Brilliant 80s nostalgia with relevant social message

Rating: 10/10 (5 September 2018)

I left this movie feeling an incredible glow I haven't felt in ages. On the one hand the movie is jam packed with references to classic 1980s TV shows, computer games and movies, while it also has some very meaningful social commentary about the dangers of escapist entertainment relevant to the social media obsessed world of today. It is rare to find a movie that so seamlessly integrates the past with the future. Add to this was great characterisation, a well rounded and intriguing story and some satisfying special effects, it is hard to imagine how the movie could be any better. Also worth mentioning is how well it balances a love story with plenty of high energy action sequences. It has clearly been made with tremendous respect for the book and the 1980 source material it references. This movie will definitely be one of my favourites for a long time to come and I recommend it to anyone who is a fan of classic pop culture, though I am sure its appeal will be much wider. Steven Spielberg thank you!