How do you like the rush of 3D movies?

[Krutch]

The first 3d movie i saw was Superman Returns, and it only had a few select scenes. I've also seen Coraline, Up, Avatar, Monsters vs Aliens, and a few others. Personally, I dont like it and feels like it adds nothing. Whats worse is when they intentionally set up shots for 3D purposes

And this might sound stupid, but I dont like the fact that it dims the screen. You are essentially wearing sunglasses afterall. I dont know, I just hope that this 3D craze doesnt last. But that doesnt seem to be likely since 3D = higher ticket prices which in turn = higher domestic box office.

What do you think about 3D in movies?

[gobo]

It gives me a headache. I keep finding myself thinking, "hey, this isn't looking 3-D anymore. I must need to refocus my eyes." But, I overcompensate for a scene that just wasn't all that 3-D in the first place, and I'm left with a headache for my trouble. I hope the fad dies quick too, but don't count on it happening.

Superman Returns was my first too. Since it stopped playing in Louisiana before I got the opportunity, I went all the way to Texas for it. I was going to a concert in Houston anyway. Still, those 3-D glasses were soooooooooooooooo uncomfortable. Now that 3-D isn't exclusive to iMax anymore, at least they've fixed that issue.

[Mecha Cow]

It's a nice enough gimmick, but I don't feel it truly adds anything and I don't like having to pay extra for it, plus it gets uncomfortable after a while. Moreover, it's not an experience you can properly recreate at home, which to me makes the feature worthless in the long run.

[joe-eyeball]

I agree that it does not really enhance the viewing experience all that much. I saw Avatar in 3D and it was just all right. Some movies do better with it than others but overall it is not what its cracked up to be. With that said this is not a fad that will die anytime soon. The next step is theater like 3D viewing for the home plus imagine how they will undoubtedly incorporate 3D into videogames in the near future. I fear it is here to stay this time. I must say that 3D in 2010 is better than the 3D I grew up with in the 80's (Ouch!).

[PAAATE]

Overrated, and boring.

Weren't there some Japanese scientists that had found a way to record smells? Now that's interesting, and I personally feel that's the next step of cinema. Activate as many senses as possible But not depth perception

[The Stryker]

The key in keeping movie theaters relevant for the next few years.

Can't see it in proper fancy ass 3D at home. How are you gonna see it? In the theater. Boom.

Originally Posted by joe-eyeball

I agree that it does not really enhance the viewing experience all that much. I saw Avatar in 3D and it was just all right.

Well there's your problem, You were watching Avatar. I can't wait until a really good movie is made with that technology.

[Spitfire]

Avatar was the first and only 3-D movie that didn't give me a headache. The main reason is the only stuff that was 3-D was the special effects. For the most part the normal shots weren't 3-D and you could see parts without glasses clearly. The second time I saw it I removed my glasses at points to see what all was 3-D and discovered this.

[Candy Kappa]

it's stupid as a gimmick, and they should wait 'til they have perfected 3-D without using glasses cause the glasses sucks, they have too dark glass, my eyes get tired and to be honest it's not very impressive.

only seen bolt in 3-D and I only got that "3d" effect like those pictures you tilt back and forth.
and saw a movie made for 3-D as a show-off film and the 3D models where horrible and video quality was meh, but there the 3-D was great but it was just a gimmick movie

the Disney commercial was better and that one just scared me showing Jonas brothers and Hannah Montana's face 3-D close up ready to eat you.

I take a non 3-D movie anytime

[Krutch]

Yeah, what everyone is saying here tends to be the general consensus of people I talk to about it. Most of the time when I see a movie that says "3D", I usually say "I'll see the non-3D version". But then the theatre only runs the 3D version and I'm out of luck. Whats worse is that you have to keep buying new glasses every. damn. time. You can't just bring back glasses from a previous movie. I mean, you could, but you still have to pay the premium so whats the point?

3D also has a habbit of taking you out of the movie too. Like, you just feel too much like you're actually watching a movie to get involved with it. Takes away from alot of the emotional punches too.

Now I hear new the Spider-Man movie is gonna be 3D. Man, I wish this trend would just die already but it doesnt look promising

[Candy Kappa]

When they can create 3-D without the glasses it might work to enhance a movie without being gimmicky and drags the attention away from the movie.

[gobo]

This is a formay created for those who don't really know what they're paying extra for but think that doing so automatically makes them cool (whether it's there money being spent or not). And, those people usually get what they want on a silver platter, so I think it'll be around for a while.

Anyhow, I saw a trailer at the open of A Christmas Carol 3-D for How To Train Your Dragon in Disney Digital 3-D, and I decided then that, as much as I have to see that, I'd rather see its non-3-D version (assuming there is one). It gives me more focus to follow the plot that way.

Originally Posted by joe-eyeball

I must say that 3D in 2010 is better than the 3D I grew up with in the 80's (Ouch!).

I think exactly the opposite. I still remember that Superbowl Halftime Show (only time I was eager to watch the Superbowl... until Aerosmith which I later regretted for their 'guests'). It looked a lot like a pop-out book, but it was at least more obvious a difference. But, then again, my eyes were over a decade younger then. That may have been a large factor.

[Samhain]

I hate it. Makes me dizzy. Its fine on a ride but I cant sit for hours watching that crap. There is no need for it.

[RAM BAM]

At least the 3D these days is of the polarized variety as opposed
to the old school red and blue filters.

I much prefer the polarized method, I first saw that at Disney world in Florida with the film "The Adventures Of Io" wich featured Michael Jackson. I remember they showed a Chip n' Dale film which they experimented with 3D before you saw the main feature.

I'm surprised the superbowl show used the red/blue method of 3D.