No, in the movie, it’s Samantha that gets arrested, not on purpose. She’s able to influence things from the inside but only by chance, not as a calculated risk.

As opposed to freshly poured liquid concrete

Or concrete covered by a thick layer of spongy moss

Wade gets arrested on purpose to be indentured at IOI so that he can infiltrate their security and set up strategic items in the Oasis to allow him and his friends to get to the final gate, which the Sixers were protecting with an impenetrable energy shield.

That’s a fine opinion to have, but it doesn’t justify leaving out the coolest parts of the book, or ruining Art3mis’s character, or changing Shoto’s name.

Considering how Spielberg butchered Ready Player One, I hope they find someone more respectful.

Can y’all stop using this goblin as the thumbnail? Thanks