The book that is practically regarded as Nerd Heaven has finally hit theaters: Ready Player One. Based on the best-selling 2011 novel by Ernest Cline, who also shares a screenwriting credit. Director Steven Spielberg was given the keys to a pop culture kingdom. So, how did it turn out?
Dan Cohen and Tommy Tracy plug into the podcasting Oasis to determine this very question. While both diehard fans of the book, they agreed adapting this novel would be a tough task.
If you’re a fan of Ready Player One, this podcast is REQUIRED LISTENING. SPOILERS on for the book and movie. Everything is discussed, including…
–Expectations going in
–The pros and cons of Spielberg directing
–Could another director have offered a more unique perspective?
–Changes from book to screen: What worked. What didn’t
–Was Screenwriting an issue
–Dan and Tommy praise the performances, in particular Mark Rylance and Tye Sheridan
–Tommy makes a Mad Max comparison that causes Dan to groan
–Tommy praises what popular movie was incorporated into the film
–Dan laments what movie was NOT brought in
–Both debate how well the emotional weight of the film was executed
–The climax is discussed heavily
–Find out why The Mighty Ducks were brought into the conversation
–At the end, Tommy BASHES one element to the film he absolutely loathed
Be sure to check out Sean Cordy’s original review of the film from SXSW.
Also, check out Tommy’s epic Spielberg movie rankings that is discussed in this podcast
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