A visually stunning adaptation without the soul of the book

Rating: 7/10 (29 March 2018)

I don't have any problem with movie being different from the book. I would say this movie is based on the book and Ernest Cline who authored the book is the co-screenwriter for the movie. But the movie lacks to capture the drama and the bond between characters.
Plus
Visually this one is a spielberg masterpiece. The race sequence was fantastic with great cinematography. The animation is flawless; the way the animated characters also blend in the real world is mindblowing. (or that's what $175 million could get you)
Cons
The romance between the lead characters seemed forceful. Despite the actors doing a great job, I think it's some chopped up reel on the production house floor that may make us feel it is forced. Also, the movie does not even capture the emotion between our rebel team at least half as the book. It never explains how all the characters team up. It seemed rushed.
Overall, while visually stunning, bad editing and poor character building fail to connect us with the emotions that our characters feel at certain points of the movie.
It's a definite big screen watch.