I know it hasn’t been very long. In fact for Pixar, this is like the first time. But then there’s the Toy Story re-releases, the Bear and the Bow, etc.
But not only Pixar, but like at least every other film out there is being released in 3D.
Why? What on earth is wrong with 2D? I really don’t see why 3D is necessary. I mean especially for Pixar.
Cuz if a movie isn’t all that visually appealing, releasing it in 3d is kind of cheating. And if the movie is already visually appealing, for example 9 and Up, Toy Story, etc, then there really is no need to 3D-ify them.
I’m just kind of scared that in the future, ALL movies will be in 3D…
I agree. In fact that everybody knows it, 3D viewing is wayyyy to expensive than 2D.
In fact, again, 35-mm film is super-crystal clear to compare it with 3D (and normal 2D, duh!)
Me too, I’m scared if all future movies in 3D. I have to cope with that unless they change the technology. I simply hate those glasses, itchy and err…big? Yeah, big.
I don’t mind the occasional 3D film, but it’s getting a bit overkill. Cinemas are acting like 3D is the next big thing, and it’s not. It’s a gimmick, through and through. Especially the re-hashes like TS1+2 and Beauty and the Beast. How on Earth is re-releasing 2D animation movies with 3D glasses gonna enhance the experience? I’m glad they’re bringing them back, but it’s irritating. There’s no logical reason other than milking it for the profit. A bit disgusting in my opinion. Nevertheless, I’m gonna go just to watch them again. sigh
I think it’s getting a little tiring, but I don’t have the best perspective on 3D. The theater owner around here is a cheapo and won’t pay for 3D projectors!
Well, I don’t really mind that much…As long as a cinema offers both 2D and 3D showings, does it really matter? I can understand why some people might not like the 3D effect, especially considering how much more expensive it is to see a 3D film, but as long as there’s the option to see the film in 2D I’m not too bothered.
I’m going to see TS/TS2 in theaters because I haven’t done so before. It will be my first 3-D movie. (Not to mention my first double feature)
It will be awesome, but rereleasing movies in 3-D just for profits and the heck of it it just ridiculous. Now, I could excuse the Toy Stories, because their trying to bring up hype for these characters again, but Beauty and the Beast?!
My guess is 3-D movies will fade out again in six or seven years…at least until they RISE AGAIN!
I am sure that I won’t be seeing TS Double Feature in 3D BECAUSE it’ll ruin my first personal viewing in cinema. Addition to that, my first movie in cinema was TS.
I think it’s a marketing gimmick by the studios, through and through. Yes, it’s enjoyable, and has ‘higher-class’ than the grindhouse and monster movies of yore, but it still has that cheeseball factor with those goofy glasses on your nose. Other than increased depth perception and ‘prod your eyeball’ moments, I don’t see any benefit to 3-D over 2-D (not to mention the colour gamut is apparently not as rich). It’s kinda hit-or-miss thing. It worked well with Monsters vs Aliens and G-Force for me, but not so much with Bolt and Up, so it may depend on the film you watch.
What I can’t wait is for theatre technology to catch up with the cutting-edge research currently done on TV screens. Have you guys heard of 3-D TVs? You can see 3-D without the dorky glasses! I had the opportunity to see a prototype on display in a S’porean mall once, and I walked around the TV to test peripheral viewing, and it worked pretty good! Best results are round the middle, as usual, but seriously, to see 3-D floating right before you with your very own eyes is nothing short of incredible. If that could be adapted to the big-screen, I believe it would generate a bigger hype than this resurgence of an old 60s cinema fad.
Anyone seen one of these? I’m not kidding, they really do exist, and I would not be surprised if they get released into the commercial market pretty soon…
I didn’t realise they were re-releasing Beauty and the Beast in 3D. I can’t, in my head, imagine how that’s going to work since it’s traditional 2D animation which I would tend to think doesn’t lend itself well to this sort of thing. Either way, I’m not going to pay all that money to see a film that I’ve already seen before but in 3D.
You’re right, thedriveintheatre, how well the 3D works depends on the film, definitely. I remember seeing Beowulf in 3D and enjoying it thoroughly, both the film and the added effects, but when I saw Journey to the Centre of the Earth in 3D, it was terrible! Especially the bits where it was just, say, a couple of people standing in a room talking, the 3D looked way too obviously layered and just seemed a bit silly, despite the film apparently having been made with the main aim of making use of the new technology.
And yep, I’ve heard about those 3D TVs too- I think I saw something about them on a technology programme that I watch. I doubt we actually have any here yet, and it doesn’t surprise me that you saw that 3D TV in Singapore, since they seem to usually be way ahead of the time technology-wise in that part of the world, but it does seem like a cool idea. I can imagine transfering that to the big screen would be quite difficult as obviously there would be some ‘optimum’ seats and other seats where the effects don’t work as well, but technology is developing at such a rapid rate nowadays that I wouldn’t be surprised if these problems were overcome.
To be completely honest, I don’t actually mind 3D, as long 3D is used complimentary and not the basis of the movie. Knowing Pixar, I know that rule will keep in place.
Techonlogy is getting cheaper and cheaper every day, so soon costs will not be a factor. And if you’re worried that the novelty of 3D will wear off, then there will be some new novel factor produced. 4D maybe?
wannabechef91 Yeah that is ridiculous. Its a shame they are trying to make 3D the next big thing. Soon enough it wont even be so special, it will just be an annoyance.
3d when used correctly as in UP doesn’t make you say wow, you just feel it. it adds to the scope of the visuals. I love 3d. Im not saying there’s anything wrong with 2d, but like any other story telling tool it adds to the overall feel.
no one wants them to use it like they do in theme parks, where everthing tries to jump out at you, it takes you out of the movie. But Pixar doesn’t do this, they instead add depth to the background. Their philosophy is to create a boundary, a window and to never go beyond that. As long as they dont break that window the audience should be able to almost forget its even there.
and keep in mind, many theaters give the option to see the 2d version. not sure if they did this with up, but I know they did with ice age 3, and cloudy with a chance of meatballs.
They wont be doing this with the toy story double feature, but its already been released in 2d before, 3d is the whole point of this release so it makes sense here. I will be upset if toy story 3 doesnt release in 2d too though. my plan is to see the 2d version first, then the 3d.
They may choose to do it like Coraline, and do 3D for a limited amount of time, then go to 2D near the end of its box office run.
Kyle, this is gonna sound weird, but I thought there was more depth in 2D than 3D, at least at the theaters with the digital projectors for 2D. The 3D detracted from the movie for me, but didn’t ruin it. And about your comment about the screen being a barrier, I disagree. Pixar draws me into their worlds with their movies, it’s very immersive. I often feel like in in the movie in some instances, I’m just glued to the screen. That’s one thing that’s excellent about their films to me.
It does sound weird because its not true. I’m not talking about opinions here, there is literally more depth in 3D, that’s just a fact. if you think it detracts that’s your opinion and that’s fine, but depth wise there’s no debate.
and I think you might be misunderstanding my comment about the barrier. the barrier is not a metaphorical one, but one that actually exists within the computers they animate with. most 3d movies do not limit themselves as far as how much the movie will pop out at you. theme park attractions and many non pixar movies tend to try and make the characters feel like you could reach out and touch them, as if you were only a few feet away.
The barreir I was talking about, this window if you will, is what Pixar uses to make sure the 3d doesn’t draw too much attention to itself.
when movies don’t limit themselves the audience tends to get pulled out of the experience, because the thought “oh this is just a movie” goes through their heads. Pixar’s method makes you feel like your watching the movie through a physical window.
