The Death of 3D?

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You have probably watched a movie in 3D in the last few years, Avatar maybe? Coraline? Or the recent Alice in Wonderland? I've seen those and a few more in this remarkable new technology that's about to dominate the screens. Well it's not exactly new of course, it has actually been around in one form or another since the beginning of cinema but it has failed to catch on for an extended period of time. 3D TV's are just around the corner and should hit stores pretty soon so it seems that this time it's here to stay, and everyone agrees it's the best thing since Smell-O-Vision. After all, the 3D glasses are very comfortable and only gives headaches to a minor percentage of the audience. That seems worth it when we can have those spears or what have you LITERALLY sticking out of the screen.

Ok so I'm not a fan. For me those stereotypical 3D moments they put in every film only serves to make me aware of the 3D as opposed to helping me being immersed in the film. Then there's the extra cost and the %30 colour loss. I'll be thinking twice before watching a 3D movie again. As it stands, 3D is dead to me.

Make your own pair of 2D glasses courtesy of Mark Kermode.

I'll be writing a non-negative blog post any day now I promise.

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