Visually entertaining but misses the magic that defined the original story

Rating: 3/10 (11 April 2018)

This is one of those situations where the book was wildly popular for very special reasons. But the producers and directors of this movie obviously did not understand those reasons and failed to capture most of that magic.
Don't get me wrong. I understand books will always do a better job letting your own mind and imagination digest the details and nuances than the movie can ever reproduce in limited sitting time. That is just reality.
But this movie diverges so much from the book I'm really surprised they even still called it Ready Player One.
That being said if you can somehow put the book out of your thoughts and view this movie as something completely different it is certainly visually entertaining and showcases the capabilities of CGI. If that is your thing anyway.
But if the deeper concept of the Oasis and how such a system would change the world is intriguing to you then do yourself a favor....
Try to forget you saw this movie and its shallow CGI action plot and go read the book ASAP.
If sitting and reading is not easy for you then try the Audible version read very well with proper inflection by Wil Wheaton.
You will be so glad you did.