With movies like My Bloody Valentine 3-D, and Aliens Vs. Monsters coming up, 3-D seems to be making a resurgence after the late 70's technology faded away (due to Jaws 3). Movies, and even ABC's Chuck have jumped on to the bandwagon with a slightly adjusted, cleaner 3-D to knock the socks of movie-goers. This new technology is supposed to be easier on the eyes, and is not the annoying red and blue film. The question will be, is this more than just an annoyance, is this something that will enhance the movie going experience. I have seen Chuck in 3-d and also without the glasses, in 2-D and have seen the Aliens Vs. Monsters trailer in 3-D, and I was there for the Disney attraction Muppets in 3-D.
I've come to a conclusion it is a gimmick. Like other gimmicks, it's great, sporadically, but is annoying when crap continues to fly at you. It dilutes from the plot, and takes time out of the feature to try to get the attention of the audience. The good part is just that, getting the attention of the audience. When stuff flies at you, the audience has to pay attention, at least for a moment, if not to make sure there is nothing real coming at you. However, if you have to go to those lengths to keep moviegoers from falling asleep, re-work the movie, smack the actors around, put in special effects, do something to fix it, not 3-D.
I do think it will bring something different to a movie theatre for a little while, but, just like the last time 3-D was a fad, it will slowly go the way of the disco.
What do you think, does it attract, or detract from the movie experience?
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