Wow! WOW! What an amazing, happy, fun movie! I love those angry teens so much! I seriously had so much fun rooting for these characters in the theatre, and I wasn't even supposed to be in that theatre! I was supposed to be seeing Love, Simon but there was a mix-up - and boy am I glad there was! This is one of my favourite movies so far this year.
I'm a big nut for pop culture, and I'm especially immersed in the culture surrounding the love of video games and general nerd things- but there were tons of cult references even I didn't notice. The script was incredible, the plot was enthralling, the characters hilarious, (somewhat) diverse, and relatable, and a the references amazing and exciting. The use of music was great too, I can't stop listening to the soundtrack now; especially all the wicked 80s tracks. I'm losing my mind. I also loved the little message tied in there about remembering how important real life is, and not to enjoy video games so much that you forget about the lie you really have. It feels relevant.
I do have one complaint. Although I adored this movie to pieces, the two main characters were Very Straight And White, while the other side characters were the only POC. It felt a little bland, though I still did love all the actors. I wouldn't say it bothered me, but I found it just a little disappointing/awkward.
I thought the graphics and animation were perfect. They were just enough to make you feel like it was real, but cartoon enough to remind you that it's a video game; and it looked like how I would imagine video games would seem in 30 years. I was very thoroughly convinced by this film, and though it was the classic (straight white) hero's journey and all, I still really enjoyed watching it.
I thought the graphics and animation were perfect. They were just enough to make you feel like it was real, but cartoon enough to remind you that it's a video game; and it looked like how I would imagine video games would seem in 30 years. I was very thoroughly convinced by this film, and though it was the classic (straight white) hero's journey and all, I still really enjoyed watching it.
As a last note, the Shining sequence is what finally broke me and convinced me that I reaaaallly should see The Shining. I've since seen it and let me tel you, it's hilarious to watch Ready Player One before seeing The actual Shining. I recommend it, tbh. Give it a go.
Warnings for Ready Player One: you'll probably scream at least once, not because it's scary, but because you'll get so excited about some random reference you'll die. I know I did.
P.S.: Art3mis? My new wife.
Warnings for Ready Player One: you'll probably scream at least once, not because it's scary, but because you'll get so excited about some random reference you'll die. I know I did.
P.S.: Art3mis? My new wife.