Ready Player One (Special Edition) (DVD)

As a grandfather always looking for movies I can play with a full range of ages and understanding of film. The audio and video were stellar and a lot of fun to watch. I'm very glad I got it and I would highly recommend you get it too. It does make a good demo disc for your home theater. Buy it

Just watched with the kids! Liked it very much! Fun for all ages to watch!

This movie has action, adventure, romance, drama. Wish there was a part 2 by now 🫠

Ready Player One: 8 out of 10: Based on the best selling novel Ready Player One tells the tale of a poor kid in future Cleveland who tries to beat an online game to win a great prize.I really wanted to hate this movie. Damn you, Spielberg. In essence, this is Charlie and the Chocolate Factory with a heavy dose of The Lego Movie and Wreck it, Ralph. It is almost all CGI with endless pop culture references, particularly about the eighties. Ugh, seriously how did Spielberg pull this off. It should have been an unbearable cringefest.On to the questions.Why do I hate the eighties so much? I don’t but good lord it has been done to death. The eighties were a great time and had some really good entertainment. Much of that entertainment was about how the fifties were a great time mind you (Happy Days, Back to the Future). I understand how nostalgia works and you can set your watch by it. Spielberg surprisingly puts in more than just the eighties references that are in the book. This keeps it from being a stale oh I remember this geek fest. He also just lets the screen speak for itself so we don’t get that obnoxious hey look at this, don't you remember this, camera work so many films of this type seem to revel in.What was your favorite pop-culture cameo? I am not saying. Cause its a spoiler. But man my heart grew three times its normal size. I do need to call my cardiologist now that I think about it.What was your favorite story twist? I like the fact that the bad guy's big plan is to take over this virtual space and put in pop-up ads and microtransactions. I mean who can hate a movie where the bad guy is basically Electronic Arts or Activision or Comcast.So good social commentary then? There is the same vibe as Sorry to Bother You had in this film. A decent subplot about debt slavery to companies. Though the actual pictures certainly are different otherwise.The film also makes a very sly commentary on how it is necessary to change an original work to make it work on a film. Considering the changes that were made to the book I have to believe that was deliberate meta-commentary.Sounds like you had at least a few nitpicks no? Okay while the film was good about not focusing too much on cameos it did spend way to much time explaining certain plot points and trivia. To use an easy no spoiler example the main character decides to dress his avatar as Buckaroo Banzai for a date. Just dress him that way so it gives people in the audience the thrill to recognize the outfit instead of mentioning it in voice over and have every character seem to dwell on it.The ugly plain girl with the sexy avatar who doesn’t want the hero to see her in real life cause he would be repulsed is played by Olivia Cooke. You know the lead in that Vanity Fair miniseries your wife was watching. Yeah, they give her a birthmark or something but seriously? I can think of another cast member that honestly would have been a better match for our hero. But Hollywood has to Hollywood.Speaking of the film seems to make clear that this online place is the cause of many of the world's problems and for all its good intentions it is bad for society and the people in the same. I like to believe that the movie still shares this opinion at the end which makes the actual plot developments quite curious.Are you surprised you enjoyed yourself? I shouldn’t be. I liked Wreck it Ralph and both Lego movies. I had a hard time getting into Stranger Things but I will give it another try someday. Heck some of the aged remakes, reboots have been okay for example the new Blade Runner and um Friday the 13th maybe..? Okay, that is a work in progress. Point is I am not against nostalgia in practice as much as I seem to be in theory. When they start making films about the old days and it is your youth one quickly realizes I am not the young protagonist who gets the girl I am the old guy who dies after wasting his life playing games and watching movies.

I loved the story. I am not a big CGI fan but knowing the premise of the movie I expected a lot of it and still really enjoyed the movie. Pop references galore. My one dislike and it may be just me. Actors just can't act like in the past. Every actor just seems so fake and cheesy. Can no one sell emotion and character anymore ? That being said the movie is great.

Perfect

Great price and no problem at the disc and delivery was on time 😁👍

This movie is wonderful quality with wonderful visuals, great audio track and a wonderful storyline. I use this movie to show off and demonstrate the capabilities of audio/video equipment.

La historia es memorable, el 4k agrega un extra, es un must have en la colección para los amantes del cine.

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Ready Player One is an outstanding film from the mind of Steven Spielberg and it comes at a time when VR is actually gaining popularity worldwide. In a future dystopian world, OASIS has become the reality. People escape into this virtual world to forget their wasteful reality. Soon, the Creator of OASIS dies leaving behind 3 easter eggs and a fortune for one who finds all 3. Spielberg has injected a lot of pop culture references and nostalgic throwbacks. My favorite is The Shining (my all-time favorite horror film) sequence. It gave me goosebumps the first time I saw it. One of the best experiences in my recent memory. Hats off to you Mr. Spielberg. Impeccable!!Ready Player One is a spectacular movie from start to finish complete with ground breaking special effects which makes you not only enjoy this grand adventure but also appreciate how much effort and complexity went into making this film. Moreover this movie has superb repeat value and this beautiful steelbook edition (2D & 3D combo) makes it a must buy.Picture Quality - 5/5Ready Player One switches between the actual dystopian world which appears grim and dull and the virtual world (OASIS) which is full of colors, bright, beautiful and a sight to behold. Sharpness is never an issue when you are inside OASIS. Reference quality material through and through. Real world scenes sometimes appear a bit grainy but that does not distract from the overall fantastic experience. Full marks to this extraordinary presentation from Warner Bros.Audio Quality - 5/5A movie of this scale deserves an equally potent audio design and this Blu-ray never disappoints. It has superior levels of immersion. Specially the OASIS sequences are pure demo worthy. Sound appears to come from every corner of the room allowing you to fully experience how Parzival, Aech or Art3mis would feel. Surrounds are heavily utilized and bass is never an issue (Lookout for The Shining sequence). Lastly the climactic battle scene proves the power of this highly sophisticated Dolby Atmos sound design. If only I could give it more marks.Go ahead, book your ride if you haven't already. You will not be disappointed.

Es una excelente película, para todos los ochenteros y noventeros. Además está doblada al español latino.

Imperdibile per appassionati di videogame e anni 80! Sarà divertente scovare le infinite citazioni di arcade, cinema e letteratura, ma ci vorranno più visioni del film. Forse un po' troppo veloci e sincopate alcune sequenze, ma la storia scorre leggera e intrattiene il giusto...