Ready Player One (8.6) (86%) - Everything I want in a gaming movie!

Rating: 8/10 (22 July 2019)

Coming from a very passionate gamer, this movie is one that I can watch over and over and continually find enjoyment in! The concept isn't too original, and some of the character arcs are predictable, which is were I doc points for my score. That being put aside, the design of this movie is very satisfying and fresh. I like the whole idea of being able to escape the real world for a digital and more enjoyable one (also kind of a cliche). The cliches are pretty strong in this movie. Mother who chooses all the wrong boyfriends, living in a lower class society, a love interest that starts as an opposite of the main character, and a villain who wants to take control and run the show. Seems that it is harder and harder to find original concepts for modern movies, so I try to not punish scores too much. I still give this movie a higher score as I really enjoy the overall bridge from the real world and the digital one, as well as my general love for video game movies!