The Ready Player One Blu-ray special features show the intense labor and craftsmanship that went into this futuristic nostalgic film.
Are you ready for some ’80s reminiscing? The Ready Player One Blu-ray takes us on a tour of how this amazing film was made. The special features include interviews and behind-the-scenes clips showing the revolutionary and intricate processes that went into the creation of this film.
Interviews with Steven Spielberg—whose movies have pretty much come to symbolize the ’80s—show audiences why he was the perfect director for this film. Other segments dig into the arduous activities that went into creating the visual effects and sound as well as composing the score. For ’80s fans, this is a Blu-ray you have to pick up.
The ’80s: You’re the Inspiration
Ready Player One author Ernest Cline, director Steven Spielberg, and the rest of the cast and crew talk about why the ’80s hold such a special place in their hearts. It not just simple reminiscing, it’s a visual tour of everything that was great about this imaginative decade.
Game Changer: Cracking the Code
Like all of Spielberg’s movies, technology is always pushed to the limits. This Blu-ray extra is a small lesson in 21st century filmmaking. Through interviews and behind-the-scenes clips. we’re taken on a journey that goes from concept to finished product. It’s amazing how the actual film itself is extremely meta—not only is Ready Player One about virtual reality, but virtual reality was also used to make this film.
Effects for a Brave New World
The art and effects departments—the unsung heroes of the film—are given the spotlight in this segment. Even though audiences are aware the story is purely fiction, there still needs to be a suspension of disbelief. Visually, the human eye needs to allow our brains to accept what is being shown. To bring this magic to life, the various creative forces had to be highly collaborative. There was also the challenge of executing on Spielberg’s vision—and this entailed the creation of some cutting edge technologies and methods.
Level Up: Sound for the Future
The visuals are only one piece of the puzzle. Sound is the other factor that can make or break a movie. This segment give audiences an in-depth exploration of the labor of love that went into Ready Player One‘s sound design. Every audio experience was given the utmost attention—from the exhaust of the DeLorean to the sound of weapons fire. You will see sound designers in a whole new light.
High Score: Endgame
One of the most identifying aspects of a film is the score. Fans familiar with Spielberg’s movies will immediately default to John Williams as his de facto composer. However, Williams wasn’t available for Ready Player One, as he was working on The Post—another Spielberg film. So Spielberg brought in the talent of Alan Silvestri—no small hitter himself because he scored Back to the Future (1985). This segment illustrates the challenges of creating a unique sound for the film—which ultimately imbues the overall story with emotion.
Ernie & Tye’s Excellent Adventure
Author Ernest Cline and actor Tye Sheridan, who plays the main character, Parzival / Wade Watts, reminisce about the first time they met and the moment Spielberg bought the rights to make the book into a film. Cline’s fanboy enthusiasm is intoxicating and it shows audiences why the ’80s have such an impact on people who grew up in that era.
Ready Player One is a classic Spielberg film—amazing visual effects, a memorable score, and lovable heart-warming protagonists. With the release of the special features on home media, audiences can see how Spielberg wasn’t alone in his vision. From the author—Ernest Cline—to the cast and crew, everyone shaped this labor of love into the nostalgic, imaginative masterpiece that it is.
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