TODAY Priscilla and I sat through all 162 minutes of Avatar (not counting the 20 minutes of trailers preceding the movie).
The storyline reminded me of Dances With Wolves and so was very predictable. However, the 3D experience was great, especially with the amazing special effects. We got caught by some scenes with objects flying towards us, which is quite amusing in hindsight.
It turns out that I should not have worried so much about the 3D viewing making me sick. However, my eyes felt quite tired towards the end; I cannot tell whether this was because of where were sitting or because of me not wearing my regular glasses.
Overall, Avatar 3D was great and surpassed my expectations in every aspect. And, having survived over two hours of 3D, I am relieved that I will be able to enjoy more of those in the future.
Eddy.
Thnks for the small review. Looking forward to watch this film! Dunno when its coming here though LOL!
Went to see it in IMAX 3D last week, was just about to review it, as not had time over Christmas. I think it has to be seen in 3D to enjoy it to the max.
@Yashvin – Can the cinemas in Mauritius show 3D movies? I hope so!
@SelectiveApathy – What’s the difference between IMAX 3D and Real 3D? Or, is IMAX 3D just the name of the cinemas? I am so far behind on these technologies.
Eddy.
I don’t think we’ll have the 3D version here in Mauritius. Incidentally, I watched the trailer in HD at home the other day and I was suitably impressed. So I am really looking forward to watch it on Blu-Ray sometimes…
@Avinash – That’s too bad. The 3D experience is really worth it.
I did not know what to expect, but when I saw the first images, they reminded me of the stereoscopic pictures I used to watched in print.
The trailers of 3D animation movies seemed more 3-dimensional than Avatar itself, maybe because it is easier to tweak images that are created from scratch. Avatar itself did not feel that much 3D, and I get the impression that the HD “normal” images may be of better quality; however, the ability to see a front, middle, and back makes it all worth it.
Of course, it could be just my brain having a hard time adapting to 3D movies after thirty-odd years of watching regular TV :-)
Eddy.
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