![]() The are actually some things I even think were an improvement from the book, especially the way they re-imagined I-R0k. Yes, I loved the 2112, WarGames, D&D, Joust, et al references from the novel as much as the next person, but still I felt that Spielberg captured the wonder and fun and the story of the novel accurately, even if he did so using different references. Partially it's just the reality that the planets were never going to fully align to allow use of many of the properties from the novel. The fact of the matter is with a nearly 400 page novel packed full of pop culture references, some things would have to be cut to make it onto the big screen. As a fan of the book, let me just say that's true but it's fine. Spielberg is one of the greatest filmmakers in history, after all, and maybe he can pull it off - it's just the marketing that can't keep up.I've noticed quite a few reviews here from book fans complaining that the movie wasn't true to the novel. On the other hand, there are still a lot of people looking forward to the movie. Many Spielberg fans are still looking forward to it. And while, of course, many fan-referencing movies are great, like "The Lego Movie" and "21 Jump Street," this one doesn't look promising. The book even references a lot of Spielberg's own movies, which he'll be cutting from his adaptation But still, he caved and made something fan-servicey. Steven Spielberg is one of the few directors alive who could likely rustle up any budget he wanted for any project he wanted. The Iron Giant looms through the marketing in "Ready Player One."īut the real-life world where "Ready Player One" exists suggests the opposite: Warner Bros., a big entertainment conglomerate, wants to make a ton of money from a movie that's filled with beloved characters from "The Iron Giant" and "Street Fighter." ![]() Account icon An icon in the shape of a person's head and shoulders.
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