Release Date: March 29, 2018 Director: Steven Spielberg Producer: Dan Farah, Donald De Line, Kristie Macosko Krieger, Steven Spielberg Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures Starring: Tye Sheridan, Olivia Cooke, Ben Mendelsohn, Lena Waithe, T.J. Miller, Simon Pegg, Mark Rylance, Letitia Wright Genre: Action/Adventure Running Time: 140 minutes
Monday, April 16, 2018 3:55:24 PM | (Age Not Specified)
An entertaining movie that plods at times and is over-long. Just when one feels like they are just watching a video game, the movie thankfully pulls the viewer back into reality or changes things up with a romp through a familiar old horror movie. The romantic writing is cringe-worthy and one wonders why Spielberg even tries at this, he is so awful at it.
If you gamed in the 80's and / or enjoy Spielberg (and Kubrick) you will enjoy the plentiful references. Do not go in looking for any sense of reality or believability.
Monday, April 16, 2018 12:13:51 PM | (Age Not Specified)
Having read the book multiple times, I was very much looking forward to this movie. The book is a must read for anyone that grew up with 80's geek pop culture and rise of gaming.
The movie does the same but mixes in some newer elements as well, clearly trying to reach a wider audience.
This is why I did not enjoy the movie as much as I did the book. The story was kept the same at a very high level. However, all the challenges, situations, character building etc was different. Still a decent story, not nearly as captivating however as the book.
Worth watching as a story in the same universe/setting but not the story you may have read.
Saturday, April 14, 2018 11:34:49 PM | (Age Not Specified)
Ready Movie Fans...Steven Spielberg has made yet another Cinematic Masterpiece, based on the Amazing Novel by Ernest Cline! Prepare to get Logged In to the OASIS...
Friday, April 13, 2018 1:08:57 PM | (Age Not Specified)
Loved it, even though I'm not a gamer! Great story and action! I think this movie appeals to all ages. Shows us old ones how one can get caught up in gaming. I really enjoyed this movie! Great animation!
