box is an enticing prospect, and theres no one better to play in it than Steven Spielberg.The OASIS that Spielberg puts on .. Empire
4.0
Like everyone else, Wade spends most of his time immersed in a virtual game room called the Oasis where one can be whoever one wishes. Susang Ranger
4.0
It may not reach the ambition intended, but there is the takeaway that the real world is what matters most, and finding true love involves taking chan .. Flickering Myth
4.0
Instead of simply recreating War Games. now you have to survive inside a horror film. Flim Threet
4.5
Ready Player One has everything you need from a film a good story, great visuals, some romance, and even a message to make it more wholesome. Book My Show
2.8
Raise your hand if you have had enough of films based on YA novels set in a dystopian near future. Boston Herald
3.1
Its a boldly attempted strike against the monolithic corporatization of fan service, and arguably one of the few films that defines dystopia as nothin .. Slant Magazine
3.1
In the end, whether you love or hate this movie will depend on how you feel about video games not just as narrative, but as art. Washington Post
5.0
It isnt going too far out on a limb to predict that Ready Player One will turn out to be one of Steven Spielbergs more controversial projects.Even bef .. The New York Times
3.0
This is fun while it lasts but I would have liked a little more humour and a lot more soul. I pray the retro revival has now hit its peak. Express
2.5
It doesnt have to be this way; the superflat inspired digital spaces of Mamoru Hosodas Summer Wars are just as packed with detail but in a vivid, engr .. The Film Stage
3.8
At its heart is a lovelorn teen boy looking for a real connection. Chicago Tribune
3.5
Instead, its a mostly by the numbers blockbuster that contains a clever idea and fine execution but no real sense of depth or emotional connection. Bullz-Eye
3.1
Certainly its a smarter experience than the shallow theme park ride suggested by the trailers. Boston Globe
3.2
The film is stuffed with 80s nostalgia look theres the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Hello Kitty, Batman and Beetlejuice! but the film is so visually .. Reeling Reviews
2.8
Even when depicting ways that it might be bad it seems blind to its own implications. Uproxx
1.0
Never mind the horror of Hallidays contest, which has absolutely no brakes on it to prevent the likes of Sorrento from winning.Never mind this unconsc .. Flickfilosopher
3.0
Not really.Ready Player One is a grand act of stage management, but it lacks the clean narrative punch of Spielbergs early masterpieces. The Irish Times
3.8
Although it remains faithful to the core themes and ideas, many specifics have changed. ReelViews
4.5
The movies biggest attractions cant be described here without ruining the fun of mystery solving and spoiling surprise appearances of characters we tr .. Hollywood Reporter
4.5
Though the director occasionally explores this idea, Spielberg too often swerves into the easier territory of serving up genre references and lobbing .. The Atlantic
5.0
Despite its run time of two hours and 20 minutes, the film manages to avoid overstaying its welcome.Recognizing the attraction of The Oasis for viewer .. Lyles Movie Files
4.5
Ready Player One is fundamentally one long chase film, created with the same eye for insane animated aerobatics that made The Adventures of Tintin so .. Birth Movies Death
2.0
It seems to be nonsense to me, but its a movie, and I have no idea whats possible in the virtual world. Tony Medley
5.0
Similarly, though director Steven Spielberg and his crack team have seen to it that the visual surface contains as much head spinning, hypermodern raz .. Los Angeles Times
4.5
A gloriously geeky ode to the last 40 years of pop culture wrapped up in a thrilling old school adventure tale, Ready Player One is tremendous fun, a .. Detroit News
4.5
Its an accomplished and intermittently hypnotic movie. Yet you may feel like youre occupied more than you are invested. Variety
3.1
Conjures plenty of empty spectacle..but doesnt underpin it with characters that move beyond the generic or, more crucially, the productively sharp sat .. Groucho Reviews
4.5
In terms of pure spectacle, its the most astonishing thing hes done. Firstpost
5.0
So perhaps appropriately, director Steven Spielberg has served up a giant candy store of a movie exploding with color, nostalgia, pure fun and plenty .. Cnn
4.4
This is the filmmakers attempt to work some of his old magic to make a big, exciting, escapist blockbuster adventure. Aisle Seat
5.0
Ready Player One is Steven Spielberg at the top of his game, a heaping helping of exhilarating summer popcorn spectacle delivered ahead of schedule fo .. Forbes
3.0
While the action climax is a bit too busy, it works as an epic surface level mass battle set piece.To paraphrase a classic film to which it pays more .. Forbes
2.2
A palpable wave of disappointment swept over all of us in the audience. Consequence Of Sound
2.5
Had it been trimmed substantially, the film would no doubt have been one of the best flicks of the year.As it stands, its still excellent summer fodde .. Reel Film
3.0
Its a little hard not to feel like the emperor isnt wearing any clothes. Vox
4.0
This unashamedly entertaining blockbuster thrives in its overly cinematic tendencies, with the set pieces so well judged and crafted. Hey U Guys
3.8
Even with its judicious paring, Ready Player One risks exhaustion with its groaning board of pop cult delights. The Star
3.5
Dazzling in form and a chase film at its heart, Ready Player One is exhilarating, but it also cant sit still. The Play List
1.3
Its almost Proustian.Ready Player One is a movie about regretting having wasted your life, and it gets explicit about the many ways in which you have. Film Freak Central
3.0
If anything, this should boost attendance at Scotiabank Theatres VR games. Now Toronto
4.5
Spielbergs film, which could have done so much more, does not improve on the novel. Its a missed opportunity. Scroll
3.8
But finding it will require a deep fluency in Hallidays past and the 80s pop culture the game designer loved so dearly. Deseret News
4.5
Inventive ideas punctuate the exposition in this fun popcorn movie that sucks you into its reality as well as the plight of its two compelling, heroic .. Urban Cine File
1.5
A more cynical take on the material might have spun satirical gold out of that; legendary director Steven Spielberg (The Terminal, 1941) refuses to ta .. Film Ink
3.0
For all the films energy and invention, Spielbergs trademark sentimentality is even stickier here than usual. The Age
2.5
Ready Player One is not a bad film, in that its target audience should find it satisfying and entertaining. Maki At The Movies
3.0
Spielberg is the master of the blockbuster a supreme entertainer interested in jaw dropping visuals and good old fashioned storytelling. Cine Vue
5.0
Combining stunning technique and astonishing CGI effects, it rockets along like Christopher Nolans brainy thriller Inception remade with the manic ene .. Mirror
4.0
Theres famine and poverty wherever you look apart from inside The Oasis.The real world is a mess, but the Oasis offers you everything. Mirror
4.0
But the OASIS is more than just a place to hang out, party, distract. Games Radar
2.8
Its a theme park ride but not the rollercoaster Spielberg hopes. More like Its a Small Virtual World, careening through gamer nirvana, jerking viewers .. Tamp A Bay
3.8
Just in time for the holiday, the 80s obsessed Ready Player One serves up a fun cinematic Easter egg hunt.Dont know The Last Starfighter from The Last .. New York Post
5.0
But even for those who arent in on all the knowing nods and Wonkaesque winks, Ready Player One is nothing if not inclusive in its charm. Raidió Teilifís Éireann
4.0
Ultimately Ready Player One is like being in a movie themed pinball machine, as Spielberg delivers an optimistic human story with effects heavy nostal .. Star Burst Magazine
4.0
A stunning piece of popcorn cinema... one big budget blockbuster worth immersing yourself in ASAP. Star Burst Magazine
2.0
Some solid whizz bang material, but feels like cod roe when it should be caviar. Lw Lies
2.0
Its a pity Spielberg finds little room beyond it to explore more complex ideas about gaming or virtual reality. Abc
4.0
This could easily have been Pop Culture Reference: The Movie, but Spielberg has ensured there is more to the story than just nostalgia. Nz Herald
3.0
But is it bad writing or sly satire of clunky 1980s teen movie dialogue Flicks
1.5
This is partly because its basically a bookshelf built to showcase nostalgic junk, and mostly because it is bad. The Stranger
4.5
Therein lies the drama.What makes the drama more than just the usual David and Goliath in cyberspace tale is that the search for the remaining eggs in .. Cleve Land
3.0
The film is necessarily derivative, but hardly ever witty...Its entertaining by and large, but left me wanting less. Independent Ie
4.5
Ready Player One will have you hooting if you did grow up in the 1980s or 90s. And if you didnt, it might make you wish you did. Stuff
3.9
Beyond that disaster, however, the film isnt ever much more than mildly diverting. Ar Kansas Online
4.0
Far better than Hook, but indebted to that movie for its sense of out sized wonder reduced to a very human element, Ready Player One is a blast from b .. Film Racket
4.5
There is a heart beating at the center of The Goonies, E.T., Raiders of the Lost Ark, and more but in Ready Player One, audiences will instead find a .. Vanity Fair
5.0
But Spielberg has created an experience so enthralling you will want to watch it again and again. The Sun
5.0
At many points along the way, the film bears its makers masterly markvertiginous chases, startling vistas, beguiling humor, bright flashes of young ro .. Wsj
2.0
There is a notable lack of energy, with only a few flashes of Spielbergs mastery of visual storytelling.The result is a mildly interesting film that r .. Killer Movie Reviews
3.5
Ready Player One is a film that knows its strengths and its audience, Spielberg utilising those visual wizards from Industrial Light and Magic to crea .. Matts Movie Reviews
2.5
Ive seen some suggest that Spielberg needed to make a film like Ready Player One a return to blockbuster filmmaking after a long sojourn into smaller, .. Film
3.5
The stellar visuals carry this film beyond its simple script and its simple ideas, making it a fun adventure. Film
4.0
It is a digital realm where anything is possible you can build your own Iron Giant or drive a DeLorean like Marty McFly from Back to the Future. Scmp
1.5
Spielbergs skill with spectacle is on display here, twinkling through a constant flurry of envelope pushing CGI sequences. Io9 Gizmodo
4.4
If you havent, that scene might be more baffling than hilariously scary.It also helps a lot if youre familiar with at least a good portion of all the .. Chicago Sun Times
0.4
Stunning visuals and sound design do provide Spectacle, but with diminishing returns especially when its style lacks substance or if theres no Truth l .. Nyc Movie Guru
3.5
Ready Player One is a movie designed to be embraced by the geekiest among us, and on that level it earns a high score. Punch Drunk Critics
3.8
If you can squint past the dazzle, theres a solid if predictable story beneath with the right feels and morals. Movie Crypt
3.0
Ready Player One is a breezy pop spectacle that tickles you with nostalgia. Movie Web
1.0
Life in the OASIS is exciting and wondrous to behold through your avatars oversized anime eyes, but it doesnt mean much without some real world stakes .. Sandiego Reader
4.5
It is indeed an homage to the great classics of the 80s and 90s reminding the audience of a simpler time. We Live Entertainment
4.3
What Spielberg has achieved with this film is nothing short of amazing. We Live Entertainment
1.5
It should be in a museum, but instead its just right here in my basement. Cinemix Tape
3.8
Its the equivalent of cinematic comfort food, but it does not elevate the film. ComingSoon
1.5
Airplane! is much funnier than 1941; it even opens with a better Jaws parody. The Ringer
5.0
Its a movie about culture, and about Spielbergs own hold over it, but it throws so much of its weight behind Iron Giant gags and Van Halen that the sm .. The Ringer
5.0
Spielberg proves to be the perfect director to the get to the essence of what is really a movie, a visual effects driven playground for anyone who lov .. Dead Line
3.5
Especially because its script and shots are littered with charming tips of the hat and visual references to classic pieces of pop culture. Metro New York
4.5
It is: this is one of the most thoroughly unoriginal films youve ever seen. Film Comment
4.5
The film is chock full of Easter Eggs to movies, television, books, video games and beyond.This isnt a surprise when one considers the source material .. Solzy At The Movies
3.1
Spielbergs frenetic and dense nonstop action sequences engage, but seldom thrill. Daily Herald
4.4
Overall, its hard not to be in awe of the technical achievement here. Awards Circuit
3.8
Steven Spielberg puts his best game face on with Ready Player One, a special effects extravaganza tailor made for the fanboy and fangirl inside us all .. Mercury News
3.5
Ready Player One is vintage Spielberg a noble hero with good intentions on a quest against the bad guy who just doesnt get it. Its fun, its entertaini .. Bitly
4.0
So in short, Ready Player One is a blast, but it cant quite reach the heights of Spielbergs other pop masterpieces (ET, Close Encounters, Jaws and Jur .. The Skinny
3.0
Fully embracing the implications of its title, Paddy Considines unashamedly sentimental boxing drama, Journeyman, doesnt exactly distinguish itself ci .. Scots Man
4.5
In fact, it appears, for a moment, to be barreling toward a potent critique of the book and the broader culture of the privileged, young white million .. Polygon
2.0
Ready Player One is unapologetically a commercial action movie designed to put spectacle first. Polygon
3.5
In other words, this may be Spielbergs most purely enjoyable rollercoaster ride in almost two decades. Film Avclub
4.5
But the story moves briskly enough, and with enough giant sized, screen friendly excitement, that it doesnt feel like its aimed solely and specificall .. The Verge
3.8
I cant recommend this picture for its warmth and cuddliness or its moral. Post Gazette
4.0
What the film cant improve on though is the lack of depth to the characters and the ridiculously shoe horned love story between Parzival and Art3mis. Metro
2.0
The end result is a a confusing and muddled message about the purity of fandom. Cbr
1.5
To be sure, Spielberg remains a master of staging coherent and thrilling action set pieces, and his empathy for underdog outsiders is as strong and ge .. The Daily Beast
4.5
And Im happy to report that the film adaptation of Ready Player One falls squarely in the former category. The Daily Beast
1.5
Instead, the Great Beard utilises the experience of computer animated filmmaking honed on Tintin and The BFG, to create an eye popping world of virtua .. The Ooh Tray
4.0
Indeed, the whole movie is one great triumphant celebration of geekdom. What So
4.5
This is arguably Spielbergs fastest paced and most action packed film. Or Lando Weekly
3.0
Bright, shiny, packed to the brim with detail, and totally without passion. Alternate Ending
4.0
With Ready Player One master filmmaker Steven Spielberg celebrates the joy a few hours of cinema going or game playing can bring with an exhilarating .. Scifi Now
1.5
Its just a fun movie doesnt really hold up when fun movies have gotten so smart.But thats the thing about Ready Player One. Lainey Gossip
3.5
For all its faults, the movie has a sense of fun that is hard to ignore, and its clear that it comes from a place of genuine affection for the referen .. Guide Live
2.5
And for a film which itself lacks any real depth, any purpose or meaning beyond idolizing pop culture as social and emotional currency, thats even mor .. The Mary Sue
3.8
On balance, Ready Player One is a diverting slice of entertainment, offering enough surface thrills to justify its existence in a world already overlo .. Clclt
3.5
Though one characters secret is wildly progressive and deeply profound, others stop short of going in a more daring direction. Fresh Fiction
3.5
Mostly, though, its more about the 3D glasses, mesmerizing us with kaleidoscopic visual spectacle until the novelty wears off.One of the most biting m .. Seven Day Svt
4.0
The real and crushed fantasy is that knowing exactly how to find the easter egg in Ataris Adventure will never yield tremendous riches upon you, but d .. Black Girl Nerds
3.0
As a result, scenes often feel like cinematic fast food: delicious at the time but lacking in substance and quickly forgotten. Concrete Play Ground
3.5
The film does a good job balancing and, in a few cases, overlapping the virtual and real worlds though anyone from the future will tell you that you d .. National Post
5.0
Nothing else matches this burst of visual adrenaline; elsewhere the giddy camerawork and eerie weightlessness of the CG imagery are more unsettling th .. Bfi
2.5
Spielbergs film moves back and forth between the down beat real world and the sparkly virtual one. Original Cin
4.0
Its not the best film youll see this year, but it is probably the most commercially viable film youll see. The National
4.0
An Atari 2600 game is literally one of the key challenges in the film and Spielberg didnt want to reference the E.T. game which is claimed to be one o .. Rendy Reviews
5.0
The ugliness of this human landfill is shocking to us but it has an ironic twist the residents dont much care what their world looks like. National Review
3.5
Spielbergs message about not losing touch with reality and corporate takeovers may be too obvious, but the glorious visuals will captivate you to the .. The New Paper
2.0
Also, heros quest is motivated by desire to win a fortune, nothing deeper.Stakes feel low. New City Film
3.5
A murderous rivalry ensues on both planes of existence.The film is painstakingly produced, with huge CG vistas, animated characters in the real world .. Winnipeg Free Press
3.8
It is not, as is too often the case, shortcuts to play into the audiences emotions, but deployed, again, with consummate wit and skill as commentary, .. Movie Mom
4.4
For children of the 1980s, this is a beautiful ode to an era of awakening for many. Cinema Sight
1.5
That we have to look at this drab mess for 140 minutes, struggling to squeeze entertainment out of something that isnt even an empty spectacle, is an .. Trespass Mag
3.8
Many of the books references to Spielbergs cultural artifacts have been stripped away, but he imbibes the movie with flashes of colour and heart that .. Toronto Sun
3.3
But that isnt to say its not fun, and one scene involving a famous Stanley Kubrick film is the movies highlight.But what would likely have been better .. Daily Film Fix
1.5
The film is basically a plea to look up from the screen every once in a while and enjoy real life, but Spielberg cant make reality look more appealing .. Fw Weekly
3.8
There, an individual can transform into a digital avatar live action or animated, human or extraterrestrial, Sonny or Cher and do basically anything.Y .. Ap News
4.0
Its essentially half animated movie, and it works far better than I expected. Columbus Alive
4.4
Spielberg, a skilled and fine storyteller, serves up an exhilarating ride as good as or better than most other films of its type.Ready Player One, bas .. Sf Examiner
3.8
A fun, imaginative take on Ernest Clines novel. So why does it leave us wanting more Hollywood Into To
3.8
Maybe Ill catch them all by the fourth viewing.The Gunters venture into a make shift setting of a familiar horror movie and experience the same scares .. Us Magazine
1.5
The film is the technological marvel youd expect from Spielberg, and the gender politics are a (slight) improvement over the book, but its wasted on a .. Sf Weekly
3.8
Though the characters love the Oasis and want to preserve it, Spielberg does little to make us love it, too.Instead, he presents it as something resem .. Sf Chronicle
3.8
That kind of motivation results in a sugar rush of nostalgia that satisfies moment to moment but fails in its overarching mission: to remind us that S .. Wp Me
1.5
The film hopes that audiences will be dumb enough to go along with it.The story is both overly convoluted and woefully underwritten, reliant on nostal .. Culture
4.5
Even Spielberg can tread the waters of nostalgia overkill and non stop action beats for only so long before the story is overwhelmed. Dark Horizons
4.0
Its a virtual reality called the OASIS, a digital universe that offers near endless possibilities for anyone connected to it. Toledo Blade
1.5
Instead of a series of rewards for slavish rote memorization of movies like War Games, Spielbergs vision played up the challenges by relating mistakes .. Thril List
5.0
Visually this is one of Spielbergs most ambitious and exhilarating recent films. Entertainment Voice
2.5
RPO is exciting, well performed and CGI eye candy.Its like an amusement park ride. Movie Chambers
4.0
Its probably the nerdiest, shallowest, least intellectual movie Ill enjoy this year, but damn, did I enjoy it. Bloody Disgusting
4.5
References to iconic films of the past to satisfy the most demanding of cinematic historians Much more entertaining than Avatar. Kaplan Vs Kaplan
5.0
Its standard young adult material: the kids have substance, and the adults dont. Metro Active
3.8
Steven Spielbergs film has some great funhouse chases (and a few dud fireworks), and might be just a little conflicted about its own message.With Mark .. Heral
3.5
As wonderful as Spielbergs direction still is, theres a certain fatigue that seems to arise from his sentimental ways of filmmaking. Firstpost
4.5
In case you happen to be a fan of 80s and 90s Hollywood, youll literally be frothing at your mouth for the fan service Ready Player One indulges in. Firstpost
3.5
Beneath its retro glad rags, however, the story is deceptively layered. News
3.8
Its like The Lego Movie, only with more heart and more joyous thrills, depending on how well you know your movie, music and video game history. Review Journal
3.1
And all this provides a nice gloss to what is, at heart, a rather straightforward action adventure movie, one in which goals are discovered and achiev .. Free Beacon
4.4
Happy end foretold this film may have, therefore, but its sharp execution and inventive visual effects still offer plenty of pleasant surprises. Film Festival Today
2.0
Mostly it just seems like Spielberg needs imposing adults for the kids to rail against. World Wng
4.5
Steven Spielberg brings plenty of visual spark to Ready Player One.The story Denerstein Unleashed Blog ..
2.5
There are moments of Spielbergian delight; fine, hammy performances by Mark Rylance and Ben Mendelsohn; and terrific visuals. Crooked Marquee
3.0
This is a particular shame as Waithe and Zhao are given some of the best, and most enjoyable material in the movie. Geek Girl Authority
4.4
The films final message that reality is better and that you shouldnt be gaming all the time rings false after all of the digital wonderment weve been .. Illinois Times
4.5
But this is all fine!.Im here to report that you can still have a good time at Ready Player One even if you dont get most of the references. The Week
2.5
The movie never lets you be bored and dont dare look away or youll miss an 80s pop cultural reference. Eclipse Magazine
4.5
But wow, what a massive clusterumyou know the film is.This would be player tried her best to be ready, but sometimes sorry, Hamlet the readiness isnt .. Saportare Port
3.8
Even in its sometimes messy kitchen sink approach, the film holds a keen reverence for multimedia art and the lifelong impact it can make on those of .. The Film File
2.5
The emphasis here is on the splashy spectacle with those insider knowledge elements jammed together in a frenetic hodgepodge. Seattle Times
1.5
What follows is one of the most exhilarating sequences Ive seen in a blockbuster film in a long time. Dread Central
3.5
That may be true, but the effusive escapism of Ready Player One is the perfect snacka bountiful, overflowing buffet of just about everything a movie l .. Parade
4.0
Parzivals own ride is BACK TO THE FUTUREs immortal DeLorean, tricked out with bits and pieces from KNIGHT RIDER and GHOSTBUSTERS. The Diva Review
5.0
How could one science fiction blockbuster joke about another, completely different science fiction blockbuster Bbc
3.0
The over indulgence in animation and VFX creates an imbalance that keeps you at a distance. Mid Day
5.0
Even for someone who enjoyed the movie immensely and is already considering going back for seconds, watching the movie felt like a bludgeoning of the .. Gulf News
5.0
But it seems to me a far more personal movie than that.Here, in our major 71 year old filmmaker calling forth info storms to simulate a 21st way to te .. Buffalo News
2.0
If you dont think too hard about it, Ready Player One can just be an entertaining silly movie, but at two hours and 20 minutes long (!!), youll likely .. Pgh City Paper
2.5
At its core, this is a likable if somewhat corny nerdy boy meets girl tale. Leonard Mal
4.5
Well, thankfully thats where the similarities end.Otherwise the movie would be far too depressing. At Home In Hollywood
4.2
Ready Player One is a two hour joyful pop culture celebration, a non stop but not exhausting visual extravaganza that feels fresh and old school at th .. Showbiz Junkies
3.0
A surprisingly conventional second feature from the director of Tyrannosaur, and wholly predictable as a result, but heartfelt performances from Consi .. Herald Scotland
2.5
But when the excitement of that is gone, Ready Player One, with underdeveloped characters and narrative shortcomings, offers very little else to take .. Chesapeake Family
1.5
But Ready Player One knows its target audience and rolls with fanboy logic. Junkee
5.0
Either way, Spielberg remains a master at this kind of entertainment. Monsters And Critics
5.0
And yet, this is proof that Spielberg is a master who knows how to push buttons and starts a roller coaster that makes us forget everything else for t .. Bangkok Post
3.8
That being said, the film is still remarkably fun and entertaining. The Blus Pot
4.0
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3.0
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3.5
Its basically a Spielberg movie inside an ode to Spielberg movies. Maddwolf
3.5
Pop culture collision Ready Player One is a winning self parody that sometimes lacks self awareness.Steven Spielberg is responsible for blockbuster se .. Student Edge
3.8
Its pure entertainment, and gives Spielberg an easel to prop his sentimental painting on, and all the colors on his palette to do so. 812 Film Reviews
3.0
A mid film sequence that pays fun and occasionally terrifying homage to a Stanley Kubrick horror classic is also great, showcasing Spielbergs long hel .. Indie London
5.0
It is, however, one of the most fun, entertaining and engaging films of this year. Daily Journal
4.5
But it took a lot of insight to alter the narrative as much as they have, yet still satisfy fans of Clines source material.Beyond the core concept reg .. Digital Journal
3.5
The story still remains silly, and the virtual world can often look comical. Brightest Young Things
4.5
A pop culture banquet, Spielbergs latest may fail to thrill, but it sure does please the eye. The Movie Minute
3.8
Even though these heroes are simplistic... Spielberg makes sure their motives and goals are transparent, the force driving us breathlessly to the movi .. M Live
5.0
Its a credit to the visual artists, as well as the actors, that the live action and CGI performances blend so seamlessly, flowing together with a bril .. K Gun 9
2.0
The attempts at humour are probably the most painful part of the whole exercise. Ex Press
5.0
Far be it from me to spoil this thrill a minute, virtual reality roller coaster ride riddled with allusions to pop culture and classic computer games. .. Baret News Wire
4.0
To get fully wrapped up in this thoroughly enjoyable event, see it on the biggest screen possible in immersive 3D. Movie Reviews Cinemaclips
5.0
And yet it all feels like a nightmare recounted with a cheery lilt. Buzz Feed
5.0
Ready Player One certainly isnt just a film, its an experience. Its a game... and we all win. Shadow And Act
1.0
These movies are energized and engaged, and despite their deceptively drab settings, they crackle with a visual invention missing from this pictures b .. Wbur
4.0
Breathtaking in imagination, and execution The world building alone is simply extraordinary, aided by flawless special effects that remind you just ho .. I News
5.0
Listen, Im not trying to say we should put Ready Player One on the Mount Rushmore of Spielberg classic movies.What I hope Im getting across is if you .. Business Insider
4.5
All the good characters are already heroes, and the big bad has no redeeming qualities. Gadgets360
4.5
Its a place in which you can be anyone and do whatever you want and the perfect place to escape the awful world. The Movie Kit
2.0
One can potentially enjoy Ready Player One and see it as meaningless entertainment, but despite having fantastic visuals and great editing, the film i .. Movies With Mae
4.5
Ready Player One is so enamored with the world of Oasis that it doesnt spend as much time fleshing out the dystopian Ohio of 2045. Ign
2.5
His intimidating resume is frontloaded with some of the greatest blockbuster films ever produced. Graffiti With Punctuation
4.0
But for the duration that were plugged into this particular virtual world, its a hugely enjoyable, visually spectacular and escapist thrill ride. The National
4.0
Ultimately, this is one for nostalgia fans and grown up gamers, but older kids and adults along for Spielbergs flashy, brash and exciting ride will ha .. Movies 4 Kids
4.5
After getting smacked in the face by that tame trailer for Ready Player One more than a few times in the last couple months, who knew that the latest .. Blog Cleveland
4.2
You want total immersion into a fantasy world.Spielberg is definitely your guy. Austin Movie Blog 360
2.5
But its hard to see much of a difference between the two characters in that moment. Sojo
5.0
Floods the senses with dazzling imagery but it reaches overload. Its about not being happy with yourself. Then something extraordinary happens. A scen .. Las Vegas Informer
3.0
Its bad because it becomes a hollow romp devoid of substance beyond self improvement rhetoric. Buffalovibe
3.5
Its a fantasy film where you could go and have an evenings entertainment. Black Filim
4.5
Much is made of how Halladay wanted everyone to have something good and fun, what games used to be. Lenoirauteur
4.5
I just wish they could put some thought and talent into the story so that it wasnt just a formulaic mess such as this. Crunch On This
2.5
Its a fun ride while it lasts, but once you dig even an inch beneath its surface problems begin to arise. Rochester City Newspaper
2.0
For some that might be enough but for others it will be sorely lacking in entertainment value. Jackiek Cooper
3.0
Instead, Ready Player One serves up spectacle without substance, though its largely CGI animated action hardly dazzles. Screen Hub
5.0
But for all of the above, Ready Player One is a classic Spielberg spectacle and is undeniably enjoyable. Another Gaze
1.0
Its too much to hope for here, but its a fun diversion amongst the cacophony. The Monthly
3.1
The VR fantasy sequences are so thrilling, so much fun, that they make it tougher to swallow the films cautionary message. Pitch
1.5
The plot is cliched beyond its homages, resorting to old (and often sexist) tropes to push forward its dull narrative. Scene Creek
5.0
Ready Player One is literally a gamers paradise, a dazzling film that never seems to slow down. Glue Magazine
2.0
Enjoy it!.Its disappointing that a master filmmaker like Steven Spielberg didnt know better. Living Life Fearless
4.0
But it finds its own vibes in the process, which elevates it above a mere nostalgia exercise into something unique and memorable in its own right.It m .. Action Figure Junkies
2.5
Maybe Im being too harsh on a summer blockbuster, but I really wanted the film to work.The cultural references crammed in everywhere should have given .. Destructoid
5.0
The film is a love letter to all who delight in pushing the limits of their imagination through entertainment. Entertainmentaffair



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