I read the book, and listened to the book, way before the movie was announced. When the movie was announced, I was very excited to see the possibilities. There was some weird tie-in with my favorite band, Rush, who only had a minor role in the released movie.
Growing up in the 80s and being a huge video game nerd, this movie hit me on so many levels. My first watch of the movie was in the theater shortly after theatrical release (in some crazy, new fangled 3D technology) and it was great! However, I left the theater thinking that the book was much better than the movie. As others have pointed out, there are significant differences between the two.
[INTERLUDE] - My first computer was a TRS-80 Color Computer and was ecstatic to read about is inclusion in the book. Sad to say, it didn't make it to the big screen.
However, after watching the movie several times at home, I can grow to appreciate WHY the changes were made between the book and the movie. This movie has climbed into my #3 all time movie slot - which #1 and #2 will likely explain why.....
1) The Shining 2) Raiders of the Lost Ark 3) Ready Player One 4) Ronin not applicable to this review
Anyone who lived through the 80s should watch this flick - you'll likely see something you recognize.
I would drop 0.5 points for the differences between the book and the movie, but I cannot justify giving it a 9.
Review by A.J. GriglakVIP 11BlockedParent2018-11-24T04:33:17Z
I read the book, and listened to the book, way before the movie was announced. When the movie was announced, I was very excited to see the possibilities. There was some weird tie-in with my favorite band, Rush, who only had a minor role in the released movie.
Growing up in the 80s and being a huge video game nerd, this movie hit me on so many levels. My first watch of the movie was in the theater shortly after theatrical release (in some crazy, new fangled 3D technology) and it was great! However, I left the theater thinking that the book was much better than the movie. As others have pointed out, there are significant differences between the two.
[INTERLUDE] - My first computer was a TRS-80 Color Computer and was ecstatic to read about is inclusion in the book. Sad to say, it didn't make it to the big screen.
However, after watching the movie several times at home, I can grow to appreciate WHY the changes were made between the book and the movie. This movie has climbed into my #3 all time movie slot - which #1 and #2 will likely explain why.....
1) The Shining
2) Raiders of the Lost Ark
3) Ready Player One
4) Ronin not applicable to this review
Anyone who lived through the 80s should watch this flick - you'll likely see something you recognize.
I would drop 0.5 points for the differences between the book and the movie, but I cannot justify giving it a 9.
10/10
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