An acquired taste.

Rating: 5/10 (10 March 2020)

Few people are aware of the fact Steven Spielberg is also a video game creator. 'Ready Player One' brings us closer to that fact, with the film's premise revolving around a game, and the film's visuals looking like a video game.
People not into gaming - or computers for that matter - might have a difficult time understanding or appreciating the film. This is an acquired taste, and will not appeal to the mainstream audience. The animation is fantastic. I loved the soundtrack. I enjoyed the fact that they used old music for a futuristic movie. And I loved the characters and plot. It literally feels as if you're inside a PlayStation experiencing the game. The reference to 'The Shining' - and the incorporation thereof into the film - was really cool. Being a game, though, much of the film was perceived not to be taken seriously, because "it's only a game". It only really became more serious towards the end, when their lives were in danger, but even then did it have that Disney family movie feel to it.
'Ready Player One' is an interesting look at what the future might hold for us - and it's a rather daunting thought!