Tag: Ready Player One
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‘Ready Player One’ Defies Skeptics: Steven Spielberg Earns Acclaim For ‘Astonishing,’ ‘Brilliant’ New Film in First Reviews
After spending the last several years directing historical dramas (“The Post,” “Lincoln”) and family adventures (“The Bfg,” “Tintin”), Steven Spielberg triumphantly returns to the world of science-fiction blockbusters in “Ready Player One.” The buzz online has been incredibly skeptical in the weeks leading up to the film’s March 28 release date, with many people criticizing…
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‘Ready Player One’ SXSW Early Buzz: A Hugely Enjoyable Crowd-Pleaser
Ready Player One premiered at the 2018 South by Southwest Festival to heavy anticipation. Would it be as tacky as the marketing made it appear or would director Steven Spielberg live up to his legendary reputation? It turns out that fans of the ’80s nostalgia vehicle had nothing to worry about. Movie critics and geek…
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‘Ready Player One’ World Premiere Halted Twice for Sound Difficulties — SXSW
The world premiere screening of Steven Spielberg’s “Ready Player One” had to be stopped twice at SXSW Sunday night due to sound issues. Trouble arose just as the film transitioned into its third act, shortly before 11:20 p.m. Ct, when an onscreen explosion was accompanied by silence. Lots of festival-goers clapped — the film includes…
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‘Ready Player One’ Review: Steven Spielberg Delivers Astonishing Sci-Fi Spectacle and Relentless Nostalgia Trip — SXSW 2018
Never, ever underestimate Steven Spielberg. That’s the biggest takeaway from “Ready Player One,” an immersive sci-fi spectacle about a future overrun by virtual reality gaming that the world’s most famous commercial director has transformed into a mesmerizing blockbuster steeped in callbacks to the best of them. It runs too long and drags a bunch in…
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Spielberg’s ‘Ready Player One’ Premiere Hit with Technical Difficulties
After being announced as the secret screening at this year’s SXSW Film Festival, Steven Spielberg’s “Ready Player One” was hit with technical difficulties during its world premiere on Sunday night. About 100 minutes into the film, the sound went out, drawing boos and jeers from the Paramount Theater in Austin.The projectionist restarted the movie, which…
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Steven Spielberg’s ‘Ready Player One’ to World Premiere at SXSW
Steven Spielberg’s “Ready Player One” will have its world premiere at South by Southwest on Sunday night.The Warner Bros. release was widely speculated to be this year’s “secret secret” at the Austin film festival, which made an official announcement about it in an email over the weekend.“We are thrilled to be premiering Ready Player One…
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Steven Spielberg’s ‘Ready Player One’ Tracking for Sluggish $35M-Plus U.S. Debut
Steven Spielberg’s sci-fi action adventure Ready Player One is tracking for a sluggish $35 million-plus debut at the North American box office over the three-day Easter weekend.Ready Player One is getting a jump-start on the weekend by rolling out on March 28, a Thursday.Warner Bros. and Spielberg, who are hoping for at least $50 million,…