Everything in 3-D

Pixar's UP hit theaters in 2-D and 3-D.

Let’s face it, filmmakers are running out of ideas. And you can’t blame them. With today’s technology, everything has been done. And done some more. CGI, special effects, blue screens, green screens, what can be done now in a film to really make people say wow? Well, it’s not like we haven’t see 3-D before, it’s not something brand new and amazing. But, films are starting to feature the 3-D option in droves, now. Because even though we’ve seen 3-D, we’re not yet used to it being available for the average movie we go to see.  So for now, it is something kinda’ new and cool.

The trend has been working its way in recently with movies like Chicken Little and Monster House. It’s a trend mostly geared toward the little ones, since they, unlike us, are still not jaded and look at things with childlike wonder. But as this trend grows it spreads into other genres, into films that are so NOT for the kiddies, like the upcoming Final Destination series installment. The 3-D horror movie is a newer film trick that is a bit more exciting and fresh. And terrifying, I imagine.  Like, great, the last thing I need is that chainsaw I’m cringing at to come flying at my face. Awesome. But, impressive.

Other than horror, the trend remains family friendly, since it’s an option best served with animation.  (A 3-D Drew Barrymore film would be awkward at best.) Pixar’s latest, beloved picture Up was offered in 3-D, and a vibrant visual treat that was. 3-D might be gimmicky in genres like  horror, but in these animated films, it’s pretty cute. I hear the 2010 Toy Story 3 will be 3-D…if anyone can confim that, I’d love to know. That is something I’d be first on line for. Call me a bit of a loser, I do not care. I have been waiting for another Toy Story for like, what? Ten years now? Bring it on, and bring it on in 3-D!

June 25th, 2009 by Courtney Iseman | Posted in General | (0)