Rating: F
Last month, Blockbuster's Canadian Unit filed for bankruptcy protection. With news that Blockbuster would be closing a handful of stores, I went to see if there were any good deals to be had. I saw a copy of Tron: Legacy for Blue-Ray 3D and thought about picking it up. But taking a look at the package, I decided to put it down.
To watch the movie in 3D you need:
- A 3D TV
- 3D Glasses
- 3D Player
- 3D Disc
Really?! Are you kidding me?! While I understand the need for all of these components, I am NOT shelling out for a new TV, at LEAST 2 pairs of 3D glasses, AND a 3D friendly Blue-Ray Player JUST so I can watch a movie. And anyone foolish enough to do so really needs their head examined.
A 3D TV (46")costs roughly $2,500. A pair of 3D glasses will run (depending on which pair you buy) about $150. Each. Unless you plan on watching movies alone, you'll need at least 2 pairs, so that's $300. A Playstation3 console is probably the best value you'll get for a 3D capable player, and that will cost another $300. So before you even consider watching a movie in 3D, you've already spent $3,500.
Watching a movie in 3D at the local cinema will run you roughly $15. Even if you're paying for your date, that will run you $30. You can enjoy over 100 movies in 3D and still be less expensive than BUYING all these components.
OK, fine. You've got a family of 4 and you'd like to watch these 3D movies in the comfort of your own home. But think about it, how much available media is there in 3D? Even at the cinema, only select movies are available in 3D. Television programming isn't yet in 3D. Very select titles in games are available in 3D. If you add up all the available 3D media to date, I doubt you will reach 100 titles! And even if you're currently looking for a new TV, you can get a decent HDTV with 1080p for under $1,000 these days.
Oh, and here's the kicker. Toshiba's already showing off a glasses-less 3D TV. Granted, 40"+ is still likely a few years away, but to spend that much money for stop-gap technology? Give me a break!
~Cheers.
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Saturday, 11 June 2011
Sunday, 19 December 2010
Movie: Tron Legacy
Rating: C
That's right. Let's give it a solid C. Without giving too much away; Tron Legacy is a visually brilliant, mind-numbingly vapid, aesthetically droolworthy, brainless exhiliration that combines the best of Daft Punk's genius with an unhealthy portion of Disney infused saccharine induced cliched script.
(SPOILER ALERT: Stop reading right now if you're worried I'm going to give too much away.)
28 years ago, Disney came out with a movie that pushed the boundaries of computer graphics and delved fairly deeply into the possibility of a digital civilisation. Mixing in bits and bytes into the script along with other geeky jargon, the movie was a disastrous flop at the box office. That being said, over the years, Tron has become a huge cult classic due to its growing relevance in the maturation of this digital age. Unfortunately, its sequel, will not likely experience the same longevity.
The production team did several things that made this movie aesthetically sensational.
1. They were able to get Jeff Bridges to reprise his role
2. They were able to get a great CGI / 3D team to get 1982 Jeff Bridges to reprise his role.
3. They hired Daft Punk to do the soundtrack.
4. They hired Olivia Wilde (Thirteen from the TV series "House")
The movie COULD have been and WOULD have been much better if they had just stuck with those 4 items of brilliance. But then they wanted to get cerebral. They start talking about socio-digital politics. They start talking about bio-technological breakthroughs that will change humanity. They start talking about destiny. They start talking about the undying love of family. When in actuality, all they needed to do to make this movie amazing, was to simply just STOP talking!
Highlights of the movie?
- Seeing Jeff Bridges young again was just spooky. It was awesome. But spooky. Especially in the beginning when you don't really realise it's all CG just yet.
- The visuals were simply stunning.
- I hope Daft Punk wins the Oscar for Best Original Score. Yes, it's THAT good.
Lowlights of the movie?
- Anytime anyone talks.
Just to give you a taste of HOW good the score is? Check it out:
~Cheers.
That's right. Let's give it a solid C. Without giving too much away; Tron Legacy is a visually brilliant, mind-numbingly vapid, aesthetically droolworthy, brainless exhiliration that combines the best of Daft Punk's genius with an unhealthy portion of Disney infused saccharine induced cliched script.
(SPOILER ALERT: Stop reading right now if you're worried I'm going to give too much away.)
28 years ago, Disney came out with a movie that pushed the boundaries of computer graphics and delved fairly deeply into the possibility of a digital civilisation. Mixing in bits and bytes into the script along with other geeky jargon, the movie was a disastrous flop at the box office. That being said, over the years, Tron has become a huge cult classic due to its growing relevance in the maturation of this digital age. Unfortunately, its sequel, will not likely experience the same longevity.
The production team did several things that made this movie aesthetically sensational.
1. They were able to get Jeff Bridges to reprise his role
2. They were able to get a great CGI / 3D team to get 1982 Jeff Bridges to reprise his role.
3. They hired Daft Punk to do the soundtrack.
4. They hired Olivia Wilde (Thirteen from the TV series "House")
The movie COULD have been and WOULD have been much better if they had just stuck with those 4 items of brilliance. But then they wanted to get cerebral. They start talking about socio-digital politics. They start talking about bio-technological breakthroughs that will change humanity. They start talking about destiny. They start talking about the undying love of family. When in actuality, all they needed to do to make this movie amazing, was to simply just STOP talking!
Highlights of the movie?
- Seeing Jeff Bridges young again was just spooky. It was awesome. But spooky. Especially in the beginning when you don't really realise it's all CG just yet.
- The visuals were simply stunning.
- I hope Daft Punk wins the Oscar for Best Original Score. Yes, it's THAT good.
Lowlights of the movie?
- Anytime anyone talks.
Just to give you a taste of HOW good the score is? Check it out:
~Cheers.
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