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Ready Player One - SDCC Teaser
- Thread starter Kenzodielocke
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Because it's a teaser, not a trailer.
A more apt analogy would be like someone discovered the Beatles because a reclusive billionaire promised a fortune to whoever absorbed the most 60s pop culture, and then proceeded to memorize the entire discography of the Beatles, The Who, The Rolling Stones, The Beach Boys, etc., and then proceed to memorize every popular TV show and movie from the 60s, along with mastering the 60s equivalent of video games. Now imagine that the only reason this person started doing this was not because of natural discovery or interest, but because a guy put a giant carrot on the end of a string and said fetch.
The book is just reddit posts, basically.
http://www.idontevenownatelevision.com/2014/06/19/010-ready-player-one-w-mike-sacco/
They also do one on his next book, Armada, on episode 34
EDIT: Beaten by a minute
Kadayi
Banned
Indeed, I don't know why they're blowing smoke up Clines ass, but I honestly feel sorry for all the poor bastards who are going to go out and buy RP1 in response to seeing that.
Without a doubt the worst book I've ever had the misfortune to read, and one that I would definitely never recommend to anyone. Read Neuromancer, Read Dune, Read A scanner Darkly if you want actual sci-fi.
I dare say Ihaving viewed the trailer I doubt much of what the film will feature will exactly reference the book save in the broadest strokes. I dare say there will be plenty of 80s references there, but from a demographics perspective, for universal appeal, they'll need to go beyond.
I am conflicted.
I liked the book as a fun romp even though I agree that it was pretty poorly-written. It was like delicious junk food and I liked it.
The trailer looks good, but I don't think it captures the simple, campy charm of the book. That said, it looks well-done and interesting in a vacuum.
Reserving judgement.
Edit: The Stacks look exactly like I thought they would. That's a nice touch.
I liked the book as a fun romp even though I agree that it was pretty poorly-written. It was like delicious junk food and I liked it.
The trailer looks good, but I don't think it captures the simple, campy charm of the book. That said, it looks well-done and interesting in a vacuum.
Reserving judgement.
Edit: The Stacks look exactly like I thought they would. That's a nice touch.
Bobby Roberts
Banned
Just as a phrase, I'm not even sure what "The Holy Grail of Pop-Culture" is even supposed to mean.
It helps that they are literally shown the exact same on one of the covers of the book.
I'm not familiar with the book and I'm dubious as to whether this'll end up as anything more than spectacle, but I won't pretend I'm above watching a dumb movie for the sake of spotting references to things I like.
Can't say I expected to ever see Duke in a movie, especially in 2017.
I wonder up to what point does Grandpa Espilbergo understand the references in his own movie.
True, and fair point. It was kinda cool to see them realized in a film, though. It was the only part of the trailer that felt authentic to me.
Yeah I know, failed to garner interest for me personally.
I seem to recall reading that Spielberg has at least a passing interest in video games, so he may actually know more than we expect.
Hopefully he doesn't know what happened to Duke after the 90s, though.
Mr_Antimatter
Member
FIREKNIGHT2029
Member
Reminds me of the first time I played a VR game (Eve Valkyrie).
a Master Ninja
Member
I imagine he recognizes all the ones that will be featured prominently in the movie. Then I'm sure there are more minor ones that he allows in as long as his kids have heard of it. Finally, I'm sure the production team will sneak in a ton more that he'll never notice.
Jest Chillin
Member
It obviously serves as a reference to the most coveted holy item that was supposed to exist.
And another reference to Monty Python at the same time. Because the movie needs more references.
StrangeRoboMemory
Member
I know that when I hear the phrase "pure imagination", I immediately think of a bunch of dumb crap from the 80s and 90s getting smashed together like firecrackers were just set off beneath a pile of action figures.
Random Human
They were trying to grab your prize. They work for the mercenary. The masked man.
I think that might be from the book. At least I recall the main guy talking as if he was on a Grail quest.
To put a spin on something from the DC universe, I think it means Ready Player One is a distillation of the Anti-Art Equation.
TheSkullPrince
Member
Haven't read the book but fuck it I'm down.
DerZuhälter
Member
I'm confused. Game references? Spielberg? There better be some BoomBlox hidden somewhere.
I hope they keep in that one part where Wade wins an argument by demonstrating how much he knows about Swordquest. That's the good Gatekeeping shit.
The Technomancer
card-carrying scientician
The Iron Giant actually pissed me off
Fuck you movie
Fuck you movie
If that pushed you over the edge you aint seen nothing yet.
IdreamofHIME
Member
You knowing they're going for jugular when the trailer introduces the VR world with Harley Quinn and Deadpool walking holding hands.
Hand over your wallets nerds!
Hand over your wallets nerds!
Random Human
They were trying to grab your prize. They work for the mercenary. The masked man.
I wonder what Brad Bird thinks.
IdreamofHIME
Member
I wonder what Ted Hughes would make of Brad Birds movie?
The book was a fun light hearted adventure. The first couple chapters were painful due to the heavy handed references but I felt they blended better after that for the story to pick up. The teaser looks alright. Unless it's complete garbage, I will go see it. My wife picked on me for reading it but then she ended up reading it and enjoyed it. She was mad at me because she wanted to read it just to make fun of me.
Rockin' Ranger
Member
I hope they keep the part where he mentions how lame others are for having a robot that's an 80's reference instead of doing something original.