The best video game movie ever created, but nothing like the original book

Rating: 6/10 (3 April 2018)

Now let me start off by saying that I am a massive fan of the original novel by Ernest Cline. It is one of my most treasured pieces of literature, and as a gamer, it appeals to me on pretty much every level.
This next segment is important: before you walk into the theater to watch this movie, you have to remember one thing: THIS MOVIE IS NOTHING LIKE THE BOOK. Only about 15-20% of the original story is present here in Spielberg's adaption, so if you were hoping for a 100% accurate recreation of the book, I'm sad to tell you that you won't find it here.
Is the book better than the movie?
Yes, in pretty much every way. The clues are way harder to find, more thought out, requires the main character to also find something called "Gates" which has been entirely scrapped for the movie and it has a way more pressing atmosphere of risk and defeat. It's, in a way, more realistic. So if you enjoyed the movie, I HIGHLY recommend you to go pick up the book, as it is simply a better and more detailed experience.
Now, is the movie still good?
Yes. Yes it absolutely is. The visuals are stunning, the audio is well put together and the story is relatively easy to follow and immerse yourself in, even if you're not a gamer at heart (like a lot of us are).
If you are a gamer, you're definitely going to appreciate all of the references Spielberg put in this. Whilst watching the movie, I made it a point to try and spot as many references as I could, but that turned out to be impossible, as there is simply too many to catch all of them in only one viewing of the movie. But I'm pleased to report that the references I did catch definitely satisfied me and even made me laugh at times.
Summary:
Ready Player One is a one-of-a-kind adventure that pretty much has to be experienced by anyone who calls themselves a gamer, or is interested in any form of gaming or pop-culture. With amazing visuals and jaw-dropping action, the movie is pretty much just a lot of fun to watch. Just don't expect it to be like the book in any sort of way, because then you are going to be disappointed.