I guess I'll take that Friday off work to see it! :) ...that is if the film is released here that day, but even if it isn't, I doubt it'll take long to get across the Atlantic. Major films usually open on the same day here as in the USA now. Looking forward to it.
Being reminded "box office and enthusiasm" was underestimated for the Special Editions does sort of reassure me, but that was before years and years of people armouring themselves with invincible layers of contempt... at the same time, though, as much as I worry about the unthinkable possibility of the whole 3D effort grinding to a halt somewhere around Attack of the Clones and some people not stopping gloating about that for a very, very long time, I wonder a bit about whether there might yet be "too much" promotion. Some people did seem to have believed there was "too much hype" for the original release of TPM, which might somehow have let others puff up any trace of overinflated expectations into all-encompassing scandal...
My only concern is the drumbeat of TEH PREQUELZ SUCK going up to a sonic boom and discouraging people from coming, but on the other hand, we'll see now just how much people really "hate" these movies. If the visuals look great in the trailer, they'll come running.
I simply don't understand these people. Why on earth would they go to see a film they hate? Is it so that they can bitch and whine afterwards about wanting those two hours of their life back? Or bitch and whine about Lucas "forcing" them to spend money and go to see the film in 3D? I considered leaving a comment to that effect, but then thought better of it.
Is it so that they can bitch and whine afterwards about wanting those two hours of their life back?
Yes.
Or bitch and whine about Lucas "forcing" them to spend money and go to see the film in 3D?
Yes.
Some of them have even said as much: "I'm only wasting my money on [insert prequel] so I can come back and make fun of it." "Since Lucas waited so long to continue the story, fans HAD to go see it." "The only reason I bought TPM on DVD was because it was the first SW movie to come out on that format."
And, like lazypadawan pointed out, they'll say they HAVE to go see it because it doing well will be the only way they'll get to see the Original Two in 3-D, on the big screen.
In fact, they'll HAVE to go see it 10 or 12 or 15 times. And they'll whine the entire time about how the movie "gets worse each time they see it." That's another quote.
By the by, I think it was smart of you to not leave a comment. Trying to reason with those butt-wipes is like trying to soften a brick wall using your head as a tenderizer.
I'll look forward to seeing the movies in 3D and yes, they've got the shiny technology to do these things and there's no way that the other two movies won't come to pass. I just want to know what the glasses are going to be like.
oh, haven't you seen any of the recent 3D films at the cinema? The current 3D process in film is both effective and striking, but for me, still a little, I dunno...odd. The impression I get from the current 3D systems (my local Odeon and Showcase cinemas use a system called "RealD 3D" (www.reald.com)) is a defined front/middle/back 'layering' effect rather than true 3D. It is far better than the old 'red and green glasses' thing though. In both "Avatar" and "Tron: Legacy", the 3D worked best for certain effect shots that weren't fast moving. Some of the 'fast' shots were blurry - although that may have been my eyes trying to cope. A lot of slow moving, or 'beauty' FX shots in "Avatar" and "Tron" were fantastic, so that's encouraging for "Star Wars". I'm sure that Lucasfilm/ILM looked at how *NOT* to do 3D conversions - "Clash of the Titans" which was rushed - and do them right. :)
No, haven't seen any 3D movies in the theater. Part of it is because I'm balking at paying $16-20 for a ticket and part of it is I'm concerned about headaches. For Star Wars, I'm willing to take one for the team but I really hope it doesn't give me a migraine.
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...that is if the film is released here that day, but even if it isn't, I doubt it'll take long to get across the Atlantic. Major films usually open on the same day here as in the USA now. Looking forward to it.
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http://www.examiner.com/movies-in-philadelphia/star-wars-3d-now-has-an-official-date-for-the-first-film
I simply don't understand these people. Why on earth would they go to see a film they hate? Is it so that they can bitch and whine afterwards about wanting those two hours of their life back? Or bitch and whine about Lucas "forcing" them to spend money and go to see the film in 3D? I considered leaving a comment to that effect, but then thought better of it.
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Well, in that case, I'm taking a whole week off to catch "Crash" in 3D!
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Yes.
Or bitch and whine about Lucas "forcing" them to spend money and go to see the film in 3D?
Yes.
Some of them have even said as much:
"I'm only wasting my money on [insert prequel] so I can come back and make fun of it."
"Since Lucas waited so long to continue the story, fans HAD to go see it."
"The only reason I bought TPM on DVD was because it was the first SW movie to come out on that format."
And, like lazypadawan pointed out, they'll say they HAVE to go see it because it doing well will be the only way they'll get to see the Original Two in 3-D, on the big screen.
In fact, they'll HAVE to go see it 10 or 12 or 15 times. And they'll whine the entire time about how the movie "gets worse each time they see it." That's another quote.
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Ah, wet Obi-Wan in 3D. I can see Obi fangirls grabbing for him during that scene in AOTC where he's floating around and talking to Dooku ;).
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The current 3D process in film is both effective and striking, but for me, still a little, I dunno...odd. The impression I get from the current 3D systems (my local Odeon and Showcase cinemas use a system called "RealD 3D" (www.reald.com)) is a defined front/middle/back 'layering' effect rather than true 3D. It is far better than the old 'red and green glasses' thing though. In both "Avatar" and "Tron: Legacy", the 3D worked best for certain effect shots that weren't fast moving. Some of the 'fast' shots were blurry - although that may have been my eyes trying to cope. A lot of slow moving, or 'beauty' FX shots in "Avatar" and "Tron" were fantastic, so that's encouraging for "Star Wars". I'm sure that Lucasfilm/ILM looked at how *NOT* to do 3D conversions - "Clash of the Titans" which was rushed - and do them right. :)
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