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Solo was a highly anticipated movie for quite a while. Then it came out and something happened; it hasn't done that well at the box office, especially for a Star Wars movie.

I think it's partly to do with it coming out not too long after Infinity War and Deadpool 2, so maybe cinemagoers are getting a little tired. But there's also the lukewarm critical reception, only receiving 71% on Rotten Tomatoes, not even certified fresh!

I finally watched the movie today, and I thought it got off to an alright albeit rocky start. Alden Ehrenreich sadly doesn't pull off Han Solo, but when you're being compared to Harrison Ford I think it's fair to cut some slack.

The movie kept going, and I think the plot started to get a little messy. Coaxium is the Macguffin of this story, tossed around as this very important fuel source even though I don't think in all the Star Wars movies it's ever been mentioned. The film just never really gets into it; it starts off in one direction before ditching that and going for another direction, before ditching THAT and going in another direction, and it just keeps doing that till the end.

Okay, so the movie does recover a little in the action scenes. Particularly I praise the two heist scenes. But, well, that's the problem; heists can usually be awesome but somehow Solo manages to make them reasonably boring. Other than the explosive action there's no real intrigue since the heist kinda just happens, the audience doesn't really get a clear description of it.

Then the film begins to climax and it gets even more muddled. It's definitely one of those movies that would be a lot clearer the second time (but it'd also be a lot more boring). The climax is really disappointing, it feels like basically nothing happens, I honestly was so confused as I watched the final scene and came to the realisation that the movie was basically already over.

The movie is a visual spectacle, I can say that. It's just not particularly fun. I mean, it's okay but it's not great. It's watchable but it's not mind-blowing. It's just missing something; some flow and sense of direction. It's a shame too, because I was certainly hoping it'd be a good heist movie...and then it wasn't.

Game Night is a great Mystery-Crime-Comedy film. It's got a very basic yet intriguing premise; a group of friends who think they're taking part in a typical game night accidentally involve themselves in a true criminal mystery.

Rachael McAdams and Jason Bateman both shine in their roles. The acting by everyone in the film overall is brilliant but these two have such a great chemistry, I'd love to see more movies from them in the future. Seriously, their couple of Max and Annie are such fun to follow throughout the entire film.

Also, I thought the humour was very good and well balanced with the rest of the film. There were some great jokes all over the film; the whole Gary character, the entire scene where Annie tries to take a bullet out of Max (so perfectly awkward!), the ultra-cringey yet still-humorous Ryan. Also, there's this funny but somewhat weird storyline with Kevin and Michelle; very funny at first but the novelty wears off after a little.

Now for the criticisms. This movie is a great comedy but not a great mystery. Basically because there's no mystery. It's actually pretty disappointing, because the entire movie is meant to revolve around the whole Murder Mystery game concept, and yet it throws that way before even halfway.

In fact, I'm gonna be honest, this movie did a good job with the concept but not a great job. It did a great job on the comedy front, but the Murder Mystery concept could have been so much more! Shame.

The constant twists get a little tiring at the end (at least they self-parody it by the end though). The final act is funny yet too quick. I dunno, I guess the movie just needs a little more refinement here and there, in terms of plot.

Still, it's a great comedy. Just not as great a mystery/crime movie. So don't watch this movie if you're hoping for a great mystery-comedy. Just watch it if you want a great comedy.

Ready Player One is one of those movies you just HAVE to see in cinemas. Seriously, you will honestly regret not seeing it on the big screen when you watch it on your TV or computer at home. It is just such a VISUAL masterpiece!

That's not to mention how much fun it is. I mean it, Ready Player One is just such a fun ride with a great story. It's not the most original movie ever made, sure; actually, it's kinda similar to Charlie And The Chocolate Factory. But still, even if for some reason you think this movie isn't that original that doesn't undermine it. Do remember that it's made by Spielberg, one of the BEST directors in history.

The story is pretty simple. Wade Watts, known as Parzival in the Virtual Reality platform known as Oasis, is competing against the rest of the world for three keys that will guarantee him or the winner ownership of the entirety of the Oasis. It's a mad dash for those keys, and an endless amount of wealth for whoever makes it there first.

This movie actually has a simple yet great, wholesome story and message. As always Spielberg has given us a really fun movie while still giving us a meaningful plot with meaningful characters. It even has some pretty decent twists here and there (just wait till you learn the identity of all of Parzival's friends in the Oasis!). I found a bit of the middle to be a little messy, but that's not too big a deal. And, fine, I think the characters could have been developed just a touch more...but that's forgivable.

I've heard one person say this movie looks really cliched...well, I guess maybe it is, but not anymore than any other action movie; they're all predictable to some extent these days. That doesn't change how much fun they are. And, unlike many action movies, this one has a pretty well-crafted story and AMAZING VISUALS.

Seriously, as I already said, you will REGRET not watching this in cinemas. It is actually such an amazing movie visually. I honestly spent the entire movie wondering how Spielberg and the crew actually managed to make the movie look so beautiful. How did they film this beast? There's this one huge battle scene in the movie that made me just want to smile, it was just so epic.

That's the thing, Ready Player One was just one of those movies that made me wanna smile, all the way till I left the theatre. Okay, it's not the best movie I've ever watched, not even close, but I still really enjoyed it and I think watching it in cinemas helped with that (definitely wouldn't have felt like smiling if I'd been at home). It has so many epic moments that give you a rush, it's just such a great movie that Spielberg can add to his still-growing collections of classics.

Okay firstly, I'm kinda young so I don't get most of the 80s references in the movie, so that element of the film is completely lost on me. Secondly, I've read that this movie isn't quite like the book; whether that's a good thing or bad thing I don't know, because I haven't actually read it...usually amongst the book fans, it's bad. I will say this though; I've only watched one movie that I feel accurately reflects the book- The Fault In Our Stars - and even that wasn't perfect. If you watch Ready Player One having read the book and get annoyed that it's not like the book or what you wanted, just don't be surprised.

Basically, all I'm trying to say is that Ready Player One is a visually amazing and fun movie. We don't get action movies that are this visually amazing too often, and it's not going to be in cinemas forever, so don't miss it! Spielberg gives us, as always, a really wholesome plot with great characters, on top of some of the best visuals I've seen in a movie in a long time. Do yourself a favour this week and go watch this in cinemas. You. Will. Not. Regret. It.