Why I hate 3D Movies - Roger Ebert

Here is a very interesting article by your ol' pal Roger Ebert

Thoughts? Im not up on the technical stuff but I agree about the price and that it doesn't work for 'adult' films.

Our minds use the principle of perspective to provide the third dimension. Adding one artificially can make the illusion less convincing.

I agree with him completely.

I hate them because my eyesight is so bad i can't see 3D:cry:

Funny, I remmeber him saying how much better avatar is in 3d.

Funny, I remmeber him saying how much better avatar is in 3d.

htekemerald

As he explains in the article, Avatar was created from the ground-up to be in 3D, whereas most movies add it on as an afterthought. He's not opposed to 3D as an option; he's opposed to it as a new standard, and I absolutely agree with almost every point he makes, especially that of the increased ticket prices for an experience that is usually not that much better.

I agree with the guy, sometimes while watching a 3D movie, halfway thru the story I forget it was in 3D, the effect doesn't last long to me for some reason and is very expensive to watch a movie in 3D, is not really worth it.dragon7x2k

All that's very true, though I didn't need a pompous ass like Ebert to point out the obvious for me.

Personally I never thought that highly of Ebert's opinons anyway and disagree with him quite often.

After Gene Siskel was gone Ebert I no longer was interested in watching Ebert alone...that man rubbed me the wrong way too often.

the pair were entertaining though

most of his points relate to "movies don't need 3D to be great" but I'm sure when colour was introduced the same argument applied.

He's also taking the stance that there's an opinion that all movies in the future must be in 3D - but no one is saying that. It's almost like he's claiming the country is being overrun by foreigners because some chinese moved in next door.

3D movies aren't a threat to 2D movies.

His most valid point is the ticket price.

I bet he has an opinion about 3D TV!!!!

(and what am I doing back here)

It's ultimately superfluous to the overall viewing experience.

I hate them because my eyesight is so bad i can't see 3D:cry:

lordreaven

most of his points relate to "movies don't need 3D to be great" but I'm sure when colour was introduced the same argument applied.

He's also taking the stance that there's an opinion that all movies in the future must be in 3D - but no one is saying that. It's almost like he's claiming the country is being overrun by foreigners because some chinese moved in next door.

3D movies aren't a threat to 2D movies.

His most valid point is the ticket price.

I bet he has an opinion about 3D TV!!!!

(and what am I doing back here)

jasperrussell

[QUOTE="cjek"][QUOTE="LJS9502_basic"]Eh...honestly I don't see the need for it in anything except as a money maker.LJS9502_basic

[QUOTE="cjek"][QUOTE="LJS9502_basic"]Eh...honestly I don't see the need for it in anything except as a money maker.LJS9502_basic

All that's very true, though I didn't need a pompous ass like Ebert to point out the obvious for me.

yabbicoke

I like this post.

Personally I never thought that highly of Ebert's opinons anyway and disagree with him quite often.

After Gene Siskel was gone Ebert I no longer was interested in watching Ebert alone...that man rubbed me the wrong way too often.

the pair were entertaining though

iowastate

really? i would say i agree with him 80-90% of the time. if you don't mind me asking, what prominent movies have you truly disagreed with him on?